Sanderson Government & Defence

SC & NPPV3 Cleared Head of Business Design Up to £625 per day Outside IR35 London 3 Days per Week Contract: Initial 3 Months + Likely Extensions (3 Months+) Location: London (Hybrid, 3 Days Per Week Onsite) Rate: Up to £625 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC & NPPV3 Clearance Required The Role We are seeking an experienced Head of Business Design to lead a significan click apply for full job details

Job Title Security Assurance Manager Office Location: Flexible within UK offices Start Date: ASAP End Date: 12 - 18 months from start Pay rate per day: £550 - £680 Inside IR35 Hours per week: 37.5 Active SC Clearance Required Job Description: Responsibilities Oversee and guide a team of consultants from the UK business who are fulfilling our cloud security assurance process for non-core cloud systems Maintain an click apply for full job details

Service Manager National Security Cheltenham / London / Manchester £ Flexible Day Rate £ We're looking for a contract Service Manager to support governance, reporting, and risk management across two existing managed services - while also supporting the onboarding of a new one. SFIA 3-4 level (but can go higher) click apply for full job details

Role Overview We are looking for a Python Developer to join our team and help build, maintain, and improve software applications. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of Python programming and a willingness to learn new technologies. Responsibilities Develop and maintain Python applications. Write clean, readable, and efficient code. Troubleshoot and fix software issues. Work with team members to deliver projects on time. Participate in code reviews and testing activities. Create and maintain technical documentation. Required Skills Basic experience with Python programming. Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts. Knowledge of SQL and relational databases. Familiarity with Git version control. Good problem-solving skills. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Nice to Have Experience with frameworks such as Flask or Django. Understanding of REST APIs. Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. Knowledge of automated testing. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Security Architect - DV Cleared Location: Farnborough, Hampshire, UK Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Security Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + Benefits About the Role The Security Architect designs and implements comprehensive security architectures protecting defence and aerospace IT environments click apply for full job details

Boundary Service Lead Location: Near Farnborough (5 Days Onsite) Security Clearance: Current DV Clearance Essential Overview We're looking for an experienced Boundary Service Lead to oversee the delivery, operation and continuous improvement of network boundary security services within a highly secure environment click apply for full job details

We're hiring an experienced Lead Data Architect to shape and deliver secure, large-scale data solutions for high-profile, mission-critical programmes. You'll play a key role in defining data strategy, designing resilient cloud architectures, and leading teams working on complex, sensitive data platforms. What you'll be doing Engaging with senior stakeholders to understand requirements and provide st click apply for full job details

COMMUNICATIONS & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT LEAD Grade: SEO Start Date: 01 September 2026 Contract Length: 6 months Rate: £ Purpose of Role: The Communications Lead is responsible for developing and maintaining the Digital Wing narrative, creating awareness, engagement and advocacy across FCDO while ensuring stakeholders understand not only what is being delivered, but why it matters and how it contributes to the future FCDO. Key Responsibilities: Develop programme communications strategy Create stakeholder engagement plans Produce leadership briefings and communications Support change and adoption activity Coordinate programme announcements and updates Develop communication materials and artefacts Manage programme branding and narrative Support showcase and demonstration activities Measure communication effectiveness Additional responsibilities: Own and evolve the Digital Wing story and vision Translate complex concepts into compelling stakeholder narratives Create excitement and momentum around the programme Support leadership engagement and stakeholder alignment Identify and promote early success stories and programme outcomes Support Innovation Centre and Media Centre showcase activities Develop showcase and demonstration strategies Support Steering Group and leadership engagement Essential Skills & Experience: Corporate communications experience Stakeholder engagement Strategic communications planning Executive briefing development Event and engagement planning Content creation Desirable Skills & Experience: Government communications experience Internal transformation programmes Change communications Media and communications environments Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Interaction Designer (SC Cleared) Rate: £350-£400 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Contract Length: Initial 3-month contract Location: Hybrid (primarily remote with approximately one day per month in London) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Likelihood of Extension: High The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Interaction Designer to join a fast-paced digital delivery team working on an important public sector service. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and self-sufficient designer who can take ownership of interaction design and prototyping activity within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be the lead specialist for interaction design and will play a key role in shaping user journeys, developing prototypes and translating research insights into effective service improvements. What You'll Be Doing Working closely with Service Design, User Research and Product Management colleagues, you will: Design intuitive user journeys and interactions based on user needs and evidence Create and iterate prototypes using the GOV.UK Prototype Kit Prepare and support usability testing activities, including scenarios, journeys and prototypes Analyse user research findings and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement Translate insights into clear, actionable design recommendations Help define design priorities, requirements and next steps Confidently make and communicate design decisions Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining ownership of interaction design outputs Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance Strong experience working as a Senior Interaction Designer Expert-level experience with the GOV.UK Prototype Kit (mandatory) Extensive interaction design and prototyping experience Strong portfolio demonstrating relevant digital service design work Ability to work independently and take ownership of design decisions Experience delivering within fast-paced, agile environments Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills We're Looking For Someone Who Is A proactive, self-starting problem solver Comfortable making decisions independently Resilient and adaptable in rapidly changing environments Confident working openly and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams Driven to improve services through user-centred design Desirable Experience Experience delivering digital services within UK Government or the wider public sector Experience working in Alpha phases of service delivery Knowledge of justice, youth services or related domains Important Information Applications will only be considered from candidates who can demonstrate: Active SC Clearance Strong GOV.UK Prototype Kit experience Senior-level interaction design capability A portfolio showcasing relevant prototyping and interaction design work Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Cyber Security GRC Consultant (DV Cleared) Location: Cambridgeshire / London, Hybrid - c. 3 days minimum on-site presence required Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Secure by Design risk and security assurance services within MOD and Public Sector environments click apply for full job details

