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Project Manager - Sc cleared +6 months + +Hybrid - 3 days on site in Reading +Inside IR35 + 78 - 85 ph +SC cleared +Sole British nationals only due to nature of the project We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a new Digital HR solution within a complex and fast-paced environment. This role will take ownership from RFP and supplier selection through implementation, go-live, and transition into BAU operations. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, delivery partners, architects, and business teams to ensure successful delivery of secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead full lifecycle delivery of a Digital HR solution Manage project governance, plans, budgets, risks, and reporting Support and coordinate RFP, supplier selection, and contract mobilisation activities Manage external delivery partners and systems integrators Drive stakeholder engagement across HR, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, and Technology teams Oversee go-live, hypercare, and operational handover activities Ensure delivery aligns with governance, architecture, security, and assurance standards Essential Experience Proven experience delivering COTS and/or SaaS HR solutions Experience delivering HR implementations from RFP through to live operation Strong supplier and third-party management experience Excellent stakeholder management skills, including executive-level engagement Strong understanding of project governance and assurance processes Experience working in Agile or Hybrid delivery environments Experience using Azure DevOps Experience within Defence, Aerospace Active SC Clearance This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing programme environment delivering high-profile digital transformation projects.

Risk Manager (SC Cleared) Bristol + Andover (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £450/day (Outside IR35) Risk Manager needed with active SC Security Clearance . 6 Month Contract split between Bristol and Andover (Hybrid). Start ideally in June/July 2026. Must have Defence / MOD / Government sector experience + knowledge of HMG Treasury Orange Book risk management best practice. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in Bristol and Andover . Paying up to £450/day (Outside IR35). A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project: Risk Manager within Defence / MOD / Government sector experience, to lead programme wife Risk Management, ensuring alignment with HM Treasury Orange Book principles and MOD governance frameworks. Risk Management Strategy & Planning: developing + implementing Programme Risk Management Strategy and Risk Management Plan, aligned to NAD, MOD, and HMG best practice. Strong knowledge of HM Treasury Orange Book and risk management best practice. Stakeholder Engagement - working as a trusted advisor to Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Programme Boards, and assurance bodies, enabling risk-informed decision-making, shaping strategic trade-offs, and ensuring both threats and opportunities are actively managed. Demonstrated experience developing Risk Management Strategies and Plans. Hands-on experience with Active Risk Manager (ARM), Predict! or equivalent tools. Experience delivering quantitative risk analysis (QRA), including schedule and/or cost modelling. Strong understanding of commercial, supplier, and multi-vendor risk environments. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide independent challenge at Board level. Advantageous: NAD / Defence Digital, Land iSTAR, Digital Transformation, HM Treasury Green Book, Infrastructure & Projects Authority (IPA), GMPP Assurance, Risk Management Certifications (APM Risk, MoR, PMI-RMP).

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager Location: Bristol (20% onsite / 80% remote) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Rate: 80- 84 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Length: Initial 6 months, rolling extension expected Role Overview We are seeking an experienced ILS Manager to lead the development, delivery, and governance of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities across complex aerospace and defence programmes. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing support solutions that ensure operational availability, maintainability, and through-life affordability of military air systems. Working closely with customers, engineering teams, industry partners, and defence stakeholders, the ILS Manager will ensure that supportability considerations are embedded throughout the system lifecycle, from design and development through to in-service support. This is a key role supporting the delivery of resilient support solutions for operational environments, including high-readiness and Transition to Conflict (TTC) scenarios. Key Responsibilities ILS Programme Leadership Lead the planning, management, and delivery of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities across the programme lifecycle. Act as the focal point for all ILS-related activities, deliverables, and customer engagement. Develop and maintain programme ILS Plans in accordance with contractual and customer requirements. Manage ILS work packages, schedules, risks, opportunities, and resource requirements. Provide leadership and direction across multidisciplinary support engineering and logistics teams. Supportability & Support Solution Development Define and develop support solutions to achieve operational availability, maintainability, reliability, and cost objectives. Lead supportability analyses including: Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA) Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) assessments Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) Spares and provisioning analysis Support equipment analysis Ensure supportability requirements are incorporated into system design and engineering decisions. ILS Deliverables Management Oversee the development and delivery of: Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) outputs Maintenance planning documentation Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Technical Publications requirements Provisioning data Obsolescence management plans Support and sustainment strategies Through-Life Support documentation Ensure all ILS deliverables are produced in accordance with programme milestones and contractual obligations. Standards & Governance Ensure compliance with applicable standards including: DEF STAN 00-600 ASD S-Series Specifications (S1000D, S2000M, S3000L, S4000P and S5000F) Relevant MOD and Defence Support policies Drive best practice in ILS governance, processes, and methodologies. Support continuous improvement initiatives across support engineering and sustainment functions. Essential Experience Extensive experience delivering and managing Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) within aerospace, defence, or military aviation programmes. Demonstrable experience leading ILS programmes, work packages, or support solution development activities. Strong understanding of Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) and associated ILS deliverables. Experience developing through-life support and sustainment strategies. Proven track record working with MOD, DE&S, prime contractors, and defence customers. Knowledge of DEF STAN 00-600 and ASD S-Series standards. Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing experience. Active SC Clearance.

