DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
04/06/2025
Full time
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
Leicester, Leicestershire
Job Description: Infrastructure Officer Role Are you an experienced Infrastructure professional looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Officer to join their forward-thinking team on a permanent basis. You'll support a range of modern, cloud-focused programmes within a secure and resilient digital environment. What's on Offer? Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office £35,000 salary Excellent public authority pension and benefits Supportive IT team with strong progression opportunities Key Skills and Experience: Strong experience with server, storage and backup technologies Knowledge of LAN, WAN, VLAN, Wireless and voice networks Infrastructure software administration and security monitoring Cloud services design, support and administration Database administration Understanding of web hosting, SSL certificates and DNS Experience with security tools such as antivirus, email/web filtering, DLP and patching Solid understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, SAN, business continuity and disaster recovery Desirable Experience Knowledge of PSN, PCI-DSS, DPA and Information Governance Experience with Entra ID, Intune, Azure, Sentinel, Meraki and Purview Understanding of government procurement frameworks The Role You'll help maintain and enhance the organisation's infrastructure and cloud services, ensuring high security, availability and performance. You'll play a key part in modernisation projects and act as a trusted technical advisor across the team. If you're passionate about cloud technologies, value work-life balance and want to make an impact within a progressive public sector organisation, we'd love to hear from you.Builds and maintains IT infrastructure to support business operations. Optimises systems for efficiency, security, and scalability. £ 36000/year Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at talentinternational.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ
09/12/2025
Full time
Job Description: Infrastructure Officer Role Are you an experienced Infrastructure professional looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Officer to join their forward-thinking team on a permanent basis. You'll support a range of modern, cloud-focused programmes within a secure and resilient digital environment. What's on Offer? Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office £35,000 salary Excellent public authority pension and benefits Supportive IT team with strong progression opportunities Key Skills and Experience: Strong experience with server, storage and backup technologies Knowledge of LAN, WAN, VLAN, Wireless and voice networks Infrastructure software administration and security monitoring Cloud services design, support and administration Database administration Understanding of web hosting, SSL certificates and DNS Experience with security tools such as antivirus, email/web filtering, DLP and patching Solid understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, SAN, business continuity and disaster recovery Desirable Experience Knowledge of PSN, PCI-DSS, DPA and Information Governance Experience with Entra ID, Intune, Azure, Sentinel, Meraki and Purview Understanding of government procurement frameworks The Role You'll help maintain and enhance the organisation's infrastructure and cloud services, ensuring high security, availability and performance. You'll play a key part in modernisation projects and act as a trusted technical advisor across the team. If you're passionate about cloud technologies, value work-life balance and want to make an impact within a progressive public sector organisation, we'd love to hear from you.Builds and maintains IT infrastructure to support business operations. Optimises systems for efficiency, security, and scalability. £ 36000/year Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at talentinternational.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. We Are BCG X We're a diverse team of more than 3,000 tech experts united by a drive to make a difference. Working across industries and disciplines, we combine our experience and expertise to tackle the biggest challenges faced by society today. We go beyond what was once thought possible, creating new and innovative solutions to the world's most complex problems. Leveraging BCG's global network and partnerships with leading organizations, BCG X provides a stable ecosystem for talent to build game-changing businesses, products, and services from the ground up, all while growing their career. Together, we strive to create solutions that will positively impact the lives of millions. What You'll Do The Responsible AI Senior Analyst plays a critical role leading interaction with our Generative AI (GenAI) and AI product teams to ensure alignment with our Responsible AI policy, principles, and standards, to support the testing and evaluation of GenAI systems, and to help the design, continuous improvement, and execution of the overall Responsible AI program at BCG. You will be w orking in a fast-paced environment, you will engage with GenAI and AI product teams developing tools for internal use globally across BCG to help them identify Responsible AI risks and develop mitigation plans, use your experience with and passion for Responsible AI to look for ways to continually improve our program, support testing and evaluation of GenAI systems, coordinate with stakeholders across BCG, and contribute to thought leadership. Responsible AI Senior Analysts work with a diverse set of stakeholders to: Ensure responsible development of GenAI and AI products by providing Responsible AI expert support to GenAI and AI product teams, including conducting independent product reviews, responding to ad hoc support requests, and facilitating workshops and learning opportunities Engage directly with BCG teams on Responsible AI-related issues across the entire software development lifecycle of a GenAI or AI product Oversee execution of the Responsible AI risk monitoring processes (e.g., identify and assess risks, oversee development of mitigation plans, escalate issues, recommend paths forward) Assist with Responsible AI Committee meetings and help refine Committee procedures Help coordinate multistakeholder work across Legal, Compliance, Security, and other related teams Maintain and update the Responsible AI program content, structure, and processes Develop and integrate Responsible AI tools and frameworks into AI product delivery, including testing and evaluation of GenAI systems Build Responsible AI culture and awareness through creation, update, coordination, and delivery of Responsible AI training content for technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of seniority Contribute to Responsible AI thought leadership, technical tutorials, and tool development Monitor emerging global AI regulatory frameworks and policies and help translate into required Responsible AI program updates Remain current on emerging frameworks, standards, technical approaches, and related issues by participating in workshops, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations Identify and develop partnership opportunities with key players in the Responsible AI domain What You'll Bring 3-5+ years of experience in Responsible AI/AI ethics, including directly engaging with AI product teams Experience in program/project management and team leadership Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Stellar problem-solving and risk identification/mitigation skills in business contexts Demonstrable knowledge of Responsible AI issues, trends, frameworks, and best practices Working knowledge of emerging AI regulatory and legal frameworks across the globe Software development and coding abilities are strongly preferred Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study Who You'll Work With You'll work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging, product-oriented environment where we advance our thinking about and operationalization of Responsible AI. You'll engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, including senior executives, product developers, legal, compliance, and security teams, BCG's Chief AI Ethics Officer, the Director of the Responsible AI team, and other members of the Responsible AI team. Additional info Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
08/12/2025
Full time
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. We Are BCG X We're a diverse team of more than 3,000 tech experts united by a drive to make a difference. Working across industries and disciplines, we combine our experience and expertise to tackle the biggest challenges faced by society today. We go beyond what was once thought possible, creating new and innovative solutions to the world's most complex problems. Leveraging BCG's global network and partnerships with leading organizations, BCG X provides a stable ecosystem for talent to build game-changing businesses, products, and services from the ground up, all while growing their career. Together, we strive to create solutions that will positively impact the lives of millions. What You'll Do The Responsible AI Senior Analyst plays a critical role leading interaction with our Generative AI (GenAI) and AI product teams to ensure alignment with our Responsible AI policy, principles, and standards, to support the testing and evaluation of GenAI systems, and to help the design, continuous improvement, and execution of the overall Responsible AI program at BCG. You will be w orking in a fast-paced environment, you will engage with GenAI and AI product teams developing tools for internal use globally across BCG to help them identify Responsible AI risks and develop mitigation plans, use your experience with and passion for Responsible AI to look for ways to continually improve our program, support testing and evaluation of GenAI systems, coordinate with stakeholders across BCG, and contribute to thought leadership. Responsible AI Senior Analysts work with a diverse set of stakeholders to: Ensure responsible development of GenAI and AI products by providing Responsible AI expert support to GenAI and AI product teams, including conducting independent product reviews, responding to ad hoc support requests, and facilitating workshops and learning opportunities Engage directly with BCG teams on Responsible AI-related issues across the entire software development lifecycle of a GenAI or AI product Oversee execution of the Responsible AI risk monitoring processes (e.g., identify and assess risks, oversee development of mitigation plans, escalate issues, recommend paths forward) Assist with Responsible AI Committee meetings and help refine Committee procedures Help coordinate multistakeholder work across Legal, Compliance, Security, and other related teams Maintain and update the Responsible AI program content, structure, and processes Develop and integrate Responsible AI tools and frameworks into AI product delivery, including testing and evaluation of GenAI systems Build Responsible AI culture and awareness through creation, update, coordination, and delivery of Responsible AI training content for technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of seniority Contribute to Responsible AI thought leadership, technical tutorials, and tool development Monitor emerging global AI regulatory frameworks and policies and help translate into required Responsible AI program updates Remain current on emerging frameworks, standards, technical approaches, and related issues by participating in workshops, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations Identify and develop partnership opportunities with key players in the Responsible AI domain What You'll Bring 3-5+ years of experience in Responsible AI/AI ethics, including directly engaging with AI product teams Experience in program/project management and team leadership Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Stellar problem-solving and risk identification/mitigation skills in business contexts Demonstrable knowledge of Responsible AI issues, trends, frameworks, and best practices Working knowledge of emerging AI regulatory and legal frameworks across the globe Software development and coding abilities are strongly preferred Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study Who You'll Work With You'll work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging, product-oriented environment where we advance our thinking about and operationalization of Responsible AI. You'll engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, including senior executives, product developers, legal, compliance, and security teams, BCG's Chief AI Ethics Officer, the Director of the Responsible AI team, and other members of the Responsible AI team. Additional info Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
My client is seeking a IT Security and Governance Manager to join their team based in Loughborough, Leicestershire. About the Role My client is seeking an experienced IT Security and Governance Manager to lead the client's information security, cyber resilience, and ICT governance work. In this role, you ll make sure the systems, data, and networks stay secure, reliable, and compliant. You ll manage cyber and data protection risks, oversee our technical infrastructure, and ensure our client meets key security standards such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, PSN, and PCI-DSS. You ll also manage the client's corporate insurance function, helping ensure the policies and coverage are robust and compliant. What You ll Do • Lead the development and implementation of IT and information security policies and controls. • Oversee the cyber security posture, risk management, and incident response. • Manage compliance for Data Protection, Freedom of Information (FOI), and Subject Access Requests (SARs). • Monitor and improve the network and server infrastructure (on-premise and cloud). • Promote cyber awareness and best practice across the organisation. • Ensure successful completion of security audits and certifications (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, PSN, PCI-DSS). • Manage the corporate insurance service, working with governance officers and external partners. • Build strong working relationships with internal teams, senior managers, and external regulators such as the ICO. Essential skills and experience: • Experience managing a multi-disciplinary technical or IT security team. • In-depth understanding of information security, data protection, and compliance. • Strong technical knowledge of networks, infrastructure, and cloud environments. • Experience managing risk assessments, incident response, and security operations. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Desirable qualifications and experience: • CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or ITIL certification. • Experience with frameworks such as PSN, PCI-DSS, NHS DSP Toolkit, or CAF. • Understanding of insurance laws and governance. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
