London Borough of Barnet

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London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 15, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 62,766 - 69,984 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. We're looking for an exceptional Insight & Intelligence Manager to play a leading role in shaping how we use data, analytics and emerging technologies to improve outcomes for our residents. This is a key leadership role within our Insight & Intelligence Hub, responsible for driving data informed decision-making across the organisation, developing advanced analytical solutions, and guiding a talented team of analysts and data scientists. You'll blend technical excellence with strategic insight, helping Barnet unlock the full value of its data through innovative approaches, strong stakeholder relationships, and a commitment to building organisational data literacy. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. You're an experienced analytics or data science professional with a track record of delivering high impact insight. You combine technical depth with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable recommendations for senior leaders. You'll bring: - Expertise in advanced analytics, data science, machine learning and data engineering. - Experience designing secure, scalable data solutions using platforms such as Azure, Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks or Fabric. - Strong proficiency in Python, SQL and/or R, and confidence in developing data pipelines and operationalising models. - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decisions and tell compelling data stories. - Experience leading, coaching or developing analysts or data scientists. - A passion for driving data culture, improving data literacy, and championing ethical, secure use of data. In this role, you will: - Lead the design and delivery of sophisticated analytical, data science and AI projects. - Build, maintain and optimise data pipelines, analytical models and data architecture. - Develop and operationalise machine learning solutions, applying MLOps best practice. - Produce high-quality, accessible dashboards and tools using platforms such as Power BI. - Work closely with senior leaders to shape strategic insight, policy development and service transformation. - Champion best practice in data quality, governance, privacy and information security. - Develop and mentor a team of analysts and data scientists, supporting high performance and continuous learning. - Strengthen cross council collaboration, working with ICT, service leads, data engineers and external partners. - Support delivery of the Council's DDaT Strategies If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a tangible difference to public services, we'd love to hear from you. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Edgware, Middlesex
Feb 15, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Early Help Contract Type: Fixed term Hours: 36 Salary: 48,003 - 53,172 Location: Parkfield Children's Centre Closing Date: 1st March, 23:55 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role We have a fixed term 9 month vacancy for a Social Worker within the 0-19 Early Help South HUB Team. This post requires a Social Work qualification and relevant experience at a senior practitioner level. Barnet's 0-19 Early Help Hubs bring together what were our former Children's Centre's, family support team, youth service, parenting support and former CAF team into one integrated service. Offering interventions across the continuum of need- including parenting programmes and youth activities, through to leading on more complex cases such as those stepping down from Social Care or joint work on statutory cases. The post-holder will act as a conduit between social work teams and other practitioners across the local children's workforce in relation to the 0-19 Service and the Early Help Assessment process. This is to ensure a seamless transition between cases moving up, down and across the thresholds of need, between Social Care and the Early Help arena. Facilitating best practice and safe working across a range of teams and agencies. The post will also be part of a supporting the management team, in responding to referrals requiring an 'early help' approach. In addition, for this role you will need to demonstrate that you have supervisory experience and are able to manage staff that work directly with families across the 0-19 age range. 'In addition to a comprehensive suite of employee benefits, this salary includes a Recruitment and Retention supplement of 15%. About you You will need to have a solid understanding of safeguarding issues and in applying thresholds of need in relation to Children's Services. You will also need to have a clear understanding the early intervention and prevention agenda. The role will also involve you initially holding more complex cases prior to allocation to a 0-19 Practitioner. The successful candidate will also have some responsibility for supporting the Early Help Assessment process. Working in the 0-19 EH Hub team and where appropriate provide the Lead Professional role for those requiring complex Early Help Assessments. Building positive relationships with partners from a variety of backgrounds, helping them to build on existing skills and experience and gain confidence in this area. Part of the role will be to promote the use of the Early Help Assessment process and multi-agency working across the local children's workforce as the means of offering children coordinated support in a timely way, to prevent their needs from increasing. Supporting in the gathering, analysing and understanding data around integrated working to inform service planning, development and commissioning . To provide a quality assurance role in relation to the Early Help Assessment process What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply - please visit our career site to apply: LBB Career page Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 15, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 48,003 - 53,172 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role As a DDaT Delivery Manager within Barnet's Strategy & Innovation directorate, you will sit at the centre of a growing digital function focused on improving resident and customer outcomes. You will play a key role in delivering a broad range of digital, data and technology (DDaT) projects that support the council's financial sustainability and wider strategic ambitions. This is a fastpaced and highly collaborative role, working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across the organisation to ensure projects progress smoothly from inception to delivery. You will take responsibility for driving delivery across multiple projects-tracking milestones, clearing blockers, coordinating teams and ensuring benefits are realised. You will build strong working relationships with services across Barnet to identify process improvements, opportunities and efficiencies. Operating as a central figure within Barnet's digital delivery ecosystem, you will influence