Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Central Government Department who are looking for a number of experienced Commercial/Procurement Leads with DDaT experience. The roles are for 6 months initially and paying £771.98 umbrella per day (inside IR35) PAYE options are available. The roles are hybrid (3 days a week in the office, 2 days at home) and you can be based in the London or East Kilbride Office. The role The client is seeking experienced Commercial Category Leads to support the Head of Commercial (Data, Digital & AI) and drive high impact, compliant procurement across the Information & Digital Directorate (IDD). The postholders will lead complex, strategically significant commercial activity across digital, data and AI services ensuring robust alignment to IDD's new structure, product centred operating model and transformation priorities. You will deliver commercial arrangements that comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) for legacy and in flight procurements, and with the Procurement Act 2023 (PR23) for new procurements, operating confidently within a dual regime environment and ensuring governance is adhered to throughout the commercial lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Pipeline Development Lead the development of DDaT sub category strategies (e.g., AI solutions, Software, cloud services, data platforms, digital products), aligned with IDD strategy and business priorities. Build and maintain a forward plan of commercial activity, shaping demand with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with PR15 or PR23 as applicable. Translate IDD's product and service model into well structured commercial delivery routes, options appraisals, and risk based recommendations. Procurement Delivery (PCR15 & PR23) Lead end to end procurement activity under both PCR15 (for legacy frameworks and live procurements) and PR23 (for new procurements), ensuring fully compliant processes, transparent decision making, and audit ready documentation. Apply PR23 requirements including transparency notices, procurement objectives (value for money, public benefit, integrity, and information sharing), and new award procedures where relevant. Framework Management & Call Off Expertise Provide expert guidance on the use of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks, digital and technology frameworks (e.g., G Cloud, DSP, AI frameworks, DaaS), and bespoke sector frameworks. Lead compliant call offs under PCR15 governed frameworks and under PR23 aligned frameworks as they transition into the new regime. Advise on framework suitability, market engagement requirements, and innovation pathways including POCs, trial agreements, and emerging technology pilots. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Influence and advise senior leaders across IDD, d overseas networks on commercial strategy and risk. Engage with Cabinet Office, HMT, Ministers and cross government forums to align commercial decisions with wider government policies and controls. Present business cases (SOBC, OBC, FBC) and sourcing strategies at the appropriate governance boards. Commercial Leadership Build capability in PR23, digital category management, AI procurement considerations, and commercial assurance. Cross Government & Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with Finance, H&S, Security, Legal, Data Governance, Architecture and Product Teams to ensure commercial solutions integrate with IDD's digital, data and AI strategies. Ensure consistency across categories and alignment with other Commercial Leads. Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience leading complex, high value procurements under PCR15 and/or PR23, ideally within digital, data, AI or technology categories. Proven ability to operate confidently in a dual regime procurement environment, including legacy frameworks and new PR23 obligations. Public sector experience, particularly within DDaT categories. Strong understanding of Government playbooks (Sourcing, Construction, Digital & Data). Expertise in CCS and other frameworks, call off procedures, mini competitions, direct awards and dynamic purchasing models. Experience procuring AI solutions, data platforms, SaaS, digital delivery services, cloud, and technology infrastructure. Strong commercial acumen, risk management skills, and experience developing sourcing strategies for complex markets. Demonstrable experience working in a matrix environment and influencing senior decision makers. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Please only apply for these roles if you are an experienced Commercial/Procurement Lead with DDaT experience. Please note you will need to hold SC/DV clearance for these roles. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number . Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. 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Apr 15, 2026
Seasonal
Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Central Government Department who are looking for a number of experienced Commercial/Procurement Leads with DDaT experience. The roles are for 6 months initially and paying £771.98 umbrella per day (inside IR35) PAYE options are available. The roles are hybrid (3 days a week in the office, 2 days at home) and you can be based in the London or East Kilbride Office. The role The client is seeking experienced Commercial Category Leads to support the Head of Commercial (Data, Digital & AI) and drive high impact, compliant procurement across the Information & Digital Directorate (IDD). The postholders will lead complex, strategically significant commercial activity across digital, data and AI services ensuring robust alignment to IDD's new structure, product centred operating model and transformation priorities. You will deliver commercial arrangements that comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) for legacy and in flight procurements, and with the Procurement Act 2023 (PR23) for new procurements, operating confidently within a dual regime environment and ensuring governance is adhered to throughout the commercial lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Pipeline Development Lead the development of DDaT sub category strategies (e.g., AI solutions, Software, cloud services, data platforms, digital products), aligned with IDD strategy and business priorities. Build and maintain a forward plan of commercial activity, shaping demand with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with PR15 or PR23 as applicable. Translate IDD's product and service model into well structured commercial delivery routes, options appraisals, and risk based recommendations. Procurement Delivery (PCR15 & PR23) Lead end to end procurement activity under both PCR15 (for legacy frameworks and live procurements) and PR23 (for new procurements), ensuring fully compliant processes, transparent decision making, and audit ready documentation. Apply PR23 requirements including transparency notices, procurement objectives (value for money, public benefit, integrity, and information sharing), and new award procedures where relevant. Framework Management & Call Off Expertise Provide expert guidance on the use of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks, digital and technology frameworks (e.g., G Cloud, DSP, AI frameworks, DaaS), and bespoke sector frameworks. Lead compliant call offs under PCR15 governed frameworks and under PR23 aligned frameworks as they transition into the new regime. Advise on framework suitability, market engagement requirements, and innovation pathways including POCs, trial agreements, and emerging technology pilots. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Influence and advise senior leaders across IDD, d overseas networks on commercial strategy and risk. Engage with Cabinet Office, HMT, Ministers and cross government forums to align commercial decisions with wider government policies and controls. Present business cases (SOBC, OBC, FBC) and sourcing strategies at the appropriate governance boards. Commercial Leadership Build capability in PR23, digital category management, AI procurement considerations, and commercial assurance. Cross Government & Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with Finance, H&S, Security, Legal, Data Governance, Architecture and Product Teams to ensure commercial solutions integrate with IDD's digital, data and AI strategies. Ensure consistency across categories and alignment with other Commercial Leads. Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience leading complex, high value procurements under PCR15 and/or PR23, ideally within digital, data, AI or technology categories. Proven ability to operate confidently in a dual regime procurement environment, including legacy frameworks and new PR23 obligations. Public sector experience, particularly within DDaT categories. Strong understanding of Government playbooks (Sourcing, Construction, Digital & Data). Expertise in CCS and other frameworks, call off procedures, mini competitions, direct awards and dynamic purchasing models. Experience procuring AI solutions, data platforms, SaaS, digital delivery services, cloud, and technology infrastructure. Strong commercial acumen, risk management skills, and experience developing sourcing strategies for complex markets. Demonstrable experience working in a matrix environment and influencing senior decision makers. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Please only apply for these roles if you are an experienced Commercial/Procurement Lead with DDaT experience. Please note you will need to hold SC/DV clearance for these roles. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number . Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Technical Programme Manager About the role At Capital One, a strong emphasis on technology enabled change is vital as a large proportion of our business strategy is enabled through technology related change.As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), we're looking for someone that can help us build world class technical solutions, to ultimately enable Capital One customers to have incredible experiences. You will play a key role in defining and delivering the future of Capital One architecture. In this role you'll not only be working with a dynamic tech team, but also collaborate with cross functional teams across the business to help define product roadmaps and ultimately future strategy. In addition to the technical programs, you will also work to pave the way for an expanding TPM discipline within the team, by leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to teach the organisation what a great TPM can achieve. We're always thinking about what's next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That's where you come in. What you'll do Lead programs that deliver on critical business goals, overseeing the full lifecycle including planning, execution and delivery Bring cross functional resources together to tackle a wide range of technical business problems Contribute to the evolution and the effective day to day running of the TPM and wider change management function, leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to help build a best in class TPM function Inspire and influence others to focus on solving clear customer problems and deliver with a customer-first mindset. Provide clear communication and coordination between delivery teams and wider business stakeholders Adapt your methodology and style to suit different scenarios Challenge and stress testing plans, scope and delivery approaches Deal with ambiguity and navigating effectively when processes are not clearly defined or understood Identify ways to improve overall efficiency and ways of working for the TPM and delivery teams What we're looking for Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle Experience as a TPM leader to grow and develop a team of TPMs, while also building the foundations for the TPM practice Proven experience of delivering change in a fast paced environment, utilising a variety of delivery methodologies including Agile and MSP Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives Excellent problem solving skills, providing structured thinking and understanding to problems, transforming them into actionable work for teams, coupled with an unwavering desire to deliver for our customers and business Proven experience of managing cross team dependencies, risks and issues You are confident in leading through ambiguity, in a fast paced, changing environment Strong relationship building and collaboration skills to steer and guide teams and stakeholders up to Director/Sponsor level. A credible track record of improving the effectiveness of delivery Proven experience of managing cross team governance and reporting A passion for leading, coaching and nurturing the very best talent Comfortable working in a complex regulated environment (experience is desirable) Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office and expected to be in office 3 days a week. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the long term strategy for an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit: We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and al
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Technical Programme Manager About the role At Capital One, a strong emphasis on technology enabled change is vital as a large proportion of our business strategy is enabled through technology related change.As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), we're looking for someone that can help us build world class technical solutions, to ultimately enable Capital One customers to have incredible experiences. You will play a key role in defining and delivering the future of Capital One architecture. In this role you'll not only be working with a dynamic tech team, but also collaborate with cross functional teams across the business to help define product roadmaps and ultimately future strategy. In addition to the technical programs, you will also work to pave the way for an expanding TPM discipline within the team, by leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to teach the organisation what a great TPM can achieve. We're always thinking about what's next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That's where you come in. What you'll do Lead programs that deliver on critical business goals, overseeing the full lifecycle including planning, execution and delivery Bring cross functional resources together to tackle a wide range of technical business problems Contribute to the evolution and the effective day to day running of the TPM and wider change management function, leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to help build a best in class TPM function Inspire and influence others to focus on solving clear customer problems and deliver with a customer-first mindset. Provide clear communication and coordination between delivery teams and wider business stakeholders Adapt your methodology and style to suit different scenarios Challenge and stress testing plans, scope and delivery approaches Deal with ambiguity and navigating effectively when processes are not clearly defined or understood Identify ways to improve overall efficiency and ways of working for the TPM and delivery teams What we're looking for Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle Experience as a TPM leader to grow and develop a team of TPMs, while also building the foundations for the TPM practice Proven experience of delivering change in a fast paced environment, utilising a variety of delivery methodologies including Agile and MSP Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives Excellent problem solving skills, providing structured thinking and understanding to problems, transforming them into actionable work for teams, coupled with an unwavering desire to deliver for our customers and business Proven experience of managing cross team dependencies, risks and issues You are confident in leading through ambiguity, in a fast paced, changing environment Strong relationship building and collaboration skills to steer and guide teams and stakeholders up to Director/Sponsor level. A credible track record of improving the effectiveness of delivery Proven experience of managing cross team governance and reporting A passion for leading, coaching and nurturing the very best talent Comfortable working in a complex regulated environment (experience is desirable) Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office and expected to be in office 3 days a week. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the long term strategy for an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit: We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and al