08/12/2025
Full time
My client is seeking a IT Security and Governance Manager to join their team based in Loughborough, Leicestershire. About the Role My client is seeking an experienced IT Security and Governance Manager to lead the client's information security, cyber resilience, and ICT governance work. In this role, you ll make sure the systems, data, and networks stay secure, reliable, and compliant. You ll manage cyber and data protection risks, oversee our technical infrastructure, and ensure our client meets key security standards such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, PSN, and PCI-DSS. You ll also manage the client's corporate insurance function, helping ensure the policies and coverage are robust and compliant. What You ll Do • Lead the development and implementation of IT and information security policies and controls. • Oversee the cyber security posture, risk management, and incident response. • Manage compliance for Data Protection, Freedom of Information (FOI), and Subject Access Requests (SARs). • Monitor and improve the network and server infrastructure (on-premise and cloud). • Promote cyber awareness and best practice across the organisation. • Ensure successful completion of security audits and certifications (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, PSN, PCI-DSS). • Manage the corporate insurance service, working with governance officers and external partners. • Build strong working relationships with internal teams, senior managers, and external regulators such as the ICO. Essential skills and experience: • Experience managing a multi-disciplinary technical or IT security team. • In-depth understanding of information security, data protection, and compliance. • Strong technical knowledge of networks, infrastructure, and cloud environments. • Experience managing risk assessments, incident response, and security operations. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Desirable qualifications and experience: • CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or ITIL certification. • Experience with frameworks such as PSN, PCI-DSS, NHS DSP Toolkit, or CAF. • Understanding of insurance laws and governance. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Job Description: Infrastructure Officer Role Are you an experienced Infrastructure professional looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Officer to join their forward-thinking team on a permanent basis. You'll support a range of modern, cloud-focused programmes within a secure and resilient digital environment. What's on Offer? Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office £35,000 salary Excellent public authority pension and benefits Supportive IT team with strong progression opportunities Key Skills and Experience: Strong experience with server, storage and backup technologies Knowledge of LAN, WAN, VLAN, Wireless and voice networks Infrastructure software administration and security monitoring Cloud services design, support and administration Database administration Understanding of web hosting, SSL certificates and DNS Experience with security tools such as antivirus, email/web filtering, DLP and patching Solid understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, SAN, business continuity and disaster recovery Desirable Experience Knowledge of PSN, PCI-DSS, DPA and Information Governance Experience with Entra ID, Intune, Azure, Sentinel, Meraki and Purview Understanding of government procurement frameworks The Role You'll help maintain and enhance the organisation's infrastructure and cloud services, ensuring high security, availability and performance. You'll play a key part in modernisation projects and act as a trusted technical advisor across the team. If you're passionate about cloud technologies, value work-life balance and want to make an impact within a progressive public sector organisation, we'd love to hear from you.Builds and maintains IT infrastructure to support business operations. Optimises systems for efficiency, security, and scalability. £ 36000/year Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
08/12/2025
Full time
Job Description: Infrastructure Officer Role Are you an experienced Infrastructure professional looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Officer to join their forward-thinking team on a permanent basis. You'll support a range of modern, cloud-focused programmes within a secure and resilient digital environment. What's on Offer? Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office £35,000 salary Excellent public authority pension and benefits Supportive IT team with strong progression opportunities Key Skills and Experience: Strong experience with server, storage and backup technologies Knowledge of LAN, WAN, VLAN, Wireless and voice networks Infrastructure software administration and security monitoring Cloud services design, support and administration Database administration Understanding of web hosting, SSL certificates and DNS Experience with security tools such as antivirus, email/web filtering, DLP and patching Solid understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, SAN, business continuity and disaster recovery Desirable Experience Knowledge of PSN, PCI-DSS, DPA and Information Governance Experience with Entra ID, Intune, Azure, Sentinel, Meraki and Purview Understanding of government procurement frameworks The Role You'll help maintain and enhance the organisation's infrastructure and cloud services, ensuring high security, availability and performance. You'll play a key part in modernisation projects and act as a trusted technical advisor across the team. If you're passionate about cloud technologies, value work-life balance and want to make an impact within a progressive public sector organisation, we'd love to hear from you.Builds and maintains IT infrastructure to support business operations. Optimises systems for efficiency, security, and scalability. £ 36000/year Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Senior Software Development Engineer - Services About this role We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who can walk in the shoes of our users, communicate & collaborate with teams in Business, Technology and Operations, bringing a passion for using software and technology to create impactful solutions. To be successful in this role, you will have an understanding of the benefits of business processes automation to enable user efficiency, the importance of well-governed solution development, and how to balance these needs to produce easy-to-use software. You are able to seamlessly switch from deep diving users' needs and technical challenges, to discussing solutions and prioritisation. You're not afraid to question stakeholder expectations, using your fantastic influencing skills to drive consensus on requirements, bringing it all together into an achievable, impactful solution that creates business value. What you'll do Design, develop, test and maintain a range of internal facing software products and solutions that automate Business processes Work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your team Leadership Be an advocate for governance, documentation and process, ensuring that everything we build meets our high standards whilst providing a frictionless user experience Make recommendations to stakeholders and drive a consensus of agreement for your solutions. You'll also be great at keeping them in the loop Provide technical leadership and innovate within your team. What we're looking for A passion for software engineering and a track record of delivering solutions in an efficient and maintainable manner Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST Demonstrable knowledge of creating architectural designs that meet the business need Proven experience in technical leadership, with a passion for mentoring and nurturing engineers You bring a user focussed mindset. An ability to capture process requirements in order to rapidly refine a solution You're able to effectively communicate and work together across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste Experience and knowledge in Cloud/AWS technologies. What you'll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous) Solving real world problems and being comfortable working in a complex regulated environment Gain the opportunity to become an expert in writing and optimising code with the power of AI code assistants (GitHub Copilot). Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this and you'll be rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation We're continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve We love continuous learning and that's why we give you 10% of your time to work on cutting edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We AreAt Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
08/12/2025
Full time
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Senior Software Development Engineer - Services About this role We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who can walk in the shoes of our users, communicate & collaborate with teams in Business, Technology and Operations, bringing a passion for using software and technology to create impactful solutions. To be successful in this role, you will have an understanding of the benefits of business processes automation to enable user efficiency, the importance of well-governed solution development, and how to balance these needs to produce easy-to-use software. You are able to seamlessly switch from deep diving users' needs and technical challenges, to discussing solutions and prioritisation. You're not afraid to question stakeholder expectations, using your fantastic influencing skills to drive consensus on requirements, bringing it all together into an achievable, impactful solution that creates business value. What you'll do Design, develop, test and maintain a range of internal facing software products and solutions that automate Business processes Work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your team Leadership Be an advocate for governance, documentation and process, ensuring that everything we build meets our high standards whilst providing a frictionless user experience Make recommendations to stakeholders and drive a consensus of agreement for your solutions. You'll also be great at keeping them in the loop Provide technical leadership and innovate within your team. What we're looking for A passion for software engineering and a track record of delivering solutions in an efficient and maintainable manner Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST Demonstrable knowledge of creating architectural designs that meet the business need Proven experience in technical leadership, with a passion for mentoring and nurturing engineers You bring a user focussed mindset. An ability to capture process requirements in order to rapidly refine a solution You're able to effectively communicate and work together across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste Experience and knowledge in Cloud/AWS technologies. What you'll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous) Solving real world problems and being comfortable working in a complex regulated environment Gain the opportunity to become an expert in writing and optimising code with the power of AI code assistants (GitHub Copilot). Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this and you'll be rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation We're continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve We love continuous learning and that's why we give you 10% of your time to work on cutting edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We AreAt Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Digital Technology Delivery / Technical Architect Colchester Essex 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £48,245 per annum About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Technology Delivery / Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern IT solutions across the organisation. This role comes at a significant time as the Client prepares for National Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). You will help plan, implement, and support new systems and networks for the newly formed organisation. You will manage and work closely with a team of three technical engineers responsible for maintaining the Client's cloud-based and physical infrastructure. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure is essential. Key Responsibilities Ensure availability, security, and maintenance of cloud-based and on-premises network environments Support the Digital Strategy and Public Sector Network (PSN) as the Client transitions to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Collaborate with the wider Digital Team and lead the Technical Design Authority (TDA) Provide technical support and advice to Client Officers and Councillors Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend appropriate adoption in line with the Client's SaaS policy Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and mentor team members, including collaboration with counterparts across Essex Required Skills and Experience Proven experience managing full systems lifecycles, including the Software Development Lifecycle Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure essential; AWS or GCP beneficial) Expertise in infrastructure, networking, security, and hybrid environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What We Offer Hybrid working arrangement requiring one day per week in the main office Opportunities for professional growth and certification Flexible working arrangements Pension scheme To find out more information please contact Lily at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency. JBRP1_UKTJ
07/12/2025
Full time
