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Regional Data Forensic Manager Location: Bristol Salary : PO 3-6 £43,668 - £47,046 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hiours per week) Are you a dynamic leader with a strong technical background, ready to make a real impact? The South West Digital Forensics collaboration, covering Avon & Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Dorset, and Wiltshire, is expanding, and we're looking for an exceptional leader like you to guide and inspire our talented teams. As part of our continued growth and investment, this is your chance to step into a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and security of our communities. Why Join Us? In this role, you ll lead a dedicated team of specialists, providing critical digital evidence that helps victims at their most vulnerable. Your work will be at the heart of criminal investigations, making a real difference to justice outcomes. With a focus on development and innovation, we offer a chance to grow your skills while shaping the future of digital forensics. Whether you're looking to take your leadership skills to the next level or want to broaden your technical knowledge in a fast-paced, ever-evolving field, this role has it all. What You'll Do: Manage the day-to-day operations of the Data Forensics team, ensuring the team works efficiently and effectively to meet objectives. Provide expert guidance to investigators on securing digital evidence, from computers to mobile devices, across a range of criminal investigations. Advise senior officers and partners on handling, analysing, and safeguarding digital evidence, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and best practices. Oversee the maintenance of policies and procedures, ensuring our work remains exemplary and protects both the investigation and the integrity of the evidence. What We're Looking For: Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and support a high-performing team. Strong technical experience, with a passion for the role technology plays in criminal investigations. A commitment to professional growth and continuous learning, including a desire to gain new skills. The ability to make decisions and manage risk while maintaining the highest standards of evidential practice. Perks & Benefits: Access to on-site gym and sports facilities to support your health and wellbeing. Generous holiday entitlement and flexible working hours. A comprehensive tailored learning and development program. Ongoing professional support through a buddy system and specialist wellbeing resources. A supportive work environment committed to the Code of Ethics and high professional standards. Additional Information: Competitive salary: £43,668 - £47,046, with an annual market supplement payment of £4,000 (subject to review). This is a hybrid role, the location of the office is Kenneth Steele House, Bristol To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year checkable history in the UK ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years. Shortlisting begins week commencing 3rd August 2026, and interviews will take place the week commencing 10th August 2026 To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for South West Forensics, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Software Engineer Hybrid: Central Bristol office (3 days per week) 50,000- 62,000 + 8-12% bonus + pension contributions doubled (6% = 18%) We're excited to be recruiting exclusively for a Software Engineer to join a growing SaaS business building a market-leading platform used by customers globally. Joining a highly experienced engineering team, you'll work alongside several senior engineers, helping to deliver new features, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the platform. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer with around 3+ years' experience looking to accelerate their development in a strong technical environment. The Headlines A hands-on full-stack role focused on building scalable, high-quality software across a modern cloud-based platform. You'll be given real ownership, exposure to experienced mentors, and the opportunity to grow towards senior-level responsibilities. What You'll Be Doing Building new features across the platform Developing Python-based backend services and APIs Contributing to frontend development using modern JavaScript frameworks Writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code Taking features from concept through to deployment Collaborating with engineers, product teams, and customer-facing stakeholders What We're Looking For 3-5 years' commercial software engineering experience Strong Python development skills Experience building APIs Exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks Product or SaaS experience preferred Curious, collaborative, and keen to learn Tech Stack Backend: Python, Django, FastAPI Frontend: JavaScript, Vue.js, CSS Platform: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, CI/CD AI Tooling: Cursor, OpenAI Agents SDK

Safran R&T Deputy Chief Engineer Gloucester Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: Early finish on Fridays Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell) Strong Pension scheme and life assurance Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision Your Role The Deputy Chief Engineer is responsible for the planning, cost, quality and on time delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects for Safran Landing Systems. You will coordinate with different functions within Safran Landing Systems on behalf of the Chief Engineer (CE) for R&T Products, in order to achieve major milestones of that technology segment. You will be responsible for: Leading, Developing and Maturing new technologies across Landing Gear and Integration (LGI) (primarily), Wheel and Brakes (W&B), System and Equipment (SE) and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) divisions of Safran Landing System. Constructing