Job Title: Sourcing Manager Location : Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 6 Months Daily Rate: £550/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Essential Educated to a Business or Economics degree standard or equivalent business experience Deep level of Sourcing experience, with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience of complex sourcing specific challenges Completer finisher mindset Desirable Line management experience Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified environment Manage the sourcing activities for multi-million-pound, medium cost and business risk opportunities, to include idea generation and innovation across complex spend categories and work collaboratively with relevant customers and stakeholders to create and deliver significant commercial and contractual value Develop and manage the sourcing process from business requirement to contract signature, on behalf of key customers and stakeholders, for multi-million-pound medium cost and business risk opportunities, where expert levels of indirect and direct influencing techniques and political savviness are required, utilising, where relevant, commercial purpose-built models, to create and deliver significant commercial and contractual value, in support of the C&P Director s annual savings target Implement approved Integrated Category Strategies (ICS) through the development and delivery of the qualified Sourcing pipeline, in collaboration with the relevant Category Manager and relevant customers and stakeholders, to release the full defined savings and benefits value committed to within the ICS, with the ambition to deliver beyond the maximum value approved, in support of the C&P Director s cost savings target Apply the Sourcing Framework for sourcing led opportunities outside of ICS creation and where total annual spend ranges between £100m to £300m and within an OJEU environment, to manage all risk, governance, legislative and regulatory requirements, validated by the Procurement Risk and Assurance team Expert negotiator of sourcing enabled savings and benefit opportunities, in collaboration with all relevant customers and stakeholders, approved by Finance and applied to budgets, in support of the C&P Director s savings target, with the commercial capability, tenacity and ambition to deliver value beyond the ICS commitment Develop and implement of sourcing specific ideas and innovation-based business cases, working in collaboration with relevant customers and stakeholders, to address existing business problems that require external sourcing specific market expertise to solve Facilitate the transition of Sourcing led execution to Strategic Supplier Management, to manage a seamless customer experience from business requirement through to post contract signature and position the Supplier Management team to optimise their delivery of full contractual and relationship value Demand manage and challenge customer and stakeholder common sourcing requirements to maximise overall Group-wide commercial value, adopting politically savvy engagement, direct and indirect influencing and selling strategies across multiple Routes and Regions, in a complex, devolved organisation Develop and manage sourcing aligned continuous improvement activities, demand pipeline assessments and annual customer satisfaction surveys, to deliver an enhanced customer experience, aligned to the Vision and best in class Procurement ambition Develop the external market sourcing practices, to include commercial models and total cost of ownership assessments, within the Sourcing team, to enable the implementation of good practice and move towards a recognised best in class capability, in support of the employer of choice ambition To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Jul 31, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Sourcing Manager Location : Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 6 Months Daily Rate: £550/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Essential Educated to a Business or Economics degree standard or equivalent business experience Deep level of Sourcing experience, with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience of complex sourcing specific challenges Completer finisher mindset Desirable Line management experience Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified environment Manage the sourcing activities for multi-million-pound, medium cost and business risk opportunities, to include idea generation and innovation across complex spend categories and work collaboratively with relevant customers and stakeholders to create and deliver significant commercial and contractual value Develop and manage the sourcing process from business requirement to contract signature, on behalf of key customers and stakeholders, for multi-million-pound medium cost and business risk opportunities, where expert levels of indirect and direct influencing techniques and political savviness are required, utilising, where relevant, commercial purpose-built models, to create and deliver significant commercial and contractual value, in support of the C&P Director s annual savings target Implement approved Integrated Category Strategies (ICS) through the development and delivery of the qualified Sourcing pipeline, in collaboration with the relevant Category Manager and relevant customers and stakeholders, to release the full defined savings and benefits value committed to within the ICS, with the ambition to deliver beyond the maximum value approved, in support of the C&P Director s cost savings target Apply the Sourcing Framework for sourcing led opportunities outside of ICS creation and where total annual spend ranges between £100m to £300m and within an OJEU environment, to manage all risk, governance, legislative and regulatory requirements, validated by the Procurement Risk and Assurance team Expert negotiator of sourcing enabled savings and benefit opportunities, in collaboration with all relevant customers and stakeholders, approved by Finance and applied to budgets, in support of the C&P Director s savings target, with the commercial capability, tenacity and ambition to deliver value beyond the ICS commitment Develop and implement of sourcing specific ideas and innovation-based business cases, working in collaboration with relevant customers and stakeholders, to address existing business problems that require external sourcing specific market expertise to solve Facilitate the transition of Sourcing led execution to Strategic Supplier Management, to manage a seamless customer experience from business requirement through to post contract signature and position the Supplier Management team to optimise their delivery of full contractual and relationship value Demand manage and challenge customer and stakeholder common sourcing requirements to maximise overall Group-wide commercial value, adopting politically savvy engagement, direct and indirect influencing and selling strategies across multiple Routes and Regions, in a complex, devolved organisation Develop and manage sourcing aligned continuous improvement activities, demand pipeline assessments and annual customer satisfaction surveys, to deliver an enhanced customer experience, aligned to the Vision and best in class Procurement ambition Develop the external market sourcing practices, to include commercial models and total cost of ownership assessments, within the Sourcing team, to enable the implementation of good practice and move towards a recognised best in class capability, in support of the employer of choice ambition To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Job Title: Sourcing Manager Location : Milton Keynes (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 6 Months Daily Rate: £550/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Essential Educated to a Business or Economics degree standard or equivalent business experience Deep level of Sourcing experience, with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience of complex sourcing specific challenges Completer finisher mindset Desirable Line management experience Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified environment Manage the sourcing activities for multi-million-pound, medium cost and business risk opportunities, to include idea generation and innovation across complex spend categories and work collaboratively with relevant customers and stakeholders to create and deliver significant commercial and contractual value Develop and manage the sourcing process from business requirement to contract signature, on behalf of key customers and stakeholders, for multi-million-pound medium cost and business risk opportunities, where expert levels of indirect and direct influencing techniques and political savviness are required, utilising, where relevant, commercial purpose-built models, to create and deliver significant commercial and contractual value, in support of the C&P Director s annual savings target Implement approved Integrated Category Strategies (ICS) through the development and delivery of the qualified Sourcing pipeline, in collaboration with the relevant Category Manager and relevant customers and stakeholders, to release the full defined savings and benefits value committed to within the ICS, with the ambition to deliver beyond the maximum value approved, in support of the C&P Director s cost savings target Apply the Sourcing Framework for sourcing led opportunities outside of ICS creation and where total annual spend ranges between £100m to £300m and within an OJEU environment, to manage all risk, governance, legislative and regulatory requirements, validated by the Procurement Risk and Assurance team Expert negotiator of sourcing enabled savings and benefit opportunities, in collaboration with all relevant customers and stakeholders, approved by Finance and applied to budgets, in support of the C&P Director s savings target, with the commercial capability, tenacity and ambition to deliver value beyond the ICS commitment Develop and implement of sourcing specific ideas and innovation-based business cases, working in collaboration with relevant customers and stakeholders, to address existing business problems that require external sourcing specific market expertise to solve Facilitate the transition of Sourcing led execution to Strategic Supplier Management, to manage a seamless customer experience from business requirement through to post contract signature and position the Supplier Management team to optimise their delivery of full contractual and relationship value Demand manage and challenge customer and stakeholder common sourcing requirements to maximise overall Group-wide commercial value, adopting politically savvy engagement, direct and indirect influencing and selling strategies across multiple Routes and Regions, in a complex, devolved organisation Develop and manage sourcing aligned continuous improvement activities, demand pipeline assessments and annual customer satisfaction surveys, to deliver an enhanced customer experience, aligned to the Vision and best in class Procurement ambition Develop the external market sourcing practices, to include commercial models and total cost of ownership assessments, within the Sourcing team, to enable the implementation of good practice and move towards a recognised best in class capability, in support of the employer of choice ambition To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Jul 31, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Sourcing Manager Location : Milton Keynes (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 6 Months Daily Rate: £550/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Essential Educated to a Business or Economics degree standard or equivalent business experience Deep level of Sourcing experience, with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience of complex sourcing specific challenges Completer finisher mindset Desirable Line management experience Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified environment Manage the