Digital Technology Delivery / Technical Architect Colchester Essex 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £48,245 per annum About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Technology Delivery / Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern IT solutions across the organisation. This role comes at a significant time as the Client prepares for National Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). You will help plan, implement, and support new systems and networks for the newly formed organisation. You will manage and work closely with a team of three technical engineers responsible for maintaining the Client's cloud-based and physical infrastructure. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure is essential. Key Responsibilities Ensure availability, security, and maintenance of cloud-based and on-premises network environments Support the Digital Strategy and Public Sector Network (PSN) as the Client transitions to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Collaborate with the wider Digital Team and lead the Technical Design Authority (TDA) Provide technical support and advice to Client Officers and Councillors Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend appropriate adoption in line with the Client's SaaS policy Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and mentor team members, including collaboration with counterparts across Essex Required Skills and Experience Proven experience managing full systems lifecycles, including the Software Development Lifecycle Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure essential; AWS or GCP beneficial) Expertise in infrastructure, networking, security, and hybrid environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What We Offer Hybrid working arrangement requiring one day per week in the main office Opportunities for professional growth and certification Flexible working arrangements Pension scheme To find out more information please contact Lily at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency. JBRP1_UKTJ
Job Specification Maritime Operations Officer (MOO) At Carbon60, people are at the core of what we do. We have initiatives in place to support you every step of the way. From employee assistance programmes to gym access on-site. We go the extra mile to ensure you feel your best at work with a manageable work-life balance. The UKMTO are looking for passionate, enthusiastic individuals to join the team who always strive to be 'On the Front Foot', looking for opportunities and creating the conditions for our success. Our Mission is to support maritime safety and security in the Gulf, Indian Ocean and Gulf of Guinea. Maritime Operation Officers provide 24/7/365 operational coverage, serving as the primary contact for merchant vessels in regions like the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Gulf of Guinea. Your role supports maritime security and global trade through seamless communication and data management, handling critical information, maintaining real-time vessel tracking in the Voluntary Reporting Area (VRA), and responding to emergencies with strong situational awareness and decision-making. Effective communication, sensitivity, adaptability with international stakeholders, and the use of advanced maritime reporting systems, adhering to military and civilian protocols, are essential for ensuring safety and security. Responsibilities As a MOO, you will be the primary contact for merchant vessels, manage maritime data, handle emergencies, record incidents, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Maritime Data Management: Collect, input, update, clean and maintain data from various sources in systems/databases. Perform regular data inspections, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper format. Collate and maintain maritime data to develop the 'White Shipping' picture. Communication and Coordination: Act as the initial contact for merchant vessels in designated transit areas. Handle emergency calls and liaise with vessels and maritime authorities. Maintain communication with customers, monitor chat and communication channels. Communicate effectively with external agencies and internal stakeholders, disseminating critical information and escalating issues as necessary. Liaise with United Kingdom Maritime Component Command (UKMCC), partner agencies, and outside authorities to ensure data and information meet requirements. Technical Support and Data Security Ensure all equipment is correctly configured and monitor UKMTO Information Systems (IS) performance. Troubleshoot issues related to data management tools or Information Systems (IS). Report any equipment degradation to the UKMTO SMOO. Ensure data is stored securely and access is restricted to authorised personnel. Follow organisational policies on data privacy and confidentiality. Person Specification Essential: A proactive attitude and inquisitive nature, with a record of accomplishment of problem-solving and meeting targets. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. An ability to follow laid down procedures and work calmly under pressure Level 2 Maths and English, or equivalent. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritising urgent matters. The ability to obtain and maintain a UK National Security Vetting, Security Check (SC) status. Desirable: Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship or proven experience and skills at an equivalent level (evidenced through a training provider skill scan). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong organisational skills and multitasking ability. Good verbal and written communication skills; experience with military or civilian communication systems and protocols; cultural awareness and sensitivity in communication with foreign vessels and agencies. Capable of adjusting to changing scenarios and unexpected developments. Strong situational assessment skills in dynamic maritime environments; knowledge of maritime reporting procedures and systems like AIS. High accuracy in logging and maintaining information for effective communication and record-keeping. Understanding of data security and privacy protocols. Working Hours The MOO will work in a 24/7 operations room environment, working a block of 12-hour shifts from (Apply online only) in accordance with the set rota. Shifts will run on a 4/5 day cycle including days and nights. This position offers 33 days holiday, 21 days of this holiday will be preset in line with the rota. The remainder you will be able to book in line with personal preference at the managers' discretion (12 days). Role specifics Start date - ASAP Contract type - Permanent Base Location - Portsdown Technology Park, Portsmouth Supervision and Conditions Line management for the MOO's will sit with the Operations Centre Team Leader (OCTL). Day-to-day tasking and supervision will be carried out by the Senior Maritime Operations Officer (SMOO). The role will require flexibility in work hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays as needed. Benefits Flexible benefits Our Flexible Benefit packages are designed to support your health and lifestyle at affordable costs. They are available for selection once per year during the Flexible Benefits Window. There are additional benefits you can receive via salary exchange which is a method of selecting benefits via a tax-efficient scheme. Managing your Workplace Savings Understanding your Total Reward Travel Insurance Dental Insurance Healthcare Cash Plan Health Assessments Critical Illness Insurance (Self and Partner) Private Medical Insurance Discount Dining Give As You Earn (charitable giving) Electric Vehicle Scheme - more information on this to be available soon Core Benefits Core benefits are also offered from the very first day you join Carbon60. They may change during the course of your career depending on certain criteria or role grade which is detailed in the terms of your employment. Pension Company-funded Life Assurance Lifestyle Benefits Calm App - Free access to the Calm app to assist meditation and sleep, reduce stress and improve focus and self-improvement. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - an extensive Employee Assistance Programme, often referred to as our EAP, available to all employees - and your family members, including children over the age of 16. It offers tools for coping with issues relating to stress & anxiety, relationships, alcohol & drugs, gambling, child and family support, and health. Employee discounts - access to a retail discount subscription offering a discounts platform. The Discount Platform is designed to help you save money every day. It offers a wide range of discounts, cashback and unbeatable savings at hundreds of high-street retailers. Offers cover food, groceries, insurance, entertainment, fashion, holidays, electricals and many more, which you can share with up to 5 of your friends and family too! If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the above position, please do not hesitate to reach out. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
05/12/2025
Full time
Job Specification Maritime Operations Officer (MOO) At Carbon60, people are at the core of what we do. We have initiatives in place to support you every step of the way. From employee assistance programmes to gym access on-site. We go the extra mile to ensure you feel your best at work with a manageable work-life balance. The UKMTO are looking for passionate, enthusiastic individuals to join the team who always strive to be 'On the Front Foot', looking for opportunities and creating the conditions for our success. Our Mission is to support maritime safety and security in the Gulf, Indian Ocean and Gulf of Guinea. Maritime Operation Officers provide 24/7/365 operational coverage, serving as the primary contact for merchant vessels in regions like the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Gulf of Guinea. Your role supports maritime security and global trade through seamless communication and data management, handling critical information, maintaining real-time vessel tracking in the Voluntary Reporting Area (VRA), and responding to emergencies with strong situational awareness and decision-making. Effective communication, sensitivity, adaptability with international stakeholders, and the use of advanced maritime reporting systems, adhering to military and civilian protocols, are essential for ensuring safety and security. Responsibilities As a MOO, you will be the primary contact for merchant vessels, manage maritime data, handle emergencies, record incidents, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Maritime Data Management: Collect, input, update, clean and maintain data from various sources in systems/databases. Perform regular data inspections, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper format. Collate and maintain maritime data to develop the 'White Shipping' picture. Communication and Coordination: Act as the initial contact for merchant vessels in designated transit areas. Handle emergency calls and liaise with vessels and maritime authorities. Maintain communication with customers, monitor chat and communication channels. Communicate effectively with external agencies and internal stakeholders, disseminating critical information and escalating issues as necessary. Liaise with United Kingdom Maritime Component Command (UKMCC), partner agencies, and outside authorities to ensure data and information meet requirements. Technical Support and Data Security Ensure all equipment is correctly configured and monitor UKMTO Information Systems (IS) performance. Troubleshoot issues related to data management tools or Information Systems (IS). Report any equipment degradation to the UKMTO SMOO. Ensure data is stored securely and access is restricted to authorised personnel. Follow organisational policies on data privacy and confidentiality. Person Specification Essential: A proactive attitude and inquisitive nature, with a record of accomplishment of problem-solving and meeting targets. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. An ability to follow laid down procedures and work calmly under pressure Level 2 Maths and English, or equivalent. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritising urgent matters. The ability to obtain and maintain a UK National Security Vetting, Security Check (SC) status. Desirable: Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship or proven experience and skills at an equivalent level (evidenced through a training provider skill scan). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong organisational skills and multitasking ability. Good verbal and written communication skills; experience with military or civilian communication systems and protocols; cultural awareness and sensitivity in communication with foreign vessels and agencies. Capable of adjusting to changing scenarios and unexpected developments. Strong situational assessment skills in dynamic maritime environments; knowledge of maritime reporting procedures and systems like AIS. High accuracy in logging and maintaining information for effective communication and record-keeping. Understanding of data security and privacy protocols. Working Hours The MOO will work in a 24/7 operations room environment, working a block of 12-hour shifts from (Apply online only) in accordance with the set rota. Shifts will run on a 4/5 day cycle including days and nights. This position offers 33 days holiday, 21 days of this holiday will be preset in line with the rota. The remainder you will be able to book in line with personal preference at the managers' discretion (12 days). Role specifics Start date - ASAP Contract type - Permanent Base Location - Portsdown Technology Park, Portsmouth Supervision and Conditions Line management for the MOO's will sit with the Operations Centre Team Leader (OCTL). Day-to-day tasking and supervision will be carried out by the Senior Maritime Operations Officer (SMOO). The role will require flexibility in work hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays as needed. Benefits Flexible benefits Our Flexible Benefit packages are designed to support your health and lifestyle at affordable costs. They are available for selection once per year during the Flexible Benefits Window. There are additional benefits you can receive via salary exchange which is a method of selecting benefits via a tax-efficient scheme. Managing your Workplace Savings Understanding your Total Reward Travel Insurance Dental Insurance Healthcare Cash Plan Health Assessments Critical Illness Insurance (Self and Partner) Private Medical Insurance Discount Dining Give As You Earn (charitable giving) Electric Vehicle Scheme - more information on this to be available soon Core Benefits Core benefits are also offered from the very first day you join Carbon60. They may change during the course of your career depending on certain criteria or role grade which is detailed in the terms of your employment. Pension Company-funded Life Assurance Lifestyle Benefits Calm App - Free access to the Calm app to assist meditation and sleep, reduce stress and improve focus and self-improvement. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - an extensive Employee Assistance Programme, often referred to as our EAP, available to all employees - and your family members, including children over the age of 16. It offers tools for coping with issues relating to stress & anxiety, relationships, alcohol & drugs, gambling, child and family support, and health. Employee discounts - access to a retail discount subscription offering a discounts platform. The Discount Platform is designed to help you save money every day. It offers a wide range of discounts, cashback and unbeatable savings at hundreds of high-street retailers. Offers cover food, groceries, insurance, entertainment, fashion, holidays, electricals and many more, which you can share with up to 5 of your friends and family too! If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the above position, please do not hesitate to reach out. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job Title: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Location: London, Hybrid working Salary: Up to £55k dependent upon experience Job type: Full or Part time, permanent Closing Date: 9th December 2025 Application: CV and supporting statement The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity. Through Sea Cadets we aim to inspire young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure underpinned by the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Through the Marine Society we enable current and future maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and self-development. We have a clear vision and strategy to take us forward to maximise the impact we have on cadets and maritime professionals. We are an ambitious charity, always looking to make further improvements, and especially in the EDI space we recognise that there is still work to be done. In 2022, we published our external EDI review. Building on those results we have worked hard to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and are committed to continuing that work to becoming a truly inclusive charity. We are now looking for an EDI specialist to help lead and drive forward our EDI agenda across the charity. This is an influential role where you can have a significant positive impact and drive change. You will work closely with the senior leadership team and many other stakeholders to build and champion our ED&I strategy. You will lead the programme of EDI activity across a number of workstreams to promote our EDI agenda helping us to become a truly inclusive charity that values difference and actively addresses any inappropriate behaviours. We are looking for an experienced EDI change specialist who will support the leadership team to lead change and embed the culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the charity (employees, volunteers, cadets and apprentices) and to raise awareness and champion EDI in all that we do. Requirements: You will have; A deep understanding and experience of leading an ED&I within a complex organisation Specialist knowledge to act as the EDI subject matter expert with detailed knowledge of EDI legislation and regulations and the practical implementation of this Leadership skills with proven experience leading change Experience of delivery new EDI initiatives across an organisation Excellent project management and organisational skills to ensure implementation of the action plan Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills as a strong influencer and relationship builder Strong data and analytical skills to enable collection, analysis, develop and implement solutions as appropriate Benefits: What we offer in return; Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave + bank holiday This a hybrid opportunity, a mix of office and home-based work, with our main office in London Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cover and EAP Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling included Employee Awards with additional days leave Additional Information: Please also let us know if you would require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the interview process. We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC's values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record and higher-level security check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; DEI Manager, Head of Diversity, Director of Equity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, DEIB Specialist, will be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ
04/12/2025
Full time
Job Title: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Location: London, Hybrid working Salary: Up to £55k dependent upon experience Job type: Full or Part time, permanent Closing Date: 9th December 2025 Application: CV and supporting statement The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity. Through Sea Cadets we aim to inspire young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure underpinned by the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Through the Marine Society we enable current and future maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and self-development. We have a clear vision and strategy to take us forward to maximise the impact we have on cadets and maritime professionals. We are an ambitious charity, always looking to make further improvements, and especially in the EDI space we recognise that there is still work to be done. In 2022, we published our external EDI review. Building on those results we have worked hard to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and are committed to continuing that work to becoming a truly inclusive charity. We are now looking for an EDI specialist to help lead and drive forward our EDI agenda across the charity. This is an influential role where you can have a significant positive impact and drive change. You will work closely with the senior leadership team and many other stakeholders to build and champion our ED&I strategy. You will lead the programme of EDI activity across a number of workstreams to promote our EDI agenda helping us to become a truly inclusive charity that values difference and actively addresses any inappropriate behaviours. We are looking for an experienced EDI change specialist who will support the leadership team to lead change and embed the culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the charity (employees, volunteers, cadets and apprentices) and to raise awareness and champion EDI in all that we do. Requirements: You will have; A deep understanding and experience of leading an ED&I within a complex organisation Specialist knowledge to act as the EDI subject matter expert with detailed knowledge of EDI legislation and regulations and the practical implementation of this Leadership skills with proven experience leading change Experience of delivery new EDI initiatives across an organisation Excellent project management and organisational skills to ensure implementation of the action plan Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills as a strong influencer and relationship builder Strong data and analytical skills to enable collection, analysis, develop and implement solutions as appropriate Benefits: What we offer in return; Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave + bank holiday This a hybrid opportunity, a mix of office and home-based work, with our main office in London Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cover and EAP Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling included Employee Awards with additional days leave Additional Information: Please also let us know if you would require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the interview process. We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC's values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record and higher-level security check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; DEI Manager, Head of Diversity, Director of Equity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, DEIB Specialist, will be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ
Digital Technology Delivery / Technical Architect Colchester Essex 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £48,245 per annum About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Technology Delivery / Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern IT solutions across the organisation. This role comes at a significant time as the Client prepares for National Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). You will help plan, implement, and support new systems and networks for the newly formed organisation. You will manage and work closely with a team of three technical engineers responsible for maintaining the Client s cloud-based and physical infrastructure. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure is essential. Key Responsibilities Ensure availability, security, and maintenance of cloud-based and on-premises network environments Support the Digital Strategy and Public Sector Network (PSN) as the Client transitions to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Collaborate with the wider Digital Team and lead the Technical Design Authority (TDA) Provide technical support and advice to Client Officers and Councillors Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend appropriate adoption in line with the Client s SaaS policy Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and mentor team members, including collaboration with counterparts across Essex Required Skills and Experience Proven experience managing full systems lifecycles, including the Software Development Lifecycle Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure essential; AWS or GCP beneficial) Expertise in infrastructure, networking, security, and hybrid environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What We Offer Hybrid working arrangement requiring one day per week in the main office Opportunities for professional growth and certification Flexible working arrangements Pension scheme To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
04/12/2025
Contractor
Digital Technology Delivery / Technical Architect Colchester Essex 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £48,245 per annum About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Technology Delivery / Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern IT solutions across the organisation. This role comes at a significant time as the Client prepares for National Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). You will help plan, implement, and support new systems and networks for the newly formed organisation. You will manage and work closely with a team of three technical engineers responsible for maintaining the Client s cloud-based and physical infrastructure. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure is essential. Key Responsibilities Ensure availability, security, and maintenance of cloud-based and on-premises network environments Support the Digital Strategy and Public Sector Network (PSN) as the Client transitions to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Collaborate with the wider Digital Team and lead the Technical Design Authority (TDA) Provide technical support and advice to Client Officers and Councillors Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend appropriate adoption in line with the Client s SaaS policy Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and mentor team members, including collaboration with counterparts across Essex Required Skills and Experience Proven experience managing full systems lifecycles, including the Software Development Lifecycle Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure essential; AWS or GCP beneficial) Expertise in infrastructure, networking, security, and hybrid environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What We Offer Hybrid working arrangement requiring one day per week in the main office Opportunities for professional growth and certification Flexible working arrangements Pension scheme To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Security Vetting Officer Location: Hatfield Office (Secure Area) SC Clearance Required: Must have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years and be willing to undergo government and customer-specific security clearance. Overview We are seeking a highly responsible and detail-oriented Security Vetting Officer to join our secure operations team in Hatfield. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our organisation and customers by ensuring that only appropriately cleared individuals gain access to sensitive environments. It requires a high level of integrity, sound judgement, and the ability to work with discretion and professionalism. You will be confident using computer systems, including Microsoft Office, and possess strong communication skills - both written and verbal. A proactive mindset, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential. About the Team You'll join a small, trusted team operating within a secure area of our Hatfield office. The team is responsible for managing and processing security vetting applications for individuals requiring access to government and customer sites. You'll work from a defined screening policy and use a range of secure systems and third-party tools to assess applications, verify information, and make informed decisions. Full training will be provided, but the role demands a high level of personal accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. Key Responsibilities * Process and progress security clearance applications, proactively chasing outstanding information to avoid delays. * Monitor and manage government security clearances (CTC, SC, DV) via the UKSV portal (NSVS), ensuring compliance with national security protocols and internal policies. * Make evidence-based, risk-informed decisions on clearance outcomes in line with policy and vetting frameworks. * Conduct background checks and validate applicant information using secure third-party systems. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across multiple secure platforms. * Respond to queries via Microsoft Teams, email, and telephone, often requiring clarification and follow-up. * Compile and present management information reports using Microsoft Excel. * Contribute to team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives. * Uphold strict confidentiality and always adhere to data protection and information security standards. Skills & Experience * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. * Demonstrated experience in administrative or compliance-focused roles with a high degree of accuracy. * Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. * Analytical thinker with a proactive, problem-solving approach. * Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Risk and Compliance Impact Security Vetting Officers play a critical role in national and organisational security. Their decisions directly impact who is granted access to sensitive environments. Errors in judgement or process can result in reputational damage, legal non-compliance, and increased risk of insider threats. This role is a specialist function requiring a high level of trust, responsibility, and alignment with government security standards. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
03/12/2025
Contractor