and Delivering the TRL road map alongside the CE and Programs teams. Identify and validate requirements to mature technologies to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6; from coupon testing to full scale testing. Develop a partnership with technical experts and technical entities across Safran Work alongside the Safran Landing Systems Transverse teams, LGI, W&B, SE and MRO teams to ensure projects objectives are achieved. Develop a partnership with academia and industrial businesses. Report technical progress to Safran Landing Systems senior management and funding agencies. What you'll bring: Experience in Research environment Degree level or similar experience in an engineering discipline Project management and a proven record of accomplishment in previous projects Leadership skills Excellent People management skills - role will be supporting Chief Engineer to lead and manage a UK funded project, with a team (potentially matrix) of 5-6 Excellent communication and presentation skills Have an exceptional team work ethic At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. Here, we craft excellence together. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Bristol This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary: up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Software Architect, you will be the author of the full software architecture working with the software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements. Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience, simplicity, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect the integrity of the architecture. Collaboration is critical within this role from working closely with other Architects, Technical Specialists and wider engineering key contacts, supporting the wider design activities and reviews. You will also have the opportunity to influence the Software Engineering Technology Strategy, Software Product Lines, new technologies, obsolescence, new methods and tools, by considering longer-term architectural strategies by being part of special interest groups and communities of interests. You would be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can depend upon! What we're looking for from you: A strong technical practitioner, comfortable with making important architectural and design decisions. Knowledge of modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns. Experience of model based engineering. Able to provide technical mentorship, clearly articulate software architecture solutions and collaborate with software developers. Able to communicate clearly and accurately at different levels, including influencing collaborators and internal customers. An advocate for the benefits of key software engineering practices like continuous integration and good design. Able to assess and communicate the trade-offs between various aspects of a Software Architecture with a focus on design rationale. An understanding of software abstraction layers and the software stack. The experience to define and influence the tools, frameworks and technologies used. A strong programming background, preferably with experience in more than one language. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Contract Project Manager Location: Bristol (Hybrid - 4 days onsite). Rate: £430 - £475 per day. Duration: Initial 6-month contract. IR35 Status: Outside IR35. Start Date: ASAP. We are supporting an innovative engineering organisation in Bristol operating within asafety-critical software environment within the aerospace and regulated engineering sector. The role requires a Project Manager with demonstrable experience delivering regulated or safety-critical software / engineering programmes, ideally within environments influenced by aerospace, defence, or similar high-assurance industries. This is a delivery improvement role focused on strengthening project governance, planning discipline, risk management, reporting standards, and delivery visibility across complex technical software development workstreams. You will be working closely with engineering and technical teams operating within structured lifecycle and assurance frameworks, where delivery confidence, traceability, and compliance are critical. Please note: this is not a generic IT software delivery role. We are specifically seeking experience from regulated or safety-critical engineering environments, rather than general commercial software or digital transformation projects. Key Responsibilities Improve project planning, tracking and reporting processes Establish and embed standardised project management methodologies Strengthen risk, issue and change management practices Improve project governance and delivery controls Support the development of existing project management capability Work closely with software engineering teams delivering complex products Drive greater predictability, transparency and confidence in project delivery Essential Experience Proven experience managing software development projects Experience working within aerospace or safety critical environments Strong project governance and stakeholder management skills Experience improving project delivery frameworks and controls Agile delivery experience within sprint-based development environments Ability to influence and mentor project teams Desirable Experience Aerospace industry experience Experience working within DO-178C or similar regulated software environments Background within aviation, defence, engineering or other safety-critical sectors Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project and related project management tools This role would suit someone who enjoys improving delivery maturity, supporting others and bringing structure to complex technical environments. If you're an experienced software Project Manager with safety-critical experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: We cannot provide sponsorship for this role and applicants MUST be based in the UK.