ways of working, strengthen delivery practices and help shape the future of the council's DDaT function. Alongside delivery, you'll provide digital consultancy and business partnering-triaging and prioritising requests, offering guidance, sharing best practice and helping services translate organisational goals into practical, outcomesfocused delivery. You will support the council in embedding a digitalfirst mindset, championing agile approaches, quality service design, accessibility, inclusion and a testlearniterate culture. This newly created role provides significant scope to shape ways of working, influence major programmes and contribute directly to the success of Barnet's digital strategy and multimillionpound savings ambitions. This is a newly created role with significant scope to shape how Barnet adopts new technology, and offers the opportunity to influence strategy, set standards, and deliver meaningful impact for residents. It is a hybrid role - you will be expected to be in our Colindale offices an average of once a week. We also come into the office as required to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you You are an experienced Delivery Manager with a strong track record in a DDaT environment, comfortable leading a variety of delivery lifecycles-from traditional waterfall approaches to agile, iterative delivery. You have proven experience guiding projects through initiation, requirements, design, testing, deployment and service transition, and you are confident managing risks, dependencies and change across complex technical portfolios. You bring strong leadership skills, able to work effectively in multidisciplinary and matrix environments and draw on the collective capability of technical specialists, service teams and partners. You are outcomesdriven and userfocused, able to translate Barnet's strategic goals into clear deliverables and practical plans for successful implementation. Your judgement is informed by evidence, insight and experience, enabling you to make wellreasoned decisions about project direction, priority and scope. You are a confident communicator who can adapt your style to different audiences, effectively influence stakeholders and champion best practice. You understand digital principles, accessibility, quality service design and the importance of inclusive, usercentred services. You are comfortable promoting digital ways of working, setting high standards and modelling a growth mindset-seeking continuous improvement, supporting colleagues and learning from experience. You'll be part of a capable team with a growing ability to influence the organisation using new technology, and the opportunity to develop your own career whilst delivering innovative solutions. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Dave Worley, Head of Digital Strategy, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 15, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 71,713 - 79,409 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role As a Programme Manager within Barnet's Strategy & Innovation directorate, you will play a pivotal leadership role at the heart of the council's growing Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) function. You will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of a broad portfolio of digital projects and programmes that directly support the council's strategic aim of improving resident and customer outcomes while enabling longterm financial sustainability. This is a senior, fastpaced role with responsibility for ensuring that strategic objectives, milestones and benefits are delivered across all DDaT initiatives. You will manage and lead a team of up to five staff and provide strong matrix leadership across the wider digital function. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to identify opportunities, drive efficiencies, and shape improvement activity that enhances how services operate. In addition to programme oversight, you will play a key role in Barnet's DDaT Enablement Service-offering expert digital consultancy, prioritising and allocating work, and providing guidance to services as they procure and implement digital solutions. You will act as a critical advisor and business partner across the council's ecosystem, supporting services to identify opportunities, strengthen delivery, and embed best practice. A crucial part of your work will also involve promoting and embedding a userfocused, digitalfirst mindset across the organisation. You will champion highquality service design, accessibility, iteration and inclusive digital practices. As this is a newly created role, you will have significant scope to shape the remit, influence the future of the DDaT Enablement function and contribute to developing Barnet's digital capability and ways of working. This is a newly created role with significant scope to shape how Barnet adopts new technology, and offers the opportunity to influence strategy, set standards, and deliver meaningful impact for residents. It is a hybrid role - you will be expected to be in our Colindale offices an average of once a week. We also come into the office as required to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you You are an experienced senior digital leader with extensive programme management experience in complex, multistakeholder environments. You bring a strong track record of delivering largescale digital change, ensuring benefits are realised, risks are managed and programmes are delivered successfully across technical, organisational and serviceled contexts. You have deep experience working across the full lifecycle, from defining strategy and shaping business cases through to implementation, assurance and continuous improvement. You are confident leading multidisciplinary teams, motivating staff, managing direct reports and influencing matrixaligned colleagues. Your leadership style is collaborative, credible and grounded in strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management. You are comfortable advising senior officers, working with suppliers and development partners, and navigating the complexities of public sector operations. You combine strategic thinking with practical delivery expertise. You are adept at interpreting technical issues, translating them into businessfocused recommendations, and presenting information clearly to a range of audiences. You have strong judgement, resilience and the ability to drive momentum, maintain quality, and confidently challenge where needed. You work proactively, manage competing priorities effectively and bring excellent organisational capability. You'll be part of a capable team with a growing ability to influence the organisation using new technology, and the opportunity to develop your own career whilst delivering innovative solutions. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Dave Worley, Head of Digital Strategy, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 15, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 71,713 - 79,409 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and ensure our technology services and IT providers provide robust, secure services and Cyber security mitigation is designed into any digital transformation work. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. The Cyber Security Manager will lead the Council's approach to safeguarding its technology assets, systems, and data against evolving cyber threats. This role is responsible for developing and implementing a robust cyber security strategy aligned with national standards and local government best practice. The postholder will oversee risk management, compliance, and incident response, ensuring the resilience of critical services and the protection of sensitive information. Acting as the Council's subject matter expert, the Cyber Security Manager will drive a culture of security awareness across the organisation, provide strategic advice to senior leaders, and manage relationships with external partners to maintain a secure and trusted digital and data environment. This is a high impact role with visibility across the organisation. You'll influence senior leaders, guide major technology decisions, and help create a modern and secure, integrated architecture that supports better services and outcomes for residents. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you You are an experienced cyber security professional who brings both strategic insight and handson expertise. You have a strong track record of protecting complex organisations from evolving cyber threats, ideally within the public sector or other regulated environments. You understand national standards and frameworks such as NCSC guidance, PSN, PCIDSS, GDPR and Cyber Essentials Plus, and you know how to translate these into practical, proportionate controls that keep systems, people and data safe. Relationship building is one of your strengths. You know how to influence, challenge constructively and collaborate across organisational boundaries, including with outsourced partners and internal stakeholders. You champion security by design, drive cultural change, and communicate in a way that brings people with you. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with proven experience influencing senior stakeholders. You are confident working with modern security technologies including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and the wider Microsoft E5 security suite. You can analyse risks, interpret complex technical information, and provide clear advice to senior leaders, project teams and service managers. You're proactive, highly organised, and able to balance multiple priorities while keeping residents, partners and staff at the heart of your decision-making. You are motivated by public service, committed to learning and continuous improvement, and you share our values of caring, collaboration, inclusivity and curiosity. Above all, you want to help create a safer, more resilient and more secure Council for the residents and communities of Barnet. Please see full job description for further details What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 15, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 71,713 - 79,409 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role As Barnet's Programme Manager for Connected Places and IoT, you will lead one of the council's most ambitious and strategically important transformation agendas. This role positions you at the forefront of digital infrastructure, smart city innovation and technology driven service improvement in one of London's largest and most complex boroughs. You will take responsibility for an established, fully funded programme and drive forward its delivery, shaping how Barnet leverages telecommunications, data and emerging technologies to improve quality of life, support economic growth and future proof council operations. You will lead the Connected Places team and be accountable for a broad suite of workstreams-including gigabit broadband, 4G/5G networks, public Wi Fi, IoT solutions, imagery analytics, cyber security and major corporate wide integration programmes. Working across departments-from street services and housing to libraries, town centres and adult social care-you will deliver cross cutting transformation that enhances resident experience, unlocks operational efficiencies and supports meaningful digital change. A central part of the role is shaping the future direction of the Connected Places agenda. You will take a leadership role in refreshing the programme, ensuring it remains aligned with organisational priorities and delivers maximum value from infrastructure and limited funding. You will manage a 2.35m budget, secure additional grants and investment, navigate commercial negotiations, and maintain strong relationships with providers, partners and stakeholders across the public, private and regional ecosystem. This position also plays a wider leadership role within Barnet's Strategy & Innovation directorate. You will model best practice, drive cross council collaboration, and support the delivery of broader digital, data and technology outcomes. You will champion a user focused, ethically aware and secure approach to smart city development-embedding high standards of data governance, cyber security, interoperability, accessibility and inclusive design. This is a newly created role with significant scope to shape how Barnet adopts new technology, and offers the opportunity to influence strategy, set standards, and deliver meaningful impact for residents. It is a hybrid role - you will be expected to be in our Colindale offices an average of once a week. We also come into the office as required to meet service Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you You are an experienced and visionary programme leader, capable of operating in complex environments and driving transformation across multiple services and stakeholder groups. You bring strong experience in either telecoms infrastructure deployment or digital adoption and organisational change, with a proven ability to deliver ambitious programmes at pace and at scale. You combine strategic insight with hands on programme management expertise-able to coordinate multiple workstreams, manage budgets, lead teams, develop business cases, and secure tangible outcomes across a diverse technical and organisational landscape. You are commercially astute, confident in procurement and negotiation, and able to manage key relationships with vendors, suppliers and delivery partners. Your leadership style is collaborative, supportive and influential. You can inspire and guide multi disciplinary teams; confidently engage with senior leaders, elected members and external bodies; and communicate complex programmes in ways that build understanding, trust and alignment. You bring experience of people management, stakeholder engagement at all levels, and steering organisations through large scale change. You are comfortable navigating emerging and advanced technologies, even without being a technical specialist. You can translate technological complexity into meaningful outcomes, enable teams to deliver complex projects, and ensure adherence to standards including the GDS Service Standard, Technology Code of Practice, Electronic Communications Code and NCSC Connected Places Cyber Security Principles. You bring political acumen, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a public sector environment-including operating within the democratic process and engaging confidently with residents, businesses and partners. You combine strategic thinking with strong organisational skills, resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards. You'll be part of a capable team with a growing ability to influence the organisation using new technology, and the opportunity to develop your own career whilst delivering innovative solutions. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Dave Worley, Head of Digital Strategy, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 14, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 48,003 - 53,172 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our Insight & Intelligence Hub, working with a talented team to help design, build and maintain the data infrastructure that powers our analytics, AI and insight functions. You'll work across the organisation to integrate complex datasets, improve data quality, and create robust data pipelines that enable our analysts and data scientists to deliver highvalue insight for services and residents. This is a handson technical role where you'll work with modern cloud technologies, largescale data systems and cuttingedge tools to support predictive analytics, machine learning initiatives and enterprise reporting. If you're excited by engineering challenge, modern data platforms and solving realworld problems, you'll be a great fit. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you You're an experienced and adaptable data engineering professional who enjoys creating welldesigned, efficient and reliable data solutions. You're comfortable working with complex systems, experimenting with new tools and collaborating with colleagues across technical and nontechnical teams. You will bring: - Strong handson experience with modern data engineering tools and practices, including ETL/ELT, data warehousing and data modelling. - Expertise in cloud data platforms, ideally Azure services such as Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Spark or Snowflake. - Proficiency in Python, SQL and other relevant languages for building pipelines and enabling automation. - Experience building and managing production data services, integrating data from multiple systems, and improving data quality. - Understanding of data governance, security, information management and UK GDPR. - The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly for nonspecialist audiences. - A collaborative and proactive approach, with confidence leading projects, supporting partners and driving continuous improvement. If you enjoy solving complex data challenges and playing a leading role in a growing data function, this is an excellent opportunity. In this role, you will: - Develop and maintain the council's Microsoft Azure Data Platform, supporting cloudready, scalable analytics. - Build and optimise data pipelines, APIs and integrations across onpremise, cloud and supplierhosted systems. - Extract, clean, transform and combine data from a wide range of operational systems to create highquality datasets for insight and machine learning. - Work with data scientists to design and maintain pipelines for AI/ML models, including supporting feature engineering, labelling and largescale data flows. - Automate manual data processes to improve speed, reliability and accessibility of insight. - Lead data engineering projects, including working with external suppliers and supporting more junior colleagues. - Implement and maintain data lakehouse architectures, master data management and metadata repositories. - Ensure that data workflows comply with security, privacy and governance standards, including anonymisation where required. - Optimise the performance of code, pipelines and data systems, resolving issues, bugs and outages. - Contribute to the development of data strategy, standards and reusable engineering frameworks across the Hub. - Work with colleagues across ICT, Connected Places and service teams to join up data and support emerging technologies (e.g., IoT, geospatial, AI). - Support the creation of visualisations and reusable analytical products that enhance decisionmaking. You'll be part of a forwardlooking team that values continuous learning, experimentation and innovation, helping Barnet fully unlock the power of its data. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 14, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 42,771 - 46,968 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. We're looking for a Spatial Insight Analyst to join our Insight & Intelligence Hub, working with a talented team to help the organisation make better use of placebased intelligence to improve outcomes for residents. This is a handson analytical role where you'll work with complex datasets, build meaningful insights, and help services across the council understand the stories their data can tell. You'll help build a modern, integrated spatial data environment-one that supports smarter decisionmaking, better service planning and a deeper understanding of how our communities and infrastructure interact. You'll work closely with the GIS Manager and colleagues across the council to develop highquality spatial analysis, maintain key geospatial datasets, including the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG), and deliver compelling visualisations that help services understand patterns, risks and opportunities across the borough. This role blends technical geospatial expertise with stakeholder engagement, supporting Barnet on its journey to make better use of spatial data and mapping technologies. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you You're someone who enjoys working with maps, spatial data and complex datasets-and turning them into insights that help people understand places better. You will bring: - Experience using GIS tools, such as QGIS, to analyse, visualise and manage spatial data. - A strong understanding of geospatial concepts, data standards and dataset management, ideally including LLPG or other local government gazetteer processes. - Good technical skills in tools such as SQL, Power BI, R or Python for data manipulation and spatial/statistical analysis. - The ability to communicate complex spatial analysis clearly to nonspecialist audiences. - A collaborative style and confidence working with colleagues across different services to understand their needs. - A strong eye for detail and a commitment to data quality, information governance and good documentation. If you're curious about how place shapes outcomes, enjoy problemsolving, and want to help Barnet unlock value from spatial data, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and make a real impact. In this role, you will: - Conduct detailed spatial analysis to support evidencebased decision making across the council. - Create highquality maps, spatial dashboards, and visualisations that explain trends, risks and opportunities. - Maintain and contribute to the