sourcing activities for multi-million-pound, medium cost and business risk opportunities, to include idea generation and innovation across complex spend categories and work collaboratively with relevant customers and stakeholders to create and deliver significant commercial and contractual value Develop and manage the sourcing process from business requirement to contract signature, on behalf of key customers and stakeholders, for multi-million-pound medium cost and business risk opportunities, where expert levels of indirect and direct influencing techniques and political savviness are required, utilising, where relevant, commercial purpose-built models, to create and deliver significant commercial and contractual value, in support of the C&P Director s annual savings target Implement approved Integrated Category Strategies (ICS) through the development and delivery of the qualified Sourcing pipeline, in collaboration with the relevant Category Manager and relevant customers and stakeholders, to release the full defined savings and benefits value committed to within the ICS, with the ambition to deliver beyond the maximum value approved, in support of the C&P Director s cost savings target Apply the Sourcing Framework for sourcing led opportunities outside of ICS creation and where total annual spend ranges between £100m to £300m and within an OJEU environment, to manage all risk, governance, legislative and regulatory requirements, validated by the Procurement Risk and Assurance team Expert negotiator of sourcing enabled savings and benefit opportunities, in collaboration with all relevant customers and stakeholders, approved by Finance and applied to budgets, in support of the C&P Director s savings target, with the commercial capability, tenacity and ambition to deliver value beyond the ICS commitment Develop and implement of sourcing specific ideas and innovation-based business cases, working in collaboration with relevant customers and stakeholders, to address existing business problems that require external sourcing specific market expertise to solve Facilitate the transition of Sourcing led execution to Strategic Supplier Management, to manage a seamless customer experience from business requirement through to post contract signature and position the Supplier Management team to optimise their delivery of full contractual and relationship value Demand manage and challenge customer and stakeholder common sourcing requirements to maximise overall Group-wide commercial value, adopting politically savvy engagement, direct and indirect influencing and selling strategies across multiple Routes and Regions, in a complex, devolved organisation Develop and manage sourcing aligned continuous improvement activities, demand pipeline assessments and annual customer satisfaction surveys, to deliver an enhanced customer experience, aligned to the Vision and best in class Procurement ambition Develop the external market sourcing practices, to include commercial models and total cost of ownership assessments, within the Sourcing team, to enable the implementation of good practice and move towards a recognised best in class capability, in support of the employer of choice ambition To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Job Title: Reporting & Governance Manager Location: Birmingham (3 days/week on site) Daily Rate : £500/day (Umbrella Maximum) Duration: 6 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Reporting and Governance Manager is responsible for ensuring Government Functional Standard 013 requirements are met and documented including the management of the Fraud Risk Assessment and assurance programme together with internal management reporting. Accountabilities/Responsibilities Management of the Fraud Risk Assessment (FRA) programme including completion and maintenance of detailed, thematic and enterprise assessments, together with initial fraud impact assessments. Undertaking fraud measurement exercises. Drafting of the Counter Fraud Strategy based on findings of FRA programme. Working with the Proactive Fraud Manager to incorporate data driven fraud insights into the FRA programme and operational controls. Liaison with risk management leads within the supply chain to ensure effective management of current and emerging risks. Management of and ensuring compliance with Government Functional Standard 013. Creation and maintenance of fraud related policies (including Gifts and Hospitality and Whistleblowing etc) and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practise. Internal reporting to senior management and committees Design and delivery of counter fraud training to staff. Skills: Fraud Risk Assessment, Measurement and Assurance Expertise in managing a complex FRA programme including key competencies contained within the Government Counter Fraud Professional Standards and Guidance relating to:- Risk assessment skills Risk management and knowledge Business knowledge Counter fraud knowledge Communication and facilitation skills Ability to develop and implement comprehensive fraud risk models and metrics. Governance and Reporting Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory requirements related to fraud risk management, including Government Functional Standard 013. Ability to create detailed, transparent fraud risk reports for senior leadership and relevant stakeholders. Ability to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards regarding fraud risk. Policy Development Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure policies reflect evolving fraud risks and industry standards, and translate these policies into processes that run smoothly in a matrix environment Stakeholder Management Ability to effectively engage and manage internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, regulatory bodies, and third party vendors. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex fraud risk concepts to non-expert stakeholder Training Ability to create and maintain training programmes for team members and wider company employees. Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of FRAs (including IFIA s, detailed, thematic and enterprise) and preferably a member of the Government Counter Fraud Profession, Fraud Risk Assessment discipline. Knowledge of relevant Regulations and legislation, including fraud-related legislation (e.g., Fraud Act 2006, Bribery Act 2010, and ECCTA 2023). Type of experience: Substantial experience in managing a FRA programme preferably in relation to construction projects, including completing and maintaining detailed, thematic and enterprise level FRAs. Experience in coordinating the ongoing assurance of fraud risks, managing various stakeholders and reporting progress to seniors. Experience of senior level reporting and working within corporate governance and risk, preferably how they relate to fraud risk oversight. Experience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational standards. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
Jul 31, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Reporting & Governance Manager Location: Birmingham (3 days/week on site) Daily Rate : £500/day (Umbrella Maximum) Duration: 6 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Reporting and Governance Manager is responsible for ensuring Government Functional Standard 013 requirements are met and documented including the management of the Fraud Risk Assessment and assurance programme together with internal management reporting. Accountabilities/Responsibilities Management of the Fraud Risk Assessment (FRA) programme including completion and maintenance of detailed, thematic and enterprise assessments, together with initial fraud impact assessments. Undertaking fraud measurement exercises. Drafting of the Counter Fraud Strategy based on findings of FRA programme. Working with the Proactive Fraud Manager to incorporate data driven fraud insights into the FRA programme and operational controls. Liaison with risk management leads within the supply chain to ensure effective management of current and emerging risks. Management of and ensuring compliance with Government Functional Standard 013. Creation and maintenance of fraud related policies (including Gifts and Hospitality and Whistleblowing etc) and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practise. Internal reporting to senior management and committees Design and delivery of counter fraud training to staff. Skills: Fraud Risk Assessment, Measurement and Assurance Expertise in managing a complex FRA programme including key competencies contained within the Government Counter Fraud Professional Standards and Guidance relating to:- Risk assessment skills Risk management and knowledge Business knowledge Counter fraud knowledge Communication and facilitation skills Ability to develop and implement comprehensive fraud risk models and metrics. Governance and Reporting Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory requirements related to fraud risk management, including Government Functional Standard 013. Ability to create detailed, transparent fraud risk reports for senior leadership and relevant stakeholders. Ability to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards regarding fraud risk. Policy Development Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure policies reflect evolving fraud risks and industry standards, and translate these policies into processes that run smoothly in a matrix environment Stakeholder Management Ability to effectively engage and manage internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, regulatory bodies, and third party vendors. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex fraud risk concepts to non-expert stakeholder Training Ability to create and maintain training programmes for team members and wider company employees. Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of FRAs (including IFIA s, detailed, thematic and enterprise) and preferably a member of the Government Counter Fraud Profession, Fraud Risk Assessment discipline. Knowledge of relevant Regulations and legislation, including fraud-related legislation (e.g., Fraud Act 2006, Bribery Act 2010, and ECCTA 2023). Type of experience: Substantial experience in managing a FRA programme preferably in relation to construction projects, including completing and maintaining detailed, thematic and enterprise level FRAs. Experience in coordinating the ongoing assurance of fraud risks, managing various stakeholders and reporting progress to seniors. Experience of senior level reporting and working within corporate governance and risk, preferably how they relate to fraud risk oversight. Experience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational standards. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
