Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire
Position: Design Manager Location: Hybrid (1-2 days per week in Buckinghamshire and London-based project offices, with the remaining time working from home) Salary: 70,000 - 90,000 DOE (potentially higher for an exceptional candidate) Open to Permanent or Contract Engagement Bennett & Game are representing a leading specialist drylining, partitions and ceilings subcontractor who are seeking a Design Manager to join their growing team. Our client has over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality interior systems packages across the UK construction sector. Working alongside many of the country's leading main contractors, they operate across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, leisure, mixed-use and data centre developments, delivering technically challenging projects and maintaining an excellent reputation for quality and delivery. This is a key appointment within a growing business where design is seen as a critical part of project success rather than simply a support function. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving project delivery from pre-construction through to completion, managing BIM and design coordination processes, influencing programme strategy and ensuring projects are delivered in a commercially practical and buildable manner. The business offers genuine autonomy, direct exposure to senior leadership, long-term progression opportunities and the chance to work on landmark projects across a range of sectors. The role is focused on managing the design process and project delivery rather than being a hands-on drawing production position. Salary & Benefits 70,000 - 90,000 DOE (potentially higher for an exceptional candidate) Open to permanent or contract employment, with day rate discussions available Hybrid working with excellent flexibility and autonomy 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Performance-related bonus scheme Clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious business Exposure to high-profile projects across multiple construction sectors Design Manager Position Overview Manage the full design process across drylining, partitioning, ceiling and interior systems packages from pre-construction through to project completion Develop and maintain design programmes, BIM deliverables, information release schedules and project trackers Coordinate consultants, architects, main contractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure design information is compliant, buildable and delivered on programme Lead design workshops, BIM coordination meetings, technical reviews and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle Support estimating and commercial teams during tender and pre-construction phases, identifying risks and value engineering opportunities Ensure all fire performance requirements, certifications, technical submissions, as-built information and project documentation are managed effectively Provide technical guidance and buildability solutions to operational and site teams throughout project delivery Drive programme performance and resolve technical challenges to ensure successful project outcomes Design Manager Position Requirements Proven experience as a Design Manager within drylining, interiors, partitions, ceilings or specialist subcontracting Strong technical understanding of drywall systems, interior systems, fire stopping interfaces, partitions and ceiling solutions Experience managing BIM coordination, design programmes and multidisciplinary design processes Strong understanding of construction sequencing, buildability, project delivery and technical compliance requirements Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills Commercial awareness with the ability to balance programme, design quality and budget considerations Experience using platforms such as AutoCAD, Revit, SharePoint, ACC Docs or similar design management software would be advantageous Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend project and office locations as required Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Position: Design Manager Location: Hybrid (1-2 days per week in Buckinghamshire and London-based project offices, with the remaining time working from home) Salary: 70,000 - 90,000 DOE (potentially higher for an exceptional candidate) Open to Permanent or Contract Engagement Bennett & Game are representing a leading specialist drylining, partitions and ceilings subcontractor who are seeking a Design Manager to join their growing team. Our client has over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality interior systems packages across the UK construction sector. Working alongside many of the country's leading main contractors, they operate across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, leisure, mixed-use and data centre developments, delivering technically challenging projects and maintaining an excellent reputation for quality and delivery. This is a key appointment within a growing business where design is seen as a critical part of project success rather than simply a support function. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving project delivery from pre-construction through to completion, managing BIM and design coordination processes, influencing programme strategy and ensuring projects are delivered in a commercially practical and buildable manner. The business offers genuine autonomy, direct exposure to senior leadership, long-term progression opportunities and the chance to work on landmark projects across a range of sectors. The role is focused on managing the design process and project delivery rather than being a hands-on drawing production position. Salary & Benefits 70,000 - 90,000 DOE (potentially higher for an exceptional candidate) Open to permanent or contract employment, with day rate discussions available Hybrid working with excellent flexibility and autonomy 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Performance-related bonus scheme Clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious business Exposure to high-profile projects across multiple construction sectors Design Manager Position Overview Manage the full design process across drylining, partitioning, ceiling and interior systems packages from pre-construction through to project completion Develop and maintain design programmes, BIM deliverables, information release schedules and project trackers Coordinate consultants, architects, main contractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure design information is compliant, buildable and delivered on programme Lead design workshops, BIM coordination meetings, technical reviews and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle Support estimating and commercial teams during tender and pre-construction phases, identifying risks and value engineering opportunities Ensure all fire performance requirements, certifications, technical