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Technical Programme Manager About the role At Capital One, a strong emphasis on technology enabled change is vital as a large proportion of our business strategy is enabled through technology related change. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), we're looking for someone that can help us build world class technical solutions, to ultimately enable Capital One customers to have incredible experiences. You will play a key role in defining and delivering the future of Capital One architecture. In this role you'll not only be working with a dynamic tech team, but also collaborate with cross functional teams across the business to help define product roadmaps and ultimately future strategy. In addition to the technical programs, you will also work to pave the way for an expanding TPM discipline within the team, by leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to teach the organisation what a great TPM can achieve. We're always thinking about what's next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That's where you come in. What you'll do Lead programs that deliver on critical business goals, overseeing the full lifecycle including planning, execution and delivery Bring cross functional resources together to tackle a wide range of technical business problems Contribute to the evolution and the effective day to day running of the TPM and wider change management function, leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to help build a best in class TPM function Inspire and influence others to focus on solving clear customer problems and deliver with a customer-first mindset. Provide clear communication and coordination between delivery teams and wider business stakeholders Adapt your methodology and style to suit different scenarios Challenge and stress testing plans, scope and delivery approaches Deal with ambiguity and navigating effectively when processes are not clearly defined or understood Identify ways to improve overall efficiency and ways of working for the TPM and delivery teams What we're looking for Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle Experience as a TPM leader to grow and develop a team of TPMs, while also building the foundations for the TPM practice Proven experience of delivering change in a fast paced environment, utilising a variety of delivery methodologies including Agile and MSP Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives Excellent problem solving skills, providing structured thinking and understanding to problems, transforming them into actionable work for teams, coupled with an unwavering desire to deliver for our customers and business Proven experience of managing cross team dependencies, risks and issues You are confident in leading through ambiguity, in a fast paced, changing environment Strong relationship building and collaboration skills to steer and guide teams and stakeholders up to Director/Sponsor level. A credible track record of improving the effectiveness of delivery Proven experience of managing cross team governance and reporting A passion for leading, coaching and nurturing the very best talent Comfortable working in a complex regulated environment (experience is desirable) Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office and expected to be in office 3 days a week. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the long term strategy for an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit: We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Technical Programme Manager About the role At Capital One, a strong emphasis on technology enabled change is vital as a large proportion of our business strategy is enabled through technology related change. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), we're looking for someone that can help us build world class technical solutions, to ultimately enable Capital One customers to have incredible experiences. You will play a key role in defining and delivering the future of Capital One architecture. In this role you'll not only be working with a dynamic tech team, but also collaborate with cross functional teams across the business to help define product roadmaps and ultimately future strategy. In addition to the technical programs, you will also work to pave the way for an expanding TPM discipline within the team, by leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to teach the organisation what a great TPM can achieve. We're always thinking about what's next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That's where you come in. What you'll do Lead programs that deliver on critical business goals, overseeing the full lifecycle including planning, execution and delivery Bring cross functional resources together to tackle a wide range of technical business problems Contribute to the evolution and the effective day to day running of the TPM and wider change management function, leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to help build a best in class TPM function Inspire and influence others to focus on solving clear customer problems and deliver with a customer-first mindset. Provide clear communication and coordination between delivery teams and wider business stakeholders Adapt your methodology and style to suit different scenarios Challenge and stress testing plans, scope and delivery approaches Deal with ambiguity and navigating effectively when processes are not clearly defined or understood Identify ways to improve overall efficiency and ways of working for the TPM and delivery teams What we're looking for Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle Experience as a TPM leader to grow and develop a team of TPMs, while also building the foundations for the TPM practice Proven experience of delivering change in a fast paced environment, utilising a variety of delivery methodologies including Agile and MSP Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives Excellent problem solving skills, providing structured thinking and understanding to problems, transforming them into actionable work for teams, coupled with an unwavering desire to deliver for our customers and business Proven experience of managing cross team dependencies, risks and issues You are confident in leading through ambiguity, in a fast paced, changing environment Strong relationship building and collaboration skills to steer and guide teams and stakeholders up to Director/Sponsor level. A credible track record of improving the effectiveness of delivery Proven experience of managing cross team governance and reporting A passion for leading, coaching and nurturing the very best talent Comfortable working in a complex regulated environment (experience is desirable) Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office and expected to be in office 3 days a week. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the long term strategy for an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit: We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Technical Programme Manager About the role At Capital One, a strong emphasis on technology enabled change is vital as a large proportion of our business strategy is enabled through technology related change.As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), we're looking for someone that can help us build world class technical solutions, to ultimately enable Capital One customers to have incredible experiences. You will play a key role in defining and delivering the future of Capital One architecture. In this role you'll not only be working with a dynamic tech team, but also collaborate with cross functional teams across the business to help define product roadmaps and ultimately future strategy. In addition to the technical programs, you will also work to pave the way for an expanding TPM discipline within the team, by leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to teach the organisation what a great TPM can achieve. We're always thinking about what's next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That's where you come in. What you'll do Lead programs that deliver on critical business goals, overseeing the full lifecycle including planning, execution and delivery Bring cross functional resources together to tackle a wide range of technical business problems Contribute to the evolution and the effective day to day running of the TPM and wider change management function, leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to help build a best in class TPM function Inspire and influence others to focus on solving clear customer problems and deliver with a customer-first mindset. Provide clear communication and coordination between delivery teams and wider business stakeholders Adapt your methodology and style to suit different scenarios Challenge and stress testing plans, scope and delivery approaches Deal with ambiguity and navigating effectively when processes are not clearly defined or understood Identify ways to improve overall efficiency and ways of working for the TPM and delivery teams What we're looking for Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle Experience as a TPM leader to grow and develop a team of TPMs, while also building the foundations for the TPM practice Proven experience of delivering change in a fast paced environment, utilising a variety of delivery methodologies including Agile and MSP Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives Excellent problem solving skills, providing structured thinking and understanding to problems, transforming them into actionable work for teams, coupled with an unwavering desire to deliver for our customers and business Proven experience of managing cross team dependencies, risks and issues You are confident in leading through ambiguity, in a fast paced, changing environment Strong relationship building and collaboration skills to steer and guide teams and stakeholders up to Director/Sponsor level. A credible track record of improving the effectiveness of delivery Proven experience of managing cross team governance and reporting A passion for leading, coaching and nurturing the very best talent Comfortable working in a complex regulated environment (experience is desirable) Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office and expected to be in office 3 days a week. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the long term strategy for an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit: We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and al
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Technical Programme Manager About the role At Capital One, a strong emphasis on technology enabled change is vital as a large proportion of our business strategy is enabled through technology related change.As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), we're looking for someone that can help us build world class technical solutions, to ultimately enable Capital One customers to have incredible experiences. You will play a key role in defining and delivering the future of Capital One architecture. In this role you'll not only be working with a dynamic tech team, but also collaborate with cross functional teams across the business to help define product roadmaps and ultimately future strategy. In addition to the technical programs, you will also work to pave the way for an expanding TPM discipline within the team, by leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to teach the organisation what a great TPM can achieve. We're always thinking about what's next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That's where you come in. What you'll do Lead programs that deliver on critical business goals, overseeing the full lifecycle including planning, execution and delivery Bring cross functional resources together to tackle a wide range of technical business problems Contribute to the evolution and the effective day to day running of the TPM and wider change management function, leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to help build a best in class TPM function Inspire and influence others to focus on solving clear customer problems and deliver with a customer-first mindset. Provide clear communication and coordination between delivery teams and wider business stakeholders Adapt your methodology and style to suit different scenarios Challenge and stress testing plans, scope and delivery approaches Deal with ambiguity and navigating effectively when processes are not clearly defined or understood Identify ways to improve overall efficiency and ways of working for the TPM and delivery teams What we're looking for Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle Experience as a TPM leader to grow and develop a team of TPMs, while also building the foundations for the TPM practice Proven experience of delivering change in a fast paced environment, utilising a variety of delivery methodologies including Agile and MSP Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives Excellent problem solving skills, providing structured thinking and understanding to problems, transforming them into actionable work for teams, coupled with an unwavering desire to deliver for our customers and business Proven experience of managing cross team dependencies, risks and issues You are confident in leading through ambiguity, in a fast paced, changing environment Strong relationship building and collaboration skills to steer and guide teams and stakeholders up to Director/Sponsor level. A credible track record of improving the effectiveness of delivery Proven experience of managing cross team governance and reporting A passion for leading, coaching and nurturing the very best talent Comfortable working in a complex regulated environment (experience is desirable) Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office and expected to be in office 3 days a week. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the long term strategy for an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit: We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and al