Facilities Manager - Government Organisation - SC Cleared Your new company A high-profile, government-backed organisation responsible for managing one of the UK's largest and most complex property portfolios. Your new role They are seeking an experienced Interim Facilities Manager to join their Regional Delivery team on a 12-month contract.As Interim Facilities Manager, you will take ownership of service delivery across a diverse estate, acting as the key interface between stakeholders, suppliers, and end users. You'll ensure facilities operations run efficiently, assets remain compliant, and service standards are consistently met.You'll be responsible for reducing asset downtime through proactive management and ensuring a high-quality, responsive FM service. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary FM contact across your allocated site(s) Oversee delivery of hard and soft FM services, both directly and via supply partners Manage contractor performance against KPIs and contractual obligations Support delivery of maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor works programmes Ensure compliance with health & safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements Act as an escalation point for service delivery issues, driving resolution Lead on stakeholder engagement, maintaining strong working relationships across site users and partners Chair site meetings and support governance and reporting processes. Monitor site risks and ensure mitigation plans are in place Promote and support sustainability initiatives across the estate What you'll need to succeed ALL CANDIDATES NEED LIVE AND TRANSFERABLE SC CLEARANCEStrong background in facilities or property managementExperience managing suppliers and service contractsProven ability in stakeholder engagement and customer serviceGood understanding of compliance, H&S, and operational risk managementAble to work at pace in a contract environment and make informed decisions quickly Experience within public sector or large, complex estates Knowledge of statutory compliance, building regulations, and FM best practice Progression towards a relevant professional qualification What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure and facilities services that directly support essential national operations.Hybrid working (3 days per week in office) Competitive day rate Initial 12-month contract What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager Location: Bristol (20% onsite/80% remote) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Rate: £80-£84 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Length: Initial 6 months, rolling extension expected Role Overview We are seeking an experienced ILS Manager to lead the development, delivery, and governance of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities across complex aerospace and defence programmes. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing support solutions that ensure operational availability, maintainability, and through-life affordability of military air systems. Working closely with customers, engineering teams, industry partners, and defence stakeholders, the ILS Manager will ensure that supportability considerations are Embedded throughout the system life cycle, from design and development through to in-service support. This is a key role supporting the delivery of resilient support solutions for operational environments, including high-readiness and Transition to Conflict (TTC) scenarios. Key Responsibilities ILS Programme Leadership Lead the planning, management, and delivery of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities across the programme life cycle. Act as the focal point for all ILS-related activities, deliverables, and customer engagement. Develop and maintain programme ILS Plans in accordance with contractual and customer requirements. Manage ILS work packages, schedules, risks, opportunities, and resource requirements. Provide leadership and direction across multidisciplinary support engineering and logistics teams. Supportability & Support Solution Development Define and develop support solutions to achieve operational availability, maintainability, reliability, and cost objectives. Lead supportability analyses including: Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA) Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) assessments Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) Spares and provisioning analysis Support equipment analysis Ensure supportability requirements are incorporated into system design and engineering decisions. ILS Deliverables Management Oversee the development and delivery of: Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) outputs Maintenance planning documentation Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Technical Publications requirements Provisioning data Obsolescence management plans Support and sustainment strategies Through-Life Support documentation Ensure all ILS deliverables are produced in accordance with programme milestones and contractual obligations. Standards & Governance Ensure compliance with applicable standards including: DEF STAN 00-600 ASD S-Series Specifications (S1000D, S2000M, S3000L, S4000P and S5000F) Relevant MOD and Defence Support policies Drive best practice in ILS governance, processes, and methodologies. Support continuous improvement initiatives across support engineering and sustainment functions. Essential Experience Extensive experience delivering and managing Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) within aerospace, defence, or military aviation programmes. Demonstrable experience leading ILS programmes, work packages, or support solution development activities. Strong understanding of Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) and associated ILS deliverables. Experience developing through-life support and sustainment strategies. Proven track record working with MOD, DE&S, prime contractors, and defence customers. Knowledge of DEF STAN 00-600 and ASD S-Series standards. Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing experience. Active SC Clearance.