Join Our Client South Gloucestershire Council's Team as an ICT Helpdesk Technician! Are you passionate about technology and eager to make a difference in the public services sector? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can support and empower others? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Position: ICT Helpdesk Technician Location: Yate Contract Type: Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time Hourly Rate: 16.62 As an ICT Helpdesk Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing technical support to their education customers. This is a customer-facing position where your ability to deliver excellent service will shine! You will be working in a fast-paced environment, adapting to the rapid changes in ICT administration and curriculum settings. What You'll Do: Provide first-line remote support via telephone and remote tools, following established processes. Handle service desk inquiries with professionalism and efficiency. Conduct site visits when necessary to resolve technical issues. Utilise your knowledge of Windows operating systems, M365 products, and relevant software applications to assist users effectively. Collaborate with team members to deliver outstanding service and support. Prioritise workloads to meet peak demands and ensure timely resolutions. What We're Looking For: Experience in a busy service desk environment. Familiarity with Connectwise Manage is desirable. Proficient in using remote support tools to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Strong understanding of IT and numeracy skills to accurately update service desk software. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with customers. Ability to set up, adjust, and maintain technical equipment as required. Why Join Us? Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to supporting education and enhancing the learning experience. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment. Work in Yate, a location with easy access and a friendly community atmosphere. This is your chance to shine in a role that's not just a job but a pathway to making a meaningful impact. Join us in empowering the next generation through technology! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Our client in the Defence industry is looking for a couple of experienced Platform Engineers to join a small high-performing team to work on a new project dedicated to a product that they have built. In this role you will deploy new solutions in challenging environments and enhance existing platforms. We are looking for someone with experience in Kubernetes, AWS, VMWare, Terraform, GitHub, Go, Rust and Bash. You will need to care about customer outcomes, be comfortable working in a team that deals with ambiguity. You will be on site in Cheltenham 2 days a week and potentially travel to Hereford once a fortnight. Due to the nature of this role, you will need to be a sole British national and eligible to go through SC clearance. For this role, you must also be willing to go through DV clearance.

Lead Developer. Gloucestershire Circa 75,000 + Benefits An established organisation with a strong social purpose is seeking an experienced Lead Developer to lead the next phase of its software and digital transformation. This is a rare opportunity to build and shape an internal software development capability, taking ownership of the transition from outsourced development services to an in-house function whilst remaining actively involved in technical delivery, team leadership and project execution. The successful candidate will combine strong hands-on development skills with excellent communication abilities, leadership capability and a proactive approach to improving systems, processes and ways of working. The Opportunity The organisation is embarking on an ambitious programme to bring key systems, applications and technical platforms in-house, reducing reliance on third-party providers and creating a sustainable internal development capability. As Lead Developer, you will play a central role in defining and delivering this strategy, working closely with stakeholders across the business, existing suppliers and future team members. This role offers the opportunity to influence technology direction, build strong internal relationships and help shape the future of software development within the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop a small development team, with the opportunity to help grow the function over time Remain hands-on with software development, technical design and solution delivery Take ownership of business-critical applications, web platforms and digital products Develop and deliver a roadmap for transitioning outsourced systems and support services in-house Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external suppliers and technology partners Drive continuous improvement across software development processes, delivery standards and system performance Implement and promote modern development practices, including CI/CD, release management and quality assurance Manage development projects through the full software lifecycle Work collaboratively across departments to understand business requirements and deliver effective technical solutions Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, user experience and commercial performance through technology Skills & Experience We are seeking an experienced technical leader who combines strong development expertise with excellent people skills and a genuine passion for delivering change. You will have: Strong software development experience within web-based environments, Web application development. Experience with PHP and/or C#/.NET development Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing developers Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience delivering technical projects and managing competing priorities Knowledge of CI/CD, deployment processes and modern software development practices Experience working with third-party suppliers and outsourced development partners A proactive and solutions-focused mindset Commercial awareness and an understanding of how technology can support organisational growth and profitability Experience in most of the following areas is good the more the merrier: SQL and database technologies API integrations Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) Agile delivery methodologies Dynamics 365 Power Platform Power BI WordPress About You. You are likely to be a Lead Developer, Technical Lead, Senior Developer or Development Manager looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact. You will be someone who: Leads by example and enjoys remaining technically involved Builds strong relationships and credibility quickly Has excellent people and communication skills Is proactive, driven and comfortable challenging the status quo Enjoys improving systems, processes and ways of working Understands the importance of balancing technical excellence with commercial outcomes Wants the opportunity to build something meaningful and leave a lasting legacy Location & Working Pattern. The role