Security Vetting Officer Location: Hatfield Office (Secure Area) SC Clearance Required: Must have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years and be willing to undergo government and customer-specific security clearance. Overview We are seeking a highly responsible and detail-oriented Security Vetting Officer to join our secure operations team in Hatfield. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our organisation and customers by ensuring that only appropriately cleared individuals gain access to sensitive environments. It requires a high level of integrity, sound judgement, and the ability to work with discretion and professionalism. You will be confident using computer systems, including Microsoft Office, and possess strong communication skills - both written and verbal. A proactive mindset, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential. About the Team You'll join a small, trusted team operating within a secure area of our Hatfield office. The team is responsible for managing and processing security vetting applications for individuals requiring access to government and customer sites. You'll work from a defined screening policy and use a range of secure systems and third-party tools to assess applications, verify information, and make informed decisions. Full training will be provided, but the role demands a high level of personal accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. Key Responsibilities * Process and progress security clearance applications, proactively chasing outstanding information to avoid delays. * Monitor and manage government security clearances (CTC, SC, DV) via the UKSV portal (NSVS), ensuring compliance with national security protocols and internal policies. * Make evidence-based, risk-informed decisions on clearance outcomes in line with policy and vetting frameworks. * Conduct background checks and validate applicant information using secure third-party systems. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across multiple secure platforms. * Respond to queries via Microsoft Teams, email, and telephone, often requiring clarification and follow-up. * Compile and present management information reports using Microsoft Excel. * Contribute to team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives. * Uphold strict confidentiality and always adhere to data protection and information security standards. Skills & Experience * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. * Demonstrated experience in administrative or compliance-focused roles with a high degree of accuracy. * Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. * Analytical thinker with a proactive, problem-solving approach. * Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Risk and Compliance Impact Security Vetting Officers play a critical role in national and organisational security. Their decisions directly impact who is granted access to sensitive environments. Errors in judgement or process can result in reputational damage, legal non-compliance, and increased risk of insider threats. This role is a specialist function requiring a high level of trust, responsibility, and alignment with government security standards. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Our client is a global IT Service provider who provide services to public sector customers and require an additional Vetting Officer to work in their security and vetting department. START: 05/01/2026 DURATION: 6 months RATE: £17.05 - 18.17 PER HOUR (7.5 HOURS PER DAY) LOCATION: HATFIELD SC Clearance Required: Must have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years and be willing to undergo government and customer-specific security clearance. Overview We are seeking a highly responsible and detail-oriented Security Vetting Officer to join our secure operations team in Hatfield. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our organisation and customers by ensuring that only appropriately cleared individuals gain access to sensitive environments. It requires a high level of integrity, sound judgement, and the ability to work with discretion and professionalism. You will be confident using computer systems, including Microsoft Office, and possess strong communication skills - both written and verbal. A proactive mindset, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential. About the Team You'll join a small, trusted team operating within a secure area of our Hatfield office. The team is responsible for managing and processing security vetting applications for individuals requiring access to government and customer sites. You'll work from a defined screening policy and use a range of secure systems and third-party tools to assess applications, verify information, and make informed decisions. Full training will be provided, but the role demands a high level of personal accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. Key Responsibilities * Process and progress security clearance applications, proactively chasing outstanding information to avoid delays. * Monitor and manage government security clearances (CTC, SC, DV) via the UKSV portal (NSVS), ensuring compliance with national security protocols and internal policies. * Make evidence-based, risk-informed decisions on clearance outcomes in line with policy and vetting frameworks. * Conduct background checks and validate applicant information using secure third-party systems. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across multiple secure platforms. * Respond to queries via Microsoft Teams, email, and telephone, often requiring clarification and follow-up. * Compile and present management information reports using Microsoft Excel. * Contribute to team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives. * Uphold strict confidentiality and always adhere to data protection and information security standards. Skills & Experience * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. * Demonstrated experience in administrative or compliance-focused roles with a high degree of accuracy. * Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. * Analytical thinker with a proactive, problem-solving approach. * Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Risk and Compliance Impact Security Vetting Officers play a critical role in national and organisational security. Their decisions directly impact who is granted access to sensitive environments. Errors in judgement or process can result in reputational damage, legal non-compliance, and increased risk of insider threats. This role is a specialist function requiring a high level of trust, responsibility, and alignment with government security standards. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
03/12/2025
Contractor
Our client is a global IT Service provider who provide services to public sector customers and require an additional Vetting Officer to work in their security and vetting department. START: 05/01/2026 DURATION: 6 months RATE: £17.05 - 18.17 PER HOUR (7.5 HOURS PER DAY) LOCATION: HATFIELD SC Clearance Required: Must have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years and be willing to undergo government and customer-specific security clearance. Overview We are seeking a highly responsible and detail-oriented Security Vetting Officer to join our secure operations team in Hatfield. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our organisation and customers by ensuring that only appropriately cleared individuals gain access to sensitive environments. It requires a high level of integrity, sound judgement, and the ability to work with discretion and professionalism. You will be confident using computer systems, including Microsoft Office, and possess strong communication skills - both written and verbal. A proactive mindset, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential. About the Team You'll join a small, trusted team operating within a secure area of our Hatfield office. The team is responsible for managing and processing security vetting applications for individuals requiring access to government and customer sites. You'll work from a defined screening policy and use a range of secure systems and third-party tools to assess applications, verify information, and make informed decisions. Full training will be provided, but the role demands a high level of personal accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. Key Responsibilities * Process and progress security clearance applications, proactively chasing outstanding information to avoid delays. * Monitor and manage government security clearances (CTC, SC, DV) via the UKSV portal (NSVS), ensuring compliance with national security protocols and internal policies. * Make evidence-based, risk-informed decisions on clearance outcomes in line with policy and vetting frameworks. * Conduct background checks and validate applicant information using secure third-party systems. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across multiple secure platforms. * Respond to queries via Microsoft Teams, email, and telephone, often requiring clarification and follow-up. * Compile and present management information reports using Microsoft Excel. * Contribute to team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives. * Uphold strict confidentiality and always adhere to data protection and information security standards. Skills & Experience * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. * Demonstrated experience in administrative or compliance-focused roles with a high degree of accuracy. * Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. * Analytical thinker with a proactive, problem-solving approach. * Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Risk and Compliance Impact Security Vetting Officers play a critical role in national and organisational security. Their decisions directly impact who is granted access to sensitive environments. Errors in judgement or process can result in reputational damage, legal non-compliance, and increased risk of insider threats. This role is a specialist function requiring a high level of trust, responsibility, and alignment with government security standards. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Permanent Based in Milton Keynes £50,000 pa - £60,000 pa Information Security Officer Hybrid Our client are a leading provider of software solutions for student accommodation, event management, catering, and residential services, they help institutions streamline operations, elevate customer experiences, and unlock their full potential. With over 25 years of experience and trusted by more than 350 institutions worldwide, their software empowers universities and venues to run smarter, faster, and more collaboratively. From bustling campuses to dynamic corporate environments, their technology adapts to the rhythm of each organisation helping them thrive in a fast-changing world. They are more than just software. They are a team of passionate problem-solvers, innovators, and collaborators who care deeply about their customers and each other. Their culture is built on empowerment, community, and continuous growth. They believe in giving people the tools, support, and freedom to do their best work and have fun while doing it. Joining our client means being part of a purpose-driven business where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your impact is real. If you're ready to help shape the future of operational technology in education and events, we'd love to meet you. An experienced Information Security Officer to lead security strategy, operations, and compliance. This is a hands-on role combining strategic security architecture with operational security management and regulatory compliance oversight. The successful candidate will define security standards across our product portfolio, manage security environments, and serve as our central point for ISO27001, PCI/DSS, and GDPR compliance while supporting commercial teams with tender responses and client security assurance. Core Responsibilities: Strategic (30%) Define technical security architecture and standards across multi-cloud SaaS platforms Embed security into product development lifecycle and roadmap planning Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments for new features and system changes Evaluate and recommend security technologies and tools Operational (40%) Manage security environments across Azure and AWS infrastructure Coordinate security incident response and vulnerability remediation Oversee security monitoring, alerting, and detection capabilities Manage vulnerability assessment and penetration testing programs Maintain identity and access management controls Compliance & Assurance (30%) Maintain ISO27001 certification and manage audit cycles Ensure PCI/DSS compliance for payment processing systems Manage GDPR compliance across all products and operations Complete HECVAT and security questionnaires for higher education tenders Support sales and customer success with security documentation and evidence Act as primary security contact for customers and prospects Essential Requirements: Substantial information security experience in SaaS/cloud software environment (ISV or B2B software preferred) Proven track record managing ISO27001 certification and compliance Practical GDPR implementation experience in software products PCI/DSS compliance experience with payment processing systems Strong understanding of cloud security (Azure and/or AWS) Application security and secure development lifecycle knowledge Security incident management and cross-functional response coordination Excellent communication skills - able to translate technical security for commercial and executive audiences Experience supporting tender responses and client security assurance Preferred: Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent Higher education sector experience Multi-tenant SaaS architecture security experience DevSecOps and CI/CD security integration knowledge Security frameworks: NIST, CIS Controls, OWASP Multi-jurisdictional data protection knowledge Enterprise sales cycle support experience Key Attributes: Strategic thinker who can balance security with business needs Pragmatic approach to security implementation Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills Collaborative and able to influence across teams Proactive in identifying risks and improvement opportunities Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environment Our client have created a welcoming office environment, with well-stocked kitchens offering free breakfast, fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks, and a range of tuck shop goodies to keep you fuelled throughout the day. They are an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please let us know if we need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed. Altitude-Recruitment Limited acting as an Employment Agency and Employment Business.