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Technical Programme Manager About the role At Capital One, a strong emphasis on technology enabled change is vital as a large proportion of our business strategy is enabled through technology related change. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), we're looking for someone that can help us build world class technical solutions, to ultimately enable Capital One customers to have incredible experiences. You will play a key role in defining and delivering the future of Capital One architecture. In this role you'll not only be working with a dynamic tech team, but also collaborate with cross functional teams across the business to help define product roadmaps and ultimately future strategy. In addition to the technical programs, you will also work to pave the way for an expanding TPM discipline within the team, by leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to teach the organisation what a great TPM can achieve. We're always thinking about what's next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That's where you come in. What you'll do Lead programs that deliver on critical business goals, overseeing the full lifecycle including planning, execution and delivery Bring cross functional resources together to tackle a wide range of technical business problems Contribute to the evolution and the effective day to day running of the TPM and wider change management function, leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to help build a best in class TPM function Inspire and influence others to focus on solving clear customer problems and deliver with a customer-first mindset. Provide clear communication and coordination between delivery teams and wider business stakeholders Adapt your methodology and style to suit different scenarios Challenge and stress testing plans, scope and delivery approaches Deal with ambiguity and navigating effectively when processes are not clearly defined or understood Identify ways to improve overall efficiency and ways of working for the TPM and delivery teams What we're looking for Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle Experience as a TPM leader to grow and develop a team of TPMs, while also building the foundations for the TPM practice Proven experience of delivering change in a fast paced environment, utilising a variety of delivery methodologies including Agile and MSP Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives Excellent problem solving skills, providing structured thinking and understanding to problems, transforming them into actionable work for teams, coupled with an unwavering desire to deliver for our customers and business Proven experience of managing cross team dependencies, risks and issues You are confident in leading through ambiguity, in a fast paced, changing environment Strong relationship building and collaboration skills to steer and guide teams and stakeholders up to Director/Sponsor level. A credible track record of improving the effectiveness of delivery Proven experience of managing cross team governance and reporting A passion for leading, coaching and nurturing the very best talent Comfortable working in a complex regulated environment (experience is desirable) Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office and expected to be in office 3 days a week. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the long term strategy for an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit: We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Technical Programme Manager About the role At Capital One, a strong emphasis on technology enabled change is vital as a large proportion of our business strategy is enabled through technology related change. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), we're looking for someone that can help us build world class technical solutions, to ultimately enable Capital One customers to have incredible experiences. You will play a key role in defining and delivering the future of Capital One architecture. In this role you'll not only be working with a dynamic tech team, but also collaborate with cross functional teams across the business to help define product roadmaps and ultimately future strategy. In addition to the technical programs, you will also work to pave the way for an expanding TPM discipline within the team, by leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to teach the organisation what a great TPM can achieve. We're always thinking about what's next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That's where you come in. What you'll do Lead programs that deliver on critical business goals, overseeing the full lifecycle including planning, execution and delivery Bring cross functional resources together to tackle a wide range of technical business problems Contribute to the evolution and the effective day to day running of the TPM and wider change management function, leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to help build a best in class TPM function Inspire and influence others to focus on solving clear customer problems and deliver with a customer-first mindset. Provide clear communication and coordination between delivery teams and wider business stakeholders Adapt your methodology and style to suit different scenarios Challenge and stress testing plans, scope and delivery approaches Deal with ambiguity and navigating effectively when processes are not clearly defined or understood Identify ways to improve overall efficiency and ways of working for the TPM and delivery teams What we're looking for Strong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycle Experience as a TPM leader to grow and develop a team of TPMs, while also building the foundations for the TPM practice Proven experience of delivering change in a fast paced environment, utilising a variety of delivery methodologies including Agile and MSP Ability to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representatives Excellent problem solving skills, providing structured thinking and understanding to problems, transforming them into actionable work for teams, coupled with an unwavering desire to deliver for our customers and business Proven experience of managing cross team dependencies, risks and issues You are confident in leading through ambiguity, in a fast paced, changing environment Strong relationship building and collaboration skills to steer and guide teams and stakeholders up to Director/Sponsor level. A credible track record of improving the effectiveness of delivery Proven experience of managing cross team governance and reporting A passion for leading, coaching and nurturing the very best talent Comfortable working in a complex regulated environment (experience is desirable) Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office and expected to be in office 3 days a week. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the long term strategy for an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit: We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Age UK is recruiting for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with significant DevOps, Scripting and Azure experience to design, automate, and optimise our cloud-based infrastructure on a permanent basis. You'll build modern Azure solutions, automate processes using PowerShell, C#, Azure DevOps, Git, Bicep and ensure our cloud environment is secure, scalable, and efficient. You'll manage and enhance key platforms including Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra, while overseeing monitoring, performance, and lifecycle management. You'll also strengthen security through proactive vulnerability management, automated remediation and robust backup strategies, supported by strong networking knowledge. This collaborative role involves working closely with teams across the business, supporting day-to-day operations, and maintaining clear technical documentation. If you're passionate about cloud engineering and automation, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact. This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). You will be expected to attend the office once a fortnight. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity. Age UK internal grade - 5LT Closing date for applications 20th April, 2026. Must haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Azure DevOps experience including pipeline creation, management, optimization, and release. (A, I) Infrastructure as Code experience deploying and managing Azure infrastructure programmatically through automation (Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates). (A, I) In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure, with emphasis on automation and scripting. (A, I) Proven experience deploying and managing IaaS and PaaS workloads on Microsoft Azure. (I) Experience in effectively addressing vulnerabilities. (I) Skills and knowledge Advanced scripting skills (preferably PowerShell and C#) with demonstrated ability to build complex automation solutions. (A, I) Ability to architect and implement solutions across the Azure platform (App Services, Functions, Storage, Networking, Virtual Machines, etc.) (A, I) Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions, as well as effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. (I) Proficiency with Git source control and workflows. (I) Understanding of IaaS/PaaS/SaaS approaches to infrastructure and their trade-offs. (I) Understanding of IT security principles. (I) Understanding of common networking concepts and protocols. (I) Personal attributes Strong communication skills, verbal and written. (I) Great to haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Experience with container technologies (Docker, Azure Container Instances, Azure Kubernetes Service) (I) Linux management experience (I) Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Application Insights, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor). (I) Skills and knowledge Understanding of the product lifecycle, from inception to decommissioning. (I) C# development skills for custom tooling, Azure Functions, and automation utilities. (I) Personal attributes Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400). (I) What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free Blue Light Card Scheme You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250 Many additional benefits Additional Information Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Age UK is recruiting for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with significant DevOps, Scripting and Azure experience to design, automate, and optimise our cloud-based infrastructure on a permanent basis. You'll build modern Azure solutions, automate processes using PowerShell, C#, Azure DevOps, Git, Bicep and ensure our cloud environment is secure, scalable, and efficient. You'll manage and enhance key platforms including Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra, while overseeing monitoring, performance, and lifecycle management. You'll also strengthen security through proactive vulnerability management, automated remediation and robust backup strategies, supported by strong networking knowledge. This collaborative role involves working closely with teams across the business, supporting day-to-day operations, and maintaining clear technical documentation. If you're passionate about cloud engineering and automation, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact. This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). You will be expected to attend the office once a fortnight. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity. Age UK internal grade - 5LT Closing date for applications 20th April, 2026. Must haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Azure DevOps experience including pipeline creation, management, optimization, and release. (A, I) Infrastructure as Code experience deploying and managing Azure infrastructure programmatically through automation (Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates). (A, I) In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure, with emphasis on automation and scripting. (A, I) Proven experience deploying and managing IaaS and PaaS workloads on Microsoft Azure. (I) Experience in effectively addressing vulnerabilities. (I) Skills and knowledge Advanced scripting skills (preferably PowerShell and C#) with demonstrated ability to build complex automation solutions. (A, I) Ability to architect and implement solutions across the Azure platform (App Services, Functions, Storage, Networking, Virtual Machines, etc.) (A, I) Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions, as well as effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. (I) Proficiency with Git source control and workflows. (I) Understanding of IaaS/PaaS/SaaS approaches to infrastructure and their trade-offs. (I) Understanding of IT security principles. (I) Understanding of common networking concepts and protocols. (I) Personal attributes Strong communication skills, verbal and written. (I) Great to haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Experience with container technologies (Docker, Azure Container Instances, Azure Kubernetes Service) (I) Linux management experience (I) Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Application Insights, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor). (I) Skills and knowledge Understanding of the product lifecycle, from inception to decommissioning. (I) C# development skills for custom tooling, Azure Functions, and automation utilities. (I) Personal attributes Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400). (I) What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free Blue Light Card Scheme You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250 Many additional benefits Additional Information Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
Application Design Engineer Onsite in Bracknell Eligible for DV clearance £50-55K per annum + benefits package Step into architecture while staying hands-on. We're seeking an Application Design Engineer to support delivery of a secure Gateway solution for a major UK defence customer . This is an opportunity for a strong infrastructure/design engineer to broaden into architecture while working on mission-critical systems in a high-security environment. You'll help implement change, maintain availability, and support operational teams within a live, complex infrastructure landscape. What You'll Be Doing Identify and implement technical changes to support Gateway capability and maintain availability Produce designs for change in collaboration with the customer and Programme Manager Work daily with the Solution Owner and Engineering Lead on technical delivery tasks Support SOC and 3rd Line teams in troubleshooting incidents and resolving complex issues Assist with configuration and ongoing support of Gateway appliances and associated platforms Your Technical Background You'll bring solid hands-on experience across infrastructure and gateway environments, including: Infrastructure VMware/vSphere RHEL & Windows Server Trellix SIEM platforms Microsoft Stack Active Directory DNS RDS Networking Citrix NetScaler Wireshark Storage NetApp SAN NAS Backup technologies Security & Gateway Gateway appliances and software PKI management applications Web applications and protocols What We're Looking For A proactive self-starter who can work independently and within a team Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences A desire to move from engineering into architectural responsibilities Willingness to travel weekly within the South/Southwest at short notice If you are interested in discussing this Application Design Engineer role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Application Design Engineer Onsite in Bracknell Eligible for DV clearance £50-55K per annum + benefits package Step into architecture while staying hands-on. We're seeking an Application Design Engineer to support delivery of a secure Gateway solution for a major UK defence customer . This is an opportunity for a strong infrastructure/design engineer to broaden into architecture while working on mission-critical systems in a high-security environment. You'll help implement change, maintain availability, and support operational teams within a live, complex infrastructure landscape. What You'll Be Doing Identify and implement technical changes to support Gateway capability and maintain availability Produce designs for change in collaboration with the customer and Programme Manager Work daily with the Solution Owner and Engineering Lead on technical delivery tasks Support SOC and 3rd Line teams in troubleshooting incidents and resolving complex issues Assist with configuration and ongoing support of Gateway appliances and associated platforms Your Technical Background You'll bring solid hands-on experience across infrastructure and gateway environments, including: Infrastructure VMware/vSphere RHEL & Windows Server Trellix SIEM platforms Microsoft Stack Active Directory DNS RDS Networking Citrix NetScaler Wireshark Storage NetApp SAN NAS Backup technologies Security & Gateway Gateway appliances and software PKI management applications Web applications and protocols What We're Looking For A proactive self-starter who can work independently and within a team Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences A desire to move from engineering into architectural responsibilities Willingness to travel weekly within the South/Southwest at short notice If you are interested in discussing this Application Design Engineer role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.
Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer Salary: Up to £60,000 + package Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 3 days in the office) Fruition are supporting a well-established and growing organisation in Leeds as they look to bring in a Senior Infrastructure Engineer. This is a great opportunity to join a business that continues to invest in its technology and people, offering a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real impact. We're looking for someone with strong experience across virtualisation, storage, and backup technologies who enjoys taking ownership of platforms and contributing to their ongoing improvement. While you'll be involved in shaping solutions and best practices, this role is more focused on practical delivery and platform ownership rather than pure architecture. Key Responsibilities Review and assess existing systems and processes, identifying opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency Support the design and implementation of infrastructure solutions, contributing to technical decisions and best practices Maintain clear and up-to-date technical documentation across systems and services Investigate and resolve technical issues, taking ownership through to resolution and working with third parties where needed Play a key role in managing and resolving more complex incidents and problems Ensure systems are maintained in line with security and organisational standards Support service delivery through agreed SLAs, including incident resolution and request fulfilment Oversee the maintenance and life cycle of core infrastructure, including systems, storage, and platforms Skills & Experience Experience working in a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (or similar) role Strong experience in one or more of each of the technologies listed below Strong experience with enterprise virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure) Good working knowledge of Azure, including networking, compute, and storage Windows Server and core Microsoft technologies (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, IIS, RDS) Storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions (SAN/NAS, Veeam, Commvault, Zerto) Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Cisco, Meraki) Familiarity with monitoring, security, and patching tools (PRTG, Tenable, WSUS, AV/DLP) Experience with server hardware and datacentre environments (HP/Dell, VxRail) Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell) Fruition are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer Salary: Up to £60,000 + package Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 3 days in the office) Fruition are supporting a well-established and growing organisation in Leeds as they look to bring in a Senior Infrastructure Engineer. This is a great opportunity to join a business that continues to invest in its technology and people, offering a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real impact. We're looking for someone with strong experience across virtualisation, storage, and backup technologies who enjoys taking ownership of platforms and contributing to their ongoing improvement. While you'll be involved in shaping solutions and best practices, this role is more focused on practical delivery and platform ownership rather than pure architecture. Key Responsibilities Review and assess existing systems and processes, identifying opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency Support the design and implementation of infrastructure solutions, contributing to technical decisions and best practices Maintain clear and up-to-date technical documentation across systems and services Investigate and resolve technical issues, taking ownership through to resolution and working with third parties where needed Play a key role in managing and resolving more complex incidents and problems Ensure systems are maintained in line with security and organisational standards Support service delivery through agreed SLAs, including incident resolution and request fulfilment Oversee the maintenance and life cycle of core infrastructure, including systems, storage, and platforms Skills & Experience Experience working in a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (or similar) role Strong experience in one or more of each of the technologies listed below Strong experience with enterprise virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure) Good working knowledge of Azure, including networking, compute, and storage Windows Server and core Microsoft technologies (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, IIS, RDS) Storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions (SAN/NAS, Veeam, Commvault, Zerto) Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Cisco, Meraki) Familiarity with monitoring, security, and patching tools (PRTG, Tenable, WSUS, AV/DLP) Experience with server hardware and datacentre environments (HP/Dell, VxRail) Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell) Fruition are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Bracknell, Berkshire
Application Design Engineer Onsite in Bracknell Eligible for DV clearance 50-55K per annum + benefits package Step into architecture while staying hands-on. We're seeking an Application Design Engineer to support delivery of a secure Gateway solution for a major UK defence customer . This is an opportunity for a strong infrastructure/design engineer to broaden into architecture while working on mission-critical systems in a high-security environment. You'll help implement change, maintain availability, and support operational teams within a live, complex infrastructure landscape. What You'll Be Doing Identify and implement technical changes to support Gateway capability and maintain availability Produce designs for change in collaboration with the customer and Programme Manager Work daily with the Solution Owner and Engineering Lead on technical delivery tasks Support SOC and 3rd Line teams in troubleshooting incidents and resolving complex issues Assist with configuration and ongoing support of Gateway appliances and associated platforms Your Technical Background You'll bring solid hands-on experience across infrastructure and gateway environments, including: Infrastructure VMware / vSphere RHEL & Windows Server Trellix SIEM platforms Microsoft Stack Active Directory DNS RDS Networking Citrix NetScaler Wireshark Storage NetApp SAN NAS Backup technologies Security & Gateway Gateway appliances and software PKI management applications Web applications and protocols What We're Looking For A proactive self-starter who can work independently and within a team Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences A desire to move from engineering into architectural responsibilities Willingness to travel weekly within the South / Southwest at short notice If you are interested in discussing this Application Design Engineer role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Application Design Engineer Onsite in Bracknell Eligible for DV clearance 50-55K per annum + benefits package Step into architecture while staying hands-on. We're seeking an Application Design Engineer to support delivery of a secure Gateway solution for a major UK defence customer . This is an opportunity for a strong infrastructure/design engineer to broaden into architecture while working on mission-critical systems in a high-security environment. You'll help implement change, maintain availability, and support operational teams within a live, complex infrastructure landscape. What You'll Be Doing Identify and implement technical changes to support Gateway capability and maintain availability Produce designs for change in collaboration with the customer and Programme Manager Work daily with the Solution Owner and Engineering Lead on technical delivery tasks Support SOC and 3rd Line teams in troubleshooting incidents and resolving complex issues Assist with configuration and ongoing support of Gateway appliances and associated platforms Your Technical Background You'll bring solid hands-on experience across infrastructure and gateway environments, including: Infrastructure VMware / vSphere RHEL & Windows Server Trellix SIEM platforms Microsoft Stack Active Directory DNS RDS Networking Citrix NetScaler Wireshark Storage NetApp SAN NAS Backup technologies Security & Gateway Gateway appliances and software PKI management applications Web applications and protocols What We're Looking For A proactive self-starter who can work independently and within a team Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Clear communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences A desire to move from engineering into architectural responsibilities Willingness to travel weekly within the South / Southwest at short notice If you are interested in discussing this Application Design Engineer role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Bracknell, Berkshire
Application Architect Onsite in Bracknell Eligible for DV clearance 65-70K per annum + benefits package We are recruiting an Application Architect to support the ongoing evolution of a Gateway solution for a strategic UK defence customer . Working alongside senior solution leaders, you'll contribute to secure design, controlled change, and operational resilience within a mission-critical environment. This is a development opportunity for an aspiring architect looking to build design authority and architectural experience in a high-assurance setting. The Role You will: Contribute to infrastructure and Gateway design changes to maintain availability and performance Produce structured design documentation alongside the customer and Programme Manager Support architectural governance and ensure alignment to solution intent Provide technical oversight during incident troubleshooting with SOC and 3rd Line teams Assist in maintaining secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure components across Windows and Linux environments Your technical experience; Core Infrastructure VMware / vSphere RHEL & Windows Server Microsoft Services Active Directory, including Group Policy (GPO), DNS integration Linux & Platform Engineering Experience working within Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments Ability to write scripts to automate operational or security processes Familiarity with pattern matching techniques and regular expressions (Regex), particularly within security or antivirus tooling Configuration and management of the standard RHEL firewall Exposure to Linux-based security tooling and antivirus technologies Networking & Gateway Technologies Citrix NetScaler Wireshark Understanding of Gateway appliances and associated software Knowledge of secure communications protocols , including messaging platforms such as XMPP Storage & Data NetApp SAN NAS Backup solutions Security & Web PKI management applications Web applications and protocols Experience supporting file validation, inspection, and content verification within secure transfer environments If you are interested in discussing this Application Architect role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Application Architect Onsite in Bracknell Eligible for DV clearance 65-70K per annum + benefits package We are recruiting an Application Architect to support the ongoing evolution of a Gateway solution for a strategic UK defence customer . Working alongside senior solution leaders, you'll contribute to secure design, controlled change, and operational resilience within a mission-critical environment. This is a development opportunity for an aspiring architect looking to build design authority and architectural experience in a high-assurance setting. The Role You will: Contribute to infrastructure and Gateway design changes to maintain availability and performance Produce structured design documentation alongside the customer and Programme Manager Support architectural governance and ensure alignment to solution intent Provide technical oversight during incident troubleshooting with SOC and 3rd Line teams Assist in maintaining secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure components across Windows and Linux environments Your technical experience; Core Infrastructure VMware / vSphere RHEL & Windows Server Microsoft Services Active Directory, including Group Policy (GPO), DNS integration Linux & Platform Engineering Experience working within Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments Ability to write scripts to automate operational or security processes Familiarity with pattern matching techniques and regular expressions (Regex), particularly within security or antivirus tooling Configuration and management of the standard RHEL firewall Exposure to Linux-based security tooling and antivirus technologies Networking & Gateway Technologies Citrix NetScaler Wireshark Understanding of Gateway appliances and associated software Knowledge of secure communications protocols , including messaging platforms such as XMPP Storage & Data NetApp SAN NAS Backup solutions Security & Web PKI management applications Web applications and protocols Experience supporting file validation, inspection, and content verification within secure transfer environments If you are interested in discussing this Application Architect role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.
We have an exciting job opportunity for role ServiceNow Solution Architect based in London, UK. Role: ServiceNow Solution Architect Duration: 1 Year FTE ONLY to start Location: Reading Work Model: Hybrid Job (Weekly 2 to 3 Days at Office) Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Strategic Consulting & Advisory Act as a Trusted Advisor to client CIOs and IT Directors, guiding them through Digital Transformation journeys on the ServiceNow platform. Lead Architectural Discovery Workshops to capture complex business requirements and define the target state architecture. Conduct "Configuration vs. Customization" assessments to help clients maximize their ROI while minimizing technical debt. Solution Design & Pre-Sales Support Collaborate with sales teams to architect bespoke solution offerings, including proprietary accelerators and industry-specific toolkits (eg, Telecom GTM TechCo toolkits). Define the technical scope for Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring clear deliverables and realistic timelines for large-scale migrations and implementations. Present technical demonstrations and "Art of the Possible" sessions to prospective clients. Delivery Oversight & Governance Provide high-level technical oversight for Large-Scale Migrations (eg, Legacy BMC Remedy to ServiceNow), ensuring architectural integrity is maintained throughout the project. Establish Instance Governance frameworks for clients, including standards for update set migrations, environment cloning, and API custom integrations. Serve as the final escalation point for technical design decisions across the CSM, TSM, ITOM, TNI, ITSM, SPM and HRSD domains. Requirements Technical Expertise Requirements Platform Mastery: Extensive experience across the comprehensive ServiceNow suite, with deep specialization in TSM, CSM, ITOM, and SPM. Integration & Customization: Proven ability to architect integrations using TM Forum Open APIs and proprietary network accelerators for industry-specific needs. Engineering Leadership: Experience leading the architecture of custom platform applications and bespoke products. Certifications & Qualifications Top-Tier Credentials: Certified Technical Architect (CTA) is required. CMA Cohort membership is highly preferred. Specialized Certifications: CIS (Certified Implementation Specialist) across multiple domains: CSM, ITOM, ITSM, HR, and CAD. Consulting Background: Minimum 10+ years of experience in a customer-facing consulting or service integration role, specifically within the "Connectedness" or Telecommunications sectors.
Apr 09, 2026
Contractor
We have an exciting job opportunity for role ServiceNow Solution Architect based in London, UK. Role: ServiceNow Solution Architect Duration: 1 Year FTE ONLY to start Location: Reading Work Model: Hybrid Job (Weekly 2 to 3 Days at Office) Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Strategic Consulting & Advisory Act as a Trusted Advisor to client CIOs and IT Directors, guiding them through Digital Transformation journeys on the ServiceNow platform. Lead Architectural Discovery Workshops to capture complex business requirements and define the target state architecture. Conduct "Configuration vs. Customization" assessments to help clients maximize their ROI while minimizing technical debt. Solution Design & Pre-Sales Support Collaborate with sales teams to architect bespoke solution offerings, including proprietary accelerators and industry-specific toolkits (eg, Telecom GTM TechCo toolkits). Define the technical scope for Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring clear deliverables and realistic timelines for large-scale migrations and implementations. Present technical demonstrations and "Art of the Possible" sessions to prospective clients. Delivery Oversight & Governance Provide high-level technical oversight for Large-Scale Migrations (eg, Legacy BMC Remedy to ServiceNow), ensuring architectural integrity is maintained throughout the project. Establish Instance Governance frameworks for clients, including standards for update set migrations, environment cloning, and API custom integrations. Serve as the final escalation point for technical design decisions across the CSM, TSM, ITOM, TNI, ITSM, SPM and HRSD domains. Requirements Technical Expertise Requirements Platform Mastery: Extensive experience across the comprehensive ServiceNow suite, with deep specialization in TSM, CSM, ITOM, and SPM. Integration & Customization: Proven ability to architect integrations using TM Forum Open APIs and proprietary network accelerators for industry-specific needs. Engineering Leadership: Experience leading the architecture of custom platform applications and bespoke products. Certifications & Qualifications Top-Tier Credentials: Certified Technical Architect (CTA) is required. CMA Cohort membership is highly preferred. Specialized Certifications: CIS (Certified Implementation Specialist) across multiple domains: CSM, ITOM, ITSM, HR, and CAD. Consulting Background: Minimum 10+ years of experience in a customer-facing consulting or service integration role, specifically within the "Connectedness" or Telecommunications sectors.
Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Central Government Department who are looking for a number of experienced Commercial/Procurement Leads with DDaT experience. The roles are for 6 months initially and paying 771.98 umbrella per day (inside IR35) PAYE options are available. The roles are hybrid (3 days a week in the office, 2 days at home) and you can be based in the London or East Kilbride Office. The role The client is seeking experienced Commercial Category Leads to support the Head of Commercial (Data, Digital & AI) and drive high impact, compliant procurement across the Information & Digital Directorate (IDD). The postholders will lead complex, strategically significant commercial activity across digital, data and AI services ensuring robust alignment to IDD's new structure, product centred operating model and transformation priorities. You will deliver commercial arrangements that comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) for legacy and in flight procurements, and with the Procurement Act 2023 (PR23) for new procurements, operating confidently within a dual regime environment and ensuring governance is adhered to throughout the commercial lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Pipeline Development Lead the development of DDaT sub category strategies (e.g., AI solutions, Software, cloud services, data platforms, digital products), aligned with IDD strategy and business priorities. Build and maintain a forward plan of commercial activity, shaping demand with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with PR15 or PR23 as applicable. Translate IDD's product and service model into well structured commercial delivery routes, options appraisals, and risk based recommendations. Procurement Delivery (PCR15 & PR23) Lead end to end procurement activity under both PCR15 (for legacy frameworks and live procurements) and PR23 (for new procurements), ensuring fully compliant processes, transparent decision making, and audit ready documentation. Apply PR23 requirements including transparency notices, procurement objectives (value for money, public benefit, integrity, and information sharing), and new award procedures where relevant. Framework Management & Call Off Expertise Provide expert guidance on the use of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks, digital and technology frameworks (e.g., G Cloud, DSP, AI frameworks, DaaS), and bespoke sector frameworks. Lead compliant call offs under PCR15 governed frameworks and under PR23 aligned frameworks as they transition into the new regime. Advise on framework suitability, market engagement requirements, and innovation pathways including POCs, trial agreements, and emerging technology pilots. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Influence and advise senior leaders across IDD, d overseas networks on commercial strategy and risk. Engage with Cabinet Office, HMT, Ministers and cross government forums to align commercial decisions with wider government policies and controls. Present business cases (SOBC, OBC, FBC) and sourcing strategies at the appropriate governance boards. Commercial Leadership Build capability in PR23, digital category management, AI procurement considerations, and commercial assurance. Cross Government & Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with Finance, H&S, Security, Legal, Data Governance, Architecture and Product Teams to ensure commercial solutions integrate with IDD's digital, data and AI strategies. Ensure consistency across categories and alignment with other Commercial Leads. Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience leading complex, high value procurements under PCR15 and/or PR23, ideally within digital, data, AI or technology categories. Proven ability to operate confidently in a dual regime procurement environment, including legacy frameworks and new PR23 obligations. Public sector experience, particularly within DDaT categories. Strong understanding of Government playbooks (Sourcing, Construction, Digital & Data). Expertise in CCS and other frameworks, call off procedures, mini competitions, direct awards and dynamic purchasing models. Experience procuring AI solutions, data platforms, SaaS, digital delivery services, cloud, and technology infrastructure. Strong commercial acumen, risk management skills, and experience developing sourcing strategies for complex markets. Demonstrable experience working in a matrix environment and influencing senior decision makers. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Please only apply for these roles if you are an experienced Commercial/Procurement Lead with DDaT experience. Please note you will need to hold SC/DV clearance for these roles. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. 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Apr 09, 2026
Seasonal
Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Central Government Department who are looking for a number of experienced Commercial/Procurement Leads with DDaT experience. The roles are for 6 months initially and paying 771.98 umbrella per day (inside IR35) PAYE options are available. The roles are hybrid (3 days a week in the office, 2 days at home) and you can be based in the London or East Kilbride Office. The role The client is seeking experienced Commercial Category Leads to support the Head of Commercial (Data, Digital & AI) and drive high impact, compliant procurement across the Information & Digital Directorate (IDD). The postholders will lead complex, strategically significant commercial activity across digital, data and AI services ensuring robust alignment to IDD's new structure, product centred operating model and transformation priorities. You will deliver commercial arrangements that comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) for legacy and in flight procurements, and with the Procurement Act 2023 (PR23) for new procurements, operating confidently within a dual regime environment and ensuring governance is adhered to throughout the commercial lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Pipeline Development Lead the development of DDaT sub category strategies (e.g., AI solutions, Software, cloud services, data platforms, digital products), aligned with IDD strategy and business priorities. Build and maintain a forward plan of commercial activity, shaping demand with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with PR15 or PR23 as applicable. Translate IDD's product and service model into well structured commercial delivery routes, options appraisals, and risk based recommendations. Procurement Delivery (PCR15 & PR23) Lead end to end procurement activity under both PCR15 (for legacy frameworks and live procurements) and PR23 (for new procurements), ensuring fully compliant processes, transparent decision making, and audit ready documentation. Apply PR23 requirements including transparency notices, procurement objectives (value for money, public benefit, integrity, and information sharing), and new award procedures where relevant. Framework Management & Call Off Expertise Provide expert guidance on the use of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks, digital and technology frameworks (e.g., G Cloud, DSP, AI frameworks, DaaS), and bespoke sector frameworks. Lead compliant call offs under PCR15 governed frameworks and under PR23 aligned frameworks as they transition into the new regime. Advise on framework suitability, market engagement requirements, and innovation pathways including POCs, trial agreements, and emerging technology pilots. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Influence and advise senior leaders across IDD, d overseas networks on commercial strategy and risk. Engage with Cabinet Office, HMT, Ministers and cross government forums to align commercial decisions with wider government policies and controls. Present business cases (SOBC, OBC, FBC) and sourcing strategies at the appropriate governance boards. Commercial Leadership Build capability in PR23, digital category management, AI procurement considerations, and commercial assurance. Cross Government & Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with Finance, H&S, Security, Legal, Data Governance, Architecture and Product Teams to ensure commercial solutions integrate with IDD's digital, data and AI strategies. Ensure consistency across categories and alignment with other Commercial Leads. Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience leading complex, high value procurements under PCR15 and/or PR23, ideally within digital, data, AI or technology categories. Proven ability to operate confidently in a dual regime procurement environment, including legacy frameworks and new PR23 obligations. Public sector experience, particularly within DDaT categories. Strong understanding of Government playbooks (Sourcing, Construction, Digital & Data). Expertise in CCS and other frameworks, call off procedures, mini competitions, direct awards and dynamic purchasing models. Experience procuring AI solutions, data platforms, SaaS, digital delivery services, cloud, and technology infrastructure. Strong commercial acumen, risk management skills, and experience developing sourcing strategies for complex markets. Demonstrable experience working in a matrix environment and influencing senior decision makers. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Please only apply for these roles if you are an experienced Commercial/Procurement Lead with DDaT experience. Please note you will need to hold SC/DV clearance for these roles. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. 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Job Title Infrastructure Engineer Location Swinton, Manchester Reports to (direct) Head of Infrastructure Salary £45-50k p.a., pension, 20-25 days holidays Our client, a UK based consulting company, has established an exciting new opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer to work with the infrastructure team to implement, maintain, optimise and support multi-site Infrastructure on-prem and in the cloud. Candidates will: - utilise expertise with Windows Servers, Azure cloud, VMware hypervisors and SAN storage to maintain business continuity. - take part in incident escalations to recover or prevent business disruptions. - Proactively assist in capacity, disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Roles and Responsibilities Work with and be part of the infrastructure team to ensure business objectives are achieved. Implement, manage and support the internal IT Infrastructure at an enterprise level. Proactively support the business and ensure hardware and software systems are patched and up to date. Daily use of the company ticketing system to respond, communicate and document incidents, problems and service requests in a timely and professional manner. Create, update and maintain installation, implementation, maintenance and configuration documentation as needed. Support the wider business by ensuring system performance, uptime, customer SLA's and internal metrics are met. Abide by and comply with company compliance standards, policies, guidelines and or procedures. Support multiple environments; on-prem office, datacentre, virtual environments, networks, physical and or cloud solutions as required. Participate in paid out of hours support as part of the On-call rota. Occasional travel required between offices and datacentres. Required skills, knowledge & experience Possess at least 5 years experience in a hands-on enterprise Infrastructure support role. Excellent understanding and experience managing Active Directory. Certified in at least one of the following: MCSA Windows server VCP Cloud Foundation Azure Administrator Associate Ability to attain relevant security clearance (SC clearance). Working knowledge of HA, DR and N+1 enterprise architecture. Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills. Must be able to work under pressure. Ability to research and recommend solutions for technical issues. Must stay current in knowledge of IT technologies, solutions and best practices. Working experience with Azure cloud platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills. Be able to communicate complex technical details to a non-technical audience. Desirable skills, knowledge & experience: Certified in one of the following: CCNA, MCSE, VCP Datacentre and or Azure Architect. Experience with SQL and clusters. SAN and storage management experience. Windows Cluster management experience. Administration of Load balancers. Knowledge of Infrastructure and application security.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Job Title Infrastructure Engineer Location Swinton, Manchester Reports to (direct) Head of Infrastructure Salary £45-50k p.a., pension, 20-25 days holidays Our client, a UK based consulting company, has established an exciting new opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer to work with the infrastructure team to implement, maintain, optimise and support multi-site Infrastructure on-prem and in the cloud. Candidates will: - utilise expertise with Windows Servers, Azure cloud, VMware hypervisors and SAN storage to maintain business continuity. - take part in incident escalations to recover or prevent business disruptions. - Proactively assist in capacity, disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Roles and Responsibilities Work with and be part of the infrastructure team to ensure business objectives are achieved. Implement, manage and support the internal IT Infrastructure at an enterprise level. Proactively support the business and ensure hardware and software systems are patched and up to date. Daily use of the company ticketing system to respond, communicate and document incidents, problems and service requests in a timely and professional manner. Create, update and maintain installation, implementation, maintenance and configuration documentation as needed. Support the wider business by ensuring system performance, uptime, customer SLA's and internal metrics are met. Abide by and comply with company compliance standards, policies, guidelines and or procedures. Support multiple environments; on-prem office, datacentre, virtual environments, networks, physical and or cloud solutions as required. Participate in paid out of hours support as part of the On-call rota. Occasional travel required between offices and datacentres. Required skills, knowledge & experience Possess at least 5 years experience in a hands-on enterprise Infrastructure support role. Excellent understanding and experience managing Active Directory. Certified in at least one of the following: MCSA Windows server VCP Cloud Foundation Azure Administrator Associate Ability to attain relevant security clearance (SC clearance). Working knowledge of HA, DR and N+1 enterprise architecture. Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills. Must be able to work under pressure. Ability to research and recommend solutions for technical issues. Must stay current in knowledge of IT technologies, solutions and best practices. Working experience with Azure cloud platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills. Be able to communicate complex technical details to a non-technical audience. Desirable skills, knowledge & experience: Certified in one of the following: CCNA, MCSE, VCP Datacentre and or Azure Architect. Experience with SQL and clusters. SAN and storage management experience. Windows Cluster management experience. Administration of Load balancers. Knowledge of Infrastructure and application security.
Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Central Government Department who are looking for a number of experienced Commercial/Procurement Leads with DDaT experience. The roles are for 6 months initially and paying 771.98 umbrella per day (inside IR35) PAYE options are available. The roles are hybrid (3 days a week in the office, 2 days at home) and you can be based in the London or Glasgow Office. The role The client is seeking experienced Commercial Category Leads to support the Head of Commercial (Data, Digital & AI) and drive high impact, compliant procurement across the Information & Digital Directorate (IDD). The postholders will lead complex, strategically significant commercial activity across digital, data and AI services ensuring robust alignment to IDD's new structure, product centred operating model and transformation priorities. You will deliver commercial arrangements that comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) for legacy and in flight procurements, and with the Procurement Act 2023 (PR23) for new procurements, operating confidently within a dual regime environment and ensuring governance is adhered to throughout the commercial lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Pipeline Development Lead the development of DDaT sub category strategies (e.g., AI solutions, Software, cloud services, data platforms, digital products), aligned with IDD strategy and business priorities. Build and maintain a forward plan of commercial activity, shaping demand with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with PR15 or PR23 as applicable. Translate IDD's product and service model into well structured commercial delivery routes, options appraisals, and risk based recommendations. Procurement Delivery (PCR15 & PR23) Lead end to end procurement activity under both PCR15 (for legacy frameworks and live procurements) and PR23 (for new procurements), ensuring fully compliant processes, transparent decision making, and audit ready documentation. Apply PR23 requirements including transparency notices, procurement objectives (value for money, public benefit, integrity, and information sharing), and new award procedures where relevant. Framework Management & Call Off Expertise Provide expert guidance on the use of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks, digital and technology frameworks (e.g., G Cloud, DSP, AI frameworks, DaaS), and bespoke sector frameworks. Lead compliant call offs under PCR15 governed frameworks and under PR23 aligned frameworks as they transition into the new regime. Advise on framework suitability, market engagement requirements, and innovation pathways including POCs, trial agreements, and emerging technology pilots. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Influence and advise senior leaders across IDD, d overseas networks on commercial strategy and risk. Engage with Cabinet Office, HMT, Ministers and cross government forums to align commercial decisions with wider government policies and controls. Present business cases (SOBC, OBC, FBC) and sourcing strategies at the appropriate governance boards. Commercial Leadership Build capability in PR23, digital category management, AI procurement considerations, and commercial assurance. Cross Government & Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with Finance, H&S, Security, Legal, Data Governance, Architecture and Product Teams to ensure commercial solutions integrate with IDD's digital, data and AI strategies. Ensure consistency across categories and alignment with other Commercial Leads. Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience leading complex, high value procurements under PCR15 and/or PR23, ideally within digital, data, AI or technology categories. Proven ability to operate confidently in a dual regime procurement environment, including legacy frameworks and new PR23 obligations. Public sector experience, particularly within DDaT categories. Strong understanding of Government playbooks (Sourcing, Construction, Digital & Data). Expertise in CCS and other frameworks, call off procedures, mini competitions, direct awards and dynamic purchasing models. Experience procuring AI solutions, data platforms, SaaS, digital delivery services, cloud, and technology infrastructure. Strong commercial acumen, risk management skills, and experience developing sourcing strategies for complex markets. Demonstrable experience working in a matrix environment and influencing senior decision makers. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Please only apply for these roles if you are an experienced Commercial/Procurement Lead with DDaT experience. Please note you will need to hold SC/DV clearance for these roles. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. 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Apr 08, 2026
Seasonal
Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Central Government Department who are looking for a number of experienced Commercial/Procurement Leads with DDaT experience. The roles are for 6 months initially and paying 771.98 umbrella per day (inside IR35) PAYE options are available. The roles are hybrid (3 days a week in the office, 2 days at home) and you can be based in the London or Glasgow Office. The role The client is seeking experienced Commercial Category Leads to support the Head of Commercial (Data, Digital & AI) and drive high impact, compliant procurement across the Information & Digital Directorate (IDD). The postholders will lead complex, strategically significant commercial activity across digital, data and AI services ensuring robust alignment to IDD's new structure, product centred operating model and transformation priorities. You will deliver commercial arrangements that comply with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) for legacy and in flight procurements, and with the Procurement Act 2023 (PR23) for new procurements, operating confidently within a dual regime environment and ensuring governance is adhered to throughout the commercial lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Pipeline Development Lead the development of DDaT sub category strategies (e.g., AI solutions, Software, cloud services, data platforms, digital products), aligned with IDD strategy and business priorities. Build and maintain a forward plan of commercial activity, shaping demand with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with PR15 or PR23 as applicable. Translate IDD's product and service model into well structured commercial delivery routes, options appraisals, and risk based recommendations. Procurement Delivery (PCR15 & PR23) Lead end to end procurement activity under both PCR15 (for legacy frameworks and live procurements) and PR23 (for new procurements), ensuring fully compliant processes, transparent decision making, and audit ready documentation. Apply PR23 requirements including transparency notices, procurement objectives (value for money, public benefit, integrity, and information sharing), and new award procedures where relevant. Framework Management & Call Off Expertise Provide expert guidance on the use of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks, digital and technology frameworks (e.g., G Cloud, DSP, AI frameworks, DaaS), and bespoke sector frameworks. Lead compliant call offs under PCR15 governed frameworks and under PR23 aligned frameworks as they transition into the new regime. Advise on framework suitability, market engagement requirements, and innovation pathways including POCs, trial agreements, and emerging technology pilots. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Influence and advise senior leaders across IDD, d overseas networks on commercial strategy and risk. Engage with Cabinet Office, HMT, Ministers and cross government forums to align commercial decisions with wider government policies and controls. Present business cases (SOBC, OBC, FBC) and sourcing strategies at the appropriate governance boards. Commercial Leadership Build capability in PR23, digital category management, AI procurement considerations, and commercial assurance. Cross Government & Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with Finance, H&S, Security, Legal, Data Governance, Architecture and Product Teams to ensure commercial solutions integrate with IDD's digital, data and AI strategies. Ensure consistency across categories and alignment with other Commercial Leads. Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience leading complex, high value procurements under PCR15 and/or PR23, ideally within digital, data, AI or technology categories. Proven ability to operate confidently in a dual regime procurement environment, including legacy frameworks and new PR23 obligations. Public sector experience, particularly within DDaT categories. Strong understanding of Government playbooks (Sourcing, Construction, Digital & Data). Expertise in CCS and other frameworks, call off procedures, mini competitions, direct awards and dynamic purchasing models. Experience procuring AI solutions, data platforms, SaaS, digital delivery services, cloud, and technology infrastructure. Strong commercial acumen, risk management skills, and experience developing sourcing strategies for complex markets. Demonstrable experience working in a matrix environment and influencing senior decision makers. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Please only apply for these roles if you are an experienced Commercial/Procurement Lead with DDaT experience. Please note you will need to hold SC/DV clearance for these roles. Thank you Charlotte Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. 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Commissioning Manager The client are a leading enterprise level life safety and security integrator working on large scale project throughout the UK & Europe The Role This role will oversee the commissioning of Life Safety, Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, Sprinkler, Security, and Data Infrastructure systems specifically within large-scale Industrial, Commercial, Residential and Data Centre environments. The Commissioning Manager will provide technical leadership, challenge design information, manage multidiscipline commissioning teams, and ensure all systems are integrated, validated, and handed over in accordance with all standards, legislation, project specific standards and client timescales. Duties and Responsibilities Planning & Coordination Develop detailed commissioning plans, programmes, procedures, and schedules for ELV systems (Life Safety, CCTV, Access Control, Intercom, etc). Review design drawings, specifications, and scope documents to identify commissioning requirements. Coordinate with design teams, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure readiness for commissioning. Conduct commissioning meetings and prepare progress reports for management and clients. Review resource requirements and skill set for each project/system and ensure they are in place as per the commissioning plan/programme Plan across multiple projects to ensure commissioning plans/programme/resources are in place and that one project doesn't fail due to another project over-running. Coordinate and manage integration workshops between life safety systems, security systems, sprinklers, fire suppression and data systems Commissioning Execution Ensure the project commissioning plan is in place and lead and supervise commissioning engineers on site in conjunction with the project site team Carry out weekly checks with commissioning engineers to ensure programme being adhered to and monitor progress/resource issues Oversee programming, system configuration, and integration between multiple ELV systems (e.g., linking fire alarm with access control or BMS) Ensure all issues identified during testing are logged, rectified, and reverified before system handover Implement and manage commissioning gateways, punch list management, and closure Quality Assurance & Compliance Verify compliance with Specifications, BAFE, BS, EN, and GBEC Policies and procedures Support standardization of commissioning processes across multiple sites Coordinate third-party testing, inspections, and approvals with relevant agencies or consultants Maintain QA/QC documentation, including checklists, test reports, and witness sheets Ensure commissioning activities follow safety and quality management procedures Review and validate commissioning scripts, method statements, and integrated test plans Documentation & Handover Prepare and maintain complete commissioning documentation, including test sheets, commissioning logs, and defect reports Manage and support the preparation of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and training sessions for client representatives Oversee final acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and system handover to the client Ensure all commissioning evidence is captured through approved digital platforms (e.g., Dalux, BIM360, Cx software, ATP) Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and train commissioning teams and engineers Demonstrate a key focus in driving force to deliver project close outs Communicate risks early, escalate blockers, and drive issue resolution to protect milestones Support end-user training and handover of fully validated systems Ensure coordination with other trades (mechanical, electrical, BMS, lifts, etc) to ensure smooth integration Provide technical support and troubleshooting throughout project execution Working Conditions Primarily site-based role with travel between multiple project locations May involve extended working hours to meet project deadlines Must comply with all site safety and company policies Person Specification Skills & Competencies Minimum 5+ years senior commissioning experience on large commercial or Data Centre projects Deep understanding of ELV and life safety systems architecture and integration Presenting & demonstrating commission delivery position to senior management teams Strong leadership, planning, and team coordination skills Highly organized with strong urgency, attention to detail, and commitment to zero-defect execution Proficiency in commissioning tools, system diagnostic software, and network configuration Excellent communication and documentation abilities Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure Essential Hold CSCS Card and SMSTS Safety Trained Experience in working on and commissioning Fire Detection, Voice Alarm, Disabled Systems, Access Control, CCTV, Intruder systems to the applicable British, European and NACOSS Standards and knowledge of all relevant BAFE/BRE codes of practice To be conversant with and up to date in respect of new technologies and regulatory standards that are relevant to the design process Minimum of 5+ Years Experience Commissioning Medium/Large Projects Plan and monitor work to tight time scales and deadlines Multitask across multiple projects Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports Work creatively and innovatively dealing with core issues with customers Form good working relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders Strong understanding of redundancy philosophy, fire strategies for data halls, and operational uptime commissioning procedures Experience managing multi-discipline commissioning teams and running commissioning meetings/workshops Influence, persuade and negotiate effectively Understand and disseminate specifications and technical drawings Display initiative and to have strong attention to detail Be highly motivated and orientated with a strong drive to deliver and succeed Have good organisational and time management skills Good presentation and customer facing skills PC Literate and Good understanding of Microsoft Products Desirable FIA/NACOSS Training (Advanced Installer & Advanced Commissioner) First Aid Training System Knowledge / Experience: Fire Alarms - Gent/WINMAG/DRAX/Advanced/Siemens/FAAST/Xtralis/ Apollo PAVA - Honeywell/Baldwin Boxall Disabled Systems - Baldwin Boxall/C-TEC Security System - Milestone/Xplan/CCure/AMAG/Lenel/Hikvision/Axis/ Galaxy/Comelit/Commend Previous experience of working within Fire, Security or Data Infrastructure industry M&E Co-ordination experience For more information on this role please call Giles - Director -