will be based primarily from the organisation's Gloucestershire headquarters during the initial phase of the appointment. Given the importance of building relationships across the business, understanding existing systems, working closely with suppliers and creating the roadmap for bringing services in-house, the successful candidate should expect to spend significant time onsite initially, typically three days per week. As the transition programme progresses, relationships are established and the internal development capability matures, the role will naturally evolve into a more flexible hybrid working arrangement. What's On Offer A highly influential role with genuine ownership and visibility The opportunity to shape technology strategy and software development capability A blend of hands-on technical work, leadership and project delivery The chance to build and develop an internal development function Long-term career growth and progression opportunities Salary circa 75,000 plus benefits To progress matters please email your cv to (url removed) Services Advertised are those of an Employment Agency.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Aerospace Our Client, a pioneering leader in the aerospace technology sector, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their innovative team. Operating within a fast-paced and highly specialised industry, they are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and high-performance standards for aerospace applications. This organisation prides itself on fostering an inclusive and dynamic working environment, where innovation and professional growth are at the forefront. As part of their team, you will benefit from ongoing development opportunities, a collaborative culture, and a reputation for excellence in aerospace engineering. Role Summary This strategic hire is in response to expanding project portfolios and evolving industry safety standards. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the design, development, and testing of embedded software solutions integral to aerospace systems. This is a unique opportunity to influence high-stakes technology that impacts safety and operational efficiency in the aerospace sector. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded software solutions for aerospace hardware platforms. Port existing real-time operating systems to new processor architectures. Write high-quality, optimised code in C and assembler for safety-critical systems. Conduct rigorous testing and validation in line with industry standards. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to meet project requirements. Produce comprehensive technical documentation for design and testing processes. Ensure all development aligns with relevant safety and quality standards such as DO-178C. Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Proven expertise in embedded software development, specifically in C and assembler. Extensive experience in safety-critical systems within the aerospace or similar sectors. Hands-on experience with RTOS environments, preferably FreeRTOS or similar. Strong understanding of hardware architecture, including ARM Cortex processors. Knowledge of safety standards such as DO-178B/C and IEC 61508. Familiarity with software configuration management and development lifecycle processes. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience working with multicore processor architectures. Knowledge of networking protocols like TCP/IP and UDP. Experience in embedded security practices. Familiarity with MIPS or PowerPC architectures. Awareness of compliance requirements in the aerospace industry. Prior involvement in international projects or teams. Why Join Our Client? Joining this organisation means being part of a cutting-edge aerospace engineering environment that thrives on innovation, technical excellence, and continuous professional development. Extensive training options, international collaboration opportunities, and a clear path for career progression await motivated professionals. Next Steps If you meet the essential criteria and are eager to contribute to high-profile aerospace projects, please submit your CV for consideration. Ensure your application clearly states your current home location, relevant qualifications, and your eligibility to work in the UK. We look forward to hearing from talented professionals ready to make a tangible impact in the aerospace sector. Note: Our Client supports sponsorship for suitably qualified candidates requiring it.

YT Tech are working on behalf of our key client in Bistol on a new front end software engineer position. This company is redefining the world of motion control. Their technology sits at the intersection of fluid mechanics, high-speed electronics, and additive manufacturing, delivering next-generation solutions for the aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. As a Frontend Software Engineer, you will join a high-energy, multi-disciplinary team where you will take full ownership of the frontend ecosystem, from implementation quality to design consistency. They are looking for someone who is action-orientated and thrives on solving hard problems. Core Stack: Strong commercial experience with React, TypeScript, and JavaScript. Technical Literacy: Ability to build applications that consume REST APIs and a practical understanding of frontend performance and accessibility (WCAG). Disciplined Engineering: A rigorous approach to code quality, documentation, and version control (Git/PRs/Code Reviews). Nice to Have: Experience with Azure, Data Visualization libraries (D3/Highcharts), or a basic understanding of Python backend services. Responsibilities; Implementation: Translate high-fidelity UX wireframes into polished, production-ready React applications. Systems Thinking: Design and implement reusable components that integrate with a centralized design system. Data Integration: Contribute to Python APIs to own the full data flow from the hardware sensor to the user interface. AI-Enhanced Delivery: Leverage AI coding assistants (Claude/Copilot) with sound judgment to accelerate high-quality delivery. This role will be a full time office position with the option of a 9 day fortnight. If interested, please apply with your most recent CV and I will be in touch to discuss.

Our client in the Defence industry is looking for a couple of experienced Platform Engineers to join a small high-performing team to work on a new project dedicated to a product that they have built. In this role you will deploy new solutions in challenging environments and enhance existing platforms. We are looking for someone with experience in Kubernetes, AWS, VMWare, Terraform, GitHub, Go, Rust and Bash. You will need to care about customer outcomes, be comfortable working in a team that deals with ambiguity. You will be on site in Cheltenham 2 days a week and potentially travel to Hereford once a fortnight. Due to the nature of this role, you will need to be a sole British national and eligible to go through SC clearance. For this role, you must also be willing to go through DV clearance.