02/12/2025
Full time
Permanent Based in Milton Keynes £50,000 pa - £60,000 pa Information Security Officer Hybrid Our client are a leading provider of software solutions for student accommodation, event management, catering, and residential services, they help institutions streamline operations, elevate customer experiences, and unlock their full potential. With over 25 years of experience and trusted by more than 350 institutions worldwide, their software empowers universities and venues to run smarter, faster, and more collaboratively. From bustling campuses to dynamic corporate environments, their technology adapts to the rhythm of each organisation helping them thrive in a fast-changing world. They are more than just software. They are a team of passionate problem-solvers, innovators, and collaborators who care deeply about their customers and each other. Their culture is built on empowerment, community, and continuous growth. They believe in giving people the tools, support, and freedom to do their best work and have fun while doing it. Joining our client means being part of a purpose-driven business where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your impact is real. If you're ready to help shape the future of operational technology in education and events, we'd love to meet you. An experienced Information Security Officer to lead security strategy, operations, and compliance. This is a hands-on role combining strategic security architecture with operational security management and regulatory compliance oversight. The successful candidate will define security standards across our product portfolio, manage security environments, and serve as our central point for ISO27001, PCI/DSS, and GDPR compliance while supporting commercial teams with tender responses and client security assurance. Core Responsibilities: Strategic (30%) Define technical security architecture and standards across multi-cloud SaaS platforms Embed security into product development lifecycle and roadmap planning Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments for new features and system changes Evaluate and recommend security technologies and tools Operational (40%) Manage security environments across Azure and AWS infrastructure Coordinate security incident response and vulnerability remediation Oversee security monitoring, alerting, and detection capabilities Manage vulnerability assessment and penetration testing programs Maintain identity and access management controls Compliance & Assurance (30%) Maintain ISO27001 certification and manage audit cycles Ensure PCI/DSS compliance for payment processing systems Manage GDPR compliance across all products and operations Complete HECVAT and security questionnaires for higher education tenders Support sales and customer success with security documentation and evidence Act as primary security contact for customers and prospects Essential Requirements: Substantial information security experience in SaaS/cloud software environment (ISV or B2B software preferred) Proven track record managing ISO27001 certification and compliance Practical GDPR implementation experience in software products PCI/DSS compliance experience with payment processing systems Strong understanding of cloud security (Azure and/or AWS) Application security and secure development lifecycle knowledge Security incident management and cross-functional response coordination Excellent communication skills - able to translate technical security for commercial and executive audiences Experience supporting tender responses and client security assurance Preferred: Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent Higher education sector experience Multi-tenant SaaS architecture security experience DevSecOps and CI/CD security integration knowledge Security frameworks: NIST, CIS Controls, OWASP Multi-jurisdictional data protection knowledge Enterprise sales cycle support experience Key Attributes: Strategic thinker who can balance security with business needs Pragmatic approach to security implementation Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills Collaborative and able to influence across teams Proactive in identifying risks and improvement opportunities Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environment Our client have created a welcoming office environment, with well-stocked kitchens offering free breakfast, fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks, and a range of tuck shop goodies to keep you fuelled throughout the day. They are an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please let us know if we need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed. Altitude-Recruitment Limited acting as an Employment Agency and Employment Business.
Information Security Officer Warrington/Hybrid 40 - 45K + Benefits An experienced Information Security Officer (ISO) is required for our client to lead and enhance the security posture across cloud-hosted SaaS products and internal systems. This is a key role within the organisation's technical and governance team, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of solutions trusted by the transport sector. Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement the company's information security strategy, policies, and standards. Conduct risk assessments, manage audits, and ensure compliance with GDPR and ISO 27001. Oversee security operations, including monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. Manage security tools and processes: SIEM (Azure Sentinel), firewalls, endpoint protection, and identity management. Ensure secure configuration, patch management, and vulnerability remediation. Lead incident response and recovery, including investigations and post-incident reviews. Deliver security training and awareness programs across the business. Assess and monitor vendor and third-party security compliance. Skills/Technologies- 3-7+ years in cybersecurity, IT security, or risk management. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001). Hands-on experience with: Azure Sentinel and other SIEM tools Microsoft 365 security Azure-hosted environments Proven ability in incident response, compliance programs, and risk management.
02/12/2025
Full time
Information Security Officer Warrington/Hybrid 40 - 45K + Benefits An experienced Information Security Officer (ISO) is required for our client to lead and enhance the security posture across cloud-hosted SaaS products and internal systems. This is a key role within the organisation's technical and governance team, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of solutions trusted by the transport sector. Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement the company's information security strategy, policies, and standards. Conduct risk assessments, manage audits, and ensure compliance with GDPR and ISO 27001. Oversee security operations, including monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. Manage security tools and processes: SIEM (Azure Sentinel), firewalls, endpoint protection, and identity management. Ensure secure configuration, patch management, and vulnerability remediation. Lead incident response and recovery, including investigations and post-incident reviews. Deliver security training and awareness programs across the business. Assess and monitor vendor and third-party security compliance. Skills/Technologies- 3-7+ years in cybersecurity, IT security, or risk management. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001). Hands-on experience with: Azure Sentinel and other SIEM tools Microsoft 365 security Azure-hosted environments Proven ability in incident response, compliance programs, and risk management.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Hands-On Back-End Developer Remote-Friendly London HQ Award-Winning Agricultural Technology Software Company Join an award-winning agricultural analytics software company that's redefining sustainable food production through data-driven technology . We're seeking a hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) an exceptional technical leader who thrives on both strategic vision and deep technical execution . Role Overview As CTO, you'll lead the technical direction of our cutting-edge agricultural technology platform, while remaining deeply involved in hands-on back-end development . You'll architect scalable systems, drive innovation in sustainable technology, and guide a talented engineering team to deliver data-rich solutions that improve farm economics, productivity, and environmental impact . Key Responsibilities Lead technical strategy and oversee architecture for scalable, data-driven systems. Remain actively hands-on , designing and developing high-performance C#/.NET back-end systems . Mentor and guide a growing team of developers setting technical standards and driving best practices. Oversee end-to-end solution delivery, ensuring performance, security, and maintainability. Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, agronomists, and stakeholders to shape product direction. Own cloud infrastructure strategy and implementation on Microsoft Azure . Lead innovation in sustainability-focused agricultural technology and analytics . Contribute to recruitment and technical assessment (including coding challenge design and review). Candidate Assessment Process Our selection process includes a LeetCode-style technical challenge to evaluate: Algorithmic problem-solving Data structures and computational efficiency Code quality and optimisation under time constraints Ideal Candidate Profile Academic and Professional Background Degree/Masters/PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline Proven experience as a Back-End Developer / Engineering Lead / CTO in data-heavy environments Demonstrable history of technical excellence and leadership in commercial software development Technical Expertise Advanced proficiency in C# / .NET Core / .NET Framework Strong command of Azure Cloud Services Deep experience with SQL Server and high-volume transactional systems Expertise in data architecture, performance optimisation , and scalable software design Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and computational complexity Bonus: Experience in FinTech or structured data environments with high reliability and scale Leadership Skills Visionary mindset with a hands-on engineering ethos Proven ability to scale teams and systems effectively Strategic decision-making with practical, code-level insight Strong communicator and collaborator across multidisciplinary teams Passion for fostering innovation and mentoring engineering talent Personal Attributes Exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigour Strong communication and collaboration skills Innovative and pragmatic problem solver Calm and decisive under pressure Genuine passion for sustainable technology and real-world impact What We Offer Remote flexibility with a London-based HQ Opportunity to lead cutting-edge agricultural technology development Work alongside respected professionals in a purpose-driven company Competitive salary plus company share scheme Platform to make a tangible impact on global sustainability
01/12/2025
Full time
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Hands-On Back-End Developer Remote-Friendly London HQ Award-Winning Agricultural Technology Software Company Join an award-winning agricultural analytics software company that's redefining sustainable food production through data-driven technology . We're seeking a hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO) an exceptional technical leader who thrives on both strategic vision and deep technical execution . Role Overview As CTO, you'll lead the technical direction of our cutting-edge agricultural technology platform, while remaining deeply involved in hands-on back-end development . You'll architect scalable systems, drive innovation in sustainable technology, and guide a talented engineering team to deliver data-rich solutions that improve farm economics, productivity, and environmental impact . Key Responsibilities Lead technical strategy and oversee architecture for scalable, data-driven systems. Remain actively hands-on , designing and developing high-performance C#/.NET back-end systems . Mentor and guide a growing team of developers setting technical standards and driving best practices. Oversee end-to-end solution delivery, ensuring performance, security, and maintainability. Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, agronomists, and stakeholders to shape product direction. Own cloud infrastructure strategy and implementation on Microsoft Azure . Lead innovation in sustainability-focused agricultural technology and analytics . Contribute to recruitment and technical assessment (including coding challenge design and review). Candidate Assessment Process Our selection process includes a LeetCode-style technical challenge to evaluate: Algorithmic problem-solving Data structures and computational efficiency Code quality and optimisation under time constraints Ideal Candidate Profile Academic and Professional Background Degree/Masters/PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline Proven experience as a Back-End Developer / Engineering Lead / CTO in data-heavy environments Demonstrable history of technical excellence and leadership in commercial software development Technical Expertise Advanced proficiency in C# / .NET Core / .NET Framework Strong command of Azure Cloud Services Deep experience with SQL Server and high-volume transactional systems Expertise in data architecture, performance optimisation , and scalable software design Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and computational complexity Bonus: Experience in FinTech or structured data environments with high reliability and scale Leadership Skills Visionary mindset with a hands-on engineering ethos Proven ability to scale teams and systems effectively Strategic decision-making with practical, code-level insight Strong communicator and collaborator across multidisciplinary teams Passion for fostering innovation and mentoring engineering talent Personal Attributes Exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigour Strong communication and collaboration skills Innovative and pragmatic problem solver Calm and decisive under pressure Genuine passion for sustainable technology and real-world impact What We Offer Remote flexibility with a London-based HQ Opportunity to lead cutting-edge agricultural technology development Work alongside respected professionals in a purpose-driven company Competitive salary plus company share scheme Platform to make a tangible impact on global sustainability
Job Title: IT Security Officer (ITSO) Location: Sheffield - 3 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: Up to 500 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Job Type: Contract - 12 months Company Introduction The IT Security Officer (ITSO) plays a dual role in governance and service management. This position ensures security compliance and risk management across the OpenShift migration program, while also overseeing critical IT services. Responsibilities include implementing security controls, managing infrastructure standards, and driving service strategy to support scalability, reliability, and compliance. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Security Governance and Compliance: Enforce security standards, review designs, and validate encryption and identity management. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks throughout migration activities. Service Ownership and Strategy: Take ownership of critical services, define strategic vision for improvement and reliability. Service Design and Implementation: Collaborate with architects and engineers to design secure services and oversee deployments. Incident Management: Coordinate incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Infrastructure Management: Ensure patching, evergreening, backups, and compliance for on-prem and cloud systems. Capacity Planning: Work with SMEs and business managers to forecast demand, justify costs, and optimize performance. Collaboration: Engage with OpenShift, Automation, and Infrastructure teams to embed security and operational best practices. Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for service delivery and compliance. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process enhancement, and innovation. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Strong experience in IT security governance, compliance, and infrastructure management. Strong experience in service management, IT operations, or related roles. Expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes security, identity management, and encryption standards. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001). Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent preferred. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