Hays are now looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Project Manager for one of our local clients: 697 p/d Inside IR35 Candidates must have current DV Clearance Location is London 6 month+ contract In the role you will lead the end-to-end delivery of secure, resilient IT infrastructure projects. You'll work across engineering teams and senior stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to governance and architectural standards. What you'll be doing Leading the delivery of infrastructure projects across networks, cloud, hosting, and data centres Managing project plans, RAID logs, budgets, and governance in line with PMO frameworks Providing technical oversight - reviewing designs (HLD/LLD) and ensuring feasibility, security, and scalability Engaging senior stakeholders, architects, security teams, and suppliers, translating technical detail into clear updates Managing third-party vendors, contracts (SoWs), and delivery against KPIs Identifying and mitigating risks, supporting assurance, compliance, and security accreditation processes Driving change and transition into live service, ensuring service readiness and operational handover What we're looking for Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance - essential Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure or IT projects in secure or regulated environments Strong understanding of networks, on-prem, cloud, and enterprise IT infrastructure Ability to review and challenge technical designs (HLD/LLD) Experience working with secure systems, or high-assurance environments Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior and executive audiences Experience managing suppliers and working in multi-vendor environments Familiarity with PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid delivery If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please send a copy of your CV to Hays Specialist 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 (url removed)

Project Manager (Must hold Active SC or NPPV3 Clearance) UK remote with occasional travel to the Clients site and Hampshire. I'm looking for an experienced SC-cleared Project Manager to join a rapidly growing UK based SME specialising in Cyber Security and Cloud solutions for the public sector. The role is The Role Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring they meet client requirements, budget, and deadlines. Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams. Oversee project documentation and reporting. Identify and manage risks effectively. Scope and qualify new project opportunities. To secure this role you will need: Be currently SC Cleared Strong project management experience in a commercial setting. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. A proactive and results-oriented approach. A commitment to lifelong learning. This company is growing rapidly and they work on challenging and rewarding projects that are focused on the Public Sector, National Security and Defence.

Integration Lead - Secure Digital Platform 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - 5 days a week onsite Defence sector - need to be eligible for SC Clearance - current and active SC Cleared already is strongly preferred Role Description The Integration Lead is responsible for leading the technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reusable foundational technology services within the Secure Digital Platform. The Integration Lead partners with Delivery Leads, product owners and architects, to lead and manage the technical implementation of platform capabilities and enterprise services to the roadmap planned for each platform. The Integration Lead acts as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring engineering excellence, operational integrity, and alignment of delivery with enterprise architectural direction and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide delivery leadership across the Engineering, Agile team and Test teams to build and maintain reusable and secure platform services aligned with the organisation's technology strategy. Work with the Delivery leads to understand the roadmap of work Work closely with Product Owners / Architects to implement and test the capabilities within the platforms Drive high-quality software engineering practices across the team, including code reviews, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, performance monitoring, and observability. Ensure delivered solutions align with solution designs and security guardrails. Guide teams in the selection and use of modern tools, frameworks, and platforms that optimise development efficiency and operational effectiveness for delivery. Support the development and evolution of the Secure Digital Platform roadmap by identifying technical dependencies, enablers, and delivery risks. Partner with the wider Secure Digital Platform team to establish and enforce standards for infrastructure-as-code, API development, cloud-native services, and integration. Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, and compliance teams to ensure secure design and adherence to internal and external policies. Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering issues and support the Engineering, Agile and Test leads to develop and row technical capability within the teams. Contribute to the preparation of delivery-related artefacts such as technical documentation, support handovers, and implementation Runbook. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and feedback within engineering teams. Skills and Experience Essential 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles within software engineering, infrastructure, or platform development teams Proven experience delivering secure, scalable technology services or platforms in complex enterprise environment Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration, and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling Familiarity with platform and product-centric delivery models and agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make pragmatic decisions under ambiguity or time constraints Commitment to fostering engineering culture, mentoring others, and growing internal technical capability High ethical standards when handling confidential information Desirable Experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms (IDPs), or technical enablement teams Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace & Defence, Finance, Critical Infrastructure) Exposure to secure coding practices, threat modelling, and secure-by-design approaches Experience leading hybrid delivery teams (e.g., internal and external/partner teams) Familiarity with ITSM and incident/problem/change/ management in an enterprise context Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: 650- 700 per day Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead the governance, assurance, and oversight of Test & Trials activities across the programme Develop, review, and enhance Test Strategies, Plans, and assurance frameworks Provide expert guidance to programme leadership on test readiness, delivery confidence, and risk Deliver independent challenge to ensure robust validation, compliance, and assurance standards are maintained Coordinate integration, system, acceptance, and operational testing activities Work collaboratively with engineering, cyber security, delivery, and operational teams to ensure aligned execution Produce senior-level assurance reports, readiness assessments, and risk evaluations Identify programme risks and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies Support transition into service, operational acceptance, and go-live activities Ensure testing activity aligns with operational, technical, and security requirements Essential Experience Active DV Clearance (mandatory) Proven experience leading or consulting on Test & Trials activities within secure government, defence, or national security environments Strong background in test governance, assurance, and strategic test management Experience delivering within complex IT infrastructure or secure systems programmes Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders on readiness, risk, and delivery confidence Strong understanding of integration, system, operational, and acceptance testing methodologies Experience operating within highly controlled, security-sensitive environments Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, Defence, or National Security programmes Knowledge of secure networks, infrastructure delivery, or classified environments Experience providing independent assurance or programme-level consultancy Familiarity with delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or ITIL Why Apply? Long-term programme on a critical national infrastructure initiative High-impact role with significant stakeholder exposure Opportunity to shape assurance and testing strategy across a complex secure environment Outside IR35 engagement with competitive day rate Work alongside senior technical and operational specialists on mission-critical delivery programmes

ICT Solution Architect (Applications) - DV Cleared Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Rate: 650 - 701 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Long-term Contract Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced ICT Solution Architect to support a major secure technology programme within a complex enterprise environment. This is a senior architecture-led role requiring a strong hands-on engineering background combined with excellent stakeholder and governance capabilities. You will be responsible for designing secure, resilient technical solutions across multiple projects, translating business requirements into scalable architectures, and providing oversight across engineering delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Produce ?As-Is? and ?To-Be? solution designs Lead architecture and technical governance activities Create technical documentation and architecture diagrams Support engineering delivery across multiple programmes Manage technical stakeholders and supplier relationships Identify architectural dependencies and technical risks Required Experience Strong Solution Architecture background Previous hands-on software engineering experience Expertise across: .NET / ASP.NET / .NET Core SQL Server & NoSQL technologies AWS and/or Azure Linux, networking and virtualisation Experience with TOGAF, Agile and ITIL environments Ability to work within highly secure environments Essential Requirement Candidates must hold active transferable DV clearance with a minimum of 12 months remaining validity. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant technology programmes within a secure environment. We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Junior Project Manager - NPPV3 Clearance NPPv3 Cleared Hybrid/London 12-months We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Security workstream on a large-scale digital transformation programme within a complex policing environment. Due to the nature of the project, candidates will require active NPPV3 clearance. The role will focus on managing the security delivery plan, dependencies, risks, governance and supplier activity across a broad enterprise IT landscape. The role is long term, offering a 12 month + rolling contract and could facilitate people moving perm > contract. Key responsibilities Supporting the Security workstream plan, including milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and governance. Coordinating security delivery activity across suppliers, delivery partners, operational stakeholders and technical teams. Working closely with the Security Architect to develop and maintain the security delivery plan. Supporting assurance of proposed supplier solutions and escalating security risks or blockers where required. Applying security considerations to support informed decision-making. Essential experience Proven project management experience within large-scale IT, digital or enterprise transformation programmes. Strong ability to manage delivery plans, suppliers, risks, issues, dependencies, stakeholder engagement and reporting. Good understanding of security principles including access management, patching, data protection, network security and operational resilience. Experience working closely with Security Architects, technical SMEs, technical teams and third-party suppliers. Public sector delivery experience would be beneficial, particularly within policing, justice, defence, emergency services or wider government.