Job Title: Built Asset Security Advisor - SC Location: Hybrid, Porton Down, Salisbury (2-3 Days p/w in the office) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £681.16/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside Security Clearance: SC My client is seeking an experienced Project Security Adviser/Built Asset Security Advisor to provide expert security engineering and protective security advice across a portfolio of high-security facilities and infrastructure projects. This role will support the design, development, review, and assurance of secure environments, including Containment Level 3 and 4 laboratories and other sensitive government facilities. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure security requirements are embedded throughout the project lifecycle, helping to safeguard critical national assets and maintain compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and industry best practice. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist security engineering advice for the design, development, and review of secure facilities, particularly high-containment laboratories and sensitive government buildings. Review site perimeter security arrangements, including Hostile Vehicle Mitigation measures, and develop recommendations for security enhancements. Lead and support security risk assessments, threat analyses, and vulnerability studies for high-risk environments. Develop, review, and assure security design documentation, including protective security strategies, technical specifications, and assurance reports. Collaborate with architects, engineers, programme teams, and security stakeholders to integrate security measures into complex infrastructure projects. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and security frameworks throughout project delivery. Advise on digital engineering security requirements, including BIM-related security controls and secure information management. Support design reviews, governance activities, construction assurance, commissioning, and operational readiness reviews. Provide senior-level advice on emergency planning, secure operations, and high-threat scenario preparedness. Essential Experience Significant experience as a Security Engineer, Security Specialist, or Security Adviser within the built environment. Experience supporting highly secure, regulated, or high-containment facilities. Strong understanding of physical, technical, and operational security design principles. Experience conducting risk assessments, threat analyses, and security assurance activities. Demonstrable knowledge of: Schedule 5 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 ISO (phone number removed):2020 (Security-minded approach to BIM) ISO 23234:2021 (Security for BIM and built assets) Knowledge of the NPSA Surreptitious Threat Mitigation Process and its practical application. Ability to communicate complex security requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in high-consequence environments. Desirable Experience Experience working with government departments, national security organisations, scientific research establishments, or emergency response agencies. Knowledge of secure digital engineering processes and high-security BIM environments. Experience advising on protective security measures for critical national infrastructure. Qualifications and Professional Memberships Membership of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES). Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Protection Against Forced Entry Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Relevant professional qualifications in security engineering, protective security, risk management, engineering, or a related discipline are advantageous. Security Clearance: SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Jul 30, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Built Asset Security Advisor - SC Location: Hybrid, Porton Down, Salisbury (2-3 Days p/w in the office) Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £681.16/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside Security Clearance: SC My client is seeking an experienced Project Security Adviser/Built Asset Security Advisor to provide expert security engineering and protective security advice across a portfolio of high-security facilities and infrastructure projects. This role will support the design, development, review, and assurance of secure environments, including Containment Level 3 and 4 laboratories and other sensitive government facilities. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure security requirements are embedded throughout the project lifecycle, helping to safeguard critical national assets and maintain compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and industry best practice. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist security engineering advice for the design, development, and review of secure facilities, particularly high-containment laboratories and sensitive government buildings. Review site perimeter security arrangements, including Hostile Vehicle Mitigation measures, and develop recommendations for security enhancements. Lead and support security risk assessments, threat analyses, and vulnerability studies for high-risk environments. Develop, review, and assure security design documentation, including protective security strategies, technical specifications, and assurance reports. Collaborate with architects, engineers, programme teams, and security stakeholders to integrate security measures into complex infrastructure projects. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and security frameworks throughout project delivery. Advise on digital engineering security requirements, including BIM-related security controls and secure information management. Support design reviews, governance activities, construction assurance, commissioning, and operational readiness reviews. Provide senior-level advice on emergency planning, secure operations, and high-threat scenario preparedness. Essential Experience Significant experience as a Security Engineer, Security Specialist, or Security Adviser within the built environment. Experience supporting highly secure, regulated, or high-containment facilities. Strong understanding of physical, technical, and operational security design principles. Experience conducting risk assessments, threat analyses, and security assurance activities. Demonstrable knowledge of: Schedule 5 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 ISO (phone number removed):2020 (Security-minded approach to BIM) ISO 23234:2021 (Security for BIM and built assets) Knowledge of the NPSA Surreptitious Threat Mitigation Process and its practical application. Ability to communicate complex security requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in high-consequence environments. Desirable Experience Experience working with government departments, national security organisations, scientific research establishments, or emergency response agencies. Knowledge of secure digital engineering processes and high-security BIM environments. Experience advising on protective security measures for critical national infrastructure. Qualifications and Professional Memberships Membership of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES). Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Protection Against Forced Entry Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Relevant professional qualifications in security engineering, protective security, risk management, engineering, or a related discipline are advantageous. Security Clearance: SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Job Title: Data Protection Officer Location: Belfast, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Salford. 2 days per week in the office. Daily Rate: £(Apply online only)/day (Umbrella Maximum) Duration: Until 30/10/26 IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Description: Act as the Fair Work Agency s central coordinator for Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and complaints about the FWA. Log, triage and track cases end-to-end, ensuring statutory timescales are met and extensions/exemptions are applied appropriately and defensibly. Commission searches and draft input from directorates, setting clear instructions, deadlines and quality expectations; chase and escalate where required. Review material for relevance and sensitivity; coordinate redaction in line with UK GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018 and FOIA requirements; maintain an audit trail of decisions. Draft clear, accurate responses (and refusal/partial disclosure notices where needed), ensuring appropriate sign-off and consistent tone. Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on information rights obligations, records handling, and what to look for when conducting searches. Liaise within the organisation and other stakeholders as needed Identify recurring risks and themes (e.g., record-keeping gaps, repeat requesters, common exemptions), and propose practical improvements to processes, templates and training. Support with knowledge and information management tasks as required Essential criteria Proven experience coordinating and responding to information rights casework, such as SARs and FOI requests, including commissioning searches, applying exemptions, and producing high-quality written responses. Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and a practical understanding of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, including statutory timescales. Demonstrable ability to work on own initiative as a self-starter, managing competing priorities and driving actions to completion in a fast-paced environment. Excellent judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to handle sensitive information, make clear, defensible decisions, and maintain accurate records/audit trails. Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence and challenge constructively, and communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
Jul 29, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Data Protection Officer Location: Belfast, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Salford. 2 days per week in the office. Daily Rate: £(Apply online only)/day (Umbrella Maximum) Duration: Until 30/10/26 IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Description: Act as the Fair Work Agency s central coordinator for Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and complaints about the FWA. Log, triage and track cases end-to-end, ensuring statutory timescales are met and extensions/exemptions are applied appropriately and defensibly. Commission searches and draft input from directorates, setting clear instructions, deadlines and quality expectations; chase and escalate where required. Review material for relevance and sensitivity; coordinate redaction in line with UK GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018 and FOIA requirements; maintain an audit trail of decisions. Draft clear, accurate responses (and refusal/partial disclosure notices where needed), ensuring appropriate sign-off and consistent tone. Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on information rights obligations, records handling, and what to look for when conducting searches. Liaise within the organisation and other stakeholders as needed Identify recurring risks and themes (e.g., record-keeping gaps, repeat requesters, common exemptions), and propose practical improvements to processes, templates and training. Support with knowledge and information management tasks as required Essential criteria Proven experience coordinating and responding to information rights casework, such as SARs and FOI requests, including commissioning searches, applying exemptions, and producing high-quality written responses. Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and a practical understanding of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, including statutory timescales. Demonstrable ability to work on own initiative as a self-starter, managing competing priorities and driving actions to completion in a fast-paced environment. Excellent judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to handle sensitive information, make clear, defensible decisions, and maintain accurate records/audit trails. Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence and challenge constructively, and communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
