Head of Enterprise Architecture Location: Remote Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Full Time Are you a visionary technology leader with a passion for shaping enterprise-wide architecture and enabling business transformation? At The Organisation, they're looking for a Head of Enterprise Architecture to define and drive their architectural strategy, ensuring their technology landscape is aligned, secure, scalable and ready for the future. The Role As Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will play a pivotal leadership role within their IT function, setting the strategic direction for architecture across the organisation. Working closely with IT, Transformation teams and senior stakeholders, you'll translate business priorities into clear, deliverable architectural roadmaps that underpin long-term success. You'll act as a key bridge between business and technology-guiding decision-making, assuring solutions and enabling innovation through modern, integrated and resilient systems. What You'll Be Doing Define and lead the enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards and roadmaps aligned to strategic priorities Provide expert oversight and assurance across technology and transformation initiatives Translate complex business needs into practical, future-focused architectural designs Establish and embed architecture governance and design authority processes Lead and develop a team of system owners and architects, building capability and driving continuous improvement Identify opportunities to enhance systems, integration and service resilience Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies and assess their business value Influence senior stakeholders and support key investment decisions with clear insights and recommendations What They're Looking For They're seeking an experienced and strategic leader with a strong background in enterprise or solution architecture. You'll bring: Proven experience shaping enterprise architecture strategy within complex environments Strong knowledge across business, data, application and technology architecture Experience delivering governance, assurance and solution design oversight A collaborative approach with the ability to influence at senior levels Strong leadership skills, with experience developing high-performing teams Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences Commercial awareness and strong analytical thinking to support investment decisions Desirable: Experience in social housing or a regulated sector Knowledge of TOGAF or similar frameworks Familiarity with Microsoft cloud, ERP/CRM platforms and integration technologies Experience supporting major transformation programmes Why Join Them? This is a high-impact, organisation-wide role where your decisions will shape the future of technology and business delivery at The Organisation. You'll work at the heart of transformation, partnering with senior leaders to create a modern, sustainable and value-driven technology landscape. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're excited about leading architecture at scale and driving meaningful change, they'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Organisation, please do not hesitate to apply. The Organisation reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Head of Enterprise Architecture Location: Remote Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Full Time Are you a visionary technology leader with a passion for shaping enterprise-wide architecture and enabling business transformation? At The Organisation, they're looking for a Head of Enterprise Architecture to define and drive their architectural strategy, ensuring their technology landscape is aligned, secure, scalable and ready for the future. The Role As Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will play a pivotal leadership role within their IT function, setting the strategic direction for architecture across the organisation. Working closely with IT, Transformation teams and senior stakeholders, you'll translate business priorities into clear, deliverable architectural roadmaps that underpin long-term success. You'll act as a key bridge between business and technology-guiding decision-making, assuring solutions and enabling innovation through modern, integrated and resilient systems. What You'll Be Doing Define and lead the enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards and roadmaps aligned to strategic priorities Provide expert oversight and assurance across technology and transformation initiatives Translate complex business needs into practical, future-focused architectural designs Establish and embed architecture governance and design authority processes Lead and develop a team of system owners and architects, building capability and driving continuous improvement Identify opportunities to enhance systems, integration and service resilience Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies and assess their business value Influence senior stakeholders and support key investment decisions with clear insights and recommendations What They're Looking For They're seeking an experienced and strategic leader with a strong background in enterprise or solution architecture. You'll bring: Proven experience shaping enterprise architecture strategy within complex environments Strong knowledge across business, data, application and technology architecture Experience delivering governance, assurance and solution design oversight A collaborative approach with the ability to influence at senior levels Strong leadership skills, with experience developing high-performing teams Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences Commercial awareness and strong analytical thinking to support investment decisions Desirable: Experience in social housing or a regulated sector Knowledge of TOGAF or similar frameworks Familiarity with Microsoft cloud, ERP/CRM platforms and integration technologies Experience supporting major transformation programmes Why Join Them? This is a high-impact, organisation-wide role where your decisions will shape the future of technology and business delivery at The Organisation. You'll work at the heart of transformation, partnering with senior leaders to create a modern, sustainable and value-driven technology landscape. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're excited about leading architecture at scale and driving meaningful change, they'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Organisation, please do not hesitate to apply. The Organisation reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
Testing Strategy & QA Governance Consultant (Cyber) Contract: Inside IR35 Day Rate: £675 per day Location: Hybrid - UK based with occasional travel to Sheffield Duration: Initial contract with strong likelihood of extension Shape the Future of Cyber Testing Governance A major UK financial services organisation is investing heavily in its Cyber Security function and is seeking an experienced Testing Strategy & QA Governance Consultant to help establish and mature a central Cyber Testing Practice. This is a high-profile, delivery-focused role where you will define and embed testing standards, governance frameworks, quality metrics and maturity models across a complex cyber technology landscape. Working alongside senior cyber, engineering, risk and delivery stakeholders, you will be responsible for creating a consistent, auditable and scalable approach to testing across multiple teams. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by driving testing excellence within a highly regulated environment. The Role Reporting to the Cyber QA Practice Lead, you will play a key role in developing and implementing a Cyber-wide testing strategy, governance framework and quality standards. You will assess current testing maturity, identify gaps, define remediation plans and support the adoption of modern testing practices, including automation, performance testing and audit-ready quality controls. Key responsibilities include: Define and deliver a Cyber Testing Strategy covering governance, tooling, metrics and adoption. Develop and implement a QA Maturity Framework across Cyber teams. Conduct maturity assessments and produce actionable remediation roadmaps. Drive the adoption of automated testing practices and quality engineering principles. Establish standards for testing evidence, traceability and audit readiness. Define KPIs, OKRs and reporting dashboards to measure quality, efficiency and adoption. Deliver training, guidance and best practice documentation for QA professionals. Work closely with Cyber, Risk, Audit, Control Owners and Engineering teams to embed governance and standards. Support continuous improvement initiatives across testing and quality assurance practices. Key Deliverables Cyber Testing Strategy QA Governance Framework QA Maturity Assessment and Remediation Roadmap Audit-Ready Testing Standards and Evidence Templates Quality Metrics, KPIs and Executive Dashboards Adoption and Continuous Improvement Plans Required Experience Proven experience defining and implementing enterprise-scale Testing Strategies and QA Governance Frameworks. Strong background in QA leadership, Test Architecture or Quality Engineering leadership roles. Experience operating within regulated environments such as banking, financial services, insurance or other highly governed industries. Demonstrable experience supporting audit readiness, controls, traceability and testing governance. Experience conducting QA maturity assessments and driving organisational improvements. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior technical and business leaders. Experience working within Agile, DevSecOps and modern software delivery environments. Strong understanding of test automation, performance testing and quality engineering practices. Excellent workshop facilitation, communication and documentation skills. Desirable Experience Cyber Security or Cyber Technology programme experience. ISTQB Advanced Certification, Test Manager certification or equivalent. Experience working with governance, risk and compliance functions. Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git and enterprise testing platforms. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to define and shape testing standards across a large-scale Cyber Security organisation. You will have significant visibility, influence strategic decision-making and leave behind a lasting governance framework that improves quality, consistency and audit readiness across the Cyber portfolio. £675 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid working with occasional travel to Sheffield
Jun 22, 2026
Contractor
Testing Strategy & QA Governance Consultant (Cyber) Contract: Inside IR35 Day Rate: £675 per day Location: Hybrid - UK based with occasional travel to Sheffield Duration: Initial contract with strong likelihood of extension Shape the Future of Cyber Testing Governance A major UK financial services organisation is investing heavily in its Cyber Security function and is seeking an experienced Testing Strategy & QA Governance Consultant to help establish and mature a central Cyber Testing Practice. This is a high-profile, delivery-focused role where you will define and embed testing standards, governance frameworks, quality metrics and maturity models across a complex cyber technology landscape. Working alongside senior cyber, engineering, risk and delivery stakeholders, you will be responsible for creating a consistent, auditable and scalable approach to testing across multiple teams. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by driving testing excellence within a highly regulated environment. The Role Reporting to the Cyber QA Practice Lead, you will play a key role in developing and implementing a Cyber-wide testing strategy, governance framework and quality standards. You will assess current testing maturity, identify gaps, define remediation plans and support the adoption of modern testing practices, including automation, performance testing and audit-ready quality controls. Key responsibilities include: Define and deliver a Cyber Testing Strategy covering governance, tooling, metrics and adoption. Develop and implement a QA Maturity Framework across Cyber teams. Conduct maturity assessments and produce actionable remediation roadmaps. Drive the adoption of automated testing practices and quality engineering principles. Establish standards for testing evidence, traceability and audit readiness. Define KPIs, OKRs and reporting dashboards to measure quality, efficiency and adoption. Deliver training, guidance and best practice documentation for QA professionals. Work closely with Cyber, Risk, Audit, Control Owners and Engineering teams to embed governance and standards. Support continuous improvement initiatives across testing and quality assurance practices. Key Deliverables Cyber Testing Strategy QA Governance Framework QA Maturity Assessment and Remediation Roadmap Audit-Ready Testing Standards and Evidence Templates Quality Metrics, KPIs and Executive Dashboards Adoption and Continuous Improvement Plans Required Experience Proven experience defining and implementing enterprise-scale Testing Strategies and QA Governance Frameworks. Strong background in QA leadership, Test Architecture or Quality Engineering leadership roles. Experience operating within regulated environments such as banking, financial services, insurance or other highly governed industries. Demonstrable experience supporting audit readiness, controls, traceability and testing governance. Experience conducting QA maturity assessments and driving organisational improvements. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior technical and business leaders. Experience working within Agile, DevSecOps and modern software delivery environments. Strong understanding of test automation, performance testing and quality engineering practices. Excellent workshop facilitation, communication and documentation skills. Desirable Experience Cyber Security or Cyber Technology programme experience. ISTQB Advanced Certification, Test Manager certification or equivalent. Experience working with governance, risk and compliance functions. Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git and enterprise testing platforms. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to define and shape testing standards across a large-scale Cyber Security organisation. You will have significant visibility, influence strategic decision-making and leave behind a lasting governance framework that improves quality, consistency and audit readiness across the Cyber portfolio. £675 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid working with occasional travel to Sheffield
Senior Security & Compliance Architect London / Hybrid (1-2 days onsite per week) Salary: Up to £140,000 + Package We are seeking a Senior Security & Compliance Architect to lead the design, governance, and assurance of secure cloud and SaaS platforms across large-scale enterprise transformation programmes. This is a hands-on architecture role working across security, solution architecture, data, legal, procurement, and programme leadership teams to deliver secure-by-design solutions within complex, distributed enterprise environments. The successful candidate will help define and enforce security-by-design and privacy-by-default principles across a diverse SaaS and cloud ecosystem including Microsoft 365, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and other enterprise collaboration platforms. Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. financial services, government or similar is essential. Security clearance or eligibility for clearance is essential Key Responsibilities Define and maintain SaaS-first security reference architectures covering identity, integrations, data protection, and monitoring Drive security-by-design and privacy-by-default across enterprise digital and transformation initiatives Establish and enforce Zero Trust security baselines across Microsoft 365, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and key SaaS platforms Design and implement data protection controls including classification, DLP, encryption, retention, and access policies Interpret and implement compliance requirements including GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and client security obligations Lead SaaS/vendor security assurance, including risk assessments, architecture reviews, and due diligence Support incident response, resilience, backup, and disaster recovery architecture patterns and standards Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, and Commercial teams to ensure governance and contractual controls are embedded Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, leading security architecture reviews and risk-based decision making Required Experience Experience as an end-to-end Security or Solution Architect within large-scale enterprise transformation programmes Strong knowledge of enterprise application landscapes in complex organisations Deep expertise in security architecture across applications, data, infrastructure, and cloud Strong Identity & Access Management (IAM) experience Proven experience with Microsoft security technologies (Azure, Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, Defender, Microsoft 365 security stack) Strong understanding of security governance, risk, and compliance frameworks including NIST and FAIR Experience delivering security architecture within multi-year transformation programmes Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills If you're looking to join a forward-thinking organisation and make a meaningful impact, please send your CV for consideration.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
Senior Security & Compliance Architect London / Hybrid (1-2 days onsite per week) Salary: Up to £140,000 + Package We are seeking a Senior Security & Compliance Architect to lead the design, governance, and assurance of secure cloud and SaaS platforms across large-scale enterprise transformation programmes. This is a hands-on architecture role working across security, solution architecture, data, legal, procurement, and programme leadership teams to deliver secure-by-design solutions within complex, distributed enterprise environments. The successful candidate will help define and enforce security-by-design and privacy-by-default principles across a diverse SaaS and cloud ecosystem including Microsoft 365, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and other enterprise collaboration platforms. Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. financial services, government or similar is essential. Security clearance or eligibility for clearance is essential Key Responsibilities Define and maintain SaaS-first security reference architectures covering identity, integrations, data protection, and monitoring Drive security-by-design and privacy-by-default across enterprise digital and transformation initiatives Establish and enforce Zero Trust security baselines across Microsoft 365, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and key SaaS platforms Design and implement data protection controls including classification, DLP, encryption, retention, and access policies Interpret and implement compliance requirements including GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and client security obligations Lead SaaS/vendor security assurance, including risk assessments, architecture reviews, and due diligence Support incident response, resilience, backup, and disaster recovery architecture patterns and standards Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, and Commercial teams to ensure governance and contractual controls are embedded Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, leading security architecture reviews and risk-based decision making Required Experience Experience as an end-to-end Security or Solution Architect within large-scale enterprise transformation programmes Strong knowledge of enterprise application landscapes in complex organisations Deep expertise in security architecture across applications, data, infrastructure, and cloud Strong Identity & Access Management (IAM) experience Proven experience with Microsoft security technologies (Azure, Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, Defender, Microsoft 365 security stack) Strong understanding of security governance, risk, and compliance frameworks including NIST and FAIR Experience delivering security architecture within multi-year transformation programmes Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills If you're looking to join a forward-thinking organisation and make a meaningful impact, please send your CV for consideration.