development of the council's spatial data repository, ensuring data quality and adherence to standards. - Support the management, maintenance and improvement of the LLPG, ensuring compliance with local and national requirements. - Develop spatial reporting products and tools that help services understand their data and improve outcomes for residents. - Help design and maintain spatial data flows, contributing to the development of a spatial data management strategy. - Use SQL, Python, R or relevant GIS software to clean, transform and analyse geospatial datasets. - Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on spatial data use, map design and bestpractice visualisation. - Support training for new GIS and LLPG users as part of strengthening geospatial literacy across the organisation. - Work with ICT and other partners to troubleshoot and improve spatial systems and processes. - Uphold best practice in data protection, information governance and confidentiality. You'll be part of a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to grow your skills, work with modern tools, and contribute to a developing organisational insight capability. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 14, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 42,771 - 46,968 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. We're looking for an Insight & Intelligence Analyst to join our Insight & Intelligence Hub, working with a talented team to help the organisation make better, more evidencedriven decisions. This is a handson analytical role where you'll work with complex datasets, build meaningful insights, and help services across the council understand the stories their data can tell. You'll develop advanced analytical outputs, build automated data processes, support machinelearning projects, and help shape how we use data to improve outcomes for our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills who wants to deepen their technical expertise, work on realworld problems, and contribute to a growing data culture. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you You're curious, analytical, and passionate about using data to solve problems. You enjoy working with complex information and are confident translating your findings into clear, accessible insight. You will bring: - Experience producing analysis, reports or dashboards that uncover trends, patterns and actionable insights. - Strong skills in data transformation and analysis, using tools such as Python, R, SQL, Excel or Power BI. - A good understanding of statistical methods and an interest in machine learning techniques such as regression, feature engineering or natural language processing. - The ability to communicate analytical concepts clearly to nontechnical colleagues. - A collaborative mindset and confidence working with stakeholders across different service areas. - A willingness to learn, experiment, and continually improve your technical skills. If you're excited about applying your analytical abilities to meaningful publicsector challenges, this role offers variety, impact and development opportunities. In this role, you will: - Analyse and interpret complex data to support evidencebased decisionmaking across the council. - Deliver highquality reports, dashboards and visualisations using tools such as Power BI. - Support the development of automated data pipelines and improve the flow and quality of data across the organisation. - Conduct statistical analysis and contribute to machinelearning projects using Python and/or R. - Translate business questions into analytical approaches and help colleagues understand what the data is telling them. - Work with geospatial tools (e.g. QGIS) to support mapping and locationbased insight. - Contribute to research, surveys, evidence reviews and needs analyses. - Ensure all work follows best practice in data governance, privacy, information security and ethical use of data. - Collaborate closely with analysts, service leads, ICT teams and wider partners to ensure data solutions meet user needs. You'll be part of a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to grow your skills, work with modern tools, and contribute to a developing organisational insight capability. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 14, 2026
Contractor
Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 42,771 - 46,968 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. We're looking for a Project Officer to join our Insight & Intelligence Hub, working with a talented team to help plan, coordinate and oversee a diverse portfolio of highprofile data and insight projects that drive improvements in data quality, accessibility and analytical capability. You'll support effective project governance, maintain project documentation and provide clear, timely updates that help senior leaders make informed decisions. This role is ideal for a motivated, organised and curious individual looking to develop strong project management skills while contributing to meaningful transformation work that improves outcomes for Barnet residents. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you You're someone who enjoys bringing structure and clarity to complex work. You're comfortable managing competing priorities, asking the right questions and supporting teams to deliver projects that make a real difference. You will bring: - A solid understanding of project management principles, governance and documentation (e.g. RAID logs, business cases, project plans). - Experience supporting or coordinating projects-ideally within digital, data or technology environments, though this isn't essential. - Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied and fastpaced workload. - Strong communication and stakeholdermanagement skills, with the confidence to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. - The ability to analyse and interpret information quickly and present it in a clear, engaging way. - A proactive, flexible and positive approach to problemsolving, with a willingness to learn new and often complex subject areas. - Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint. If you're looking for a role that offers variety, development and the chance to contribute to a growing organisational insight function, we'd love to hear from you. In this role, you will: - Support the planning, coordination and delivery of multiple datarelated projects from initiation through to completion. - Develop and maintain project documentation including project plans, risk registers, progress reports and document repositories. - Ensure appropriate project governance is in place, supporting compliance with project management guidelines and templates. - Provide updates, reports and analysis for project boards, senior managers and key stakeholders. - Help identify, escalate and track risks, issues and dependencies across the project portfolio. - Contribute to the development and implementation of digital, data and technology (DDaT) strategies across the council. - Undertake research, analysis, options appraisals and evaluations to support business cases and project decisionmaking. - Support changemanagement activity and engagement with colleagues across services and directorates. - Build strong working relationships with internal teams, partners and stakeholders to support successful delivery. - Promote best practice in data protection, information security and organisational standards. - Play a key role in ensuring continuous improvement, efficiency and excellent service delivery across the Insight & Intelligence Hub. You'll be part of a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to grow your skills, work with modern tools, and contribute to a developing organisational insight capability. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 14, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 62,766 - 69,984 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role We're looking for a Technical Transition Manager to lead the technical elements of Barnet's move from a longterm outsourced IT service model to a modern, hybrid delivery approach. This is a pivotal role, responsible for planning and delivering the transition of key systems, platforms, and services to new suppliers or inhouse teams while ensuring continuity, security, and value for money. You'll coordinate complex technical change, manage risks and dependencies, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth and well governed transitions. From system migrations and data transfers to service handovers and onboarding new technical capabilities, you'll provide expert oversight and assurance throughout. This is an exciting opportunity to shape Barnet's future IT landscape and help build resilient, secure, and sustainable digital services for our residents, staff and wider communities. As part of the transition we are investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future and ensure activity can move at pace, whilst managing any transitional risks. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you You are an experienced technical professional with a strong track record of leading complex IT transitions and managing risk in modern, hybrid technology environments. You excel at coordinating technical change, overseeing system migrations, data transfers and service handovers, and ensuring continuity, security and value for money throughout transition programmes. You build strong relationships, influence effectively across organisational boundaries, and work confidently with both internal teams and external suppliers to deliver well-governed, secure and reliable technical outcomes. You bring a proactive, organised approach, the ability to navigate complex dependencies, and a commitment to modern, resilient and sustainable digital services that put residents, staff and communities at the heart of decision-making Please see full job description for further details What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 14, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 71,713 - 79,409 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. We're looking for an exceptional Solution Architect to help shape Barnet's technology future and play a strategic role in driving our digital, data and AI transformation. As part of the Insight & Intelligence Hub, you'll lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure and cost-effective technology solutions across the council. You'll be responsible for setting the architectural direction for our 5year technology investment strategy. Ensuring our systems, platforms and AI tooling align with business needs, emerging technologies and industry best practice. This is a high impact role with visibility across the organisation. You'll influence senior leaders, guide major technology decisions, and help create a modern, integrated architecture that supports better services and outcomes for residents. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected o attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you You're an experienced and strategic technology leader who thrives on solving complex problems and shaping modern enterprise architectures. You combine deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder influence and the ability to communicate in a clear, business focused way. You will bring: - Extensive experience delivering enterprise wide architecture within complex, multisupplier environments. - Strong knowledge of infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking, applications, AI, RPA and data platforms. - Confidence designing and governing complex solutions, creating both high-level blueprints and low-level technical specifications. - Ability to translate user and business needs into functional and nonfunctional requirements. - Experience horizonscanning, evaluating emerging technologies and advising senior leadership on strategic adoption. - Expertise in IT architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and familiarity with modern engineering practices such as cloudnative, data driven and AIenabled architectures. - Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot legacy and modern systems alike. - Strong communication and negotiation skills, with proven experience influencing senior stakeholders. If you're motivated by innovation, transformation and designing solutions that make a tangible difference, this role offers both challenge and impact at scale. In this role, you will: - Set the strategic technical architecture direction for the council's multiyear technology investment plan. - Research, evaluate and design complex information systems, infrastructure solutions and data platforms. - Lead the design of AI and automation solutions, advising on safe, effective adoption of emerging technologies. - Review and assure designs from third parties, ensuring alignment to corporate and industry standards. - Conduct feasibility studies and provide recommendations on proposed IT developments, including risks, costs and benefits. - Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications, both functional and nonfunctional. - Develop high-level architectural blueprints and refine these into detailed designs during implementation. - Work closely with cyber security, information governance and ICT teams to ensure compliance and security standards are embedded in all solutions. - Lead the development of technical standards, architectural principles and long-term roadmaps. - Negotiate with stakeholders to balance user needs, technical constraints, timelines and budgets. - Provide expert advice throughout the full lifecycle of projects, from discovery to delivery. You'll play a crucial role in enabling significant organisational savings, improving service delivery and driving forward innovation across Barnet. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 14, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 56,376 - 61,653 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. We're looking for a talented Developer to help us build modern, usercentred, scalable digital solutions across Barnet. Working within the Insight & Intelligence Hub, you'll design, develop and maintain custom applications, automations and integrations across the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting services across the council. Building tools that improve productivity, enable smarter decisionmaking and unlock new opportunities through automation, AI and advanced analytics. This is a handson technical role with endtoend responsibility: from requirements gathering and solution design to development, testing, deployment and ongoing optimisation. If you are passionate about Microsoft technologies, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a tangible difference through digital tools, this role offers variety, challenge and impact. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you You're an experienced developer with strong technical knowledge across Microsoft 365, Power Platform and supporting technologies. You're comfortable working in a fastpaced, agile environment and enjoy collaborating with colleagues across different services to shape solutions that meet genuine business needs. You will bring: - Experience developing solutions using the full Microsoft 365 development toolset, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and SharePoint. - Handson experience building automation, workflows, bots and integrated applications using the Power Platform. - Strong understanding of SharePoint development, including structured libraries, metadata, permissions and integration with other data sources. - Knowledge of core development languages such as PowerShell, JavaScript, C#, Python or similar. - Experience working with data sources including MS SQL, Dataverse, APIs, REST services, JSON/XML and other integration methods. - Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to identify creative solutions to longstanding challenges. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences. - A continuouslearning mindset and an interest in emerging Microsoft technologies and AI capabilities. You're someone who enjoys building solutions that are widely accessible, intuitive, and scalable, and you take pride in producing highquality, maintainable work. In this role, you will: - Design, develop and deliver highquality solutions across the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem. - Create custom applications, automations and integrations that support council services and improve productivity. - Build tools using lowcode and nocode approaches to ensure usability and accessibility for a wide range of staff. - Implement strong data governance and management practices within SharePoint and connected systems. - Develop and maintain technical documentation. Including diagrams, user guides and support materials. - Engage in peer code reviews, knowledgesharing activities and capabilitybuilding across the team. - Apply robust testing practices, including unit and integration testing, to ensure performance and reliability. - Monitor solutions postdeployment and proactively resolve issues, performance problems or system changes. - Integrate Microsoft solutions with legacy systems and external APIs to ensure a joinedup technology estate. - Identify opportunities to use AI, machine learning and advanced analytics to support smarter service delivery. - Work in an agile, multidisciplinary environment and help embed modern development practices across the council. - Support version control, CI/CD and automated deployment approaches using tools such as GitHub or DevOps. - Ensure all solutions adhere to security best practice, rolebased access controls and UK GDPR requirements. You'll play a crucial role in enabling significant organisational savings, improving service delivery and driving forward innovation across Barnet. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 14, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 42,771 - 46,968 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. We're looking for a Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) Trainer to join our Insight & Intelligence Hub. Working with a talented team, you'll play a key role in equipping colleagues across the council with the skills, confidence and curiosity they need to use digital tools, data systems and emerging technologies effectively. From Microsoft 365 tools to data literacy, AI awareness and modern collaboration platforms, you'll design and deliver engaging training that helps everyone work smarter and embrace change. This is a role where you'll blend technical understanding with creative learning design. Shaping content, building selfhelp resources, and championing user adoption in a friendly and approachable way. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you You're a natural communicator who's passionate about helping people build their skills and confidence. You enjoy exploring new technology, breaking down complex concepts, and turning them into learning experiences that work for everyone, from frontline staff to senior leaders. You will bring: - Experience designing and delivering engaging training for diverse audiences (classroom, online and selfserve). - Confidence using digital tools including Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Power BI and more). - The ability to translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language that people understand and act on. - Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence leading sessions inperson and online. - An analytical mindset with the ability to assess training needs, identify skills gaps and evaluate impact. - A proactive, curious approach, with a willingness to experiment and stay ahead of new technologies (including AI). - A usercentred mindset, supporting people through change and helping overcome barriers to adoption. If you love helping people learn and want to play a key role in supporting digital transformation, this role offers creativity, variety and impact. In this role, you will: - Design, deliver and evaluate training sessions covering digital tools, data literacy, productivity platforms and emerging technologies. - Create highquality learning resources including, quickstart guides, videos, vlogs, selfserve materials and classroom content. - Translate technical concepts into userfriendly language and accessible content. - Assess training needs, identify skills gaps and work with teams across the council to plan learning programmes. - Support the development and promotion of the Innovation & Skills Hub, helping to embed a culture of curiosity and experimentation. - Promote safe, ethical and accessible use of technology, including AI, ensuring compliance with data protection and accessibility standards. - Work collaboratively with colleagues in Organisational Development to maintain learning platforms and share consistent, highquality content. - Build strong relationships with strategic tech partners and leverage external opportunities (e.g. SOCITM, LOTI). - Provide troubleshooting support and guidance to users adopting new tools or ways of working. - Drive user engagement and support the shift toward a proactive selfhelp culture across the organisation. You'll be part of a supportive team with the opportunity to shape how Barnet builds digital and data capability across the entire workforce. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 14, 2026