Job Title: Interim Governance Manager Location: Hybrid London or Birmingham (3 days/week on site) Daily Rate: £500/day (Umbrella Maximum) Duration: 8 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Governance Manager will support the Company Secretary and Senior Governance Manager to develop, implement and improve the corporate governance structure and processes and manage the operational support provided to governance entities within the organisation to assure high quality outcomes, right first time. The Governance Manager will also support the Company Secretary and Senior Governance Manager in providing a full range of company secretarial and related services, its Board, Board Sub-committees, the Executive and its sub-committees in order to minimise exposure and risk. The Governance Manager s accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Maintaining a Contribute to and assist with a review of the governance arrangements for effectiveness and efficiency. Participate in team meetings to provide specialist guidance on governance, to assist colleagues and to enable the implementation of policy, projects and change initiatives. Provide support to review of the Company Secretariat information on Interchange/IMS and Website to maintain accurate version control. Assist with the coordination of the Company Secretariat contribution to the Annual Report and Accounts. Assist with scheduling of the intricate annual corporate meeting schedule (circa 200+ meetings). Manage an assigned portfolio of committee or panel meetings including setting agendas, reporting actions, and producing timely minutes. Support the Senior Governance Manager to conduct effectiveness reviews for each governance forum as appropriate. Meeting Support for Senior Governance Manager portfolio as follows: Assisting with drafting and issuing of agendas. Collation and circulation of meeting papers. Assisting with the communication of meeting decisions to wider business. Working with the business to produce and track progress against action points. Undertake any ad hoc projects or duties as requested by the Company Secretary or Senior Governance Manager as necessary. Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Skills Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, with ability to influence and offer constructive feedback Organised approach to work, able to balance adherence to process with the flexibility to assure a successful outcome. Ability to produce and present information to a wide range of different stakeholders. Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrating integrity and diplomacy at all levels. Conflict resolution skills including ability to manage competing stakeholder priorities. Experience of maintaining a robust forward look of work for forums supported to ensure effective agenda planning. Accuracy and maintaining version control including the ability to ensure papers, minutes and briefings are accurate and delivered to agreed deadlines. IT skills for example Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to provide attention to detail and quality control. Knowledge: Understands best practice for corporate governance in a quasi-government, large, corporate entity. Knowledge of board portal software (e.g., Admin Control, Diligent etc). Type of Experience: An experienced Governance Manager or Assistant Company Secretary with experience within a Company Secretariat or Governance function in private or public sector organisation. Experience of providing committee or board management services to given deadlines, and with minimal supervision, including effective minute taking, action tracking, and agenda setting. Experience in implementing governance process for matrix-type organisations with multiple stakeholders. Experience in drafting and presenting reports and briefings to a senior executive audience. Experience in dealing with and successfully influence key individuals at all levels. Experience in managing quality control for content and presentation of papers to Board and committees. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
Jul 29, 2026
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Job Title: Interim Governance Manager Location: Hybrid London or Birmingham (3 days/week on site) Daily Rate: £500/day (Umbrella Maximum) Duration: 8 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Governance Manager will support the Company Secretary and Senior Governance Manager to develop, implement and improve the corporate governance structure and processes and manage the operational support provided to governance entities within the organisation to assure high quality outcomes, right first time. The Governance Manager will also support the Company Secretary and Senior Governance Manager in providing a full range of company secretarial and related services, its Board, Board Sub-committees, the Executive and its sub-committees in order to minimise exposure and risk. The Governance Manager s accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Maintaining a Contribute to and assist with a review of the governance arrangements for effectiveness and efficiency. Participate in team meetings to provide specialist guidance on governance, to assist colleagues and to enable the implementation of policy, projects and change initiatives. Provide support to review of the Company Secretariat information on Interchange/IMS and Website to maintain accurate version control. Assist with the coordination of the Company Secretariat contribution to the Annual Report and Accounts. Assist with scheduling of the intricate annual corporate meeting schedule (circa 200+ meetings). Manage an assigned portfolio of committee or panel meetings including setting agendas, reporting actions, and producing timely minutes. Support the Senior Governance Manager to conduct effectiveness reviews for each governance forum as appropriate. Meeting Support for Senior Governance Manager portfolio as follows: Assisting with drafting and issuing of agendas. Collation and circulation of meeting papers. Assisting with the communication of meeting decisions to wider business. Working with the business to produce and track progress against action points. Undertake any ad hoc projects or duties as requested by the Company Secretary or Senior Governance Manager as necessary. Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Skills Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, with ability to influence and offer constructive feedback Organised approach to work, able to balance adherence to process with the flexibility to assure a successful outcome. Ability to produce and present information to a wide range of different stakeholders. Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrating integrity and diplomacy at all levels. Conflict resolution skills including ability to manage competing stakeholder priorities. Experience of maintaining a robust forward look of work for forums supported to ensure effective agenda planning. Accuracy and maintaining version control including the ability to ensure papers, minutes and briefings are accurate and delivered to agreed deadlines. IT skills for example Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to provide attention to detail and quality control. Knowledge: Understands best practice for corporate governance in a quasi-government, large, corporate entity. Knowledge of board portal software (e.g., Admin Control, Diligent etc). Type of Experience: An experienced Governance Manager or Assistant Company Secretary with experience within a Company Secretariat or Governance function in private or public sector organisation. Experience of providing committee or board management services to given deadlines, and with minimal supervision, including effective minute taking, action tracking, and agenda setting. Experience in implementing governance process for matrix-type organisations with multiple stakeholders. Experience in drafting and presenting reports and briefings to a senior executive audience. Experience in dealing with and successfully influence key individuals at all levels. Experience in managing quality control for content and presentation of papers to Board and committees. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
Job Title: Physical Security Advisor - SC Location: Will cover the north region: Darlington, Manchester, Sheffield. Ideally that region located. Hybrid role, 3 days in office. Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £550/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Key Responsibilities: Provide expert advice on Physical Security Provide Stakeholder Advice: Deliver security advice and actionable recommendations to colleagues, ensuring clients are proactively informed if impacted. Communicate Threat and Risk: Work with client departments to identify emerging threats and risks at site level Operational Requirements: Drive the development of Operational Requirements (OR) to accurately inform security posturing. Providing Security Awareness: Educating staff, supply chain, and stakeholders on security culture, threats, and risks. Conduct risk assessments in the local environment, extracting insights to provide an informed opinion on Physical Security risks and the adequacy of controls in place Execute Core Assessments: Act as the operational lead for executing formal Threat and Vulnerability Assessments and reviewing local security layers to formally document what controls are or are not in place and why. Risk Register: Build, maintain, and support the mitigation of the Risk Register. Asset Tracking: Maintain local Site Security Asset Registers to ensure clear visibility of physical infrastructure. Infrastructure Maintenance: Manage physical security system deficiencies by tracking Work Orders (WO) for equipment faults and ensuring mitigation is in place Align with relevant regulation, policy and standards to provide proportional, practical advice, tailored to the local environment, and advise on any residual risk Policy & Procedure: Produce local Site Security Procedures in line with Security Policies. Security Management: Create the Site Security Management Plan (SSMP) and review Supply Chain site documentation for alignment. Corporate Strategy: Align activities with Organisational Policies Project Integration: Partner on new projects Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the Physical Security processes across the organisation, and make recommendations for continual improvement Continuous Learning: Lead post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned and author formal post-incident security reports. Trend Analysis: Analyse incident and breach data to identify operational trends, communicating insights to drive continual improvement. Supplier Posture: Review supply chain to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services. Audit & Exercise Collaboration: Support the Assurance team Maintain awareness of current and emerging technologies and their impact on existing security practices Education and Awareness: Take personal responsibility to stay updated on emerging technologies, evolving security strategies, and National Authority Guidance to assess and adapt existing security practices. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. We are looking for someone with a security background and who can demonstrate the ability to conduct site assessments and mitigate risks identified. You should be able to communicate with multiple stakeholders and be a self-motivated individual capable of working both individually and as part of a team. Ideally, we are looking for someone that demonstrates continual learning through an association and membership with an organisation such as the Security Institute. Essential criteria: Experience in conducting security assessments Experience of working in a multi-client service organisation The ability to interpret and understand business needs of clients in order to build positive relationships Working collaboratively in a small team environment and in a positive manner to build trust and rapport across the organisation The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to gain support for initiatives and to enable solution implementation To work autonomously, prioritising tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines (both internal and external) and communicating progress wherever necessary Conversant with IT systems and the ability to analyse management information to inform decision making Desirable criteria: Competent in the management of clients, stakeholders and contractors Practical experience in negotiation skills that have achieved positive outcomes Commitment to continuous improvement Security Clearance: SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Jul 29, 2026