About Our Client The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is a modern, vibrant organisation full of passionate, committed people. They make final decisions on complaints that have not been resolved by UK Government departments and the NHS in England. Working closely with people to understand where, how and why public services sometimes fall short and fail to put people first. And find ways to put it right. Their true impact lies in making sure that the lessons from all investigations drive systemic change across central government, public services, and the NHS. This newly created Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns, working closely with the senior leadership team, will have a unique dual mandate: inside the organisation, you will reshape the view of communications with a shift to a more cohesive, proactive, insight-led campaigns model. Outside the organisation, you will be the strategic architect behind high-impact narratives that command the attention across diverse government, stakeholder and audience groups. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will sit at the crossroads of policy, communications, and strategic influence. If you are ready to use your campaign expertise to shape public administration and improve national public services, this is your platform. Here's how to apply: In addition to your CV, please provide a 700 word 'personal statement' (as a front cover to your CV/1 Document please) evidencing how you meet 'what you bring' criteria listed in the role profile. Job Profile Link Job Description As the Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns you will Strategic Leadership and Advice Support the Assistant Director in delivering organisation-wide leadership for communications and campaigns. Lead the shift to a strategic, insight-driven campaigns approach across the communications team and wider organisation. Act as a senior authority on strategic communications, operating with credibility, autonomy and influence. Advise and influence the Ombudsman, Chief Executive and Executive Team on communications strategy and approach. Campaign Strategy and Delivery Translate organisational vision and priorities into impactful, insight-led communications campaigns across multiple channels. Develop compelling, audience-focused narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders. Establish approaches to story identification and development, working collaboratively across the organisation. Ensure all communications are inclusive, accessible and aligned with organisational values. Lead the delivery of campaigns against agreed objectives, ensuring consistency and quality. Performance, Evaluation and Impact Define and track key performance indicators, ensuring clear alignment between communications activity and organisational goals. Lead robust evaluation of campaigns, measuring effectiveness and impact. Use insight and data to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decision-making. Leadership, Ways of Working and Collaboration Provide inspirational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix environment, embedding new and effective ways of working. Build strong relationships internally to champion strategic communications and foster a campaigns mindset. Develop partnerships with key external stakeholders to maximise collaboration and impact. Exercise delegated authority effectively, ensuring decisions are informed, timely and aligned to organisational priorities. The Successful Applicant To be successful as the Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns you must be able to evidence how you pair strategic communication expertise with exceptional political literacy by demonstrating: Significant experience leading strategic communications within the public sector, third sector, or a closely regulated environment. A proven history of designing, executing, and rigorously evaluating large-scale campaigns that delivered measurable, positive policy or positive societal outcomes. A deep understanding of stakeholders across the health sector and wider public service landscape. A natural ability to advise and align Executive Teams, CEOs, and senior political stakeholders behind a communication strategy. Comfortable diving into digital analytics, media data, and audience insights to pivot campaigns and prove engagement. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for translating complex subjects & insights into impactful, positive outcomes An empowering leader who loves to coach, mentor, and build positive, psychologically safe team cultures during times of change. What's on Offer Competitive salary: London: £59,756 - £ 66,251 Manchester: £56,374 - £ 62,501 Access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme. 30 days of annual leave, plus 2.5 Statutory day & Bank Holidays. Hybrid working model with 40% office-based work in London or Manchester Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for additional support. Other additional benefits Here's how to apply: In addition to your CV, please provide a 700 word 'personal statement' (as a front cover to your CV/1 document please) evidencing how you meet 'what you bring' criteria listed in the role profile. Closing Date for applications: Monday 15th June 5pm Interview Dates: W/C 29th June 2026 Feedback: we are unable offer feedback at application stage Right to work: we can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available. Early closure: we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Job summary Job function Marketing & Agency Subsector Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Sector Public Sector Location London Contract type Permanent Consultant name Elizabeth Woodforde Consultant phone Job reference JN-507
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
About Our Client The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is a modern, vibrant organisation full of passionate, committed people. They make final decisions on complaints that have not been resolved by UK Government departments and the NHS in England. Working closely with people to understand where, how and why public services sometimes fall short and fail to put people first. And find ways to put it right. Their true impact lies in making sure that the lessons from all investigations drive systemic change across central government, public services, and the NHS. This newly created Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns, working closely with the senior leadership team, will have a unique dual mandate: inside the organisation, you will reshape the view of communications with a shift to a more cohesive, proactive, insight-led campaigns model. Outside the organisation, you will be the strategic architect behind high-impact narratives that command the attention across diverse government, stakeholder and audience groups. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will sit at the crossroads of policy, communications, and strategic influence. If you are ready to use your campaign expertise to shape public administration and improve national public services, this is your platform. Here's how to apply: In addition to your CV, please provide a 700 word 'personal statement' (as a front cover to your CV/1 Document please) evidencing how you meet 'what you bring' criteria listed in the role profile. Job Profile Link Job Description As the Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns you will Strategic Leadership and Advice Support the Assistant Director in delivering organisation-wide leadership for communications and campaigns. Lead the shift to a strategic, insight-driven campaigns approach across the communications team and wider organisation. Act as a senior authority on strategic communications, operating with credibility, autonomy and influence. Advise and influence the Ombudsman, Chief Executive and Executive Team on communications strategy and approach. Campaign Strategy and Delivery Translate organisational vision and priorities into impactful, insight-led communications campaigns across multiple channels. Develop compelling, audience-focused narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders. Establish approaches to story identification and development, working collaboratively across the organisation. Ensure all communications are inclusive, accessible and aligned with organisational values. Lead the delivery of campaigns against agreed objectives, ensuring consistency and quality. Performance, Evaluation and Impact Define and track key performance indicators, ensuring clear alignment between communications activity and organisational goals. Lead robust evaluation of campaigns, measuring effectiveness and impact. Use insight and data to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decision-making. Leadership, Ways of Working and Collaboration Provide inspirational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix environment, embedding new and effective ways of working. Build strong relationships internally to champion strategic communications and foster a campaigns mindset. Develop partnerships with key external stakeholders to maximise collaboration and impact. Exercise delegated authority effectively, ensuring decisions are informed, timely and aligned to organisational priorities. The Successful Applicant To be successful as the Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns you must be able to evidence how you pair strategic communication expertise with exceptional political literacy by demonstrating: Significant experience leading strategic communications within the public sector, third sector, or a closely regulated environment. A proven history of designing, executing, and rigorously evaluating large-scale campaigns that delivered measurable, positive policy or positive societal outcomes. A deep understanding of stakeholders across the health sector and wider public service landscape. A natural ability to advise and align Executive Teams, CEOs, and senior political stakeholders behind a communication strategy. Comfortable diving into digital analytics, media data, and audience insights to pivot campaigns and prove engagement. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for translating complex subjects & insights into impactful, positive outcomes An empowering leader who loves to coach, mentor, and build positive, psychologically safe team cultures during times of change. What's on Offer Competitive salary: London: £59,756 - £ 66,251 Manchester: £56,374 - £ 62,501 Access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme. 30 days of annual leave, plus 2.5 Statutory day & Bank Holidays. Hybrid working model with 40% office-based work in London or Manchester Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for additional support. Other additional benefits Here's how to apply: In addition to your CV, please provide a 700 word 'personal statement' (as a front cover to your CV/1 document please) evidencing how you meet 'what you bring' criteria listed in the role profile. Closing Date for applications: Monday 15th June 5pm Interview Dates: W/C 29th June 2026 Feedback: we are unable offer feedback at application stage Right to work: we can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available. Early closure: we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Job summary Job function Marketing & Agency Subsector Public Sector & Not-For-Profit Sector Public Sector Location London Contract type Permanent Consultant name Elizabeth Woodforde Consultant phone Job reference JN-507
Anderselite are working with a multidisciplinary, employee-owned consultancy to recruit a Senior or Associate Landscape Architect. You'll join a collaborative team working across planning, urban design and landscape architecture on a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. This is a fast-paced studio environment suited to professionals with strong design and delivery experience, ideally click apply for full job details
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
Anderselite are working with a multidisciplinary, employee-owned consultancy to recruit a Senior or Associate Landscape Architect. You'll join a collaborative team working across planning, urban design and landscape architecture on a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the UK. This is a fast-paced studio environment suited to professionals with strong design and delivery experience, ideally click apply for full job details
A respected multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Winchester is seeking a skilled Senior Ecologist to join its growing environmental team. This role offers the chance to deliver a wide variety of projects across the region, providing expert ecological input that supports high-quality planning and sustainable development. This position is ideal for a motivated professional seeking career progression within a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking consultancy. Benefits include: Competitive salary aligned with experience Hybrid and flexible working options Opportunities for continued professional development and support towards Chartership A collaborative, inclusive working environment Varied and engaging project portfolio Generous holiday allowance Employer pension contributions Support for training, CPD and specialist licences Opportunities to contribute to innovative, nature-positive outcomes The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, experience in leading ecological surveys and assessments, and confidence in managing projects from inception to completion. Knowledge of protected species, ecological appraisal, Biodiversity Net Gain, and habitat management is highly desirable. The role also includes opportunities to mentor junior ecologists and work closely with planners, landscape architects and other specialists. Applicants passionate about delivering high-quality ecological work and ready to take the next step in their career are encouraged to apply. If you'd like to hear more about the role, please contact Ashleigh Garner at Penguin Recruitment.