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Commissioning Manager The client are a leading enterprise level life safety and security integrator working on large scale project throughout the UK & Europe The Role This role will oversee the commissioning of Life Safety, Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, Sprinkler, Security, and Data Infrastructure systems specifically within large-scale Industrial, Commercial, Residential and Data Centre environments. The Commissioning Manager will provide technical leadership, challenge design information, manage multidiscipline commissioning teams, and ensure all systems are integrated, validated, and handed over in accordance with all standards, legislation, project specific standards and client timescales. Duties and Responsibilities Planning & Coordination Develop detailed commissioning plans, programmes, procedures, and schedules for ELV systems (Life Safety, CCTV, Access Control, Intercom, etc). Review design drawings, specifications, and scope documents to identify commissioning requirements. Coordinate with design teams, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure readiness for commissioning. Conduct commissioning meetings and prepare progress reports for management and clients. Review resource requirements and skill set for each project/system and ensure they are in place as per the commissioning plan/programme Plan across multiple projects to ensure commissioning plans/programme/resources are in place and that one project doesn't fail due to another project over-running. Coordinate and manage integration workshops between life safety systems, security systems, sprinklers, fire suppression and data systems Commissioning Execution Ensure the project commissioning plan is in place and lead and supervise commissioning engineers on site in conjunction with the project site team Carry out weekly checks with commissioning engineers to ensure programme being adhered to and monitor progress/resource issues Oversee programming, system configuration, and integration between multiple ELV systems (e.g., linking fire alarm with access control or BMS) Ensure all issues identified during testing are logged, rectified, and reverified before system handover Implement and manage commissioning gateways, punch list management, and closure Quality Assurance & Compliance Verify compliance with Specifications, BAFE, BS, EN, and GBEC Policies and procedures Support standardization of commissioning processes across multiple sites Coordinate third-party testing, inspections, and approvals with relevant agencies or consultants Maintain QA/QC documentation, including checklists, test reports, and witness sheets Ensure commissioning activities follow safety and quality management procedures Review and validate commissioning scripts, method statements, and integrated test plans Documentation & Handover Prepare and maintain complete commissioning documentation, including test sheets, commissioning logs, and defect reports Manage and support the preparation of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and training sessions for client representatives Oversee final acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and system handover to the client Ensure all commissioning evidence is captured through approved digital platforms (e.g., Dalux, BIM360, Cx software, ATP) Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and train commissioning teams and engineers Demonstrate a key focus in driving force to deliver project close outs Communicate risks early, escalate blockers, and drive issue resolution to protect milestones Support end-user training and handover of fully validated systems Ensure coordination with other trades (mechanical, electrical, BMS, lifts, etc) to ensure smooth integration Provide technical support and troubleshooting throughout project execution Working Conditions Primarily site-based role with travel between multiple project locations May involve extended working hours to meet project deadlines Must comply with all site safety and company policies Person Specification Skills & Competencies Minimum 5+ years senior commissioning experience on large commercial or Data Centre projects Deep understanding of ELV and life safety systems architecture and integration Presenting & demonstrating commission delivery position to senior management teams Strong leadership, planning, and team coordination skills Highly organized with strong urgency, attention to detail, and commitment to zero-defect execution Proficiency in commissioning tools, system diagnostic software, and network configuration Excellent communication and documentation abilities Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure Essential Hold CSCS Card and SMSTS Safety Trained Experience in working on and commissioning Fire Detection, Voice Alarm, Disabled Systems, Access Control, CCTV, Intruder systems to the applicable British, European and NACOSS Standards and knowledge of all relevant BAFE/BRE codes of practice To be conversant with and up to date in respect of new technologies and regulatory standards that are relevant to the design process Minimum of 5+ Years Experience Commissioning Medium/Large Projects Plan and monitor work to tight time scales and deadlines Multitask across multiple projects Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports Work creatively and innovatively dealing with core issues with customers Form good working relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders Strong understanding of redundancy philosophy, fire strategies for data halls, and operational uptime commissioning procedures Experience managing multi-discipline commissioning teams and running commissioning meetings/workshops Influence, persuade and negotiate effectively Understand and disseminate specifications and technical drawings Display initiative and to have strong attention to detail Be highly motivated and orientated with a strong drive to deliver and succeed Have good organisational and time management skills Good presentation and customer facing skills PC Literate and Good understanding of Microsoft Products Desirable FIA/NACOSS Training (Advanced Installer & Advanced Commissioner) First Aid Training System Knowledge / Experience: Fire Alarms - Gent/WINMAG/DRAX/Advanced/Siemens/FAAST/Xtralis/ Apollo PAVA - Honeywell/Baldwin Boxall Disabled Systems - Baldwin Boxall/C-TEC Security System - Milestone/Xplan/CCure/AMAG/Lenel/Hikvision/Axis/ Galaxy/Comelit/Commend Previous experience of working within Fire, Security or Data Infrastructure industry M&E Co-ordination experience For more information on this role please call Giles - Director -
InvestIN Education Summer School Centre Manager About The Role Fixed term contracts available between 29th June and 29th August: Full summer contract employment dates 29th June - 18th July, 23th July - 8th August, 14th August - 29th August. Medium term contract employment dates 29th June - 18th July & 23th July - 8th August Short term contract employment dates 20st July - 8th August The Role InvestIN's Centre Manager will take overall management of one of our Halls of Residence, managing a team of Assistant Centre Managers (ACMs) and on-site health and wellbeing teams and taking accountability and responsibility for the smooth running of the centre and the safeguarding and wellbeing of all students in our care. SITE During the summer holidays, we deliver immersive Summer Experiences designed to give students a 360-degree insight into their dream career. Led by industry professionals, our programmes offer up to 65 hours of hands-on experience, including visits to real workplaces, professional development coaching, and exclusive networking opportunities. Our Summer Experiences are based on-campus in central London at some of the UK's most prestigious universities, including University College London (UCL), the London School of Economics (LSE), and the University of London. Students can choose to attend a one-week, two-week, or two-week Premium programme, with the option to study on a non-residential or residential basis. This on-campus setting provides students with a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment while offering an authentic taste of university life in the heart of London. Ways we support our Centre Managers: We will cover the full cost of a new Enhanced DBS (if required) for your first contract working with InvestIN. We encourage all staff to sign up for the Update Service. Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival Accommodation included Appraisals Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP) Continual support for all staff from the Summer Experience Directors, both on the ground and via phone/email Online safeguarding and prevent training Professional, fun and supportive environment Remuneration : £900 per week, plus 2 meals per day and accommodation You will accrue Annual Leave throughout your internship at a standard rate (25 days per year pro-rated) Working Hours: 55 hours per week on average (you will be asked to 'opt out' of the 48-hour Working Time Directive) Main Duties: Site Management: Act as on-site Designated Safeguarding Lead Overall day to day management of one of our Halls of Residence (UCL Garden Halls or College Halls) Overall accountability and responsibility for smooth and safe running of the centre Responsibility for leading on site for check-in and check-out days and wrap-around pastoral care Responsibility for record keeping on site and oversight of the team's record keeping in line with InvestINs policies and procedures Act as on-site Fire Marshall People Management: Management of our team of 5-6 ACMs Holding pastoral team accountable for facilitating internal and external communication Managing site-based teams TOIL /overtime requests Responsible for performance management of summer pastoral team, and communicating any escalations to DSL or HR Act as the primary liaison point between summer pastoral team and InvestIN's full time team, including Directors, Head of Safeguarding and Student Experience Team Maintain a regular face time with all members of centre staff, including leading full-team meetings and facilitating site based daily meetings Safeguarding: Act as a local point of contact, in conjunction with the student support teams, across a 24-hour provision, providing support, intervention and advice relating to health, safety and wellbeing Responsibility for escalating any concerns to Local Authority and MASH Monitor and report on the wellbeing of students in your care, including communicating relevant information from Risk Assessments for any students to site based teams Maintain up-to-date records on all InvestIN's reporting platforms Behaviour Management: Oversee and have a positive impact on the overall residential experience including managing behaviour against our Behaviour Matrix, continually risk assess the safety of the facilities and communicating any hazards or risks to the University of London team. Conduct behaviour management meetings and facilitating Individual Behaviour Plans with students who have been given high-level warnings Act as point of contact for escalation of behaviour management issues Under the guidance of InvestIN management, lead on student expulsions Other: Understand and act in accordance with InvestIN's ethos and cultural values (set out below) Adhere to InvestIN's safeguarding policy and staff/student Code of Conduct procedures and practices. Undertake mandatory safeguarding and child protection training and other professional development activities to ensure that you remain compliant in meeting InvestIN's duty of care in safeguarding practice. (KCSIE 2025) Please note that this list is indicative rather than exhaustive, and you may be required to take on additional responsibilities to ensure the well-being of students in your care. Please see the attached Job Description for a more complete list of the duties associated with the role. About You INVESTIN PERSON SPECIFICATION Our ideal candidate is proactive, energetic and adaptable, with the ability to motivate and inspire others. We're looking for people who are resilient and thrive under pressure and have the ability to maintain a positive attitude and high standards of professionalism. They should be a strong team leader, with developed people management skills and an ability to work in an exciting fast-paced setting. You have, and can demonstrate, the following skills and interests: You are an experienced professional with a genuine passion for working with and encouraging young people. You are enthusiastic, committed, and passionate about young people's health, wellbeing and safety and believe in strong fair and clear boundaries. You have a genuine interest and skill in safeguarding young people and understanding and can connect to today's young communities and the issues they may face. You are confident leading and working in matrixed teams. Experience: Experience of working in pastoral care for young people (essential) Experience of working in a residential setting (essential) Experience of leading a team (essential) Experience of acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead (essential) Experience of supporting SEND students (essential) Experience of work with 15-18-year-olds (desirable) Creative problem-solving skills Calm approach Proactive and high energy Resilient and positive attitude Able to respond quickly and accurately in an emergency following processes and escalating as required (internal and external) Innovative, agile, and solution-orientated Support inclusivity and diversity, being kind and supportive in your approach Have a deep understanding of what constitutes a concern and have the ability to act appropriately to safeguard and protect Be reliable, punctual and an open effective communicator Ability to work in an agile way throughout high pressure fast paced environments Be able to adapt and adjust to the changing needs of the live events industry within a safeguarding capacity A deeply entrenched sense of personal pride in your work, and a commitment to giving students a 5 experience in every interaction A deeply invested belief in InvestIN's sense of purpose and our programmes You feel a sense of passion and belonging when you read our cultural values (set out below) About Us Since 2012, InvestIN has equipped over 70,000 students from across the UK and 100+ countries with an immersive experience of their dream career. Co-Founders Hitesh Chowdhry and Shameer Thobhani are former professionals in corporate law and investment banking respectively. They were inspired by the opportunity to provide students with a realistic insight into their own fields, by equipping young people with the insider knowledge they both wished they'd had when they were at school. Today, InvestIN delivers immersive work experience programmes across 15 competitive industries, including medicine, engineering, architecture and entrepreneurship. Our Mission Life beyond education can feel daunting, as students are expected to make big decisions at a young age that will inevitably shape their future. InvestIN programmes empower students to Make the right career decisions By experiencing an industry first-hand and gaining exposure to real professionals, students can better determine whether an industry aligns with their goals and skills. Increase their chances of breaking into a competitive field By developing key employability skills . click apply for full job details
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