What you will be doing (role duties and responsibilities) The Product Assurance (PA) Engineer will be responsible for reducing technical risk on our space programme by ensuring that materials, parts, assemblies, software and processes are fit for purpose over the lifetime of the mission. They will act as an independent technical reviewer, providing support to all engineering activities - verifying c click apply for full job details

Cyber Security GRC Consultant (DV Cleared) Location: Hybrid / Southeast Region - on-site presence required Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Secure by Design risk and security assurance services within MOD and Public Sector environments click apply for full job details

Job Title: .Net/C# Backend Developer - Defence Sector Location: remote - Adhoc travel to client site Contract Type: Outside IR35 Day Rate: £400 - £425/day Clearance Required: SC Cleared We are currently seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer with active SC Clearance to support secure and mission-critical projects within the Defence sector click apply for full job details

Ping ID Specialist/IAM Consultant - SC Clearance Location: Cheltenham Road, Bishops Cleeve Work Type: 70% Remote, 30% Office Length: Initial Short Term Contract, c.2 months with scope for extensions Rate: £450 - £500 (Inside) Clearance: Must have active SC Clearance Role Description: IAMSME with experience of Web SSO/MFA and Application integration, based upon Ping Directory, Ping Federate and PingOne MFA. Ping Federate with Radius. Upgrade experience on Linux. Also experience of working in a Secure Client environment. Demonstratable experience in Ping Directory, Ping Federate, PingOne MFA, Ping Fed Radius, configuration, migration and Application onboarding using SAML and OIDC authentications. - Ideally certified in Ping Identity products. Experience in applying consultancy approaches and techniques as part of migration project. Experience of working in a classified environment. Aviation Services Proficient in reviewing, validating and implementing Ping Identity policies. LDAP directory knowledge and experience in LDAP structure and Synchronisation Radius knowledge and experience to setup Ping Federate Radius service, policies and connection testing Proficient in reviewing & inputting into Architecture artifacts. Working with Applications teams to manage re-configuration of SSO and MFA for existing applications. Working with client project manager and support planning work breakdown steps Proficient in stakeholder management. Knowledge of government security standards and processes such as ISO27001 standards, NNPPI, NIST & Cyber Essentials Plus & GDPR. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Cyber Technical Consultant - SC Cleared - Perm Location: London or Cheltenham, 3 days in the office Clearance: Active SC Clearance Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 + Benefits This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Cyber Security Consultant to join an expanding technical consultancy as they support public sector clients across cyber, telecoms, and data. This role involves designing secure networks, analysing complex datasets, and contributing to protecting UK security through data driven insights and solutions. Key Responsibilities Assessing your client's' needs, understanding how their needs may differ from their wants, and appropriately managing stakeholder relationships. Selecting, understanding and adapting security control frameworks. Designing, justifying and implementing security management strategies. Identifying risks from design documentation and proposing proportionate cyber security controls. Ensuring security principles are applied during design and development to reduce risk. Developing and communicating corporate information security policy, standards and guidelines. Developing organisational strategies that address information control requirements. Identifying and monitoring environmental and market trends and proactively assessing impact on business strategies, benefits and risks. Performing threat modelling and risk assessments to develop a holistic picture of threat. Developing new architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices. Accurately delivering high quality work to agreed timelines. Taking the initiative on project work, and knowing how to jump straight in. Supporting client engagements, including pitches and presentations. Skills/Knowledge You have relevant and recent experience working within the cyber security industry. You have experience in a consulting or customer facing role. You have worked in technical client deliveries across a range of cyber security related projects You can demonstrate subject matter expertise in one of the following domains: Security Architecture, Security Operations, Identity & Access Management, Security Engineering. You have experience of programming, programming and Scripting concepts. You have experience working with security controls within cloud-based infrastructure (eg Azure, AWS, GCP). This may include design, configuration, or protective monitoring. You have experience working with security control frameworks eg ISO27001, NIST, CAF or others. You have demonstrable continuous personal development with relevant certifications and accreditations. You have strong interpersonal skills You have UK security clearance at SC or above or are eligible and willing to go through clearance If you're interested in the learning more, please apply or reach out to (see below) Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Cloud Architect - MOD DV - Perm Location: Corsham, 4 days on-site Clearance: Active MOD DV - Must have DV in place, no scope for sponsorship Salary : £80,000 - £95,000 + Benefits An exciting opportunity has opened up to join one of Google Cloud's primary technical partners, as they push on with a new programme of work in the UK Defence sector, utilising cutting edge Cloud technologies click apply for full job details