Jun 21, 2026
Full time
A respected multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Winchester is seeking a skilled Senior Ecologist to join its growing environmental team. This role offers the chance to deliver a wide variety of projects across the region, providing expert ecological input that supports high-quality planning and sustainable development. This position is ideal for a motivated professional seeking career progression within a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking consultancy. Benefits include: Competitive salary aligned with experience Hybrid and flexible working options Opportunities for continued professional development and support towards Chartership A collaborative, inclusive working environment Varied and engaging project portfolio Generous holiday allowance Employer pension contributions Support for training, CPD and specialist licences Opportunities to contribute to innovative, nature-positive outcomes The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, experience in leading ecological surveys and assessments, and confidence in managing projects from inception to completion. Knowledge of protected species, ecological appraisal, Biodiversity Net Gain, and habitat management is highly desirable. The role also includes opportunities to mentor junior ecologists and work closely with planners, landscape architects and other specialists. Applicants passionate about delivering high-quality ecological work and ready to take the next step in their career are encouraged to apply. If you'd like to hear more about the role, please contact Ashleigh Garner at Penguin Recruitment.
Chief Technology Officer Location : Hybrid/Office based in London EC4R Salary : £170,000+ and 20% performance-related bonus + Excellent Benefits! Contract Type : Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You : 30 Days Annual Leave, 20% share package, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We are seeking a bold, visionary, and hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead Wilmington Plc s technology strategy at a defining moment in our journey. Wilmington is undergoing a significant evolution, repositioning itself as a RegTech Business Services platform. Technology is no longer a support function, it is the engine that will drive our growth, differentiation, and long-term success. This role exists because we are serious about transformation. As CTO, you will play a central role in shaping how Wilmington looks, operates, and competes in the future. You will unite platforms, people, data, and products into a coherent, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that enables innovation at pace. This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy: architecting a modern technology landscape, embedding AI at scale, and leading change across an acquisitive, ambitious business. Please note : To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO is accountable for defining and delivering Wilmington s technology vision, ensuring it underpins our strategic ambitions and accelerates transformation across the group. You will operate as a trusted executive leader, shaping corporate strategy, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring technology enables innovation, scalability, and sustainable growth. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on influence, setting direction while ensuring delivery excellence. You will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of a modern, composable architecture across proprietary platforms, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and core business systems such as Salesforce Ensuring technology scalability and integration capability to support ongoing acquisitions and rapid business growth Building, inspiring, and leading a high-performing, future-focused technology function spanning Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Systems Embedding a culture of technical excellence, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement Championing Agile and product-led delivery models that drive measurable business outcomes Defining and executing an ambitious AI strategy, unlocking value from LLMs and emerging technologies while ensuring governance, ethics, and IP protection Designing and overseeing an internal AI operations platform that integrates enterprise systems, automation workflows, and data assets Establishing robust AI governance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practice Driving AI-assisted development approaches to significantly enhance productivity, quality, and speed-to-market Managing strategic technology partnerships and vendors to maximise value, innovation, and performance Setting enterprise-wide technical standards to ensure consistency, resilience, and long-term sustainability Improving operational efficiency, availability, and performance across infrastructure and services Supporting strategic planning, financial oversight, and investment business cases at executive level Leading technology input into product and platform roadmaps aligned to business-unit priorities Acting as a visible, credible technology leader both internally and externally, representing Wilmington s vision and capability What s the Best Thing About This Role You will define and deliver the technology vision for a business in the midst of meaningful, purposeful transformation. With strong board-level sponsorship and a broad mandate for change, this role offers genuine freedom to innovate. You will shape how Wilmington competes in an increasingly AI-driven and regulated world building platforms, products, and capabilities that truly differentiate us and create long-term value. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role The challenge lies in balancing ambition with pragmatism. You will need to unlock innovation and transformation while maximising the value of existing platforms, teams, and investments. At the same time, you will be navigating rapid technological change (particularly in AI) while maintaining stability, governance, and trust across a complex and regulated environment. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have / be: Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including large-scale, resilient system design and frameworks such as Well-Architected, with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, solution design, and delivering complex technology transformations at scale Proven capability in modern engineering practices, including containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, Agile delivery, and code quality tooling Strong understanding of data platforms, visualisation, and product management principles, translating market and technology trends into compelling roadmaps Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce and/or Dynamics 365), e-learning platforms, and data-led or information services environments Demonstrable success leading M&A technology integration, from due diligence through to post-acquisition execution Strong research orientation with a passion for identifying, assessing, and embedding emerging technologies Extensive experience (10+ years) in senior technology leadership roles within digitally enabled, platform-driven, or media-led environments Hands-on experience with AI and LLM platforms (e.g. Claude, GPT), including an understanding of capabilities, trade-offs, and enterprise adoption Working knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic AI architectures, with experience integrating AI securely and at scale Practical experience in enterprise AI governance, prompt engineering, and deployment approaches (including RAG, fine-tuning considerations, and risk mitigation) Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to materially improve engineering productivity and delivery outcomes We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a shared purpose turning knowledge into advantage. We provide trusted information, training, and insight to professional markets across Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal, and Insight sectors. Our businesses empower organisations and professionals to perform better by providing high-quality, relevant, and reliable knowledge. We collaborate across the group, share success, and focus relentlessly on delivering value to our customers. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers do the right business in the right way providing the data, insights, and education they need to navigate an increasingly complex GRC landscape. When you join us, you won t just shape a company s technology future you ll make a meaningful impact for our customers. We offer flexible hybrid working, strong development opportunities, and an environment where leadership, innovation, and purpose go hand in hand. Whether you re seeking your next defining role or ready to lead change at scale, this is work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Chief Technology Officer Location : Hybrid/Office based in London EC4R Salary : £170,000+ and 20% performance-related bonus + Excellent Benefits! Contract Type : Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You : 30 Days Annual Leave, 20% share package, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We are seeking a bold, visionary, and hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead Wilmington Plc s technology strategy at a defining moment in our journey. Wilmington is undergoing a significant evolution, repositioning itself as a RegTech Business Services platform. Technology is no longer a support function, it is the engine that will drive our growth, differentiation, and long-term success. This role exists because we are serious about transformation. As CTO, you will play a central role in shaping how Wilmington looks, operates, and competes in the future. You will unite platforms, people, data, and products into a coherent, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that enables innovation at pace. This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy: architecting a modern technology landscape, embedding AI at scale, and leading change across an acquisitive, ambitious business. Please note : To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO is accountable for defining and delivering Wilmington s technology vision, ensuring it underpins our strategic ambitions and accelerates transformation across the group. You will operate as a trusted executive leader, shaping corporate strategy, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring technology enables innovation, scalability, and sustainable growth. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on influence, setting direction while ensuring delivery excellence. You will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of a modern, composable architecture across proprietary platforms, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and core business systems such as Salesforce Ensuring technology scalability and integration capability to support ongoing acquisitions and rapid business growth Building, inspiring, and leading a high-performing, future-focused technology function spanning Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Systems Embedding a culture of technical excellence, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement Championing Agile and product-led delivery models that drive measurable business outcomes Defining and executing an ambitious AI strategy, unlocking value from LLMs and emerging technologies while ensuring governance, ethics, and IP protection Designing and overseeing an internal AI operations platform that integrates enterprise systems, automation workflows, and data assets Establishing robust AI governance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practice Driving AI-assisted development approaches to significantly enhance productivity, quality, and speed-to-market Managing strategic technology partnerships and vendors to maximise value, innovation, and performance Setting enterprise-wide technical standards to ensure consistency, resilience, and long-term sustainability Improving operational efficiency, availability, and performance across infrastructure and services Supporting strategic planning, financial oversight, and investment business cases at executive level Leading technology input into product and platform roadmaps aligned to business-unit priorities Acting as a visible, credible technology leader both internally and externally, representing Wilmington s vision and capability What s the Best Thing About This Role You will define and deliver the technology vision for a business in the midst of meaningful, purposeful transformation. With strong board-level sponsorship and a broad mandate for change, this role offers genuine freedom to innovate. You will shape how Wilmington competes in an increasingly AI-driven and regulated world building platforms, products, and capabilities that truly differentiate us and create long-term value. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role The challenge lies in balancing ambition with pragmatism. You will need to unlock innovation and transformation while maximising the value of existing platforms, teams, and investments. At the same time, you will be navigating rapid technological change (particularly in AI) while maintaining stability, governance, and trust across a complex and regulated environment. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have / be: Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including large-scale, resilient system design and frameworks such as Well-Architected, with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, solution design, and delivering complex technology transformations at scale Proven capability in modern engineering practices, including containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, Agile delivery, and code quality tooling Strong understanding of data platforms, visualisation, and product management principles, translating market and technology trends into compelling roadmaps Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce and/or Dynamics 365), e-learning platforms, and data-led or information services environments Demonstrable success leading M&A technology integration, from due diligence through to post-acquisition execution Strong research orientation with a passion for identifying, assessing, and embedding emerging technologies Extensive experience (10+ years) in senior technology leadership roles within digitally enabled, platform-driven, or media-led environments Hands-on experience with AI and LLM platforms (e.g. Claude, GPT), including an understanding of capabilities, trade-offs, and enterprise adoption Working knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic AI architectures, with experience integrating AI securely and at scale Practical experience in enterprise AI governance, prompt engineering, and deployment approaches (including RAG, fine-tuning considerations, and risk mitigation) Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to materially improve engineering productivity and delivery outcomes We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a shared purpose turning knowledge into advantage. We provide trusted information, training, and insight to professional markets across Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal, and Insight sectors. Our businesses empower organisations and professionals to perform better by providing high-quality, relevant, and reliable knowledge. We collaborate across the group, share success, and focus relentlessly on delivering value to our customers. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers do the right business in the right way providing the data, insights, and education they need to navigate an increasingly complex GRC landscape. When you join us, you won t just shape a company s technology future you ll make a meaningful impact for our customers. We offer flexible hybrid working, strong development opportunities, and an environment where leadership, innovation, and purpose go hand in hand. Whether you re seeking your next defining role or ready to lead change at scale, this is work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Microsoft Power Platform / AI Governance Specialist 3 Month Engagement Flexible / Hybrid We're supporting a large organisation undertaking a strategic review of its Microsoft automation, low-code and AI capability across a complex enterprise environment. This is a consultancy-style engagement focused on assessing the current landscape and producing the technical, governance and operational foundations required to safely scale Power Platform, automation and AI solutions across the organisation. Key areas of focus: Power Platform governance and environment strategy AI and Copilot readiness DevOps / ALM design and working practices Security, compliance and information governance Gap analysis, roadmap creation and future-state design Stakeholder workshops and technical discovery Essential experience: Strong Microsoft ecosystem experience including Power Platform, Copilot, SharePoint, Teams, Fabric and GitHub Experience designing secure, scalable Microsoft environments and governance models Strong understanding of DevOps, ALM, DLP, Zero Trust and enterprise security principles Experience working within highly regulated environments handling sensitive data Ability to operate independently and engage confidently with stakeholders Likely to suit a senior Microsoft specialist, Power Platform architect, enterprise architect or technical governance professional with experience in complex enterprise environments. Mostly remote working with a occasional on-site engagement as required. Candidates will be required to work through an approved Umbrella company
Jun 20, 2026
Contractor
Microsoft Power Platform / AI Governance Specialist 3 Month Engagement Flexible / Hybrid We're supporting a large organisation undertaking a strategic review of its Microsoft automation, low-code and AI capability across a complex enterprise environment. This is a consultancy-style engagement focused on assessing the current landscape and producing the technical, governance and operational foundations required to safely scale Power Platform, automation and AI solutions across the organisation. Key areas of focus: Power Platform governance and environment strategy AI and Copilot readiness DevOps / ALM design and working practices Security, compliance and information governance Gap analysis, roadmap creation and future-state design Stakeholder workshops and technical discovery Essential experience: Strong Microsoft ecosystem experience including Power Platform, Copilot, SharePoint, Teams, Fabric and GitHub Experience designing secure, scalable Microsoft environments and governance models Strong understanding of DevOps, ALM, DLP, Zero Trust and enterprise security principles Experience working within highly regulated environments handling sensitive data Ability to operate independently and engage confidently with stakeholders Likely to suit a senior Microsoft specialist, Power Platform architect, enterprise architect or technical governance professional with experience in complex enterprise environments. Mostly remote working with a occasional on-site engagement as required. Candidates will be required to work through an approved Umbrella company
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Inverness, Highland