submissions, as-built information and project documentation are managed effectively Provide technical guidance and buildability solutions to operational and site teams throughout project delivery Drive programme performance and resolve technical challenges to ensure successful project outcomes Design Manager Position Requirements Proven experience as a Design Manager within drylining, interiors, partitions, ceilings or specialist subcontracting Strong technical understanding of drywall systems, interior systems, fire stopping interfaces, partitions and ceiling solutions Experience managing BIM coordination, design programmes and multidisciplinary design processes Strong understanding of construction sequencing, buildability, project delivery and technical compliance requirements Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills Commercial awareness with the ability to balance programme, design quality and budget considerations Experience using platforms such as AutoCAD, Revit, SharePoint, ACC Docs or similar design management software would be advantageous Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend project and office locations as required Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Location Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations - Cardiff , Glasgow or London . We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow. About the job Job summary As the energy sector evolves, trusted and well-structured data is becoming increasingly important to how renewable energy schemes are delivered, governed and assured. At Ofgem, we're seeking a Data Architect to help shape the structures, standards and approaches that support this work. Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. We're at the forefront of change across the sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting consumers, especially vulnerable people. We're offering a permanent opportunity within our Delivery & Schemes division, which is responsible for administering a range of government renewable energy support schemes. This is a varied and evolving environment, with a broad programme of work focused on efficiency, assurance and delivering value for money for UK consumers. You'll be responsible for shaping how data is structured, governed and utilised across the division, ensuring that renewable energy schemes are backed and supported by data. Working across strategy and delivery, you'll help define practical data approaches that support both current services and future development across the division. With the chance to influence how data architecture develops, you'll work across a broad range of programmes and services, with technology, governance and delivery teams, playing a key role in shaping the data foundations that support the division's ongoing success with renewable energy. You'll bring significant experience operating as a Senior Data Architect within a complex organisation, alongside strong expertise in data modelling, integration technologies and cloud-based data architectures. You'll also understand how to develop structured data standards, governance approaches and interface documentation, with a strong awareness of data security, privacy and information governance requirements. The ability to operate effectively at both strategic and delivery levels will be essential. In return, you'll join a collaborative and supportive environment, where you can apply your expertise to meaningful work that supports major renewable energy schemes, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and an environment focused on your development, career path and goals. We have a critical purpose to ensure renewable energy schemes are delivered efficiently, and the data surrounding them is high-quality and connected. Join us and help shape the data foundations that support that mission. Read on and find out more. Job description Key Responsibilities Data architect - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Data Architecture & Standards Define and maintain enterprise data architecture artefacts, including conceptual, logical and physical data models Own and evolve data architecture principles, standards, and patterns Ensure consistency and reuse of data designs across Ofgem's digital and data landscape Solution Design & Assurance Lead data architecture design for projects and services, covering: Data ingestion, storage, and transformation Integration and data sharing Analytics and reporting Review and assure solution designs to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory requirements Provide pragmatic architectural direction that supports delivery while managing long term risk Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure data architectures comply with: DDaT and GDS standards Data protection legislation (UK GDPR) Security and information assurance policies Contribute to architecture governance forums and formal design reviews Identify, document, and manage data related architectural risks, including technical debt and obsolescence Support DPIAs and security design reviews from a data architecture perspective Data Strategy & Enablement Contribute to D&S' data strategy, roadmap, and target architecture Define approaches to: Master and reference data management Metadata, lineage, and data cataloguing Data quality and stewardship Enable teams to make effective use of data platforms through clear architectural guidance Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with business teams, analysts, engineers, product managers, and architects Communicate complex data architectures clearly to technical and non technical audiences Provide expert advice and consultancy on data related challenges and opportunities Support capability development across the DDaT and Data communities Person specification Essential Criteria Strong experience developing OLAP data models. (Lead Criteria) Experience integrating data from various sources and providing data to third-party stakeholders using secure methods with appropriate usage of policies, access controls, performance, and monitoring (i.e. API Management). (Lead Criteria) Experience developing and applying industry standard data architecture principles, patterns, and technologies to address user needs. Experience developing reference libraries, patterns and metadata repositories with reusability at the centre of their design. Strong stakeholder management with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, interoperable, and flexible solutions. Ability to communicate in technical detail on topics of data lineage, data usage and data structures. Desirable Criteria Track record of working within a cloud-based technology landscape. Experience in integrating complex, cross-organisation processes and data models, ideally within a highly regulated environment.