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Job Title: Physical Security Advisor - SC Location: Will cover the north region: Darlington, Manchester, Sheffield. Ideally that region located. Hybrid role, 3 days in office. Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £550/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Key Responsibilities: Provide expert advice on Physical Security Provide Stakeholder Advice: Deliver security advice and actionable recommendations to colleagues, ensuring clients are proactively informed if impacted. Communicate Threat and Risk: Work with client departments to identify emerging threats and risks at site level Operational Requirements: Drive the development of Operational Requirements (OR) to accurately inform security posturing. Providing Security Awareness: Educating staff, supply chain, and stakeholders on security culture, threats, and risks. Conduct risk assessments in the local environment, extracting insights to provide an informed opinion on Physical Security risks and the adequacy of controls in place Execute Core Assessments: Act as the operational lead for executing formal Threat and Vulnerability Assessments and reviewing local security layers to formally document what controls are or are not in place and why. Risk Register: Build, maintain, and support the mitigation of the Risk Register. Asset Tracking: Maintain local Site Security Asset Registers to ensure clear visibility of physical infrastructure. Infrastructure Maintenance: Manage physical security system deficiencies by tracking Work Orders (WO) for equipment faults and ensuring mitigation is in place Align with relevant regulation, policy and standards to provide proportional, practical advice, tailored to the local environment, and advise on any residual risk Policy & Procedure: Produce local Site Security Procedures in line with Security Policies. Security Management: Create the Site Security Management Plan (SSMP) and review Supply Chain site documentation for alignment. Corporate Strategy: Align activities with Organisational Policies Project Integration: Partner on new projects Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the Physical Security processes across the organisation, and make recommendations for continual improvement Continuous Learning: Lead post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned and author formal post-incident security reports. Trend Analysis: Analyse incident and breach data to identify operational trends, communicating insights to drive continual improvement. Supplier Posture: Review supply chain to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services. Audit & Exercise Collaboration: Support the Assurance team Maintain awareness of current and emerging technologies and their impact on existing security practices Education and Awareness: Take personal responsibility to stay updated on emerging technologies, evolving security strategies, and National Authority Guidance to assess and adapt existing security practices. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. We are looking for someone with a security background and who can demonstrate the ability to conduct site assessments and mitigate risks identified. You should be able to communicate with multiple stakeholders and be a self-motivated individual capable of working both individually and as part of a team. Ideally, we are looking for someone that demonstrates continual learning through an association and membership with an organisation such as the Security Institute. Essential criteria: Experience in conducting security assessments Experience of working in a multi-client service organisation The ability to interpret and understand business needs of clients in order to build positive relationships Working collaboratively in a small team environment and in a positive manner to build trust and rapport across the organisation The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to gain support for initiatives and to enable solution implementation To work autonomously, prioritising tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines (both internal and external) and communicating progress wherever necessary Conversant with IT systems and the ability to analyse management information to inform decision making Desirable criteria: Competent in the management of clients, stakeholders and contractors Practical experience in negotiation skills that have achieved positive outcomes Commitment to continuous improvement Security Clearance: SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Job Title : Application Operations Engineer - SC Location: Exeter 1 day/week on site (Tuesday) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £530/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Supports, manages and maintains a single application or a suite of applications. They maintain services and are responsible for conducting user and security administration. Monitor applications and accountable for batch processes. In some organisations they may carry out the duties of an end user computing engineer, such as fixing technical problems, maintaining hardware and liaising with the Problem or Incident Manager. Typical Skills: Maintain secure configuration and accurate information, controlling IT assets in one or more significant areas, and verifying location and state of assets. Manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Implement changes and know how to apply change control procedures. Develop process efficiency, support specific activities to improve development processes and can spot or identify obvious deficiencies. Identify and register incidents allocating it to the appropriate channel. Investigate problems in systems, processes and services, with an understanding of the level of a problem. Assist in technical support activities and carry out agreed/routine maintenance and administration tasks. Understanding of the role of testing and how it works. Identify needs and engage with users or stakeholders to collate user needs evidence. Your key responsibilities include: Configuring products on the Vortex platform Using languages such as Handlebars.js/Moustache.js (product template logic) and Typst (product output layouts) Supporting the onboarding journey of these products by collaborating with stakeholder including Product Managers and Service Delivery Managers Reconfiguring these products once they have been onboarded Working as part the team Manage Changes, Incidents and Problems using ServiceNow Being a member of a multi-disciplinary team as it matures to support the Vortex and its users Assisting with testing, verifying and providing feedback on system functionality provided by Vortex development teams when required. General skill requirements include: Configuration Management Maintain secure configurations and accurate information. Service Availability and Capacity Management Manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and KPIs. Change Management Implement change requests. Apply change control procedures under supervision. Continual Service Improvement Understand process efficiency improvement techniques and common optimisation approaches. Support activities that improve development processes. Identify obvious process deficiencies. Incident Management Identify and log incidents. Gather required information and route incidents through the correct channels. Ownership and Initiative Take ownership of issues until they are resolved, mitigated, or transferred to a new owner. Problem Management Investigate problems affecting systems, processes, and services. Recognise whether problems are strategic, tactical, or operational. Contribute to implementing fixes and preventative measures. Technical Specialism Support technical activities. Carry out routine maintenance and administration tasks. Technical Understanding Ability to develop an awareness of relevant subject matter and a high-level understanding of key concepts. Testing Execute test scripts correctly under supervision. Understand the purpose and role of testing. User Focus Engage with users and stakeholders to gather evidence of user needs. Define and support research activities aligned to user requirements. Use qualitative and quantitative user data to drive outcomes Security Clearance: SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources
Jul 27, 2026
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Job Title : Application Operations Engineer - SC Location: Exeter 1 day/week on site (Tuesday) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £530/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Supports, manages and maintains a single application or a suite of applications. They maintain services and are responsible for conducting user and security administration. Monitor applications and accountable for batch processes. In some organisations they may carry out the duties of an end user computing engineer, such as fixing technical problems, maintaining hardware and liaising with the Problem or Incident Manager. Typical Skills: Maintain secure configuration and accurate information, controlling IT assets in one or more significant areas, and verifying location and state of assets. Manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Implement changes and know how to apply change control procedures. Develop process efficiency, support specific activities to improve development processes and can spot or identify obvious deficiencies. Identify and register incidents allocating it to the appropriate channel. Investigate problems in systems, processes and services, with an understanding of the level of a problem. Assist in technical support activities and carry out agreed/routine maintenance and administration tasks. Understanding of the role of testing and how it works. Identify needs and engage with users or stakeholders to collate user needs evidence. Your key responsibilities include: Configuring products on the Vortex platform Using languages such as Handlebars.js/Moustache.js (product template logic) and Typst (product output layouts) Supporting the onboarding journey of these products by collaborating with stakeholder including Product Managers and Service Delivery Managers Reconfiguring these products once they have been onboarded Working as part the team Manage Changes, Incidents and Problems using ServiceNow Being a member of a multi-disciplinary team as it matures to support the Vortex and its users Assisting with testing, verifying and providing feedback on system functionality provided by Vortex development teams when required. General skill requirements include: Configuration Management Maintain secure configurations and accurate information. Service Availability and Capacity Management Manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and KPIs. Change Management Implement change requests. Apply change control procedures under supervision. Continual Service Improvement Understand process efficiency improvement techniques and common optimisation approaches. Support activities that improve development processes. Identify obvious process deficiencies. Incident Management Identify and log incidents. Gather required information and route incidents through the correct channels. Ownership and Initiative Take ownership of issues until they are resolved, mitigated, or transferred to a new owner. Problem Management Investigate problems affecting systems, processes, and services. Recognise whether problems are strategic, tactical, or operational. Contribute to implementing fixes and preventative measures. Technical Specialism Support technical activities. Carry out routine maintenance and administration tasks. Technical Understanding Ability to develop an awareness of relevant subject matter and a high-level understanding of key concepts. Testing Execute test scripts correctly under supervision. Understand the purpose and role of testing. User Focus Engage with users and stakeholders to gather evidence of user needs. Define and support research activities aligned to user requirements. Use qualitative and quantitative user data to drive outcomes Security Clearance: SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources
Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Corsham (3 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : UNTIL 30.09.2026 with possibility of extension Daily Rate : £ 600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Essential: Holds or is working towards recognised professional financial qualifications Proficient IT skills Strong financial governance and control In year budget and financial management Sound understanding of Government Finance principles Financial planning and forecasting expertise Experience with investment appraisals and business cases Charging / Billing experience Desirable: MOD / Defence background CP&F knowledge useful Finance Manager Delivery of long-term planning submissions (SPC Strategic Planning Cycle) and Annual Budgeting Cycle (ABC , including options. Delivery of In-year Budget and Forecast, coordinating monthly submissions and commentary packs in line with the consolidated review timetable. Ensure accounts are robust, associated Project Account, asset delivery and inventory information is accurately maintained and reconciled and reporting (including Team Leader Review Financial Position and Management Validation and Audit File (MVAF) is delivered. Undertake reviews of Business Cases and financial accounting returns and processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure delivery of a robust compliance and governance framework including discharge of effective financial requirements, Value for Money (VFM) and affordability scrutiny, assurance and financial concurrence within delegated authority. Effectively manage resources within area of responsibility to deliver VFM. Provision of Cost Models to support evaluation of industry bids and to provide robust evidence in support of financial approvals. Recharging Continued development of recharging models for Foundry Services and supporting instructions. Working with Service Groups to develop and validate financial MI to support recharging of Foundry Services to customers either through Direct or Indirect Billing. Co-ordination of indirect billing (financial journals) once recharging values have been agreed between project team and customers. Monthly reconciliation of recharging and input into the monthly forecast reviews. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Jul 18, 2026
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Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Corsham (3 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : UNTIL 30.09.2026 with possibility of extension Daily Rate : £ 600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Essential: Holds or is working towards recognised professional financial qualifications Proficient IT skills Strong financial governance and control In year budget and financial management Sound understanding of Government Finance principles Financial planning and forecasting expertise Experience with investment appraisals and business cases Charging / Billing experience Desirable: MOD / Defence background CP&F knowledge useful Finance Manager Delivery of long-term planning submissions (SPC Strategic Planning Cycle) and Annual Budgeting Cycle (ABC , including options. Delivery of In-year Budget and Forecast, coordinating monthly submissions and commentary packs in line with the consolidated review timetable. Ensure accounts are robust, associated Project Account, asset delivery and inventory information is accurately maintained and reconciled and reporting (including Team Leader Review Financial Position and Management Validation and Audit File (MVAF) is delivered. Undertake reviews of Business Cases and financial accounting returns and processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure delivery of a robust compliance and governance framework including discharge of effective financial requirements, Value for Money (VFM) and affordability scrutiny, assurance and financial concurrence within delegated authority. Effectively manage resources within area of responsibility to deliver VFM. Provision of Cost Models to support evaluation of industry bids and to provide robust evidence in support of financial approvals. Recharging Continued development of recharging models for Foundry Services and supporting instructions. Working with Service Groups to develop and validate financial MI to support recharging of Foundry Services to customers either through Direct or Indirect Billing. Co-ordination of indirect billing (financial journals) once recharging values have been agreed between project team and customers. Monthly reconciliation of recharging and input into the monthly forecast reviews. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager - DV Location: Corsham (Hybrid 4 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : 12 months initially with high possibility of extension as funding already approved to Sept 2028 Daily Rate: £ 531.31/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV - Must be able to hold STRAP Sole British National Essential: Sole UK National Must be able to be STRAP inducted and have no foreign connections for them or their families. Must have a driving licence Project Management Audit experience Good all round support experience Stakeholder Management/engagement at all levels, internal and external. Desirable: MOD experience would be highly beneficial Quality Assurance auditing experience Role will be conducting general project management work, plus audit work on a current PFI contract to prepare for it's expiry. Due to the IT systems used, on site working is needed at least 4 days a week. Travel to northern England with overnight stays will also be needed on approximately monthly basis. As an Assistant Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be : Supports the planning, delivery, and control of projects that contribute to Defence capability, infrastructure, equipment procurement, digital transformation, and operational objectives. Work alongside Project Managers, Programme Managers, commercial teams, engineers, and military stakeholders. Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and delivery milestones. Coordinate project activities and ensure progress aligns with agreed objectives. Support resource planning and allocation activities. Help manage dependencies and monitor project timelines. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Jul 15, 2026
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Job Title: Assistant Project Manager - DV Location: Corsham (Hybrid 4 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : 12 months initially with high possibility of extension as funding already approved to Sept 2028 Daily Rate: £ 531.31/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV - Must be able to hold STRAP Sole British National Essential: Sole UK National Must be able to be STRAP inducted and have no foreign connections for them or their families. Must have a driving licence Project Management Audit experience Good all round support experience Stakeholder Management/engagement at all levels, internal and external. Desirable: MOD experience would be highly beneficial Quality Assurance auditing experience Role will be conducting general project management work, plus audit work on a current PFI contract to prepare for it's expiry. Due to the IT systems used, on site working is needed at least 4 days a week. Travel to northern England with overnight stays will also be needed on approximately monthly basis. As an Assistant Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be : Supports the planning, delivery, and control of projects that contribute to Defence capability, infrastructure, equipment procurement, digital transformation, and operational objectives. Work alongside Project Managers, Programme Managers, commercial teams, engineers, and military stakeholders. Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and delivery milestones. Coordinate project activities and ensure progress aligns with agreed objectives. Support resource planning and allocation activities. Help manage dependencies and monitor project timelines. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Job Title: Project Manager - DV Location: Corsham (Hybrid 4 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : 12 months initially with high possibility of extension as funding already approved to Sept 2028 Daily Rate : £ 575.63/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV - Must be able to hold STRAP Sole British National Essential: Sole UK National Must be able to be STRAP inducted and have no foreign connections for them or their families. Experienced Project Manager Good knowledge and experience of project management practices, methodologies, tools and techniques including planning, scheduling, risk and issue management Stakeholder Management Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; Proven ability to define, source, tailor and analyse high quality management information. Able to demonstrate the professional credibility required to work collaboratively across project and organisational boundaries. Good organisational skills supported by robust planning and prioritisation and the ability to interpret and analyse data to inform decision making. Experience writing documentation for contracts Statement of work experience Experience with Competition documents MS Excel proficient MS Project experience Government experience Desirable: MOD Experience The role will predominantly be composing the documentation to run a competition such as Statement of Work and supporting documentation. They will need experience of producing an Outline Business Case and will then be part of the team conducting the competition. The role of the Project Manager is to lead / manage the project and the project team on a day-to-day basis. The Project Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the project to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. The Project Manager has a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. Responsibilities: Delivery Create and lead the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints Project Management Day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team. Set project controls. Design the project structure appropriate to stage. Select and apply appropriate delivery methodologies Business Case Coordinate development of the Business Case Budget Track delivery within budget Resources Schedule / manage resources to deliver the project. May work independently or with a small team Benefits Realisation Ensure benefits are identified, understood, measured, tracked and owned. Ensure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place and monitor longer term delivery of benefits against the Business Case Stakeholder Management Identify key stakeholders and develop effective relationships Risks & Issues Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate Governance Provide key reports and support effective governance and decision making Assurance Support or set appropriate project assurance Change Management Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders Guidance & Support Seek appropriate support, guidance and coaching from the project community. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance Project Performance & Controls Build Project Plan and apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives. Identify and set appropriate Project Controls. Track and report delivery against milestones. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Jul 15, 2026