Ornithologist (Inverness) Inverness/Scottish Highlands 40,000 to 45,000 + Progression + Company Benefits + Relocation Are you based in Inverness or keen to move there as a seasoned Ornithologist or similar, looking to join a specialist ecological consultancy planning the future for the renewables industry in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, ensuring the safety for a wide variety of rare species (such as the golden eagles) among breathtaking landscapes, lochs, forests and mountains? Do you want the opportunity to work alongside senior ecologist consultants with expertise and knowledge for the Scottish Highlands and surrounding areas in a role with countless opportunities for specialising, acquiring wildlife licenses and progressing your career? On offer is a position within a growing consultancy that work closely with local renewables, housing and architectural planning contracts, surveying the local wildlife and landscapes to ensure protection and safety. This will be an opportunity to learn about the rare variety of species that inhabit areas expressing stunning views while utilising your experience of ecology and environmental planning. The ideal Ornithologist will have experience taking surveys, calculating biodiversity net THE ROLE: Ornithology responsibilities. Travelling to various local locations, staying overnight when needed. Working from home to report on findings. THE PERSON: Experience in a similar role. Working towards a wildlife licence, or a keen interest to. Local to Inverness or willing to relocate. Reference Number: BBBH 24659 If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Ornithologist (Inverness) Inverness/Scottish Highlands 40,000 to 45,000 + Progression + Company Benefits + Relocation Are you based in Inverness or keen to move there as a seasoned Ornithologist or similar, looking to join a specialist ecological consultancy planning the future for the renewables industry in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, ensuring the safety for a wide variety of rare species (such as the golden eagles) among breathtaking landscapes, lochs, forests and mountains? Do you want the opportunity to work alongside senior ecologist consultants with expertise and knowledge for the Scottish Highlands and surrounding areas in a role with countless opportunities for specialising, acquiring wildlife licenses and progressing your career? On offer is a position within a growing consultancy that work closely with local renewables, housing and architectural planning contracts, surveying the local wildlife and landscapes to ensure protection and safety. This will be an opportunity to learn about the rare variety of species that inhabit areas expressing stunning views while utilising your experience of ecology and environmental planning. The ideal Ornithologist will have experience taking surveys, calculating biodiversity net THE ROLE: Ornithology responsibilities. Travelling to various local locations, staying overnight when needed. Working from home to report on findings. THE PERSON: Experience in a similar role. Working towards a wildlife licence, or a keen interest to. Local to Inverness or willing to relocate. Reference Number: BBBH 24659 If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Expert analysis. Cross-functional collaboration. Resolving complex challenges. Senior Business Analyst £46,000 - £55,000 (+ Benefits) Reports to: Lead Business Analyst Department: Chief Operating Office Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. External Closing date: 28 June 2026 Internal Closing date: 3 July 2026 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews with a scenario-based exercise How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. Cancer Research UK has an extensive technical estate that underpins the charity's ability to deliver our vision and strategy. The Business Analysis team play an essential role in our mission by bridging the gap between our technology department and the wider organisation. The team ensure we maximise the value of all our technical resources while delivering operational transformation & management and an employee experience that enables us to be an inclusive, well-governed, agile, and sustainable organisation so that we can achieve our mission of beating cancer. This involves championing innovation, providing analytical insight, and driving change across a range of products and services used by 4,000+ staff, 600+ shops, and thousands of supporters who raised £463m towards our life-saving research in 2023/24. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be assigned to a technology portfolio to deliver large/complex technology and change projects whilst rotating across a range of products. This will involve accurately analysing, capturing, and validating requirements; identifying and assessing highly beneficial solutions; and providing analysis expertise to successfully shape and deliver technical solutions and outcomes. You will partner and collaborate with stakeholders influencing across all levels of the organisation to ensure alignment with the underlying technology needs of the charity and its strategic direction. If you are an experienced Business Analyst who has worked in medium to large multi-product businesses with a large IT function or within a large IT agency/consultancy, we would love for you to join our mission. What will I be doing? Delivering large/ complex projects within one of our product portfolios to develop innovative and flexible business solutions, whilst driving efficiencies and harnessing shared capabilities. Providing business analysis and delivering the technical transformation across several workstreams/ products. Assessing the bigger picture to manage priorities and identify potential dependencies and risks. Forging strong stakeholder relationships at all levels to identify and assess solutions and process improvements that meet business outcomes and provide the best cost/benefit balance. Developing a strong understanding of the needs of specific business areas and their strategy to influence decisions. Maintaining an understanding of the capabilities, processes, and services which make up the Cancer Research UK technology landscape. Keeping aware of emerging technologies to ensure compatible solutions are designed and existing capabilities are re-used where suitable. Assisting in the development of investment appraisals, providing decision support to ensure that solutions designed deliver maximum value to the charity. Collating, understanding, and documenting business, functional, and non-functional requirements. Identifying strengths and weaknesses of existing processes, suggesting areas of improvement, and challenging as needed. Translating business requirements into Agile epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Ensuring requirements are documented appropriately for use by the project team (e.g. developers, testers) according to the project methodology used (e.g. Agile). Partnering with departments across the charity to ensure correlation between requirements, information architecture, and user experience. Providing analysis expertise and leadership throughout project lifecycles. Contributing to the successful delivery of large/complex projects, developing practical ideas and solutions to deliver value to the business. Sharing expertise and best practices, contributing to analysis toolkits, and supporting the business analyst community and business process owners. Inputting into test scenarios, scripts, design, and execution by collaborating with customers and colleagues to ensure changes are appropriately tested and accepted. Where appropriate, creating relevant guidelines and user guides. Partnering closely with Project Managers and Business Owners to track progress against milestones, develop plans, prioritise work, and create sufficient documentation for projects/ work streams. Defining KPIs/ SLAs to monitor the effectiveness of processes and enable greater efficiency. What skills will I need? Experienced Business Analyst who has worked in medium to large multi-product businesses or within a large IT agency/consultancy. Managed multiple workstreams/ products and priorities with a background in dealing with complexity and identifying potential dependencies and risks. Strong understanding and experience in business analysis skills, techniques, and practices (including designing and facilitating workshops). Strong communication and stakeholder management with a proven ability to understand stakeholder needs and influence decision-making at all levels within various contexts. Advanced experience in process and data modelling, and process improvement. Evidence of problem-solving with an ability to simplify complex problems into components and evaluate systematically to provide creative solutions. Commercially minded with an understanding of what Cancer Research UK is trying to achieve and the role of Delivery teams in delivering these ambitions. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. Additional Information For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at . For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Expert analysis. Cross-functional collaboration. Resolving complex challenges. Senior Business Analyst £46,000 - £55,000 (+ Benefits) Reports to: Lead Business Analyst Department: Chief Operating Office Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. External Closing date: 28 June 2026 Internal Closing date: 3 July 2026 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews with a scenario-based exercise How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. Cancer Research UK has an extensive technical estate that underpins the charity's ability to deliver our vision and strategy. The Business Analysis team play an essential role in our mission by bridging the gap between our technology department and the wider organisation. The team ensure we maximise the value of all our technical resources while delivering operational transformation & management and an employee experience that enables us to be an inclusive, well-governed, agile, and sustainable organisation so that we can achieve our mission of beating cancer. This involves championing innovation, providing analytical insight, and driving change across a range of products and services used by 4,000+ staff, 600+ shops, and thousands of supporters who raised £463m towards our life-saving research in 2023/24. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be assigned to a technology portfolio to deliver large/complex technology and change projects whilst rotating across a range of products. This will involve accurately analysing, capturing, and validating requirements; identifying and assessing highly beneficial solutions; and providing analysis expertise to successfully shape and deliver technical solutions and outcomes. You will partner and collaborate with stakeholders influencing across all levels of the organisation to ensure alignment with the underlying technology needs of the charity and its strategic direction. If you are an experienced Business Analyst who has worked in medium to large multi-product businesses with a large IT function or within a large IT agency/consultancy, we would love for you to join our mission. What will I be doing? Delivering large/ complex projects within one of our product portfolios to develop innovative and flexible business solutions, whilst driving efficiencies and harnessing shared capabilities. Providing business analysis and delivering the technical transformation across several workstreams/ products. Assessing the bigger picture to manage priorities and identify potential dependencies and risks. Forging strong stakeholder relationships at all levels to identify and assess solutions and process improvements that meet business outcomes and provide the best cost/benefit balance. Developing a strong understanding of the needs of specific business areas and their strategy to influence decisions. Maintaining an understanding of the capabilities, processes, and services which make up the Cancer Research UK technology landscape. Keeping aware of emerging technologies to ensure compatible solutions are designed and existing capabilities are re-used where suitable. Assisting in the development of investment appraisals, providing decision support to ensure that solutions designed deliver maximum value to the charity. Collating, understanding, and documenting business, functional, and non-functional requirements. Identifying strengths and weaknesses of existing processes, suggesting areas of improvement, and challenging as needed. Translating business requirements into Agile epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Ensuring requirements are documented appropriately for use by the project team (e.g. developers, testers) according to the project methodology used (e.g. Agile). Partnering with departments across the charity to ensure correlation between requirements, information architecture, and user experience. Providing analysis expertise and leadership throughout project lifecycles. Contributing to the successful delivery of large/complex projects, developing practical ideas and solutions to deliver value to the business. Sharing expertise and best practices, contributing to analysis toolkits, and supporting the business analyst community and business process owners. Inputting into test scenarios, scripts, design, and execution by collaborating with customers and colleagues to ensure changes are appropriately tested and accepted. Where appropriate, creating relevant guidelines and user guides. Partnering closely with Project Managers and Business Owners to track progress against milestones, develop plans, prioritise work, and create sufficient documentation for projects/ work streams. Defining KPIs/ SLAs to monitor the effectiveness of processes and enable greater efficiency. What skills will I need? Experienced Business Analyst who has worked in medium to large multi-product businesses or within a large IT agency/consultancy. Managed multiple workstreams/ products and priorities with a background in dealing with complexity and identifying potential dependencies and risks. Strong understanding and experience in business analysis skills, techniques, and practices (including designing and facilitating workshops). Strong communication and stakeholder management with a proven ability to understand stakeholder needs and influence decision-making at all levels within various contexts. Advanced experience in process and data modelling, and process improvement. Evidence of problem-solving with an ability to simplify complex problems into components and evaluate systematically to provide creative solutions. Commercially minded with an understanding of what Cancer Research UK is trying to achieve and the role of Delivery teams in delivering these ambitions. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. Additional Information For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us at . For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Role: Enterprise Architect Contract Location: UK-based home working with travel to MOD, defence industry, and secure customer sites as required Duration: Initial 3-month contract with extension options available Clearance: SC clearance required Rate: £(Apply online only)/day Outside IR35 Key skills Working with ambiguity that comes from an R&D environment, Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF, MODAF, Secure Cloud, Cyber Security, Defence Digital Transformation, AI-enabled Systems You ve spent your career looking at the bigger picture. You understand how strategy, technology, operations, security, and business objectives all need to come together to create solutions that actually work. You can see beyond individual systems and projects, understanding how organisations evolve their technology landscapes over time and how architecture decisions today can impact operational effectiveness for years to come. If that sounds like you, this is the sort of role that doesn t come around very often. I m working with a defence-focused technology and R&D environment looking for an Enterprise Architect to help shape the future direction of large-scale defence and digital transformation programmes. This is a genuinely strategic architecture position where you'll have the opportunity to influence how complex defence capabilities are designed, integrated, governed, and delivered across operational, information, cyber, cloud, and mission systems domains. You'll be helping define architecture principles, governance models, target-state architectures, and long-term technology roadmaps that support some of the most important transformation initiatives taking place within the defence sector. A major area of focus is around the adoption of emerging technologies and how they can be integrated safely and effectively into operational environments. Artificial Intelligence, Data Fabric, Data-Centred Security, autonomous systems, and modern data exploitation platforms are all key areas of investment. They're looking for someone who can assess these technologies from both a strategic and practical perspective, helping determine where they can create genuine operational advantage while ensuring solutions remain secure, resilient, and supportable. This is very much an architecture leadership role. You'll be responsible for aligning business capabilities, operational requirements, information flows, security controls, and technology delivery across multiple programmes and stakeholders. You'll help ensure architectural consistency across complex environments that span cloud, on-premise, classified, and multi-domain systems. A large part of the role will involve working with senior stakeholders across MOD R&D delivery teams, technical design authorities, security specialists, industry partners, and programme leadership teams. You'll need to be comfortable presenting recommendations, influencing decision-making, and helping organisations navigate complex technical and strategic challenges. From a technical perspective, they're looking for experience across areas such as: Enterprise Architecture frameworks including TOGAF, MODAF, NAF, or ArchiMate Enterprise-wide transformation and architecture governance Hybrid cloud, on-premise, and secure environments Cyber security architecture and resilience Data architecture, integration, and governance API and event-driven architectures DevSecOps and modern delivery models Large-scale systems integration Experience within R&D in defence, national security, government, or other highly regulated environments would be particularly valuable, especially where you've supported digital transformation, secure technology adoption, cyber resilience programmes, or complex stakeholder environments. You'll probably enjoy this role if you like balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery, working across multiple domains, and helping organisations make better long-term technology decisions. The work is varied, highly visible, and closely connected to future defence capability development, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to influence programmes at an enterprise level rather than focusing purely on individual solutions. If you're looking for an architecture role where you'll help shape strategy, influence major transformation programmes, and work with emerging technologies that are changing the future of defence, this is definitely one worth exploring. Apply now or get in touch to find out more. We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.