Security Designer/Security Architect (SC Cleared) - Remote- 500 - 600 per day Inside IR35 DOE Role Overview We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Security Design/Security Architect to support the delivery of secure services within a major Home Office programme. The successful candidate will work with solution architects, engineering teams, security stakeholders and delivery managers to ensure security requirements are effectively incorporated into system and service designs. The Security Design/Security Architect will be responsible for producing security designs, undertaking threat modelling activities, assessing security risks, supporting assurance processes and ensuring compliance with wider Government security standards. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain security design documentation for new and existing services. Produce Security Design Packs, Security Architecture Documents and Security Assurance artefacts. Conduct threat modelling workshops and document security controls. Review solution designs and ensure alignment with security policies and standards. Define security requirements for projects and programmes. Support security assurance, accreditation and governance activities. Identify security risks and recommend proportionate mitigations. Work with delivery teams to embed security throughout the system development life cycle. Support implementation of Secure by Design principles. Review security testing outputs and track remediation activities. Provide security advice to project and technical stakeholders. Contribute to security design reviews and architecture forums. Essential Experience Active SC Clearance. Experience producing security designs and security architecture artefacts. Experience undertaking threat modelling and risk assessments. Knowledge of NCSC guidance and Government security standards. Experience supporting security assurance and accreditation activities. Understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, Azure and/or GCP). Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills. Experience working within UK Government Security Designer/Security Architect (SC Cleared) - Remote- 500 - 600 per day Inside IR35 DOE This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed. Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Project Officer to join the team with our prestigious client at their site in Bolton, this is a hybrid role with 3 days per week on-site and 2 days working from home Job Description This role will require you to work with the Manufacturing project teams in our Business in accordance with established project control methodologies. The role of Project Officer provides support to a range of deliverables across multiple Manufacturing task areas and can provide a stepping stone for further progress within a project management environment. The Project Officer support the Heads of Manufacturing and Production Project Managers across multiple projects and sites as required, providing delivery of the following: • Maintenance and regular reporting of project Key Performance Indicators. • Act as an interface within Manufacturing to help ensure programme delivery, quality and cost. • Provide, understand and present information at internal reviews and meetings. • Assist the team with Risk and Opportunity management. • Assist in the compilation of Manufacturing estimates and Cost at Completions. • Assist in the compilation and analysis of workload forecast. • Compilation and maintenance of project programmes and schedules. • Maintain and improve the interface with internal customers and external departments. • Some travel between sites will be required. Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications) • Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise as well as manage day-to-day tactical decisions. • A clear, strong and effective communicator. • Numerate and confident with basic mathematics • Knowledgeable and experienced in the basic application of Project Management skills at an assistant level. • Computer literacy - basic but proven skills required in MS Word, spread sheets, presentations and planning tools. Experience with SAP materials management system / alternative Materials Management system Primavera 6 planning tool is preferred but not essential. Other PM tools would be acceptable • Local, job specific training will be provided as appropriate. Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work, suitable candidates will be SC cleared or eligible for this level of clearance

Job Title: DV Cleared Senior Project Manager - IT Location: Basingstoke Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to 600 per day via an approved umbrella Company Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for leading innovative IT initiatives? Our client, a reputable organisation, is seeking a talented Senior Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful projects within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. What you'll be doing: Lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals, scope, and deliverables Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates and insights Drive continuous improvement in project processes and methodologies What you'll bring: Proven experience managing large-scale IT projects from initiation to completion Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure Solid understanding of project management tools and methodologies Desired skills: Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies Knowledge of cloud technologies and digital transformation initiatives Certification such as PMP, Prince2, or equivalent is advantageous Qualifications: A recognised qualification in project management or related field Licences or certifications in project management are preferred This is a great chance to contribute to exciting projects with a forward-thinking organisation. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and your professional development. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join our client in the next 6 weeks in a permanent position to support subsea defence programmes. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST POSSESS EXISTING SC CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. If you do not have active SC Clearance, you will be rejected for the position. SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - Up to 80,000 per annum - UNDERWATER/SUBSEA SYSTEMS - SC CLEARED - YATELEY, HAMPSHIRE - PERMANENT - SECTOR: DEFENCE / SUBSEA MERITUS are working with a specialist defence technology organisation at the forefront of next-generation underwater capability development. Operating across highly complex defence programmes, they deliver advanced integrated solutions supporting autonomous and increasingly automated underwater platforms for global defence customers. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-value defence projects through the full lifecycle - from concept and requirements definition through to delivery, acceptance and customer handover. This is an opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge defence technologies and industry-leading technical partners, helping deliver mission-critical capability into operational environments. The Role As Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of complex defence equipment and capability delivery programmes, ensuring projects are delivered: On time Within budget To contractual and technical quality standards In line with customer and regulatory expectations You will work closely with internal engineering teams, subcontractors, defence customers and senior stakeholders to drive successful programme execution across multiple concurrent workstreams. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage detailed project plans, milestones and delivery schedules Monitor programme performance and implement corrective action where required Manage project budgets, forecasting and commercial performance Identify, assess and mitigate programme risks using formal risk management processes Coordinate subcontractors and external SME delivery against contractual commitments Lead project governance reviews, status reporting and stakeholder communication Manage contract change requests, amendments and variations Support bid and proposal activity including planning, costing and resource forecasting Build strong long-term customer relationships across defence stakeholders Mentor project teams and promote project management best practice across the business What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven experience delivering complex defence or engineering programmes Strong full lifecycle project delivery experience (concept through delivery) Experience operating within V-Model delivery environments Strong understanding of gated project governance / stage-gate delivery Budget ownership, forecasting and commercial oversight experience Strong stakeholder management across technical and commercial functions Experience managing third-party suppliers / subcontractors Strong risk and issue management capability Excellent communication and leadership skills Desirable Previous underwater, maritime, sonar, subsea, autonomy or naval systems experience Experience supporting defence bids / capture activity Business case development experience Formal PM qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP)

Product Owner - Identity Platform - SC Cleared Join a large-scale digital transformation programme delivering secure, user-centred identity and access capabilities for millions of users across the UK. Working as part of a high-performing agile delivery team, you'll take ownership of the product backlog and delivery roadmap, ensuring initiatives and epics are clearly defined, prioritised, and aligned to strategic goals. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Product Owner who enjoys shaping digital services from concept through to delivery, in a modern cloud-based and data-driven environment. Due to the nature of the work, active SC clearance is required. Key Responsibilities Own and refine the product backlog, ensuring user stories and acceptance criteria are clear and delivery-ready. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to elaborate initiatives and epics into actionable work items. Prioritise competing requirements to maximise value delivery across multiple agile teams. Support sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives as part of the agile delivery cycle. Work with Business Analysts, Delivery Managers, and technical leads to maintain alignment between strategy and implementation. Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies across delivery and leadership teams. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager on complex agile software government delivery projects. Active SC clearance. Confident managing backlogs, roadmaps, and stakeholder expectations in fast-moving delivery settings. Excellent facilitation and communication skills, comfortable interacting with both business and technical teams. Experience working in cross-functional agile teams (engineering, QA, DevOps). Ideally certified in Scrum Product Ownership (CSPO/PSPO) or equivalent.