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Job Title: Project Manager - DV Location: Corsham (Hybrid 4 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : 12 months initially with high possibility of extension as funding already approved to Sept 2028 Daily Rate : £ 575.63/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV - Must be able to hold STRAP Sole British National Essential: Sole UK National Must be able to be STRAP inducted and have no foreign connections for them or their families. Experienced Project Manager Good knowledge and experience of project management practices, methodologies, tools and techniques including planning, scheduling, risk and issue management Stakeholder Management Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; Proven ability to define, source, tailor and analyse high quality management information. Able to demonstrate the professional credibility required to work collaboratively across project and organisational boundaries. Good organisational skills supported by robust planning and prioritisation and the ability to interpret and analyse data to inform decision making. Experience writing documentation for contracts Statement of work experience Experience with Competition documents MS Excel proficient MS Project experience Government experience Desirable: MOD Experience The role will predominantly be composing the documentation to run a competition such as Statement of Work and supporting documentation. They will need experience of producing an Outline Business Case and will then be part of the team conducting the competition. The role of the Project Manager is to lead / manage the project and the project team on a day-to-day basis. The Project Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the project to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. The Project Manager has a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. Responsibilities: Delivery Create and lead the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints Project Management Day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team. Set project controls. Design the project structure appropriate to stage. Select and apply appropriate delivery methodologies Business Case Coordinate development of the Business Case Budget Track delivery within budget Resources Schedule / manage resources to deliver the project. May work independently or with a small team Benefits Realisation Ensure benefits are identified, understood, measured, tracked and owned. Ensure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place and monitor longer term delivery of benefits against the Business Case Stakeholder Management Identify key stakeholders and develop effective relationships Risks & Issues Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate Governance Provide key reports and support effective governance and decision making Assurance Support or set appropriate project assurance Change Management Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders Guidance & Support Seek appropriate support, guidance and coaching from the project community. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance Project Performance & Controls Build Project Plan and apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives. Identify and set appropriate Project Controls. Track and report delivery against milestones. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Job Title: Risk Manager - DV Location: Corsham (Hybrid 4 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : 12 months initially with high possibility of extension as funding already approved to Sept 2028 Daily Rate: £ 531.31/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV - Must be able to hold STRAP Sole British National Essential: Sole UK National Must be able to be STRAP inducted and have no foreign connections for them or their families. Risk Management Experience of preparing and reporting performance reports Ability to work to short deadlines and to prioritise accordingly, ensuring organisational tasks are carried out efficiently Planning and managing the effective use of resource Experience of managing professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Managing the RAIDO logs across the overall team and business Managing RISKS, dependencies, assumptions, project reporting, scheduling and updated as part of the process Managing strategies and plans as part of a busy role MSP Planning experience and skillset Strong self-starter with a proactive approach across the business Desirable: MOD experience highly desirable The Role: This role covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the project s objectives. The role enables the smooth running of the project by supporting the team through the hygiene factors that keep a project running smoothly. These include, but are not limited to RAIDO, planning, scheduling, progress reporting and tracking stakeholder engagement. Will be carrying out all the RAIDO work, scheduling updates and keeping the project reporting up to date. On-site working at least 4 days a week is required due to the IT systems needed, but flexible hours may be possible. Responsibilities: Planning and scheduling Implement and maintain appropriate systems to enable effective planning and scheduling Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies and Opportunities (RAIDO) Manage potential risk areas, working with risk managers and escalating as appropriate. Monitoring and reporting Maintain project controls, keeping the project manager aware of the project status. Prepare project performance reports, presenting statistics and researching new information Stakeholder Manage professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and act as lead point of contact for some external parties. Draft and sign-off correspondence Admin Ensure organisational tasks are carried out efficiently. Manage and monitor compliance of the project with Departmental Security, Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Business Continuity and Business Planning. As a Risk Manager, your main responsibilities will be: Conduct risk assessments across projects, programmes, and business operations. Identify strategic, operational, financial, commercial, security, and safety risks. Capture emerging risks and opportunities that may affect delivery objectives. Ensure risks are accurately recorded, reviewed, and updated. Monitor risk trends and risk exposure across portfolios and programmes. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Jul 15, 2026
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Job Title: Risk Manager - DV Location: Corsham (Hybrid 4 days per week onsite) Contract Duration : 12 months initially with high possibility of extension as funding already approved to Sept 2028 Daily Rate: £ 531.31/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV - Must be able to hold STRAP Sole British National Essential: Sole UK National Must be able to be STRAP inducted and have no foreign connections for them or their families. Risk Management Experience of preparing and reporting performance reports Ability to work to short deadlines and to prioritise accordingly, ensuring organisational tasks are carried out efficiently Planning and managing the effective use of resource Experience of managing professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Managing the RAIDO logs across the overall team and business Managing RISKS, dependencies, assumptions, project reporting, scheduling and updated as part of the process Managing strategies and plans as part of a busy role MSP Planning experience and skillset Strong self-starter with a proactive approach across the business Desirable: MOD experience highly desirable The Role: This role covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the project s objectives. The role enables the smooth running of the project by supporting the team through the hygiene factors that keep a project running smoothly. These include, but are not limited to RAIDO, planning, scheduling, progress reporting and tracking stakeholder engagement. Will be carrying out all the RAIDO work, scheduling updates and keeping the project reporting up to date. On-site working at least 4 days a week is required due to the IT systems needed, but flexible hours may be possible. Responsibilities: Planning and scheduling Implement and maintain appropriate systems to enable effective planning and scheduling Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies and Opportunities (RAIDO) Manage potential risk areas, working with risk managers and escalating as appropriate. Monitoring and reporting Maintain project controls, keeping the project manager aware of the project status. Prepare project performance reports, presenting statistics and researching new information Stakeholder Manage professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and act as lead point of contact for some external parties. Draft and sign-off correspondence Admin Ensure organisational tasks are carried out efficiently. Manage and monitor compliance of the project with Departmental Security, Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Business Continuity and Business Planning. As a Risk Manager, your main responsibilities will be: Conduct risk assessments across projects, programmes, and business operations. Identify strategic, operational, financial, commercial, security, and safety risks. Capture emerging risks and opportunities that may affect delivery objectives. Ensure risks are accurately recorded, reviewed, and updated. Monitor risk trends and risk exposure across portfolios and programmes. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
J ob Title: Associate Security Analyst - SC Location: Hybrid/London - 3 days a week on site Contract Duration : 3 months initially Daily Rate: £650/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Minimum requirement : SPLUNK (2-3 years' experience) Knowledge of Cyber security threats Soft skills Security Clearance: SC As an associate security analyst you will: Triage and investigate cyber security alerts and reports from users Use a variety of techniques to analyse systems, files, network traffic and cloud environments and understand the nature and extent of possible cyber incidents Support the technical response to cyber incidents by identifying and implementing (or supporting the implementation of) containment, eradication and recovery actions Support the coordination of cyber incidents Contribute to post-incident reviews to identify lessons and actions Identify opportunities for, and support the delivery of, continual improvements to the incident investigation and response capability Work closely alongside other Cyber Defence functions, supporting the continual improvement of wider capabilities Contribute to internal plans, playbooks and knowledge base articles Act as an escalation point for, and provide coaching and mentoring to, apprentice security analysts Be responsible for line management of apprentice security analysts Cyber incidents can and do arise on a 24/7 basis. The team operates an out-of-hours on call rota, which you will be expected to join We're interested in people who have: Experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents Experience using security tools (eg, EDR, SIEM) to support the investigation and response to cyber incidents Experience with SIEM tools (experience of Splunk preferred but experience of Microsoft Sentinel or an equivalent SIEM tool is acceptable) An understanding of the tools, techniques and procedures commonly used by threat actors Good analytical and problem-solving skills Good verbal and written communication skills Experience with Splunk Experience working in an Agile environments Experience with cloud environments such as AWS Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources
Oct 03, 2025