InvestIN Education Summer School Centre Manager About The Role Fixed term contracts available between 29th June and 29th August: Full summer contract employment dates 29th June - 18th July, 23th July - 8th August, 14th August - 29th August. Medium term contract employment dates 29th June - 18th July & 23th July - 8th August Short term contract employment dates 20st July - 8th August The Role InvestIN's Centre Manager will take overall management of one of our Halls of Residence, managing a team of Assistant Centre Managers (ACMs) and on-site health and wellbeing teams and taking accountability and responsibility for the smooth running of the centre and the safeguarding and wellbeing of all students in our care. SITE During the summer holidays, we deliver immersive Summer Experiences designed to give students a 360-degree insight into their dream career. Led by industry professionals, our programmes offer up to 65 hours of hands-on experience, including visits to real workplaces, professional development coaching, and exclusive networking opportunities. Our Summer Experiences are based on-campus in central London at some of the UK's most prestigious universities, including University College London (UCL), the London School of Economics (LSE), and the University of London. Students can choose to attend a one-week, two-week, or two-week Premium programme, with the option to study on a non-residential or residential basis. This on-campus setting provides students with a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment while offering an authentic taste of university life in the heart of London. Ways we support our Centre Managers: We will cover the full cost of a new Enhanced DBS (if required) for your first contract working with InvestIN. We encourage all staff to sign up for the Update Service. Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival Accommodation included Appraisals Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP) Continual support for all staff from the Summer Experience Directors, both on the ground and via phone/email Online safeguarding and prevent training Professional, fun and supportive environment Remuneration : £900 per week, plus 2 meals per day and accommodation You will accrue Annual Leave throughout your internship at a standard rate (25 days per year pro-rated) Working Hours: 55 hours per week on average (you will be asked to 'opt out' of the 48-hour Working Time Directive) Main Duties: Site Management: Act as on-site Designated Safeguarding Lead Overall day to day management of one of our Halls of Residence (UCL Garden Halls or College Halls) Overall accountability and responsibility for smooth and safe running of the centre Responsibility for leading on site for check-in and check-out days and wrap-around pastoral care Responsibility for record keeping on site and oversight of the team's record keeping in line with InvestINs policies and procedures Act as on-site Fire Marshall People Management: Management of our team of 5-6 ACMs Holding pastoral team accountable for facilitating internal and external communication Managing site-based teams TOIL /overtime requests Responsible for performance management of summer pastoral team, and communicating any escalations to DSL or HR Act as the primary liaison point between summer pastoral team and InvestIN's full time team, including Directors, Head of Safeguarding and Student Experience Team Maintain a regular face time with all members of centre staff, including leading full-team meetings and facilitating site based daily meetings Safeguarding: Act as a local point of contact, in conjunction with the student support teams, across a 24-hour provision, providing support, intervention and advice relating to health, safety and wellbeing Responsibility for escalating any concerns to Local Authority and MASH Monitor and report on the wellbeing of students in your care, including communicating relevant information from Risk Assessments for any students to site based teams Maintain up-to-date records on all InvestIN's reporting platforms Behaviour Management: Oversee and have a positive impact on the overall residential experience including managing behaviour against our Behaviour Matrix, continually risk assess the safety of the facilities and communicating any hazards or risks to the University of London team. Conduct behaviour management meetings and facilitating Individual Behaviour Plans with students who have been given high-level warnings Act as point of contact for escalation of behaviour management issues Under the guidance of InvestIN management, lead on student expulsions Other: Understand and act in accordance with InvestIN's ethos and cultural values (set out below) Adhere to InvestIN's safeguarding policy and staff/student Code of Conduct procedures and practices. Undertake mandatory safeguarding and child protection training and other professional development activities to ensure that you remain compliant in meeting InvestIN's duty of care in safeguarding practice. (KCSIE 2025) Please note that this list is indicative rather than exhaustive, and you may be required to take on additional responsibilities to ensure the well-being of students in your care. Please see the attached Job Description for a more complete list of the duties associated with the role. About You INVESTIN PERSON SPECIFICATION Our ideal candidate is proactive, energetic and adaptable, with the ability to motivate and inspire others. We're looking for people who are resilient and thrive under pressure and have the ability to maintain a positive attitude and high standards of professionalism. They should be a strong team leader, with developed people management skills and an ability to work in an exciting fast-paced setting. You have, and can demonstrate, the following skills and interests: You are an experienced professional with a genuine passion for working with and encouraging young people. You are enthusiastic, committed, and passionate about young people's health, wellbeing and safety and believe in strong fair and clear boundaries. You have a genuine interest and skill in safeguarding young people and understanding and can connect to today's young communities and the issues they may face. You are confident leading and working in matrixed teams. Experience: Experience of working in pastoral care for young people (essential) Experience of working in a residential setting (essential) Experience of leading a team (essential) Experience of acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead (essential) Experience of supporting SEND students (essential) Experience of work with 15-18-year-olds (desirable) Creative problem-solving skills Calm approach Proactive and high energy Resilient and positive attitude Able to respond quickly and accurately in an emergency following processes and escalating as required (internal and external) Innovative, agile, and solution-orientated Support inclusivity and diversity, being kind and supportive in your approach Have a deep understanding of what constitutes a concern and have the ability to act appropriately to safeguard and protect Be reliable, punctual and an open effective communicator Ability to work in an agile way throughout high pressure fast paced environments Be able to adapt and adjust to the changing needs of the live events industry within a safeguarding capacity A deeply entrenched sense of personal pride in your work, and a commitment to giving students a 5 experience in every interaction A deeply invested belief in InvestIN's sense of purpose and our programmes You feel a sense of passion and belonging when you read our cultural values (set out below) About Us Since 2012, InvestIN has equipped over 70,000 students from across the UK and 100+ countries with an immersive experience of their dream career. Co-Founders Hitesh Chowdhry and Shameer Thobhani are former professionals in corporate law and investment banking respectively. They were inspired by the opportunity to provide students with a realistic insight into their own fields, by equipping young people with the insider knowledge they both wished they'd had when they were at school. Today, InvestIN delivers immersive work experience programmes across 15 competitive industries, including medicine, engineering, architecture and entrepreneurship. Our Mission Life beyond education can feel daunting, as students are expected to make big decisions at a young age that will inevitably shape their future. InvestIN programmes empower students to Make the right career decisions By experiencing an industry first-hand and gaining exposure to real professionals, students can better determine whether an industry aligns with their goals and skills. Increase their chances of breaking into a competitive field By developing key employability skills . click apply for full job details
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this role you'll: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. Product Management and Product Owner experience and qualifications. Knowledge of the professional services sector, specifically accountancy areas of tax, audit and advisory, and the associated trends and products (desirable) Knowledge of innovation and product development lifecycles, product design and delivery methodology The ability to organise product portfolio and manage backlog of change. General agile delivery and management skills. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this role you'll: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. Product Management and Product Owner experience and qualifications. Knowledge of the professional services sector, specifically accountancy areas of tax, audit and advisory, and the associated trends and products (desirable) Knowledge of innovation and product development lifecycles, product design and delivery methodology The ability to organise product portfolio and manage backlog of change. General agile delivery and management skills. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Consulting team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The Digital team within Consulting help s our clients create competitive advantage and uncover new avenues of growth and profitability through digital strategies. S trategies need to be bold, but they also need to deliver near-term results. That's why we take a practical approach that marries long-term vision with quick wins and measurable ROI milestones. Our vision is to be a fully integrated, business-led, end-to-end technology advisor and integrator helping clients to enable business change through leveraging technology. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. Our Digital team is dynamic and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment for growth and development. We are looking to recruit a n experienced Data Architecture and Engineering Director . This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record of building a pipeline of work combined with excellent coaching skills to support our growing technical team . We are looking for an individual that has a clear vision , is up to date on the latest technologies, great problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity and an agile outlook . You will be joining a UK team and report into a partner. Digital operates as a national stream and the role will involve collaborating with clients across the UK and supporting teams in other BDO offices. Through your work you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team members in an environment that supports and encourages personal development of soft and technical skills. You will be someone with: A strong network across the UK and experience in building a pipeline of opportunities for Data, Analytics and AI projects Knowledge of key challenges facing businesses and how digital technologies can be an enabler in solving those Significant experience in data architecture, engineering, or a related field is essential. This includes experience in building data platforms and working with cloud services like Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, and experience with data platforms like Fabric and Databricks. Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, can be beneficial. Proven experience in leading teams and projects, with strong coaching and mentoring abilities. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise . We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
We lead the UK's diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Your role with us Our Information and Digital Directorate is responsible for delivering the Foreign Secretary's ambition to make the FCDO the most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry in the world. This will involve harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management as we deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims, all while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors. When you join us in this role, you'll lead on the technical design of systems and services, explore the benefits of aligning them across government, and collaborate with your colleagues on a range of problems that require broad architectural thinking. Providing guidance and advice to other technical architects in the Directorate, and mentoring other members of your team, you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn, develop your technical expertise, understand how an international organisation works and build your leadership and mentoring skills. In addition, we'll offer you access to a great online learning platform, the opportunity to attend industry events, and the chance to network with technology leaders in other government departments. Who we're looking for To be a success in this important role you should have well developed technical expertise of M365, Azure, AWS, cloud networks, telephony and digital systems, and experience of working with scaled agile frameworks and implementations. We'll expect you to have worked with optimal technical designs through an iterative process, and with the design and review processes for new solutions and services, and you should also be capable of presenting recommendations for improvements to technologies or systems. A committed champion of the development of technical architectural practice, you'll be capable of ensuring a consistent strategy across cyber, cloud, data centre, storage, network, mobile and the user experience of infrastructure. And as you'll be coaching and mentoring other members of the architectural community and engaging with development opportunities across government, you'll possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You must be a British citizen at the time of your application, and you'll be required to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Please note that obtaining DV clearance can take approximately three months depending on your individual circumstances. For more information about this process, click here . We encourage applications from all communities, so that we reflect the very best of 21 st century Britain. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension. Use your talent and experience to shape our nation's future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own. Closing date: 6 October 2025.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
We lead the UK's diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes. Your role with us Our Information and Digital Directorate is responsible for delivering the Foreign Secretary's ambition to make the FCDO the most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry in the world. This will involve harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management as we deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims, all while keeping our people and information safe, especially from hostile actors. When you join us in this role, you'll lead on the technical design of systems and services, explore the benefits of aligning them across government, and collaborate with your colleagues on a range of problems that require broad architectural thinking. Providing guidance and advice to other technical architects in the Directorate, and mentoring other members of your team, you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn, develop your technical expertise, understand how an international organisation works and build your leadership and mentoring skills. In addition, we'll offer you access to a great online learning platform, the opportunity to attend industry events, and the chance to network with technology leaders in other government departments. Who we're looking for To be a success in this important role you should have well developed technical expertise of M365, Azure, AWS, cloud networks, telephony and digital systems, and experience of working with scaled agile frameworks and implementations. We'll expect you to have worked with optimal technical designs through an iterative process, and with the design and review processes for new solutions and services, and you should also be capable of presenting recommendations for improvements to technologies or systems. A committed champion of the development of technical architectural practice, you'll be capable of ensuring a consistent strategy across cyber, cloud, data centre, storage, network, mobile and the user experience of infrastructure. And as you'll be coaching and mentoring other members of the architectural community and engaging with development opportunities across government, you'll possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You must be a British citizen at the time of your application, and you'll be required to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Please note that obtaining DV clearance can take approximately three months depending on your individual circumstances. For more information about this process, click here . We encourage applications from all communities, so that we reflect the very best of 21 st century Britain. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension. Use your talent and experience to shape our nation's future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own. Closing date: 6 October 2025.