Commercial Deputy Director (Works) - 6 Month Contract Location: Westminster (Hybrid) Contract Length: 6 months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Engagement Type: Contract Role Summary You will operate as part of the senior commercial leadership team, providing strategic oversight and operational leadership across the Works category, including construction, facilities management, and capital programmes. Working alongside an established Deputy Director, you will lead the delivery of commercial strategies, ensure compliant procurement activity, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Provide expert-level knowledge of NEC contracts, including drafting and advising on bespoke agreements Lead the development and delivery of commercial strategies for capital and works-related projects Ensure full compliance with public sector procurement legislation and internal governance Drive best practice across procurement and contract management Provide strategic commercial advice to senior stakeholders and leadership teams Lead supplier engagement, negotiations, and contract performance improvement Identify opportunities for cost savings and value for money Manage and develop a high-performing commercial team, including direct line management Act as a senior stakeholder relationship manager and escalation point for risks and issues Contribute to policy development, assurance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives Essential Requirements Extensive NEC contract experience (essential) - deep subject matter expertise required Strong knowledge of: Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) Procurement Act 2023 (including practical application) Proven experience leading complex works/construction procurement Track record of leading and managing high-performing teams Experience managing and influencing senior stakeholders, including in politically sensitive environments Strong commercial acumen across: Construction Facilities Management Design and professional services Ability to challenge stakeholders constructively and drive outcomes Excellent communication and leadership skills Qualifications CIPS Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent experience CIPS Level 6 (MCIPS) desirable Personal Attributes Resilient, proactive and highly organised Strong leadership presence and influencing skills Politically aware with the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments Collaborative team player with a "can-do" attitude Passion for delivering excellence in public sector commercial services Additional Information This role sits within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing a high volume of complex procurement activity. You will play a key role in shaping commercial delivery and supporting major infrastructure and estate programmes. If you're an experienced commercial leader with strong NEC expertise and a background in public sector procurement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Supplier Security Assurance Manager (SC Cleared) Employment Type : Contract Day Rate: £550 to £580 p/d Inside IR35 (based on candidate experience) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Contract Length: 6-months (likely to extend indefinitely) Hybrid Model (Subject to customer requirement): Mostly remote, may occasionally require 1-2 days per week on-site in London office, as well as attendance to client sites for audits/essential meetings etc. Office/Customer Locations: Office locations are spread throughout the country (mostly London, occasionally Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle). Travel to Customer Sites: Expensed by client. Security Clearance : Active SC Clearance (Essential) About the Client and Role: My client, a leading Cyber Security Services provider that specialise in supporting security services to the public sector, such as Police, Government & Defence, is seeking a Supplier Security Assurance Manager to lend their expertise of Security Supplier Assurance. The candidate will be expected to support the delivery of the Supplier Security Assurance process throughout all stages of procurement/contract interactions. Responsibilities will include identifying risks, reporting, security reviews & auditing and ensuring minimum security standards are consistently met. Security Clearance: Active SC is essential Highly Desirable: Experience in Central Government/providing services to government departments Main Responsibilities: Auditing of suppliers for security purposes. Candidates must have outstanding skill producing clear and well documented audits. Ensure security due diligence is conducted on all bid applications as part of the procurement process. Identify physical, personnel and information security risks and/or vulnerabilities and report these prior to contract award. Work with business to provide suppliers with early insight into the mandatory minimums security requirements expected of them during the life of a contract. Supporting and ensuring consistency in approach for the delivery of Supplier Security Assurance across Commercial Directorate Conduct on-going assurance activities post contract award to ensure supplier maintain compliance with minimum security requirements. Conduct on-site supplier security assessments/reports/audits Desirable Certifications: Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) Security Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certification in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP) Governance Risk & Compliance Professional (GRCP) ISO27001 Lead Auditor

Security Engineer - SC Cleared (or Eligible) - £550 per day - Inside IR35 - Remote - 12 Months initial contract We are currently working with a leading client in the zero carbon energy sector who are looking to bring on board an experienced Security Engineer to join their security implementation and engineering delivery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical projects in a highly regulated environment. The Role - As part of the security engineering team, you'll be: Delivering on the security portfolio, with a focus on SASE and Firewall estates. Working within a SAFe Agile framework, participating in sprints and stand-ups. Managing and tracking workloads via Jira. Triaging customer requirements into actionable deliverables. Acting as an escalation engineer for the Security Support Team. Supporting and mentoring junior engineers. Producing documentation and knowledge base material, as well as delivering knowledge transfer sessions. Occasionally supporting out-of-hours work. Technical Skills We're Looking For My client is looking for demonstrable experience in as many of the following as possible: Enterprise Firewalls: Palo Alto (PAN) & Fortinet. Management platforms: Panorama, SCM, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer. SASE products/services. Load balancers & application delivery - primarily F5. Vulnerability & exposure management (eg Tenable). Email security gateways and hygiene solutions (Mimecast). Network routing, switching, access policy administration. AWS and Azure security knowledge. Documentation: HLDs, LLDs, Security Designs, Risk Assessments, Network Diagrams. Soft Skills & Background Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Agile/SAFe delivery experience. Background in security operations, compliance, risk, or governance. Experience working with an MSSP - desirable. Exposure to highly regulated industries - Financial Services experience a strong plus. Clearance SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is required for this role. Candidates with current active SC will be prioritised. Why Apply? This is an excellent chance to join a forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in their security landscape. You'll be working on enterprise-grade solutions, contributing to critical infrastructure, and expanding your skill set across cloud, network, and security domains.