01/12/2025
Contractor
Job Title: IT Security Officer (ITSO) Location: Sheffield - 3 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: Up to 500 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Job Type: Contract - 12 months Company Introduction The IT Security Officer (ITSO) plays a dual role in governance and service management. This position ensures security compliance and risk management across the OpenShift migration program, while also overseeing critical IT services. Responsibilities include implementing security controls, managing infrastructure standards, and driving service strategy to support scalability, reliability, and compliance. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Security Governance and Compliance: Enforce security standards, review designs, and validate encryption and identity management. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks throughout migration activities. Service Ownership and Strategy: Take ownership of critical services, define strategic vision for improvement and reliability. Service Design and Implementation: Collaborate with architects and engineers to design secure services and oversee deployments. Incident Management: Coordinate incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Infrastructure Management: Ensure patching, evergreening, backups, and compliance for on-prem and cloud systems. Capacity Planning: Work with SMEs and business managers to forecast demand, justify costs, and optimize performance. Collaboration: Engage with OpenShift, Automation, and Infrastructure teams to embed security and operational best practices. Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for service delivery and compliance. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process enhancement, and innovation. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Strong experience in IT security governance, compliance, and infrastructure management. Strong experience in service management, IT operations, or related roles. Expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes security, identity management, and encryption standards. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001). Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent preferred. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Location: London, Hybrid working Salary: Up to £55k dependent upon experience Job type: Full or Part time, permanent Closing Date: 9th December 2025 Application: CV and supporting statement The Society is a vibrant and growing charity. We aim to inspire young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure underpinned by the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Through the Society we enable current and future maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and self-development. We have a clear vision and strategy to take us forward to maximise the impact we have on cadets and maritime professionals. We are an ambitious charity, always looking to make further improvements, and especially in the EDI space we recognise that there is still work to be done. In 2022, we published our external EDI review. Building on those results we have worked hard to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and are committed to continuing that work to becoming a truly inclusive charity. We are now looking for an EDI specialist to help lead and drive forward our EDI agenda across the charity. This is an influential role where you can have a significant positive impact and drive change. You will work closely with the senior leadership team and many other stakeholders to build and champion our ED&I strategy. You will lead the programme of EDI activity across a number of workstreams to promote our EDI agenda helping us to become a truly inclusive charity that values difference and actively addresses any inappropriate behaviours. We are looking for an experienced EDI change specialist who will support the leadership team to lead change and embed the culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the charity (employees, volunteers, cadets and apprentices) and to raise awareness and champion EDI in all that we do. Requirements: You will have; A deep understanding and experience of leading an ED&I within a complex organisation Specialist knowledge to act as the EDI subject matter expert with detailed knowledge of EDI legislation and regulations and the practical implementation of this Leadership skills with proven experience leading change Experience of delivery new EDI initiatives across an organisation Excellent project management and organisational skills to ensure implementation of the action plan Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills as a strong influencer and relationship builder Strong data and analytical skills to enable collection, analysis, develop and implement solutions as appropriate Benefits: What we offer in return; Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave + bank holiday This a hybrid opportunity, a mix of office and home-based work, with our main office in London Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cover and EAP Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling included Employee Awards with additional days leave Additional Information: Please also let us know if you would require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the interview process. We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the Charity's values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record and higher-level security check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; DEI Manager, Head of Diversity, Director of Equity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, DEIB Specialist, will be considered for this role.
01/12/2025
Full time
Job Title: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Location: London, Hybrid working Salary: Up to £55k dependent upon experience Job type: Full or Part time, permanent Closing Date: 9th December 2025 Application: CV and supporting statement The Society is a vibrant and growing charity. We aim to inspire young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure underpinned by the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy. Through the Society we enable current and future maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and self-development. We have a clear vision and strategy to take us forward to maximise the impact we have on cadets and maritime professionals. We are an ambitious charity, always looking to make further improvements, and especially in the EDI space we recognise that there is still work to be done. In 2022, we published our external EDI review. Building on those results we have worked hard to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and are committed to continuing that work to becoming a truly inclusive charity. We are now looking for an EDI specialist to help lead and drive forward our EDI agenda across the charity. This is an influential role where you can have a significant positive impact and drive change. You will work closely with the senior leadership team and many other stakeholders to build and champion our ED&I strategy. You will lead the programme of EDI activity across a number of workstreams to promote our EDI agenda helping us to become a truly inclusive charity that values difference and actively addresses any inappropriate behaviours. We are looking for an experienced EDI change specialist who will support the leadership team to lead change and embed the culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the charity (employees, volunteers, cadets and apprentices) and to raise awareness and champion EDI in all that we do. Requirements: You will have; A deep understanding and experience of leading an ED&I within a complex organisation Specialist knowledge to act as the EDI subject matter expert with detailed knowledge of EDI legislation and regulations and the practical implementation of this Leadership skills with proven experience leading change Experience of delivery new EDI initiatives across an organisation Excellent project management and organisational skills to ensure implementation of the action plan Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills as a strong influencer and relationship builder Strong data and analytical skills to enable collection, analysis, develop and implement solutions as appropriate Benefits: What we offer in return; Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave + bank holiday This a hybrid opportunity, a mix of office and home-based work, with our main office in London Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cover and EAP Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling included Employee Awards with additional days leave Additional Information: Please also let us know if you would require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the interview process. We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the Charity's values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record and higher-level security check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; DEI Manager, Head of Diversity, Director of Equity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, DEIB Specialist, will be considered for this role.
About the Company Police Scotland's purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities. As part of the team working in the Digital Division, you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of technology to our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK. The team are delivering innovation and enabling technology through several projects to transform our services and meet our ambition of moving from 'doing digital' to 'being digital . We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging digital solutions to our front-line. About the Role We are looking for a suitable candidates to undertake a 24-month Graduate Programme as a Cyber Security Analyst. The programme will offer talented Digital Graduates a development journey which will be fully immersive via facilitated sessions provided on a monthly basis for wider Police Scotland experiences to consolidate learning, help develop a sense of belonging and further develop business acumen. You will integrate within an existing team and be fully supported throughout the programme with an allocated Mentor, Buddy, Manager and Graduate Programme SPOCs. You will complete a Graduate Portfolio that will capture your personal development plan and objective setting and will be used as a tool for reflection to celebrate progress and success. You will also be supported to attain an additional external accreditation Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP). You will study and work towards this qualification throughout your Graduate Programme with time allocated for LinkedIn Learning module completion and will sit a final exam towards the end of the Graduate Programme. Applicants should have a strong interest in Cyber Security and a desire to develop their skills through a structured graduate programme. Currently Police Scotland have guidance in place that allows appropriate roles to be operated on a hybrid basis. You will require Management Vetting. You will work 35 working hours per week, Monday Friday 9am - 5pm. A flexi time policy is in operation. Responsibilities Complete a Graduate Portfolio that will capture your personal development plan and objective setting. Integrate within an existing team and be fully supported throughout the programme. Work towards attaining an additional external accreditation Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP). Study and work towards this qualification throughout your Graduate Programme. Participate in facilitated sessions provided on a monthly basis for wider Police Scotland experiences. Qualifications A cyber security related degree or certification OR Degree in related computer science. Required Skills Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, problem-solving skills and report writing. Strong prioritisation and organisational skills, customer focused. Ability to work under pressure as part of a team. Proven skills related to: Team-working and the ability to work on own initiative. Preferred Skills Strong interest in Cyber Security. Desire to develop skills through a structured graduate programme. Pay range and compensation package Grade 4 Salary £33,446 35 working hours per week, Monday Friday 9am - 5pm. A flexi time policy is in operation. Equal Opportunity Statement Police Scotland is committed to diversity and inclusivity.
28/11/2025
Contractor
About the Company Police Scotland's purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities. As part of the team working in the Digital Division, you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of technology to our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK. The team are delivering innovation and enabling technology through several projects to transform our services and meet our ambition of moving from 'doing digital' to 'being digital . We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging digital solutions to our front-line. About the Role We are looking for a suitable candidates to undertake a 24-month Graduate Programme as a Cyber Security Analyst. The programme will offer talented Digital Graduates a development journey which will be fully immersive via facilitated sessions provided on a monthly basis for wider Police Scotland experiences to consolidate learning, help develop a sense of belonging and further develop business acumen. You will integrate within an existing team and be fully supported throughout the programme with an allocated Mentor, Buddy, Manager and Graduate Programme SPOCs. You will complete a Graduate Portfolio that will capture your personal development plan and objective setting and will be used as a tool for reflection to celebrate progress and success. You will also be supported to attain an additional external accreditation Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP). You will study and work towards this qualification throughout your Graduate Programme with time allocated for LinkedIn Learning module completion and will sit a final exam towards the end of the Graduate Programme. Applicants should have a strong interest in Cyber Security and a desire to develop their skills through a structured graduate programme. Currently Police Scotland have guidance in place that allows appropriate roles to be operated on a hybrid basis. You will require Management Vetting. You will work 35 working hours per week, Monday Friday 9am - 5pm. A flexi time policy is in operation. Responsibilities Complete a Graduate Portfolio that will capture your personal development plan and objective setting. Integrate within an existing team and be fully supported throughout the programme. Work towards attaining an additional external accreditation Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP). Study and work towards this qualification throughout your Graduate Programme. Participate in facilitated sessions provided on a monthly basis for wider Police Scotland experiences. Qualifications A cyber security related degree or certification OR Degree in related computer science. Required Skills Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, problem-solving skills and report writing. Strong prioritisation and organisational skills, customer focused. Ability to work under pressure as part of a team. Proven skills related to: Team-working and the ability to work on own initiative. Preferred Skills Strong interest in Cyber Security. Desire to develop skills through a structured graduate programme. Pay range and compensation package Grade 4 Salary £33,446 35 working hours per week, Monday Friday 9am - 5pm. A flexi time policy is in operation. Equal Opportunity Statement Police Scotland is committed to diversity and inclusivity.