Contractor
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 36 Salary: 56,376 - 61,653 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. We're looking for a talented Developer to help us build modern, usercentred, scalable digital solutions across Barnet. Working within the Insight & Intelligence Hub, you'll design, build and implement cuttingedge automation and AI solutions that improve productivity, enable preventive interventions, and create better outcomes for residents. You'll work across services to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and deploy tools that support smarter decisionmaking. This is a handson development role with a focus on AI, and robotic process automation. You'll collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, product teams and service leads to turn realworld problems into effective, scalable solutions. This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you You're an experienced automation or AI developer who enjoys solving complex problems and experimenting with new technologies. You can translate business needs into intelligent solutions and have a strong understanding of how automation, data and AI can transform services. You will bring: - Experience designing and configuring RPA workflows, bots and automation solutions - Experience developing and maintaining automated pipelines for AI tools - Ability to integrate multiple systems and applications using APIs, JSON, XML, CSV, or other data interchange methods. - Knowledge of database environments (e.g., MS SQL, Dataverse, OneLake). - Experience working with or supporting machine learning models, including data preparation, feature engineering and testing. - Understanding of cloud services such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure AI Foundry or similar. - Strong coding skills, ideally in JavaScript, PowerShell, Python, C# or VB.NET. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. - A proactive mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning, experimentation and emerging AI/automation technologies. - You're someone who enjoys designing solutions that are scalable, secure, accessible and aligned with modern development practices. In this role, you will: - Develop and implement AI and RPA driven solutions to automate processes, support decisionmaking and enhance the user experience across the council. - Maintain and improve deployed automation and AI tools, ensuring reliability, performance and business continuity. - Contribute to the development of Barnet's AI and automation architecture, including horizonscanning for new technologies. - Work with data scientists and engineers to support model training, testing and deployment for predictive analytics and advanced automation. - Ensure secure, compliant and wellstructured use of data, particularly through effective SharePoint design, metadata use, permissions and governance. - Produce clear and comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, user guides and troubleshooting resources. - Share knowledge through peer reviews, workshops and training, helping build capability across the organisation. - Implement rigorous testing approaches including unit, integration and performance testing. - Monitor automated solutions, proactively resolving issues and optimising performance. - Design solutions that integrate with legacy systems and external APIs to ensure interoperability and a smooth user experience. - Work in an agile, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to DevOps practices, version control and deployment pipelines. - Ensure all AI/RPA solutions follow best practice in security, GDPR compliance, and ethical AI principles. You'll help shape Barnet's growing automation and AI ecosystem-building tools that save time, reduce cost, and create meaningful impact for both staff and residents. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence, Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
London Borough of Barnet Barnet, London
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Directorate: Strategy & Innovation Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 Salary: 48,003 - 53,172 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight 26th Feb 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We're investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you'll play a key part in shaping this future. As a Content Designer, you'll be part of our Website & Digital Content Design Team, working in a multidisciplinary environment alongside colleagues from across DDaT. Together, you'll help deliver innovative digital solutions that make a real difference to residents and staff. You'll create content that is simple, clear and accessible - helping people find what they need quickly and complete tasks with confidence. This isn't a graphic design or marketing role, although we do work closely with our colleagues in these areas. Our roles are mostly, but not exclusively, about words and interactions that create accessible, user centred content. It's a busy and rewarding role with plenty of variety. You'll contribute to major projects, including: redesigning our "digital front door" to improve how residents access services such as Council Tax, Revenues & Benefits and Adult Social Care migrating our Drupal CMS to LocalGov Drupal and shaping the future of our CMS designing and enhancing our new My Account for residents improving and redesigning online service forms bringing microsites back into the main Barnet website continuously reviewing, testing and improving website content and user journeys. You'll work closely with service areas and subject matter experts to create, test and iterate content based on user needs. You'll also manage daily content requests, edit and publish updates, and help ensure that our digital services are accessible and meet high standards of clarity and usability. This is a hybrid role, with currently 1 day a week minimum (team day) in our Colindale office. We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select "Open in new tab" so you can keep the job description open while completing your application) About you You're a skilled and enthusiastic Content Designer who is passionate about improving public services through clear, accessible and user centred content. You understand how people use digital services, and you enjoy turning complex information into simple, intuitive journeys. You'll thrive in this role if you: have experience designing high quality, user focused digital content are confident using research, evidence and data to inform decisions understand accessibility standards and how to design for all users can collaborate well with subject matter experts, designers, developers and product teams enjoy solving problems, simplifying complexity and improving user journeys can manage competing priorities in a busy, multidisciplinary environment are motivated by delivering meaningful improvements for residents and communities If you're committed to transforming digital information and services through user centred, accessible design - we'd love to hear from you. What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.