Jun 20, 2026
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Role: Enterprise Architect Contract Location: UK-based home working with travel to MOD, defence industry, and secure customer sites as required Duration: Initial 3-month contract with extension options available Clearance: SC clearance required Rate: £(Apply online only)/day Outside IR35 Key skills Working with ambiguity that comes from an R&D environment, Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF, MODAF, Secure Cloud, Cyber Security, Defence Digital Transformation, AI-enabled Systems You ve spent your career looking at the bigger picture. You understand how strategy, technology, operations, security, and business objectives all need to come together to create solutions that actually work. You can see beyond individual systems and projects, understanding how organisations evolve their technology landscapes over time and how architecture decisions today can impact operational effectiveness for years to come. If that sounds like you, this is the sort of role that doesn t come around very often. I m working with a defence-focused technology and R&D environment looking for an Enterprise Architect to help shape the future direction of large-scale defence and digital transformation programmes. This is a genuinely strategic architecture position where you'll have the opportunity to influence how complex defence capabilities are designed, integrated, governed, and delivered across operational, information, cyber, cloud, and mission systems domains. You'll be helping define architecture principles, governance models, target-state architectures, and long-term technology roadmaps that support some of the most important transformation initiatives taking place within the defence sector. A major area of focus is around the adoption of emerging technologies and how they can be integrated safely and effectively into operational environments. Artificial Intelligence, Data Fabric, Data-Centred Security, autonomous systems, and modern data exploitation platforms are all key areas of investment. They're looking for someone who can assess these technologies from both a strategic and practical perspective, helping determine where they can create genuine operational advantage while ensuring solutions remain secure, resilient, and supportable. This is very much an architecture leadership role. You'll be responsible for aligning business capabilities, operational requirements, information flows, security controls, and technology delivery across multiple programmes and stakeholders. You'll help ensure architectural consistency across complex environments that span cloud, on-premise, classified, and multi-domain systems. A large part of the role will involve working with senior stakeholders across MOD R&D delivery teams, technical design authorities, security specialists, industry partners, and programme leadership teams. You'll need to be comfortable presenting recommendations, influencing decision-making, and helping organisations navigate complex technical and strategic challenges. From a technical perspective, they're looking for experience across areas such as: Enterprise Architecture frameworks including TOGAF, MODAF, NAF, or ArchiMate Enterprise-wide transformation and architecture governance Hybrid cloud, on-premise, and secure environments Cyber security architecture and resilience Data architecture, integration, and governance API and event-driven architectures DevSecOps and modern delivery models Large-scale systems integration Experience within R&D in defence, national security, government, or other highly regulated environments would be particularly valuable, especially where you've supported digital transformation, secure technology adoption, cyber resilience programmes, or complex stakeholder environments. You'll probably enjoy this role if you like balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery, working across multiple domains, and helping organisations make better long-term technology decisions. The work is varied, highly visible, and closely connected to future defence capability development, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to influence programmes at an enterprise level rather than focusing purely on individual solutions. If you're looking for an architecture role where you'll help shape strategy, influence major transformation programmes, and work with emerging technologies that are changing the future of defence, this is definitely one worth exploring. Apply now or get in touch to find out more. We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.
Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an experienced Programme Director with a passion for driving transformation in the media landscape? Our client is looking for a dynamic individual to lead a multi-workstream retail media transformation programme. If you thrive on strategic oversight, stakeholder leadership, and delivering governance excellence, we want to hear from you! Role: Programme Director Duration: 16 Weeks (20-25 days engagement starting July 1st) Location: London (on site) Rate: 1000 - 1400 per day (Outside ir35) Role Overview: This is not a full-time role, 20 to 25 days engagement over a 16-week period In this pivotal role, you will act as the senior engagement lead and primary point of contact for Adecco Outsourcing. Your mission? To steer the transformation programme for our Client with precision and enthusiasm! You will be the public face of the programme, building robust client relationships, driving stakeholder confidence, and ensuring executive alignment. Key Responsibilities: Be the primary client-facing lead and executive point of contact on behalf of Adecco Outsourcing. Provide strategic leadership across the entire transformation programme. Lead executive stakeholder engagement, steering committees, and governance forums. Represent Adecco in all senior client interactions and programme discussions. Oversee delivery across multiple workstreams and consulting teams. Ensure alignment between business, operational, technology, and data initiatives. Drive stakeholder confidence and maintain strong executive relationships throughout the programme lifecycle. Manage programme risks, dependencies, escalations, and strategic decision points. Deliver against agreed milestones, outcomes, and commercial objectives. Support commercial governance, programme reporting, and client relationship management. Ensure programme outputs align with strategic business priorities and transformation objectives. Required Experience: Significant experience leading enterprise transformation programmes. Strong consulting, client engagement, and stakeholder management background. Proven experience acting as the senior client-facing lead within consulting or transformation engagements. Experience overseeing multi-disciplinary transformation teams. Proven track record delivering operating model and business transformation initiatives. Strong governance, commercial awareness, and programme leadership capability. Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Experience: Familiarity with retail, media, retail media, martech, or customer data transformation. Experience within consulting-led or advisory engagements. Exposure to enterprise architecture and operating model transformation programmes. Experience working within complex enterprise stakeholder environments. Why Join Us? Engage with leading experts in the media industry and make a tangible impact! Work in a flexible, dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Be a part of an exciting transformation journey that will challenge and inspire you. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead a transformative programme with enthusiasm and expertise, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of something great! Apply Today! Please answer the Screening Questions when applying. Let's shape the future of retail media together! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Jun 20, 2026
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Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an experienced Programme Director with a passion for driving transformation in the media landscape? Our client is looking for a dynamic individual to lead a multi-workstream retail media transformation programme. If you thrive on strategic oversight, stakeholder leadership, and delivering governance excellence, we want to hear from you! Role: Programme Director Duration: 16 Weeks (20-25 days engagement starting July 1st) Location: London (on site) Rate: 1000 - 1400 per day (Outside ir35) Role Overview: This is not a full-time role, 20 to 25 days engagement over a 16-week period In this pivotal role, you will act as the senior engagement lead and primary point of contact for Adecco Outsourcing. Your mission? To steer the transformation programme for our Client with precision and enthusiasm! You will be the public face of the programme, building robust client relationships, driving stakeholder confidence, and ensuring executive alignment. Key Responsibilities: Be the primary client-facing lead and executive point of contact on behalf of Adecco Outsourcing. Provide strategic leadership across the entire transformation programme. Lead executive stakeholder engagement, steering committees, and governance forums. Represent Adecco in all senior client interactions and programme discussions. Oversee delivery across multiple workstreams and consulting teams. Ensure alignment between business, operational, technology, and data initiatives. Drive stakeholder confidence and maintain strong executive relationships throughout the programme lifecycle. Manage programme risks, dependencies, escalations, and strategic decision points. Deliver against agreed milestones, outcomes, and commercial objectives. Support commercial governance, programme reporting, and client relationship management. Ensure programme outputs align with strategic business priorities and transformation objectives. Required Experience: Significant experience leading enterprise transformation programmes. Strong consulting, client engagement, and stakeholder management background. Proven experience acting as the senior client-facing lead within consulting or transformation engagements. Experience overseeing multi-disciplinary transformation teams. Proven track record delivering operating model and business transformation initiatives. Strong governance, commercial awareness, and programme leadership capability. Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Experience: Familiarity with retail, media, retail media, martech, or customer data transformation. Experience within consulting-led or advisory engagements. Exposure to enterprise architecture and operating model transformation programmes. Experience working within complex enterprise stakeholder environments. Why Join Us? Engage with leading experts in the media industry and make a tangible impact! Work in a flexible, dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Be a part of an exciting transformation journey that will challenge and inspire you. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead a transformative programme with enthusiasm and expertise, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of something great! Apply Today! Please answer the Screening Questions when applying. Let's shape the future of retail media together! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Enterprise Application Architect - 2 YR FTC Location: London (Hybrid Working - 2 days a week in the office) Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (2 Years) Salary: Up to 84,600 per annum plus excellent benefits About the Role An established client based in London is seeking an experienced Enterprise Application Architect to help shape and deliver its digital transformation strategy. Working within the Enterprise Architecture function, you will define and govern target-state application architecture, develop strategic roadmaps, and ensure technology investments align with institutional priorities. You will provide architectural leadership across major programmes and operational services, influence senior stakeholders, support application modernisation and portfolio rationalisation initiatives, and act as deputy to the Head of Enterprise Architecture when required. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise application architecture strategy, standards, principles and governance. Produce TOGAF-aligned architecture artefacts, including principles, roadmaps, gap analyses and transition architectures. Lead application portfolio rationalisation, modernisation and legacy retirement initiatives. Develop and govern target-state application architecture across projects and services. Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and automation platforms. Define integration architecture strategy and support integration platform evolution. Ensure alignment across business, data, technology and application architecture domains. Embed security-by-design, data integration principles and architecture governance. Support cloud-smart strategies across Azure, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to architects and technical teams. Influence technology strategy, investment decisions and architectural roadmaps. Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Systems Analysis or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner certification. Working knowledge of ArchiMate or a comparable enterprise architecture modelling framework. Essential Experience Extensive experience in Enterprise and Application Architecture within large, complex organisations. Significant experience producing TOGAF-aligned architecture deliverables, including roadmaps, target architectures and transition plans. Strong experience using enterprise architecture tools such as ArchiMate, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Ardoq or similar. Experience applying cloud-smart architecture strategies, with Azure expertise essential and AWS/GCP desirable. Deep understanding of application architecture patterns, lifecycle management and enterprise architecture governance. Experience leading application portfolio rationalisation and transformation programmes. Experience embedding automation-first and AI-enabled approaches across application estates. Experience defining integration architecture strategies and supporting integration platform evolution. Experience aligning application architecture with business, data and technology domains. Experience mentoring architects and operating in a senior or deputy leadership capacity. Understanding of ITSM and ITIL frameworks within managed application environments. Essential Skills Ability to balance long-term architectural strategy with short-term delivery priorities. Strong analytical, planning and enterprise-scale decision-making skills. Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder communication skills. Ability to influence, guide and facilitate decision-making at all levels. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong understanding of IT standards, controls and governance frameworks. Ability to assess and communicate the strategic, operational and financial impact of technology decisions. Ability to solve complex architecture challenges, including application rationalisation, legacy retirement and emerging technology evaluation. Desirable Experience with automation platforms and intelligent automation technologies. Experience evaluating AI and automation platforms within an enterprise architecture context. Personal Attributes Technology and vendor-neutral, with the ability to evaluate solutions objectively. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, integrity and professional credibility. Passionate about shaping a future-focused application estate and driving digital transformation. Strong leadership and people management capabilities. Recognised as a credible authority in application architecture with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Additional Information This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and play a key role in shaping its future technology landscape through enterprise architecture leadership and digital transformation. Salary: Up to 84,600 per annum Contract: Fixed-Term (24 Months) Location: London / Hybrid Working 2 days a week in the office To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role to (url removed) Services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Enterprise Application Architect - 2 YR FTC Location: London (Hybrid Working - 2 days a week in the office) Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (2 Years) Salary: Up to 84,600 per annum plus excellent benefits About the Role An established client based in London is seeking an experienced Enterprise Application Architect to help shape and deliver its digital transformation strategy. Working within the Enterprise Architecture function, you will define and govern target-state application architecture, develop strategic roadmaps, and ensure technology investments align with institutional priorities. You will provide architectural leadership across major programmes and operational services, influence senior stakeholders, support application modernisation and portfolio rationalisation initiatives, and act as deputy to the Head of Enterprise Architecture when required. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise application architecture strategy, standards, principles and governance. Produce TOGAF-aligned architecture artefacts, including principles, roadmaps, gap analyses and transition architectures. Lead application portfolio rationalisation, modernisation and legacy retirement initiatives. Develop and govern target-state application architecture across projects and services. Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and automation platforms. Define integration architecture strategy and support integration platform evolution. Ensure alignment across business, data, technology and application architecture domains. Embed security-by-design, data integration principles and architecture governance. Support cloud-smart strategies across Azure, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to architects and technical teams. Influence technology strategy, investment decisions and architectural roadmaps. Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Systems Analysis or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner certification. Working knowledge of ArchiMate or a comparable enterprise architecture modelling framework. Essential Experience Extensive experience in Enterprise and Application Architecture within large, complex organisations. Significant experience producing TOGAF-aligned architecture deliverables, including roadmaps, target architectures and transition plans. Strong experience using enterprise architecture tools such as ArchiMate, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Ardoq or similar. Experience applying cloud-smart architecture strategies, with Azure expertise essential and AWS/GCP desirable. Deep understanding of application architecture patterns, lifecycle management and enterprise architecture governance. Experience leading application portfolio rationalisation and transformation programmes. Experience embedding automation-first and AI-enabled approaches across application estates. Experience defining integration architecture strategies and supporting integration platform evolution. Experience aligning application architecture with business, data and technology domains. Experience mentoring architects and operating in a senior or deputy leadership capacity. Understanding of ITSM and ITIL frameworks within managed application environments. Essential Skills Ability to balance long-term architectural strategy with short-term delivery priorities. Strong analytical, planning and enterprise-scale decision-making skills. Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder communication skills. Ability to influence, guide and facilitate decision-making at all levels. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong understanding of IT standards, controls and governance frameworks. Ability to assess and communicate the strategic, operational and financial impact of technology decisions. Ability to solve complex architecture challenges, including application rationalisation, legacy retirement and emerging technology evaluation. Desirable Experience with automation platforms and intelligent automation technologies. Experience evaluating AI and automation platforms within an enterprise architecture context. Personal Attributes Technology and vendor-neutral, with the ability to evaluate solutions objectively. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, integrity and professional credibility. Passionate about shaping a future-focused application estate and driving digital transformation. Strong leadership and people management capabilities. Recognised as a credible authority in application architecture with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Additional Information This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and play a key role in shaping its future technology landscape through enterprise architecture leadership and digital transformation. Salary: Up to 84,600 per annum Contract: Fixed-Term (24 Months) Location: London / Hybrid Working 2 days a week in the office To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role to (url removed) Services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
Head of Engineering and QA - Hybrid working. London 80-95k with great benefits We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager with strong QA knowledge to lead delivery across multiple product squads within a complex, evolving technology environment. This is a strategic leadership role suited to someone who thrives on shaping engineering practices, improving quality standards, and bringing structure to fragmented delivery ecosystems. The Role As part of a senior delivery leadership team, you will oversee engineering and quality assurance across three squads. You'll be responsible for directing external engineering partners while establishing strong internal standards, ensuring alignment with architecture, and driving continuous improvement across the development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate external engineering suppliers across a diverse, multi-technology landscape Establish and embed engineering and QA best practices across teams Define and implement a modern CI/CD pipeline, incorporating automated testing Assess and introduce AI-powered development tools to enhance team productivity Collaborate closely with architecture leadership to ensure technical alignment and coherence Bring structure and consistency to tooling and processes in a previously fragmented environment Team Environment Engineering capability is currently delivered primarily through contractors and external suppliers A small but growing internal capability, including a Dynamics subject matter expert reporting into this role QA capability includes an automation tester What We're Looking For Strong background in engineering leadership within complex delivery environments Experience working within the Microsoft ecosystem, particularly Power Platform or low-code/no-code solutions Solid understanding of test automation strategies and quality engineering principles Proven ability to bring order and governance to disjointed or "grown organically" toolsets and processes Comfortable leading through influence, particularly with external partners and distributed teams Current Focus Areas Quality assurance practices are in need of a full reassessment. While some automation exists, there is a significant opportunity to redefine the QA strategy and build a more robust, scalable approach to quality across all squads. Also a review across all engineering functions to align best practice and efficiency with future growth plans. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape engineering maturity, influence technical direction, and introduce modern ways of working in a fast-moving environment. Ideally you will be in an engineering leadership role with a background in QA and Test Management. Please get in touch with your latest CV to have an informal chat.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Head of Engineering and QA - Hybrid working. London 80-95k with great benefits We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager with strong QA knowledge to lead delivery across multiple product squads within a complex, evolving technology environment. This is a strategic leadership role suited to someone who thrives on shaping engineering practices, improving quality standards, and bringing structure to fragmented delivery ecosystems. The Role As part of a senior delivery leadership team, you will oversee engineering and quality assurance across three squads. You'll be responsible for directing external engineering partners while establishing strong internal standards, ensuring alignment with architecture, and driving continuous improvement across the development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate external engineering suppliers across a diverse, multi-technology landscape Establish and embed engineering and QA best practices across teams Define and implement a modern CI/CD pipeline, incorporating automated testing Assess and introduce AI-powered development tools to enhance team productivity Collaborate closely with architecture leadership to ensure technical alignment and coherence Bring structure and consistency to tooling and processes in a previously fragmented environment Team Environment Engineering capability is currently delivered primarily through contractors and external suppliers A small but growing internal capability, including a Dynamics subject matter expert reporting into this role QA capability includes an automation tester What We're Looking For Strong background in engineering leadership within complex delivery environments Experience working within the Microsoft ecosystem, particularly Power Platform or low-code/no-code solutions Solid understanding of test automation strategies and quality engineering principles Proven ability to bring order and governance to disjointed or "grown organically" toolsets and processes Comfortable leading through influence, particularly with external partners and distributed teams Current Focus Areas Quality assurance practices are in need of a full reassessment. While some automation exists, there is a significant opportunity to redefine the QA strategy and build a more robust, scalable approach to quality across all squads. Also a review across all engineering functions to align best practice and efficiency with future growth plans. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape engineering maturity, influence technical direction, and introduce modern ways of working in a fast-moving environment. Ideally you will be in an engineering leadership role with a background in QA and Test Management. Please get in touch with your latest CV to have an informal chat.
Ready to join the PHSO at a pivotal moment in the organisations strategic shift? Then make your application to this Head of Strategic Comms & Campaigns role! About Our Client The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is a modern, vibrant organisation full of passionate, committed people. They make final decisions on complaints that have not been resolved by UK Government departments and the NHS in England. Working closely with people to understand where, how and why public services sometimes fall short and fail to put people first. And find ways to put it right. Their true impact lies in making sure that the lessons from all investigations drive systemic change across central government, public services, and the NHS. This newly created Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns, working closely with the senior leadership team, will have a unique dual mandate: inside the organisation, you will reshape the view of communications with a shift to a more cohesive, proactive, insight-led campaigns model. Outside the organisation, you will be the strategic architect behind high-impact narratives that command the attention across diverse government, stakeholder and audience groups. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will sit at the crossroads of policy, communications, and strategic influence. If you are ready to use your campaign expertise to shape public administration and improve national public services, this is your platform. Here's how to apply: In addition to your CV, please provide a 700 word 'personal statement' (as a front cover to your CV/1 Document please) evidencing how you meet 'what you bring' criteria listed in the role profile. Job Profile Link Job Description As the Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns you will Strategic Leadership and Advice Support the Assistant Director in delivering organisation-wide leadership for communications and campaigns. Lead the shift to a strategic, insight-driven campaigns approach across the communications team and wider organisation. Act as a senior authority on strategic communications, operating with credibility, autonomy and influence. Advise and influence the Ombudsman, Chief Executive and Executive Team on communications strategy and approach. Campaign Strategy and Delivery Translate organisational vision and priorities into impactful, insight-led communications campaigns across multiple channels. Develop compelling, audience-focused narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders. Establish approaches to story identification and development, working collaboratively across the organisation. Ensure all communications are inclusive, accessible and aligned with organisational values. Lead the delivery of campaigns against agreed objectives, ensuring consistency and quality. Performance, Evaluation and Impact Define and track key performance indicators, ensuring clear alignment between communications activity and organisational goals. Lead robust evaluation of campaigns, measuring effectiveness and impact. Use insight and data to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decision-making. Leadership, Ways of Working and Collaboration Provide inspirational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix environment, embedding new and effective ways of working. Build strong relationships internally to champion strategic communications and foster a campaigns mindset. Develop partnerships with key external stakeholders to maximise collaboration and impact. Exercise delegated authority effectively, ensuring decisions are informed, timely and aligned to organisational priorities. The Successful Applicant To be successful as the Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns you must be able to evidence how you pair strategic communication expertise with exceptional political literacy by demonstrating: Significant experience leading strategic communications within the public sector, third sector, or a closely regulated environment. A proven history of designing, executing, and rigorously evaluating large-scale campaigns that delivered measurable, positive policy or positive societal outcomes. A deep understanding of stakeholders across the health sector and wider public service landscape. A natural ability to advise and align Executive Teams, CEOs, and senior political stakeholders behind a communication strategy. Comfortable diving into digital analytics, media data, and audience insights to pivot campaigns and prove engagement. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for translating complex subjects & insights into impactful, positive outcomes An empowering leader who loves to coach, mentor, and build positive, psychologically safe team cultures during times of change. What's on Offer Competitive salary: London: 59,756 - 66,251 Manchester: 56,374 - 62,501 Access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme. 30 days of annual leave, plus 2.5 Statutory day & Bank Holidays. Hybrid working model with 40% office-based work in London or Manchester Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for additional support. Other additional benefits Here's how to apply: In addition to your CV, please provide a 700 word 'personal statement' (as a front cover to your CV/1 document please) evidencing how you meet 'what you bring' criteria listed in the role profile. Closing Date for applications: Monday 15th June 5pm Interview Dates: W/C 29th June 2026 Feedback: we are unable offer feedback at application stage Right to work: we can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available. Early closure: we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Ready to join the PHSO at a pivotal moment in the organisations strategic shift? Then make your application to this Head of Strategic Comms & Campaigns role! About Our Client The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is a modern, vibrant organisation full of passionate, committed people. They make final decisions on complaints that have not been resolved by UK Government departments and the NHS in England. Working closely with people to understand where, how and why public services sometimes fall short and fail to put people first. And find ways to put it right. Their true impact lies in making sure that the lessons from all investigations drive systemic change across central government, public services, and the NHS. This newly created Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns, working closely with the senior leadership team, will have a unique dual mandate: inside the organisation, you will reshape the view of communications with a shift to a more cohesive, proactive, insight-led campaigns model. Outside the organisation, you will be the strategic architect behind high-impact narratives that command the attention across diverse government, stakeholder and audience groups. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will sit at the crossroads of policy, communications, and strategic influence. If you are ready to use your campaign expertise to shape public administration and improve national public services, this is your platform. Here's how to apply: In addition to your CV, please provide a 700 word 'personal statement' (as a front cover to your CV/1 Document please) evidencing how you meet 'what you bring' criteria listed in the role profile. Job Profile Link Job Description As the Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns you will Strategic Leadership and Advice Support the Assistant Director in delivering organisation-wide leadership for communications and campaigns. Lead the shift to a strategic, insight-driven campaigns approach across the communications team and wider organisation. Act as a senior authority on strategic communications, operating with credibility, autonomy and influence. Advise and influence the Ombudsman, Chief Executive and Executive Team on communications strategy and approach. Campaign Strategy and Delivery Translate organisational vision and priorities into impactful, insight-led communications campaigns across multiple channels. Develop compelling, audience-focused narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders. Establish approaches to story identification and development, working collaboratively across the organisation. Ensure all communications are inclusive, accessible and aligned with organisational values. Lead the delivery of campaigns against agreed objectives, ensuring consistency and quality. Performance, Evaluation and Impact Define and track key performance indicators, ensuring clear alignment between communications activity and organisational goals. Lead robust evaluation of campaigns, measuring effectiveness and impact. Use insight and data to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decision-making. Leadership, Ways of Working and Collaboration Provide inspirational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix environment, embedding new and effective ways of working. Build strong relationships internally to champion strategic communications and foster a campaigns mindset. Develop partnerships with key external stakeholders to maximise collaboration and impact. Exercise delegated authority effectively, ensuring decisions are informed, timely and aligned to organisational priorities. The Successful Applicant To be successful as the Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns you must be able to evidence how you pair strategic communication expertise with exceptional political literacy by demonstrating: Significant experience leading strategic communications within the public sector, third sector, or a closely regulated environment. A proven history of designing, executing, and rigorously evaluating large-scale campaigns that delivered measurable, positive policy or positive societal outcomes. A deep understanding of stakeholders across the health sector and wider public service landscape. A natural ability to advise and align Executive Teams, CEOs, and senior political stakeholders behind a communication strategy. Comfortable diving into digital analytics, media data, and audience insights to pivot campaigns and prove engagement. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for translating complex subjects & insights into impactful, positive outcomes An empowering leader who loves to coach, mentor, and build positive, psychologically safe team cultures during times of change. What's on Offer Competitive salary: London: 59,756 - 66,251 Manchester: 56,374 - 62,501 Access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme. 30 days of annual leave, plus 2.5 Statutory day & Bank Holidays. Hybrid working model with 40% office-based work in London or Manchester Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for additional support. Other additional benefits Here's how to apply: In addition to your CV, please provide a 700 word 'personal statement' (as a front cover to your CV/1 document please) evidencing how you meet 'what you bring' criteria listed in the role profile. Closing Date for applications: Monday 15th June 5pm Interview Dates: W/C 29th June 2026 Feedback: we are unable offer feedback at application stage Right to work: we can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available. Early closure: we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Data Migration Lead Contract: 450- 550 per day Location: London, 1 day per week We are currently looking for a Senior Business Data Migration Lead (Data Architecture & Discovery) to join a, data-driven team on an initial 3-month contract focused on a critical discovery phase project. Reporting into senior business stakeholders, this person will play a key role in helping the organisation understand, document and future-proof a complex reporting and data infrastructure environment. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between commercial teams and technical data specialists, helping to untangle legacy data processes and define the roadmap for a future-state architecture. This is an ideal opportunity for a Migration Lead who enjoys working at the intersection of business, data and technology, combining stakeholder engagement with hands-on analysis of data pipelines, reporting systems and transformation logic. The Opportunity This assignment focuses on documenting the current data landscape, understanding business requirements and producing a clear blueprint for future delivery. Key responsibilities include: Mapping and documenting the current data architecture and reporting ecosystem Analysing existing Python and Apache Airflow data pipelines Tracing data flows from multiple partner data sources through Google Cloud environments into reporting platforms Reviewing and documenting transformation logic within PostgreSQL Working closely with commercial stakeholders to gather and define business requirements Assessing and rationalising complex taxonomy and mapping structures across multiple reporting domains Conducting audits of existing reporting logic and identifying gaps, risks and dependencies Producing clear technical and business documentation to support future migration and delivery activity Helping define the target-state architecture and delivery roadmap This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on a high-profile data transformation programme, providing clarity and direction for future implementation phases. What's in it for you? Competitive day rate Hybrid working arrangement High-impact discovery and transformation project Opportunity to work across business and technical teams Exposure to complex cloud-based data architecture environments Autonomous role with significant stakeholder exposure Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Migration Lead within data-focused environments Strong understanding of data architecture, data lineage and reporting ecosystems Experience documenting complex data flows and business processes Ability to work with technical teams to understand data pipelines and transformation logic Strong stakeholder management and requirements gathering experience Experience working with cloud-based data platforms Excellent documentation and communication skills Experience with Tableau and Power BI environments Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Python and Apache Airflow Experience within digital media, publishing, advertising technology or affiliate commerce environments Understanding of programmatic advertising and revenue reporting models Previous experience supporting data migration or modernisation programmes If you would like to be considered for the role and feel you would be an ideal fit, please apply with your latest CV.
Jun 19, 2026
Contractor
Data Migration Lead Contract: 450- 550 per day Location: London, 1 day per week We are currently looking for a Senior Business Data Migration Lead (Data Architecture & Discovery) to join a, data-driven team on an initial 3-month contract focused on a critical discovery phase project. Reporting into senior business stakeholders, this person will play a key role in helping the organisation understand, document and future-proof a complex reporting and data infrastructure environment. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between commercial teams and technical data specialists, helping to untangle legacy data processes and define the roadmap for a future-state architecture. This is an ideal opportunity for a Migration Lead who enjoys working at the intersection of business, data and technology, combining stakeholder engagement with hands-on analysis of data pipelines, reporting systems and transformation logic. The Opportunity This assignment focuses on documenting the current data landscape, understanding business requirements and producing a clear blueprint for future delivery. Key responsibilities include: Mapping and documenting the current data architecture and reporting ecosystem Analysing existing Python and Apache Airflow data pipelines Tracing data flows from multiple partner data sources through Google Cloud environments into reporting platforms Reviewing and documenting transformation logic within PostgreSQL Working closely with commercial stakeholders to gather and define business requirements Assessing and rationalising complex taxonomy and mapping structures across multiple reporting domains Conducting audits of existing reporting logic and identifying gaps, risks and dependencies Producing clear technical and business documentation to support future migration and delivery activity Helping define the target-state architecture and delivery roadmap This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on a high-profile data transformation programme, providing clarity and direction for future implementation phases. What's in it for you? Competitive day rate Hybrid working arrangement High-impact discovery and transformation project Opportunity to work across business and technical teams Exposure to complex cloud-based data architecture environments Autonomous role with significant stakeholder exposure Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Migration Lead within data-focused environments Strong understanding of data architecture, data lineage and reporting ecosystems Experience documenting complex data flows and business processes Ability to work with technical teams to understand data pipelines and transformation logic Strong stakeholder management and requirements gathering experience Experience working with cloud-based data platforms Excellent documentation and communication skills Experience with Tableau and Power BI environments Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Python and Apache Airflow Experience within digital media, publishing, advertising technology or affiliate commerce environments Understanding of programmatic advertising and revenue reporting models Previous experience supporting data migration or modernisation programmes If you would like to be considered for the role and feel you would be an ideal fit, please apply with your latest CV.