Zaizi in the United Kingdom is hiring a Graduate Machine Learning Engineer to develop ML models and translate research into practical capabilities for UK government clients. You'll learn from a small, high-performing team of engineers and researchers, contributing to ambitious AI projects. The role combines hands-on prototyping, reading academic papers, and applying AI techniques from classical ML to generative approaches, with a strong software engineering foundation.

Work on exciting public sector projects and make a positive difference in people's lives. At Zaizi, we thrive on solving complex challenges through creative thinking and the latest tools and tech. As a Graduate Machine Learning Engineer, you'll start building the skills to research machine learning models and evaluate how they can be applied within our specialist domain, working alongside and learning from a small team who deliver AI capabilities for the UK government. You'll be curious about all flavours of AI from classical ML to the latest generative and adversarial techniques and keen to learn as the field moves. You'll bring a foundation in software engineering from your degree alongside your ML knowledge, and be eager to get hands on with research, experiment under guidance, and see how new approaches translate into practical capability for our customers. You'll work closely with, and be mentored by, a small, high performing team of engineers and researchers, contributing ideas and building new skills as you go. Our work culture is inclusive, modern, friendly, and democratic. We look for bright, positive thinking individuals with a can do attitude and a genuine appetite for learning. Our people enjoy challenging themselves to be the best at what they do, if that sounds like you, you'll fit right in! And the work itself matters: you'll be helping to keep the UK safe. These are the expected objectives for this role. We are happy to discuss this further during the interview process with the successful candidate. Model Research & Evaluation: Support research into emerging machine learning models and techniques, and help assess how they could be applied within our specialist domain. Applied AI Research: Help turn research into practical proofs of concept, exploring generative, adversarial and other AI approaches. Domain Application: Work with the team to build an understanding of our customers' problems and start translating ML capability into solutions that fit their specialist domain. Continuous Learning: Keep pace with the fast moving field of AI building knowledge across different model types and techniques and sharing what you learn with the team. Skills & Experience Technical Expertise: Understanding of machine learning algorithms and frameworks with a foundational grounding in software engineering practices, typically gained through a relevant degree, bootcamp or personal projects, plus a genuine curiosity about how ML models work. Research Skills: Comfortable reading academic ML papers and keen to develop the skill of translating findings into practical ideas worth testing. Technology Implementation: An interest in evaluating new AI technologies, generative, adversarial or otherwise, and how they might be relevant and feasible within the UK Government domain. Prototyping: Enjoy building proofs of concept, and keen to learn how research bridges the gap into real-world application. Growth Mindset: Keen to learn from the team and build towards becoming a trusted voice on the practical application of AI within the organisation over time. Data Science: An interest in applying data science techniques to support model research, evaluation, and refinement. Team Fit: A quick learner who's easy to work with, and will slot naturally into a close knit, high performing team. You don't meet all the requirements? Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethics people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi. We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview process-just ask! SC Clearance Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously. Up to £40,000 Compensation Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value. Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8%. Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind. Purpose & Culture Real Impact: Work on mission critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure. Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success. Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service. Work / Life Balance Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle. Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year. Development & Growth Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave. Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you-work related or not. Support: Access to 1 2 1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career. Health & Balance Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards). Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup. Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices.