On behalf of FCDO, we are looking for a Security Culture Change - (Inside IR35) for a 6-months contract working on a hybrid basis and with an expectation of between 1 to 2 days attendance in the London office The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners. Security Culture Support role, assisting the Security Culture Lead in the design, implementation, and evaluation of security culture initiatives. Contribute to communities of practice and knowledge sharing within the organisation and across the wider government/public sector network. The Security Culture Support Officer will play a key role in helping to shape and embed a strong, positive security culture across the organisation. Working closely with the Security Culture Lead and partners across Physical, Personal, and Information Security functions, the postholder will contribute to a long-term programme of cultural change-anchored in the Culture Web framework-to improve and sustain secure behaviours across a diverse, global workforce. As a Security Culture Change - (Inside IR35) your main responsibilities will be: This role will focus on supporting and evidencing the organisation's transformation journey over the next five years-helping to turn good intentions into measurable, lasting change. Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of security culture initiatives using the Culture Web and complementary change frameworks. Assist in analysing current organisational culture, identifying strengths, barriers and opportunities to embed positive security behaviours. Gather and interpret data (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations, behavioural metrics) to measure cultural change and inform interventions. Contribute to storytelling and communication strategies that engage staff and bring the organisation's security culture vision to life. Work collaboratively with colleagues across Physical, Personal and Information Security, HR, Learning & Development, and Communications to ensure coherence and alignment. Support the creation of practical tools, resources, and campaigns that help individuals and teams adopt secure behaviours in everyday work. Monitor and report on the progress of initiatives, capturing qualitative and quantitative evidence of change. Definition of requirements stemming from findings Help design and maintain the organisation's Security Culture Change Roadmap, ensuring it remains dynamic, inclusive, and evidence based. PLEASE NOTE: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance Essential Skills: Strong understanding of the Culture Web framework and broader organisational culture/change methodologies. Demonstrated analytical ability-comfortable with data collection, analysis, and presentation to support evidence-based decision-making. Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with an ability to convey complex messages clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences. Collaborative approach, able to build effective working relationships across functions, geographies, and cultures. Awareness of the different dimensions of security (Physical, Personal, Information) and how these interact in an organisational context. Adaptable and curious, with a genuine interest in understanding what drives behaviours and how to influence them positively. Desirable Skills: Experience supporting or delivering culture change projects within the public sector or large complex organisations. Familiarity with behavioural science, change psychology, or human factors approaches to security and risk. International or cross-cultural working experience. Experience designing or supporting evaluation frameworks or dashboards for cultural change measurement. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
20/11/2025
Contractor
On behalf of FCDO, we are looking for a Security Culture Change - (Inside IR35) for a 6-months contract working on a hybrid basis and with an expectation of between 1 to 2 days attendance in the London office The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners. Security Culture Support role, assisting the Security Culture Lead in the design, implementation, and evaluation of security culture initiatives. Contribute to communities of practice and knowledge sharing within the organisation and across the wider government/public sector network. The Security Culture Support Officer will play a key role in helping to shape and embed a strong, positive security culture across the organisation. Working closely with the Security Culture Lead and partners across Physical, Personal, and Information Security functions, the postholder will contribute to a long-term programme of cultural change-anchored in the Culture Web framework-to improve and sustain secure behaviours across a diverse, global workforce. As a Security Culture Change - (Inside IR35) your main responsibilities will be: This role will focus on supporting and evidencing the organisation's transformation journey over the next five years-helping to turn good intentions into measurable, lasting change. Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of security culture initiatives using the Culture Web and complementary change frameworks. Assist in analysing current organisational culture, identifying strengths, barriers and opportunities to embed positive security behaviours. Gather and interpret data (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations, behavioural metrics) to measure cultural change and inform interventions. Contribute to storytelling and communication strategies that engage staff and bring the organisation's security culture vision to life. Work collaboratively with colleagues across Physical, Personal and Information Security, HR, Learning & Development, and Communications to ensure coherence and alignment. Support the creation of practical tools, resources, and campaigns that help individuals and teams adopt secure behaviours in everyday work. Monitor and report on the progress of initiatives, capturing qualitative and quantitative evidence of change. Definition of requirements stemming from findings Help design and maintain the organisation's Security Culture Change Roadmap, ensuring it remains dynamic, inclusive, and evidence based. PLEASE NOTE: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance Essential Skills: Strong understanding of the Culture Web framework and broader organisational culture/change methodologies. Demonstrated analytical ability-comfortable with data collection, analysis, and presentation to support evidence-based decision-making. Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with an ability to convey complex messages clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences. Collaborative approach, able to build effective working relationships across functions, geographies, and cultures. Awareness of the different dimensions of security (Physical, Personal, Information) and how these interact in an organisational context. Adaptable and curious, with a genuine interest in understanding what drives behaviours and how to influence them positively. Desirable Skills: Experience supporting or delivering culture change projects within the public sector or large complex organisations. Familiarity with behavioural science, change psychology, or human factors approaches to security and risk. International or cross-cultural working experience. Experience designing or supporting evaluation frameworks or dashboards for cultural change measurement. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
We are looking for a ICT Compliance Manager to play a key role in ensuring that the Council's ICT environment is well-documented, compliant, and aligned with best practice standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team during a major transformation programme, leading the creation, upkeep, and continuous improvement of ICT documentation - including policies, procedures, technical standards, and inventories - to support governance, assurance, and service development. The department is undergoing significant change and investment so this is a great time to get onboard. You will work closely with teams across the service area, coordinating record-keeping to ensure accurate, up-to-date information on ICT assets, risks, and compliance. This work will support ICT strategy, readiness for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), and compliance with information governance, cyber security, and resilience requirements. Hybrid Working: (2 days/week in office) remote considered with bi-monthly visits. Key Responsibilities: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining ICT policies, procedures, and technical standards to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., ITIL, NCSC guidance). Work with ICT management to ensure all documents are current, approved, and clearly communicated. Maintain an organised and accessible ICT documentation library, ensuring consistency of format, terminology, and ownership. Implement processes for regular reviews and audits of documentation. Assist with maintaining an accurate and up-to-date asset register including records of applications, infrastructure, and hardware assets, including dependencies, integrations, and data flows. Support the identification and tracking of ICT risks, controls, and mitigations and work closely with the Corporate Governance team to ensure alignment with the Council's corporate risk framework. Collate evidence and documentation to support internal and external audits (e.g., PSN, cyber security, data protection, and business continuity reviews). Monitor compliance with ICT standards, policies, and procedures, escalating non-conformance as appropriate. What We're Looking For Essential Knowledge & Skills: Experience in ICT, compliance, or information governance roles within a complex technical environment. Strong writing, communication, and documentation skills with a keen attention to detail. Understanding of ICT infrastructure, applications, and service delivery models. Familiarity with ICT policy frameworks, standards, and risk management principles. Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, accessible documentation. Experience managing multiple documentation streams and maintaining version control. Desirable Knowledge & Skills: Experience in a local government or public sector ICT setting. Knowledge of ITIL, NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, or similar. Understanding of data protection, cyber security, and information governance requirements. Experience using documentation and asset management tools (e.g., SharePoint, CMDBs). What's in it for you? A competitive salary Generous annual leave, including office closure between Christmas and New Year Comprehensive benefits package, including discount schemes, cycle to work, online GP, and more Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling services A good work/life balance with an agile working environment Committed training programme and development opportunities Membership of the local government pension scheme
20/11/2025
Full time
We are looking for a ICT Compliance Manager to play a key role in ensuring that the Council's ICT environment is well-documented, compliant, and aligned with best practice standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team during a major transformation programme, leading the creation, upkeep, and continuous improvement of ICT documentation - including policies, procedures, technical standards, and inventories - to support governance, assurance, and service development. The department is undergoing significant change and investment so this is a great time to get onboard. You will work closely with teams across the service area, coordinating record-keeping to ensure accurate, up-to-date information on ICT assets, risks, and compliance. This work will support ICT strategy, readiness for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), and compliance with information governance, cyber security, and resilience requirements. Hybrid Working: (2 days/week in office) remote considered with bi-monthly visits. Key Responsibilities: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining ICT policies, procedures, and technical standards to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., ITIL, NCSC guidance). Work with ICT management to ensure all documents are current, approved, and clearly communicated. Maintain an organised and accessible ICT documentation library, ensuring consistency of format, terminology, and ownership. Implement processes for regular reviews and audits of documentation. Assist with maintaining an accurate and up-to-date asset register including records of applications, infrastructure, and hardware assets, including dependencies, integrations, and data flows. Support the identification and tracking of ICT risks, controls, and mitigations and work closely with the Corporate Governance team to ensure alignment with the Council's corporate risk framework. Collate evidence and documentation to support internal and external audits (e.g., PSN, cyber security, data protection, and business continuity reviews). Monitor compliance with ICT standards, policies, and procedures, escalating non-conformance as appropriate. What We're Looking For Essential Knowledge & Skills: Experience in ICT, compliance, or information governance roles within a complex technical environment. Strong writing, communication, and documentation skills with a keen attention to detail. Understanding of ICT infrastructure, applications, and service delivery models. Familiarity with ICT policy frameworks, standards, and risk management principles. Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, accessible documentation. Experience managing multiple documentation streams and maintaining version control. Desirable Knowledge & Skills: Experience in a local government or public sector ICT setting. Knowledge of ITIL, NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, or similar. Understanding of data protection, cyber security, and information governance requirements. Experience using documentation and asset management tools (e.g., SharePoint, CMDBs). What's in it for you? A competitive salary Generous annual leave, including office closure between Christmas and New Year Comprehensive benefits package, including discount schemes, cycle to work, online GP, and more Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling services A good work/life balance with an agile working environment Committed training programme and development opportunities Membership of the local government pension scheme