Job Title: Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner Location: Cornwall or Devon Offices Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, award-winning multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy who are looking for a Senior Town Planner up to an Associate Town Planner. This practice is planning-led and works collaboratively across planning, architecture and landscape disciplines, delivering high-quality residential and commercial development schemes across the UK. This is a senior-level opportunity for a chartered planning professional with strong private sector experience to take a leading role within a growing consultancy environment. The Role As a Town Planner, you will manage a varied portfolio of development projects, provide strategic planning advice to clients, and contribute to the growth of the planning team. You will work closely with architects, designers and landscape specialists to deliver commercially focused and creative planning solutions. Key Responsibilities: Leading and managing complex planning applications, appeals and development strategies Providing expert planning advice to private sector clients and landowners Mentoring and supporting junior planners and graduates Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Contributing to business development and strategic growth initiatives Liaising with local authorities, consultants and stakeholders About You: Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI) Proven experience in the private sector (consultancy or developer-side) Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, development management and planning strategy Commercial awareness and excellent client-facing communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced consultancy environment What's on Offer: Competitive salary and discretionary bonus Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team Clear progression pathway to senior leadership and director level Exposure to a diverse range of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate-level planner looking to take on a senior position within a respected, planning-led consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Town Planner Associate Town Planner Location: Cornwall or Devon Offices Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, award-winning multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy who are looking for a Senior Town Planner up to an Associate Town Planner. This practice is planning-led and works collaboratively across planning, architecture and landscape disciplines, delivering high-quality residential and commercial development schemes across the UK. This is a senior-level opportunity for a chartered planning professional with strong private sector experience to take a leading role within a growing consultancy environment. The Role As a Town Planner, you will manage a varied portfolio of development projects, provide strategic planning advice to clients, and contribute to the growth of the planning team. You will work closely with architects, designers and landscape specialists to deliver commercially focused and creative planning solutions. Key Responsibilities: Leading and managing complex planning applications, appeals and development strategies Providing expert planning advice to private sector clients and landowners Mentoring and supporting junior planners and graduates Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Contributing to business development and strategic growth initiatives Liaising with local authorities, consultants and stakeholders About You: Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI) Proven experience in the private sector (consultancy or developer-side) Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, development management and planning strategy Commercial awareness and excellent client-facing communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced consultancy environment What's on Offer: Competitive salary and discretionary bonus Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team Clear progression pathway to senior leadership and director level Exposure to a diverse range of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associate-level planner looking to take on a senior position within a respected, planning-led consultancy. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Senior Design Manager / Technical Manager - Oxford / Bicester Design Manager /Technical Manager - Oxford / Bicester £75,000 - £85,000 DOE + Company Benefits Flexible Home & Office Working We're working with a respected developer delivering one of Oxfordshire's most ambitious large-scale residential schemes, a multi-year project featuring a diverse mix of housing and community spaces. With several hundred homes still to come across the next phases, including a strong pipeline of traditional family housing, we're looking for an experienced senior Design Manager or technical manager in Oxford to step into a lead role within the project team. This position will form part of a three-person senior delivery group, working closely with two Senior Managers to oversee day-to-day design coordination, technical progression, and consultant management across a broad and evolving scope of work. About the DevelopmentThe upcoming phases of the project include a varied collection of traditionally built homes, designed to create a balanced and attractive neighbourhood. You'll be involved in the delivery of: 2-bed starter homes aimed at first-time buyers and downsizers3-bed family homes 4-bed detached homes with larger plots and enhanced specificationPlay areas, local amenities, and landscaped open spacesThe range of house types means you'll be navigating different design challenges, from compact high-efficiency units through to larger family plots with bespoke detailing. The RoleLead design coordination across multiple residential parcels, ensuring architectural, engineering and technical information is fully aligned.Work hand-in-hand with two senior operational leads, forming a core management unit for the live project.Review drawings, layouts, specifications and technical submissions with a focus on buildability, compliance and programme continuity.Manage consultant interfaces and drive effective communication between design disciplines.Oversee design risk, planning conditions, and timely resolution of technical queries on site.Contribute to future-phase planning and design strategy as the development progresses into new build stages with varied home types.Champion quality and consistency across all traditional house types and streetscape elements. Candidate ProfileStrong background as a Design Manager or Technical manager within residential construction, housebuilding or main contracting.Confident working with traditional build methods, housing layouts and multi-disciplinary design teams.Experience reviewing architectural details for 2-4 bed homes and understanding infrastructure tie-ins.A proactive problem-solver who can lead discussions, manage design flow and maintain clear communication.Comfortable operating autonomously while working collaboratively within a senior leadership structure. What's on OfferSalary £75,000-£85,000 DOEFull company benefits packageHybrid working - typically split between home and the Oxfordshire site/officeThe chance to take a genuinely leading role on a major multi-phase developmentLong-term project stability How to ApplyIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell for a confidential discussion.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Design Manager / Technical Manager - Oxford / Bicester Design Manager /Technical Manager - Oxford / Bicester £75,000 - £85,000 DOE + Company Benefits Flexible Home & Office Working We're working with a respected developer delivering one of Oxfordshire's most ambitious large-scale residential schemes, a multi-year project featuring a diverse mix of housing and community spaces. With several hundred homes still to come across the next phases, including a strong pipeline of traditional family housing, we're looking for an experienced senior Design Manager or technical manager in Oxford to step into a lead role within the project team. This position will form part of a three-person senior delivery group, working closely with two Senior Managers to oversee day-to-day design coordination, technical progression, and consultant management across a broad and evolving scope of work. About the DevelopmentThe upcoming phases of the project include a varied collection of traditionally built homes, designed to create a balanced and attractive neighbourhood. You'll be involved in the delivery of: 2-bed starter homes aimed at first-time buyers and downsizers3-bed family homes 4-bed detached homes with larger plots and enhanced specificationPlay areas, local amenities, and landscaped open spacesThe range of house types means you'll be navigating different design challenges, from compact high-efficiency units through to larger family plots with bespoke detailing. The RoleLead design coordination across multiple residential parcels, ensuring architectural, engineering and technical information is fully aligned.Work hand-in-hand with two senior operational leads, forming a core management unit for the live project.Review drawings, layouts, specifications and technical submissions with a focus on buildability, compliance and programme continuity.Manage consultant interfaces and drive effective communication between design disciplines.Oversee design risk, planning conditions, and timely resolution of technical queries on site.Contribute to future-phase planning and design strategy as the development progresses into new build stages with varied home types.Champion quality and consistency across all traditional house types and streetscape elements. Candidate ProfileStrong background as a Design Manager or Technical manager within residential construction, housebuilding or main contracting.Confident working with traditional build methods, housing layouts and multi-disciplinary design teams.Experience reviewing architectural details for 2-4 bed homes and understanding infrastructure tie-ins.A proactive problem-solver who can lead discussions, manage design flow and maintain clear communication.Comfortable operating autonomously while working collaboratively within a senior leadership structure. What's on OfferSalary £75,000-£85,000 DOEFull company benefits packageHybrid working - typically split between home and the Oxfordshire site/officeThe chance to take a genuinely leading role on a major multi-phase developmentLong-term project stability How to ApplyIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell for a confidential discussion.
Lead Technical Architect. Permanent role, hybrid working from Birmingham £75,000 base + benefits. Overview We are seeking an experienced and strategic Lead Technical Architect to define, lead, and govern the technical architecture capability across the organisation. This role is responsible for ensuring technology solutions are aligned to business objectives, enterprise architecture principles, and long-term strategic goals. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across infrastructure, cloud, applications, integration, and data domains, establishing architectural standards, governance frameworks, and best practices that enable the delivery of innovative, secure, scalable, and cost-effective technology services. This is a senior leadership position requiring strong stakeholder management skills, architectural expertise, and the ability to balance strategic vision with practical delivery outcomes. Key Responsibilities Technical Architecture Leadership Lead and develop the organisation's Technical Architecture capability, ensuring technology investments align with business strategy and enterprise architecture objectives. Define, implement, and maintain technical architecture standards, policies, principles, patterns, and guardrails. Establish and mature technical architecture frameworks, methodologies, and governance processes. Drive consistency and best practice across architecture disciplines and delivery teams. Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and support the development of architecture capabilities across the technology function. Architecture Strategy & Governance Develop and maintain technology roadmaps that support business priorities and future organisational needs. Ensure architectural decisions are aligned with enterprise-wide architecture strategies and standards. Provide oversight and assurance for technical designs, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, security requirements, and architectural principles. Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical architecture decisions, risks, and design challenges. Lead technical design reviews and architecture assurance activities across programmes and projects. Solution Design & Delivery Lead the technical design of enterprise-wide IT services and technology platforms. Support the translation of business requirements, strategic goals, and operational constraints into effective technical solutions. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define architecture requirements, priorities, and implementation approaches. Guide delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented in accordance with approved architectural designs. Balance architectural integrity with delivery timelines, operational requirements, and business priorities. Technology Innovation Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and market developments. Evaluate opportunities for innovation and recommend technologies that deliver measurable business value. Contribute to the organisation's technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives. Promote modern architectural approaches and continuous improvement across the technology landscape. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with senior business and technology stakeholders. Provide expert architectural consultancy and guidance across programmes, projects, and operational teams. Influence decision-making through clear communication of technical concepts, risks, opportunities, and recommendations. Support executive-level discussions relating to technology strategy and investment decisions. Essential Skills & Competencies Enterprise & Technical Architecture Ability to align technical architecture with enterprise architecture, business strategy, and organisational objectives. Strong understanding of architecture frameworks and their practical application. Experience defining and governing architecture standards, principles, and roadmaps. Solution Architecture Expertise in designing complex, multi-domain technical solutions that deliver business outcomes. Ability to communicate architecture vision and design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong understanding of end-to-end technology ecosystems and dependencies
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Lead Technical Architect. Permanent role, hybrid working from Birmingham £75,000 base + benefits. Overview We are seeking an experienced and strategic Lead Technical Architect to define, lead, and govern the technical architecture capability across the organisation. This role is responsible for ensuring technology solutions are aligned to business objectives, enterprise architecture principles, and long-term strategic goals. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across infrastructure, cloud, applications, integration, and data domains, establishing architectural standards, governance frameworks, and best practices that enable the delivery of innovative, secure, scalable, and cost-effective technology services. This is a senior leadership position requiring strong stakeholder management skills, architectural expertise, and the ability to balance strategic vision with practical delivery outcomes. Key Responsibilities Technical Architecture Leadership Lead and develop the organisation's Technical Architecture capability, ensuring technology investments align with business strategy and enterprise architecture objectives. Define, implement, and maintain technical architecture standards, policies, principles, patterns, and guardrails. Establish and mature technical architecture frameworks, methodologies, and governance processes. Drive consistency and best practice across architecture disciplines and delivery teams. Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and support the development of architecture capabilities across the technology function. Architecture Strategy & Governance Develop and maintain technology roadmaps that support business priorities and future organisational needs. Ensure architectural decisions are aligned with enterprise-wide architecture strategies and standards. Provide oversight and assurance for technical designs, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, security requirements, and architectural principles. Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical architecture decisions, risks, and design challenges. Lead technical design reviews and architecture assurance activities across programmes and projects. Solution Design & Delivery Lead the technical design of enterprise-wide IT services and technology platforms. Support the translation of business requirements, strategic goals, and operational constraints into effective technical solutions. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define architecture requirements, priorities, and implementation approaches. Guide delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented in accordance with approved architectural designs. Balance architectural integrity with delivery timelines, operational requirements, and business priorities. Technology Innovation Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and market developments. Evaluate opportunities for innovation and recommend technologies that deliver measurable business value. Contribute to the organisation's technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives. Promote modern architectural approaches and continuous improvement across the technology landscape. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with senior business and technology stakeholders. Provide expert architectural consultancy and guidance across programmes, projects, and operational teams. Influence decision-making through clear communication of technical concepts, risks, opportunities, and recommendations. Support executive-level discussions relating to technology strategy and investment decisions. Essential Skills & Competencies Enterprise & Technical Architecture Ability to align technical architecture with enterprise architecture, business strategy, and organisational objectives. Strong understanding of architecture frameworks and their practical application. Experience defining and governing architecture standards, principles, and roadmaps. Solution Architecture Expertise in designing complex, multi-domain technical solutions that deliver business outcomes. Ability to communicate architecture vision and design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong understanding of end-to-end technology ecosystems and dependencies
Senior Solution Architect / Solution Architect / Senior Digital Architect / Retail Solution Architect Experienced Solution Architect with a strong background in the retail sector across all channels. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in designing and delivering solutions that focus on retail domains such as Applications, Platforms, Marketplace, store operations, and customer personalisation. Primary focus will be on product selection and re-architecture of the pricing domain for the organisation with multiple other projects across all channels. As a Senior solution architect you will be responsible producing high-level designs, making product selection recommendations and gaining approval from our architecture governance team for your proposals. Requirements The role requires an excellent communicator who can analyse complex requirements and explain in simple terms the proposed solutions. Your communication skills will help you engage with teams from a diverse range of countries and cultures. You will require strong stakeholder management skills and will work alongside everyone from senior business stakeholders to developers and you will be responsible for ensuring they understand and accept your proposed design. Key Requirements: - Proven experience in retail businesses on projects which cross multiple domains and channels - Experienced in representing technology functions in procurement processes including executing Proof of Concept challenges with vendors. - Understanding of MACH principles, with a focus on AWS platforms and patterns. - Strong skills in solution design, systems integration and architecture governance. - Solid understanding of data governance, privacy standards, and compliance in customer data handling - Proven stakeholder management skills in a company operating in multiple countries. - Proven ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty in business requirements and solution landscape Please reach out for more information. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Jun 19, 2026
Contractor
Senior Solution Architect / Solution Architect / Senior Digital Architect / Retail Solution Architect Experienced Solution Architect with a strong background in the retail sector across all channels. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in designing and delivering solutions that focus on retail domains such as Applications, Platforms, Marketplace, store operations, and customer personalisation. Primary focus will be on product selection and re-architecture of the pricing domain for the organisation with multiple other projects across all channels. As a Senior solution architect you will be responsible producing high-level designs, making product selection recommendations and gaining approval from our architecture governance team for your proposals. Requirements The role requires an excellent communicator who can analyse complex requirements and explain in simple terms the proposed solutions. Your communication skills will help you engage with teams from a diverse range of countries and cultures. You will require strong stakeholder management skills and will work alongside everyone from senior business stakeholders to developers and you will be responsible for ensuring they understand and accept your proposed design. Key Requirements: - Proven experience in retail businesses on projects which cross multiple domains and channels - Experienced in representing technology functions in procurement processes including executing Proof of Concept challenges with vendors. - Understanding of MACH principles, with a focus on AWS platforms and patterns. - Strong skills in solution design, systems integration and architecture governance. - Solid understanding of data governance, privacy standards, and compliance in customer data handling - Proven stakeholder management skills in a company operating in multiple countries. - Proven ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty in business requirements and solution landscape Please reach out for more information. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