About the role. As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are strengthening internal digital capability within the Data Team. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the design, development, and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network. A key focus of this campaign is creating new opportunities, and as a result, we are recruiting Lead Data Architects. This is a pivotal role within the organisation. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders to define data strategies, principles, and objectives. You will take an active role in technical and business design authorities, ensuring systems are designed, upgraded, managed, decommissioned, and archived in line with data policies across the full data lifecycle. You will lead the design of data flows and translating business requirements into effective data architecture, while providing oversight and guidance to other data architects. Working in partnership with technical architects, you will ensure consistency, strong governance, and that the organisations systems align with agreed data architecture principles, enabling better use of trusted data for decision-making. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in the office, based at any National Highways office location. Take an active role in technical and business design authorities, approving data strategies and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Work with business unit representatives and senior stakeholders to define data strategies, principles, and objectives that meet business needs. Provide assurance through verification and validation that systems are designed, upgraded, managed, decommissioned, and archived in line with data policies across the full data lifecycle. Lead the design of data flows and translating business requirements into effective data architecture and supporting the interpretation of needs at a strategic level. Provide oversight and guidance, ensuring consistent standards are applied, supporting data dictionary management, and working with technical architects to align systems with agreed data architecture principles. Embed data governance, quality, and assurance across the full data lifecycle, ensuring compliance with organisational policy, responsible use of AI, strong metadata management, and high data quality standards. Governance is enabled through Unity Catalog and Microsoft Purview. About you. Ability to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex data concepts into clear insights, facilitating discussions across multidisciplinary teams, and confidently managing differing perspectives. Strong understanding of data modelling, covering the design, how they interact over multiple subject areas and industry standards. Experience in metadata management and data standards, including maintaining accurate repositories, conducting impact analysis, and ensuring data is governed, consistent, and compliant across systems. Proven capability to translate business challenges into scalable data architecture solutions, working across multiple domains to identify common approaches and deliver coherent, end-to-end designs. Demonstrated leadership behaviours, including driving continuous improvement and innovation, building collaborative relationships, communicating a clear vision, and making informed, evidence-based decisions that align with organisational objectives. About us. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve Englands motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. The Digital Services Directorate is helping to reshape the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data, and technology services across all areas, from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient manner. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real-time information to our customers, as well as integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they evolve, to enhance journey safety and reliability. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. About Us Why you should join us At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. Were proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers. So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it then youll be a great fit for our organisation. A connected and sustainable working approach has been adopted across National Highways. For some roles, this means being able to work in a hybrid way spending up to 60% of time working from a remote location such as home. Please wait until the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible. Our benefits package Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10% Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays) Flexible hours and an approach driven by connected and sustainable working which includes hybrid working Life assurance of 4 times annual salary Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience And we are Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme Community friendly offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year If you are successful, it is key to know all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks which include: Right to work check 3 year employment history references DBS criminal record check Social media and adverse journalism check Driving licence check (if applicable) Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable) Qualifications and/or professional membership check (if applicable) And finally We reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires. JBRP1_UKTJ

About the role. As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are strengthening internal digital capability within the Data Team. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the design, development, and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network. A key focus of this campaign is creating new opportunities, and as a result, we are recruiting Lead Data Architects. This is a pivotal role within the organisation. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders to define data strategies, principles, and objectives. You will take an active role in technical and business design authorities, ensuring systems are designed, upgraded, managed, decommissioned, and archived in line with data policies across the full data lifecycle. You will lead the design of data flows and translating business requirements into effective data architecture, while providing oversight and guidance to other data architects. Working in partnership with technical architects, you will ensure consistency, strong governance, and that the organisations systems align with agreed data architecture principles, enabling better use of trusted data for decision-making. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in the office, based at any National Highways office location. Take an active role in technical and business design authorities, approving data strategies and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Work with business unit representatives and senior stakeholders to define data strategies, principles, and objectives that meet business needs. Provide assurance through verification and validation that systems are designed, upgraded, managed, decommissioned, and archived in line with data policies across the full data lifecycle. Lead the design of data flows and translating business requirements into effective data architecture and supporting the interpretation of needs at a strategic level. Provide oversight and guidance, ensuring consistent standards are applied, supporting data dictionary management, and working with technical architects to align systems with agreed data architecture principles. Embed data governance, quality, and assurance across the full data lifecycle, ensuring compliance with organisational policy, responsible use of AI, strong metadata management, and high data quality standards. Governance is enabled through Unity Catalog and Microsoft Purview. About you. Ability to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex data concepts into clear insights, facilitating discussions across multidisciplinary teams, and confidently managing differing perspectives. Strong understanding of data modelling, covering the design, how they interact over multiple subject areas and industry standards. Experience in metadata management and data standards, including maintaining accurate repositories, conducting impact analysis, and ensuring data is governed, consistent, and compliant across systems. Proven capability to translate business challenges into scalable data architecture solutions, working across multiple domains to identify common approaches and deliver coherent, end-to-end designs. Demonstrated leadership behaviours, including driving continuous improvement and innovation, building collaborative relationships, communicating a clear vision, and making informed, evidence-based decisions that align with organisational objectives. About us. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve Englands motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. The Digital Services Directorate is helping to reshape the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data, and technology services across all areas, from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient manner. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real-time information to our customers, as well as integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they evolve, to enhance journey safety and reliability. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. About Us Why you should join us At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. Were proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers. So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it then youll be a great fit for our organisation. A connected and sustainable working approach has been adopted across National Highways. For some roles, this means being able to work in a hybrid way spending up to 60% of time working from a remote location such as home. Please wait until the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible. Our benefits package Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10% Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays) Flexible hours and an approach driven by connected and sustainable working which includes hybrid working Life assurance of 4 times annual salary Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience And we are Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme Community friendly offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year If you are successful, it is key to know all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks which include: Right to work check 3 year employment history references DBS criminal record check Social media and adverse journalism check Driving licence check (if applicable) Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable) Qualifications and/or professional membership check (if applicable) And finally We reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires. JBRP1_UKTJ

Lead Developer. Gloucestershire Circa £75,000 + Benefits An established organisation with a strong social purpose is seeking an experienced Lead Developer to lead the next phase of its software and digital transformation. This is a rare opportunity to build and shape an internal software development capability, taking ownership of the transition from outsourced development services to an in-house function whilst remaining actively involved in technical delivery, team leadership and project execution. The successful candidate will combine strong hands-on development skills with excellent communication abilities, leadership capability and a proactive approach to improving systems, processes and ways of working. The Opportunity The organisation is embarking on an ambitious programme to bring key systems, applications and technical platforms in-house, reducing reliance on third-party providers and creating a sustainable internal development capability. As Lead Developer, you will play a central role in defining and delivering this strategy, working closely with stakeholders across the business, existing suppliers and future team members. This role offers the opportunity to influence technology direction, build strong internal relationships and help shape the future of software development within the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop a small development team, with the opportunity to help grow the function over time Remain hands-on with software development, technical design and solution delivery Take ownership of business-critical applications, web platforms and digital products Develop and deliver a roadmap for transitioning outsourced systems and support services in-house Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external suppliers and technology partners Drive continuous improvement across software development processes, delivery standards and system performance Implement and promote modern development practices, including CI/CD, release management and quality assurance Manage development projects through the full software life cycle Work collaboratively across departments to understand business requirements and deliver effective technical solutions Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, user experience and commercial performance through technology Skills & Experience We are seeking an experienced technical leader who combines strong development expertise with excellent people skills and a genuine passion for delivering change. You will have: Strong software development experience within web-based environments, Web application development. Experience with PHP and/or C#/.NET development Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing developers Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience delivering technical projects and managing competing priorities Knowledge of CI/CD, deployment processes and modern software development practices Experience working with third-party suppliers and outsourced development partners A proactive and solutions-focused mindset Commercial awareness and an understanding of how technology can support organisational growth and profitability Experience in most of the following areas is good the more the merrier: SQL and database technologies API integrations Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) Agile delivery methodologies Dynamics 365 Power Platform Power BI WordPress About You. You are likely to be a Lead Developer, Technical Lead, Senior Developer or Development Manager looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact. You will be someone who: Leads by example and enjoys remaining technically involved Builds strong relationships and credibility quickly Has excellent people and communication skills Is proactive, driven and comfortable challenging the status quo Enjoys improving systems, processes and ways of working Understands the importance of balancing technical excellence with commercial outcomes Wants the opportunity to build something meaningful and leave a lasting Legacy Location & Working Pattern. The role will be based primarily from the organisation's Gloucestershire headquarters during the initial phase of the appointment. Given the importance of building relationships across the business, understanding existing systems, working closely with suppliers and creating the roadmap for bringing services in-house, the successful candidate should expect to spend significant time onsite initially, typically three days per week. As the transition programme progresses, relationships are established and the internal development capability matures, the role will naturally evolve into a more flexible hybrid working arrangement. What's On Offer A highly influential role with genuine ownership and visibility The opportunity to shape technology strategy and software development capability A blend of hands-on technical work, leadership and project delivery The chance to build and develop an internal development function Long-term career growth and progression opportunities Salary circa £75,000 plus benefits To progress matters please email your CV to (see below) Services Advertised are those of an Employment Agency.

SRT Marine Systems plc is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead the definition and governance of requirements for complex surveillance systems across marine and land border security. You will translate operational and regulatory needs into structured requirements guiding design, verification, and delivery. Hybrid role based in the Bristol area with WFH flexibility, collaborating with Product Management and engineering teams to ensure traceability, testability, and alignment with the product roadmap.