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J ob Title: Associate Security Analyst - SC Location: Hybrid/London - 3 days a week on site Contract Duration : 3 months initially Daily Rate: £650/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Minimum requirement : SPLUNK (2-3 years' experience) Knowledge of Cyber security threats Soft skills Security Clearance: SC As an associate security analyst you will: Triage and investigate cyber security alerts and reports from users Use a variety of techniques to analyse systems, files, network traffic and cloud environments and understand the nature and extent of possible cyber incidents Support the technical response to cyber incidents by identifying and implementing (or supporting the implementation of) containment, eradication and recovery actions Support the coordination of cyber incidents Contribute to post-incident reviews to identify lessons and actions Identify opportunities for, and support the delivery of, continual improvements to the incident investigation and response capability Work closely alongside other Cyber Defence functions, supporting the continual improvement of wider capabilities Contribute to internal plans, playbooks and knowledge base articles Act as an escalation point for, and provide coaching and mentoring to, apprentice security analysts Be responsible for line management of apprentice security analysts Cyber incidents can and do arise on a 24/7 basis. The team operates an out-of-hours on call rota, which you will be expected to join We're interested in people who have: Experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents Experience using security tools (eg, EDR, SIEM) to support the investigation and response to cyber incidents Experience with SIEM tools (experience of Splunk preferred but experience of Microsoft Sentinel or an equivalent SIEM tool is acceptable) An understanding of the tools, techniques and procedures commonly used by threat actors Good analytical and problem-solving skills Good verbal and written communication skills Experience with Splunk Experience working in an Agile environments Experience with cloud environments such as AWS Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources
Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Analyst - SC Location : Hybrid/London - 3 days a week on site Contract Duration : 3 months initially Daily Rate: £800/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Minimum requirement: Experience of investigating and responding to cyber incidents, coordinating incident response in large org 5+ years' experience with SPLUNK EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) Analytical, problem solving Security Clearance: SC Senior Cyber Security Analyst The Cyber Defence team delivers cyber threat intelligence, threat detection, incident response and Vulnerability management capabilities for the organisation, and is responsible for defending both internal IT infrastructure and citizen-facing services. As a senior security analyst, you'll take a leading role in building and delivering these core capabilities, focusing on incident response. As a senior security analyst with responsibility for incident response, you will l: Lead the investigation of security alerts to understand the nature and extent of possible cyber incidents Lead the forensic analysis of systems, files, network traffic and cloud environments Lead the technical response to cyber incidents by identifying and implementing (or coordinating the implementation of) containment, eradication and recovery actions Support the wider coordination of cyber incidents Review previous incidents to identify lessons and actions Identify and deliver opportunities for continual improvement of the incident response capability Work closely alongside other Cyber Defence functions, supporting the continual improvement of wider capabilities Develop and update internal plans, playbooks and knowledge base articles Act as an escalation point for, and provide coaching and mentoring to, security analysts Be responsible for leadership and line management of security analysts Cyber incidents can and do arise on a 24/7 basis. The team operates an out-of-hours on call rota, which you will be expected to join. We're interested in people who have: Significant experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents Significant experience using security tools (eg, EDR, SIEM) to support the investigation and response to cyber incidents Experience managing and coordinating the response to cyber incidents Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff An in-depth understanding of the tools, techniques and procedures used by threat actors Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with Splunk Experience working in an Agile environment Experience with cloud environments such as AWS Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources
Oct 03, 2025
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Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Analyst - SC Location : Hybrid/London - 3 days a week on site Contract Duration : 3 months initially Daily Rate: £800/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Minimum requirement: Experience of investigating and responding to cyber incidents, coordinating incident response in large org 5+ years' experience with SPLUNK EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) Analytical, problem solving Security Clearance: SC Senior Cyber Security Analyst The Cyber Defence team delivers cyber threat intelligence, threat detection, incident response and Vulnerability management capabilities for the organisation, and is responsible for defending both internal IT infrastructure and citizen-facing services. As a senior security analyst, you'll take a leading role in building and delivering these core capabilities, focusing on incident response. As a senior security analyst with responsibility for incident response, you will l: Lead the investigation of security alerts to understand the nature and extent of possible cyber incidents Lead the forensic analysis of systems, files, network traffic and cloud environments Lead the technical response to cyber incidents by identifying and implementing (or coordinating the implementation of) containment, eradication and recovery actions Support the wider coordination of cyber incidents Review previous incidents to identify lessons and actions Identify and deliver opportunities for continual improvement of the incident response capability Work closely alongside other Cyber Defence functions, supporting the continual improvement of wider capabilities Develop and update internal plans, playbooks and knowledge base articles Act as an escalation point for, and provide coaching and mentoring to, security analysts Be responsible for leadership and line management of security analysts Cyber incidents can and do arise on a 24/7 basis. The team operates an out-of-hours on call rota, which you will be expected to join. We're interested in people who have: Significant experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents Significant experience using security tools (eg, EDR, SIEM) to support the investigation and response to cyber incidents Experience managing and coordinating the response to cyber incidents Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff An in-depth understanding of the tools, techniques and procedures used by threat actors Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with Splunk Experience working in an Agile environment Experience with cloud environments such as AWS Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources
Job Title: Assistant Finance Business Partner - SC Location: London (40% on site) Contract Duration : 9 Months Daily Rate: £400-500/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Job description: This is an Assistant Finance Business Partner role, working within Financial Stability and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) Finance Business Partner team, key responsibilities include: Assist FBPs in preparing regular cost and performance management information (MI) for senior executives. Perform month-end activities, prepare and present accurate and timely monthly performance reports. Collaborate with the business area and assisting FBPs to prepare budgets and forecasts, reviewing the projected costs ensuring they are on a sound basis. Build relationships with the Business stakeholders, FBP team and the wider Finance & Performance directorate, demonstrating the ability to work and communicate at various levels in the organisation and to work well within the team Collaborate and support the broader Finance & Performance directorate on ad hoc analysis as and when required, including process optimisation as required demonstrating the willingness and ability to learn new tasks Support the FBPs to review and challenge of investment projects, ensuring effective financial management and sound financial planning assumptions Essential Criteria: This role is ideal for individuals who are currently studying towards, or have a strong interest in pursuing, a professional qualification with a recognised UK accounting body (eg ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). The successful candidate will be a commercially minded accountant. The role holder will have a sound understanding of Finance Business Partnering: Ability to engage with and build effective relationships with stakeholders from across the organisation and at all levels Ability to work with Microsoft Suite, including the preparation of PowerPoint slides Good excel skill Excellent analytical skill and attention to detail Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deliverables and ongoing change Ability to communicate financial information and analysis to stakeholders verbally and in writing Ability to work in a team When required, support wider Team deliverables eg providing cover to the PRA Finance Business Partner as well as contributing to Finance wide processes and deliverables Desirable Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems. Understanding of public sector finance or similar environments. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources
Sep 26, 2025
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Job Title: Assistant Finance Business Partner - SC Location: London (40% on site) Contract Duration : 9 Months Daily Rate: £400-500/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Job description: This is an Assistant Finance Business Partner role, working within Financial Stability and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) Finance Business Partner team, key responsibilities include: Assist FBPs in preparing regular cost and performance management information (MI) for senior executives. Perform month-end activities, prepare and present accurate and timely monthly performance reports. Collaborate with the business area and assisting FBPs to prepare budgets and forecasts, reviewing the projected costs ensuring they are on a sound basis. Build relationships with the Business stakeholders, FBP team and the wider Finance & Performance directorate, demonstrating the ability to work and communicate at various levels in the organisation and to work well within the team Collaborate and support the broader Finance & Performance directorate on ad hoc analysis as and when required, including process optimisation as required demonstrating the willingness and ability to learn new tasks Support the FBPs to review and challenge of investment projects, ensuring effective financial management and sound financial planning assumptions Essential Criteria: This role is ideal for individuals who are currently studying towards, or have a strong interest in pursuing, a professional qualification with a recognised UK accounting body (eg ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). The successful candidate will be a commercially minded accountant. The role holder will have a sound understanding of Finance Business Partnering: Ability to engage with and build effective relationships with stakeholders from across the organisation and at all levels Ability to work with Microsoft Suite, including the preparation of PowerPoint slides Good excel skill Excellent analytical skill and attention to detail Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deliverables and ongoing change Ability to communicate financial information and analysis to stakeholders verbally and in writing Ability to work in a team When required, support wider Team deliverables eg providing cover to the PRA Finance Business Partner as well as contributing to Finance wide processes and deliverables Desirable Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems. Understanding of public sector finance or similar environments. Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources