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Location Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations - Cardiff , Glasgow or London . We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow. About the job Job summary As the energy sector evolves, trusted and well-structured data is becoming increasingly important to how renewable energy schemes are delivered, governed and assured. At Ofgem, we're seeking a Data Architect to help shape the structures, standards and approaches that support this work. Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. We're at the forefront of change across the sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting consumers, especially vulnerable people. We're offering a permanent opportunity within our Delivery & Schemes division, which is responsible for administering a range of government renewable energy support schemes. This is a varied and evolving environment, with a broad programme of work focused on efficiency, assurance and delivering value for money for UK consumers. You'll be responsible for shaping how data is structured, governed and utilised across the division, ensuring that renewable energy schemes are backed and supported by data. Working across strategy and delivery, you'll help define practical data approaches that support both current services and future development across the division. With the chance to influence how data architecture develops, you'll work across a broad range of programmes and services, with technology, governance and delivery teams, playing a key role in shaping the data foundations that support the division's ongoing success with renewable energy. You'll bring significant experience operating as a Senior Data Architect within a complex organisation, alongside strong expertise in data modelling, integration technologies and cloud-based data architectures. You'll also understand how to develop structured data standards, governance approaches and interface documentation, with a strong awareness of data security, privacy and information governance requirements. The ability to operate effectively at both strategic and delivery levels will be essential. In return, you'll join a collaborative and supportive environment, where you can apply your expertise to meaningful work that supports major renewable energy schemes, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and an environment focused on your development, career path and goals. We have a critical purpose to ensure renewable energy schemes are delivered efficiently, and the data surrounding them is high-quality and connected. Join us and help shape the data foundations that support that mission. Read on and find out more. Job description Key Responsibilities Data architect - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework Data Architecture & Standards Define and maintain enterprise data architecture artefacts, including conceptual, logical and physical data models Own and evolve data architecture principles, standards, and patterns Ensure consistency and reuse of data designs across Ofgem's digital and data landscape Solution Design & Assurance Lead data architecture design for projects and services, covering: Data ingestion, storage, and transformation Integration and data sharing Analytics and reporting Review and assure solution designs to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory requirements Provide pragmatic architectural direction that supports delivery while managing long term risk Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure data architectures comply with: DDaT and GDS standards Data protection legislation (UK GDPR) Security and information assurance policies Contribute to architecture governance forums and formal design reviews Identify, document, and manage data related architectural risks, including technical debt and obsolescence Support DPIAs and security design reviews from a data architecture perspective Data Strategy & Enablement Contribute to D&S' data strategy, roadmap, and target architecture Define approaches to: Master and reference data management Metadata, lineage, and data cataloguing Data quality and stewardship Enable teams to make effective use of data platforms through clear architectural guidance Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with business teams, analysts, engineers, product managers, and architects Communicate complex data architectures clearly to technical and non technical audiences Provide expert advice and consultancy on data related challenges and opportunities Support capability development across the DDaT and Data communities Person specification Essential Criteria Strong experience developing OLAP data models. (Lead Criteria) Experience integrating data from various sources and providing data to third-party stakeholders using secure methods with appropriate usage of policies, access controls, performance, and monitoring (i.e. API Management). (Lead Criteria) Experience developing and applying industry standard data architecture principles, patterns, and technologies to address user needs. Experience developing reference libraries, patterns and metadata repositories with reusability at the centre of their design. Strong stakeholder management with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, interoperable, and flexible solutions. Ability to communicate in technical detail on topics of data lineage, data usage and data structures. Desirable Criteria Track record of working within a cloud-based technology landscape. Experience in integrating complex, cross-organisation processes and data models, ideally within a highly regulated environment.
Location MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9NR About the job Job summary The MOD's digital teams ensure we remain among the most technologically advanced Armed Forces in the world. We develop and lead in cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security solutions to protect the UK and its interests, at home and abroad. Our mission also goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Watch to find out more about what we do. Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description As Senior Enterprise Architect, working with civil servants and contractors across various levels, you'll provide a key leadership role, translating business strategy into actionable change and technical delivery. You'll support Lead Architects in shaping, aligning and driving the organisation's strategic direction, ensuring it is effectively developed, agreed upon and implemented. You'll help develop target architectures and templates for some of MOD's most complex use cases and you'll work with partners from across government departments and other nations, to develop end-to-end solutions to meet changing capability needs. Responsibilities Develop and maintain Enterprise level models, including as-is and target models. Network and communicate with stakeholders across domains, enterprises and government departments to develop the models. Identify influences or risks and provide mitigations to minimise impact. Use emerging technologies and approaches, horizon scanning to develop target architectures. Identify opportunities for improvement. Play an active part in the team and understand how to deliver the team's objectives, to meet organisational goals. Person specification Please ensure that your application demonstrates the essential criteria below: We would expect to see a strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and modelling, including the ability to document current state, and design future state, architectures. You'll be able to show ability to provide technical support to project solution architects, to ensure consistency with the overarching strategy and demonstrate familiarity with architectural frameworks, languages and methodologies. You'll need knowledge of cloud computing concepts and cloud migration strategies and of implementing and managing Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), within an interconnected system landscape. You'll also need: Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, providing direction and challenging when required. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to align technical solutions with business objectives. Great communication skills, able to identify problems and clearly communicate to both technical and non-technical teams. If not held already, opportunity may be provided to gain the following when in post: TOGAF certification BCS Enterprise and Solution Architecture Certification Open Agile Architecture Practitioner Certification Archimate Training ITIL certification
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Location MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9NR About the job Job summary The MOD's digital teams ensure we remain among the most technologically advanced Armed Forces in the world. We develop and lead in cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security solutions to protect the UK and its interests, at home and abroad. Our mission also goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Watch to find out more about what we do. Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here! This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description As Senior Enterprise Architect, working with civil servants and contractors across various levels, you'll provide a key leadership role, translating business strategy into actionable change and technical delivery. You'll support Lead Architects in shaping, aligning and driving the organisation's strategic direction, ensuring it is effectively developed, agreed upon and implemented. You'll help develop target architectures and templates for some of MOD's most complex use cases and you'll work with partners from across government departments and other nations, to develop end-to-end solutions to meet changing capability needs. Responsibilities Develop and maintain Enterprise level models, including as-is and target models. Network and communicate with stakeholders across domains, enterprises and government departments to develop the models. Identify influences or risks and provide mitigations to minimise impact. Use emerging technologies and approaches, horizon scanning to develop target architectures. Identify opportunities for improvement. Play an active part in the team and understand how to deliver the team's objectives, to meet organisational goals. Person specification Please ensure that your application demonstrates the essential criteria below: We would expect to see a strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and modelling, including the ability to document current state, and design future state, architectures. You'll be able to show ability to provide technical support to project solution architects, to ensure consistency with the overarching strategy and demonstrate familiarity with architectural frameworks, languages and methodologies. You'll need knowledge of cloud computing concepts and cloud migration strategies and of implementing and managing Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), within an interconnected system landscape. You'll also need: Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, providing direction and challenging when required. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to align technical solutions with business objectives. Great communication skills, able to identify problems and clearly communicate to both technical and non-technical teams. If not held already, opportunity may be provided to gain the following when in post: TOGAF certification BCS Enterprise and Solution Architecture Certification Open Agile Architecture Practitioner Certification Archimate Training ITIL certification
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways, the sky is never the limit. The role Cyber Delivery Assurance Lead As Cyber Delivery Assurance Lead, you'll act as the British Airways cyber representative embedded within product delivery teams, ensuring cyber risk is actively managed and security controls are designed, implemented and operating effectively across programmes and products. This is a hands-on cyber assurance role. You'll be expected to bring strong practical experience of applying cyber security controls, assessing real systems and architectures, and working directly with delivery teams to embed security by design - not simply reviewing documentation or providing high-level guidance. Reporting to the Head of Cyber & IT Risk, you'll work closely with BA Tech Delivery teams, the BA Cyber Team and the IAG Cyber Security Office to ensure solutions meet BA's risk appetite and regulatory obligations. What you'll do Provide delivery assurance to ensure programmes and products operate within BA's cyber risk appetite Work hands-on with delivery teams to embed security by design and ensure appropriate cyber controls are implemented and operating effectively Interpret and apply cyber security policies, standards and guidelines across product releases and ongoing maintenance Conduct threat and risk assessments across varied technology stacks and define proportionate mitigating controls Provide authoritative advice on the practical application of security controls, legislation and regulatory requirements Act as the cyber point of contact for programmes and products, supporting secure delivery end-to-end Engage proactively with the IAG Cyber Security Office assurance and architecture functions to ensure consistency and best practice Identify, manage and report cyber risks and exceptions throughout the product lifecycle Support cyber governance forums and provide clear, accurate updates on security deliverables Promote cyber risk awareness and support security awareness initiatives across the organisation What you'll bring to British Airways Strong hands-on cyber security experience, with the ability to assess real systems and influence secure design and delivery decisions Broad technical understanding of cyber security controls across multiple technology domains Confidence working directly with engineers, architects and delivery teams to resolve security issues pragmatically Ability to balance standards compliance with practical delivery constraints Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at senior levels Calm, resilient approach in fast-paced and changing environments Clear, positive communicator who can explain cyber risk and controls effectively Your experience Proven experience providing cyber security assurance or secure delivery support in complex environments Demonstrable experience performing threat and risk assessments and defining mitigating controls Experience working in regulated environments with strong cyber and compliance requirements Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and regulatory requirements such as NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR and NIS Experience in agile delivery environments is advantageous Relevant cyber security qualifications (e.g. CISSP, ISO27001 Lead Implementer, SANS GIAC or equivalent) desirable What we offer We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways, the sky is never the limit. The role Cyber Delivery Assurance Lead As Cyber Delivery Assurance Lead, you'll act as the British Airways cyber representative embedded within product delivery teams, ensuring cyber risk is actively managed and security controls are designed, implemented and operating effectively across programmes and products. This is a hands-on cyber assurance role. You'll be expected to bring strong practical experience of applying cyber security controls, assessing real systems and architectures, and working directly with delivery teams to embed security by design - not simply reviewing documentation or providing high-level guidance. Reporting to the Head of Cyber & IT Risk, you'll work closely with BA Tech Delivery teams, the BA Cyber Team and the IAG Cyber Security Office to ensure solutions meet BA's risk appetite and regulatory obligations. What you'll do Provide delivery assurance to ensure programmes and products operate within BA's cyber risk appetite Work hands-on with delivery teams to embed security by design and ensure appropriate cyber controls are implemented and operating effectively Interpret and apply cyber security policies, standards and guidelines across product releases and ongoing maintenance Conduct threat and risk assessments across varied technology stacks and define proportionate mitigating controls Provide authoritative advice on the practical application of security controls, legislation and regulatory requirements Act as the cyber point of contact for programmes and products, supporting secure delivery end-to-end Engage proactively with the IAG Cyber Security Office assurance and architecture functions to ensure consistency and best practice Identify, manage and report cyber risks and exceptions throughout the product lifecycle Support cyber governance forums and provide clear, accurate updates on security deliverables Promote cyber risk awareness and support security awareness initiatives across the organisation What you'll bring to British Airways Strong hands-on cyber security experience, with the ability to assess real systems and influence secure design and delivery decisions Broad technical understanding of cyber security controls across multiple technology domains Confidence working directly with engineers, architects and delivery teams to resolve security issues pragmatically Ability to balance standards compliance with practical delivery constraints Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at senior levels Calm, resilient approach in fast-paced and changing environments Clear, positive communicator who can explain cyber risk and controls effectively Your experience Proven experience providing cyber security assurance or secure delivery support in complex environments Demonstrable experience performing threat and risk assessments and defining mitigating controls Experience working in regulated environments with strong cyber and compliance requirements Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and regulatory requirements such as NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR and NIS Experience in agile delivery environments is advantageous Relevant cyber security qualifications (e.g. CISSP, ISO27001 Lead Implementer, SANS GIAC or equivalent) desirable What we offer We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role We're recruiting for Lead Architects here at Justice Digital , to be part of our warm and collaborative teams within the Legal Aid Agency . Our lead architects are responsible for assuring, designing, and delivering digital services that make a genuine difference to people's lives. A Lead Architect will work alongside a service owner, overseeing the work of up to 10 engineering teams. Together we will collaborate to develop our strategy, connect people and build trust with clear communication, and provide empathetic technical leadership across diverse teams. This role aligns against the Lead Technical Architect Role from the Government Digital and Data Framework. Our Lead Architects will work to understand our technology, our business, and our people (colleagues, stakeholders, and users of our services), and to create an ambitious and pragmatic vision for our teams, using their technical expertise to bring our challenges and opportunities into focus alongside the views of other professions in our leadership team. In LAA Digital believe that architecture is not purely a technical discipline. The systems we build are shaped by the teams that build them, the organisational structures they sit within, and the communication patterns between the people involved. Our architects think about how team structures, domain boundaries, and organisational dynamics shape systems - and how the systems we design, in turn, shape the organisation. We are looking for people who understand that designing great systems means co-designing the social and technical dimensions together, and who bring both technical depth and organisational awareness to their work. This role requires clear communication and structured thinking skills. A Lead Architect can see the big picture, understanding our complex technology landscape, and can clearly and effectively communicate with both specialist and non-specialist audiences. By building trust, developing great relationships, and empathising with others you will support the development of the architecture community and engineering leadership within your service area, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership across teams. A Lead Architect will have a good understanding of a broad range of technologies, with hands on experience in both software engineering and commercial enterprise, as well as providing effective governance, both within our organisation, and across our suppliers. You'll receive a range of excellent benefits when you join our department, including: A generous employer pension contribution of 28.97% through the Civil Service Pension Scheme. 25 days of annual leave, (increasing to 30 days once you have reached 5 years of service), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday. Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working, working part time or compressed hours. Designed to support a positive work-life balance. Employees are allocated 10% of their working time for personal and professional development. A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best-in-class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms. Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too! You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here . To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog. Key Responsibilities Create a technical vision for Legal Aid, develop our strategy, and be accountable for our technology estate as part of our Architect Leadership Team. Communicate about our technology across teams and professions, not just within our Digital unit but across all parts of the Ministry of Justice and with our suppliers and partners; seeing the big picture and bringing it to all stakeholders. Collaborate and find agreement with senior stakeholders, providing both technical and non-technical direction and challenge, as well as pragmatic compromise to deliver value. Maintain a holistic view of the end-to-end service ecosystem within Legal Aid, identifying technical dependencies and risks, actively seeking opportunities for improvement and collaboration, and ensuring we as a profession are actively producing, maintaining, and owning the associated enterprise architecture documentation. Empower teams to make pragmatic and incremental change, through influence and inspiration, setting both a vision for the future and an empathetic path that people and teams will be able to follow. Guide and influence choices to align with strategy, and seek out opportunities for digital transformation, helping all understand the value of technical decisions. Engage with our portfolio, assurance, risk management, cyber, and information assurance leadership to ensure their priorities are represented alongside those of the business and other digital teams. Mentor, coach, line-manage, and recruit more great architects and engineering leadership, helping build a sustainable work force plan to deliver our strategy. Champion inclusive working practices and support efforts to grow diversity, inclusivity and balance across engineering roles. Run community-of-practice initiatives within the architecture and engineering functions. Promote open dialogue, collaborative problem solving, and continuous learning within our technical community. Our Tech Stack This is our tech, both strategic and legacy. You don't need to have experience with all of these, but we hope you see some familiar things. Modern languages and frameworks built in Ruby, Java, and Python Resilient infrastructure in the cloud (primarily AWS), using infrastructure as code (IaC) and platforms as a service (PaaS) Progressive software development practices such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) A new multi-tier architecture, creating central data and business logic platforms to accelerate our product development. Enterprise Oracle software, including Enterprise Resource Planning (E-Business Suite) Mac or Windows-based development environments and public GitHub repositories if you're interested in finding out more about the work our architects do in LAA Digital, please join us on 10th June at 12:00. In the session, we will explain a little more about the recruitment process and what it is like to work within the Civil Service. More importantly, you'll hear first-hand from our lead architects about the work they do. Please come along with you questions and learn more about the team and the role. For more information and to register, visit link If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential A systems thinking mindset and the ability to see the big picture - how changes in one part of a sociotechnical system (people, process, technology, governance) affect others, to reason about emergent behaviours in complex environments, and to make trade-offs accordingly leading to iterative, outcome-focused, and effective change towards a strategic vision. Comfort with ambiguity and complexity is essential. Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical, solution, or infrastructure architecture role, with a background in either software engineering or enterprise architecture, acting as a recognised expert to guide, critique, and support teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex and nuanced information into clear, concise messaging at all levels, from specialist developers through to non-technical executive leadership, developing mutual understanding and trust to drive consensus and reach decisions. Experience assuring services in a complex technical estate through effective risk management and technical governance, both within your own teams and across commercial engagements with third parties. Practical knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, web frameworks, data persistence technologies or event driven architecture in public cloud environments) Experience in introducing and championing best practices such as agile development, domain-driven design (DDD), test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), and DevOps, fostering high-quality engineering culture within teams. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together . click apply for full job details
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber The Role We're recruiting for Lead Architects here at Justice Digital , to be part of our warm and collaborative teams within the Legal Aid Agency . Our lead architects are responsible for assuring, designing, and delivering digital services that make a genuine difference to people's lives. A Lead Architect will work alongside a service owner, overseeing the work of up to 10 engineering teams. Together we will collaborate to develop our strategy, connect people and build trust with clear communication, and provide empathetic technical leadership across diverse teams. This role aligns against the Lead Technical Architect Role from the Government Digital and Data Framework. Our Lead Architects will work to understand our technology, our business, and our people (colleagues, stakeholders, and users of our services), and to create an ambitious and pragmatic vision for our teams, using their technical expertise to bring our challenges and opportunities into focus alongside the views of other professions in our leadership team. In LAA Digital believe that architecture is not purely a technical discipline. The systems we build are shaped by the teams that build them, the organisational structures they sit within, and the communication patterns between the people involved. Our architects think about how team structures, domain boundaries, and organisational dynamics shape systems - and how the systems we design, in turn, shape the organisation. We are looking for people who understand that designing great systems means co-designing the social and technical dimensions together, and who bring both technical depth and organisational awareness to their work. This role requires clear communication and structured thinking skills. A Lead Architect can see the big picture, understanding our complex technology landscape, and can clearly and effectively communicate with both specialist and non-specialist audiences. By building trust, developing great relationships, and empathising with others you will support the development of the architecture community and engineering leadership within your service area, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership across teams. A Lead Architect will have a good understanding of a broad range of technologies, with hands on experience in both software engineering and commercial enterprise, as well as providing effective governance, both within our organisation, and across our suppliers. You'll receive a range of excellent benefits when you join our department, including: A generous employer pension contribution of 28.97% through the Civil Service Pension Scheme. 25 days of annual leave, (increasing to 30 days once you have reached 5 years of service), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday. Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working, working part time or compressed hours. Designed to support a positive work-life balance. Employees are allocated 10% of their working time for personal and professional development. A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best-in-class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms. Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too! You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here . To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog. Key Responsibilities Create a technical vision for Legal Aid, develop our strategy, and be accountable for our technology estate as part of our Architect Leadership Team. Communicate about our technology across teams and professions, not just within our Digital unit but across all parts of the Ministry of Justice and with our suppliers and partners; seeing the big picture and bringing it to all stakeholders. Collaborate and find agreement with senior stakeholders, providing both technical and non-technical direction and challenge, as well as pragmatic compromise to deliver value. Maintain a holistic view of the end-to-end service ecosystem within Legal Aid, identifying technical dependencies and risks, actively seeking opportunities for improvement and collaboration, and ensuring we as a profession are actively producing, maintaining, and owning the associated enterprise architecture documentation. Empower teams to make pragmatic and incremental change, through influence and inspiration, setting both a vision for the future and an empathetic path that people and teams will be able to follow. Guide and influence choices to align with strategy, and seek out opportunities for digital transformation, helping all understand the value of technical decisions. Engage with our portfolio, assurance, risk management, cyber, and information assurance leadership to ensure their priorities are represented alongside those of the business and other digital teams. Mentor, coach, line-manage, and recruit more great architects and engineering leadership, helping build a sustainable work force plan to deliver our strategy. Champion inclusive working practices and support efforts to grow diversity, inclusivity and balance across engineering roles. Run community-of-practice initiatives within the architecture and engineering functions. Promote open dialogue, collaborative problem solving, and continuous learning within our technical community. Our Tech Stack This is our tech, both strategic and legacy. You don't need to have experience with all of these, but we hope you see some familiar things. Modern languages and frameworks built in Ruby, Java, and Python Resilient infrastructure in the cloud (primarily AWS), using infrastructure as code (IaC) and platforms as a service (PaaS) Progressive software development practices such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) A new multi-tier architecture, creating central data and business logic platforms to accelerate our product development. Enterprise Oracle software, including Enterprise Resource Planning (E-Business Suite) Mac or Windows-based development environments and public GitHub repositories if you're interested in finding out more about the work our architects do in LAA Digital, please join us on 10th June at 12:00. In the session, we will explain a little more about the recruitment process and what it is like to work within the Civil Service. More importantly, you'll hear first-hand from our lead architects about the work they do. Please come along with you questions and learn more about the team and the role. For more information and to register, visit link If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! Person Specification Essential A systems thinking mindset and the ability to see the big picture - how changes in one part of a sociotechnical system (people, process, technology, governance) affect others, to reason about emergent behaviours in complex environments, and to make trade-offs accordingly leading to iterative, outcome-focused, and effective change towards a strategic vision. Comfort with ambiguity and complexity is essential. Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical, solution, or infrastructure architecture role, with a background in either software engineering or enterprise architecture, acting as a recognised expert to guide, critique, and support teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex and nuanced information into clear, concise messaging at all levels, from specialist developers through to non-technical executive leadership, developing mutual understanding and trust to drive consensus and reach decisions. Experience assuring services in a complex technical estate through effective risk management and technical governance, both within your own teams and across commercial engagements with third parties. Practical knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, web frameworks, data persistence technologies or event driven architecture in public cloud environments) Experience in introducing and championing best practices such as agile development, domain-driven design (DDD), test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), and DevOps, fostering high-quality engineering culture within teams. Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together . click apply for full job details
Location This role may be located in one of the following locations; Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield. Please find further information on the Corporate hub locations here. Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, the role will initially be based at Benton Park View. It will then move to 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027. About the job Job summary Do you want to work collaboratively designing modern IT architecture for some of the largest digital transformations in Europe? Do you want to help support millions of our claimants by designing user-friendly digital services? If so, these roles may be perfect for you! We are looking for experienced Lead Technical Architects with a specialism in Contact Centres who are confident working on products and services in a complex digital environment, where you'll be supporting major initiatives within DWP Digital. You will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across DWP Digital to support the delivery of solutions, creating options and recommendations, and providing expert advice to drive technology choices. The roles will include the design, oversight and architecture governance of IT solutions that support DWP customers. The Digital Channels Team has an opportunity for a Contact Centre Architect to lead the architecture design for its Digital Channels Contact Centre (DC3). This role will play a key part in transitioning from a traditional voice only "call centre" to a leading multi-channel "contact centre", with the ultimate intention of providing an omni-channel environment. You will be suited to this role if you have experience in NiCE CXOne contact centre technologies. As well as the underlying Contact Centre technology the role is wide ranging encompassing IVR, moving to a more "conversational" style IVR, voice recording, WFM / WFO, and integrations to existing DWP systems as well as new platforms as they come on line. This is an exciting time to join us. You'll shape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional products and services that work for everyone. Job description A Lead Technical Architect (Solutions) leads at the highest level and is responsible for making sure the strategy is agreed and followed. At this role level, you will: Network and communicate with senior stakeholders across organisations. Proactively seek opportunities for digital transformation. Support multiple teams, finding and using best practice and emerging technologies. Inspire other architects and help them understand how to deliver the goals of the organisation. Be responsible for governance, solving complex and high risk issues or delivering architecture design. Person specification When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line with essential criteria below: Architecture design across on-prem, cloud and hybrid environments involving networking, security, presentation, middleware, database, and integration aspects. Architecture design informed through use of principles, patterns, technical radars, practices and standards. Architecture design working with project delivery teams within agile, waterfall and hybrid environments throughout the lifecycle - from concept to go-live. Translating business requirements into technical solutions with traceability that can be demonstrated to stakeholders. Contact Centre platforms offering multi-channel support, cross channel-integration, and customer interaction services such as DTMF and natural language IVR, TTS and STT, web chat and asymmetric chat, virtual agents, and co-browsing. Contact Centre Solution Architecture: Creating end-to-end solution designs, including call routing, customer journey mapping, and agent workflow optimization. Capacity planning for scalable, high- availability contact centre environments. Telephony Systems and Contact Centre Platforms: Contact centre solutions e.g. Cisco, Avaya, Genesys, Amazon Connect, or NiCE CXOne. Knowledge of Voice over IP (VoIP) systems, and IVR (Interactive Voice Response) design. Expertise in computer Technology Integration (CTI) technologies and Automatic Call Distributors (ACD). AI and Automation: Familiarity with AI-driven automation, chatbots, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and speech analytics, transcription and real time agent assistance. Implementing workforce optimisation (WFO) and workforce management (WFM) tools. Designing and Implementing directed, free speech and conversational IVRs with static and dynamic prompts and flows. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Location This role may be located in one of the following locations; Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield. Please find further information on the Corporate hub locations here. Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, the role will initially be based at Benton Park View. It will then move to 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027. About the job Job summary Do you want to work collaboratively designing modern IT architecture for some of the largest digital transformations in Europe? Do you want to help support millions of our claimants by designing user-friendly digital services? If so, these roles may be perfect for you! We are looking for experienced Lead Technical Architects with a specialism in Contact Centres who are confident working on products and services in a complex digital environment, where you'll be supporting major initiatives within DWP Digital. You will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across DWP Digital to support the delivery of solutions, creating options and recommendations, and providing expert advice to drive technology choices. The roles will include the design, oversight and architecture governance of IT solutions that support DWP customers. The Digital Channels Team has an opportunity for a Contact Centre Architect to lead the architecture design for its Digital Channels Contact Centre (DC3). This role will play a key part in transitioning from a traditional voice only "call centre" to a leading multi-channel "contact centre", with the ultimate intention of providing an omni-channel environment. You will be suited to this role if you have experience in NiCE CXOne contact centre technologies. As well as the underlying Contact Centre technology the role is wide ranging encompassing IVR, moving to a more "conversational" style IVR, voice recording, WFM / WFO, and integrations to existing DWP systems as well as new platforms as they come on line. This is an exciting time to join us. You'll shape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional products and services that work for everyone. Job description A Lead Technical Architect (Solutions) leads at the highest level and is responsible for making sure the strategy is agreed and followed. At this role level, you will: Network and communicate with senior stakeholders across organisations. Proactively seek opportunities for digital transformation. Support multiple teams, finding and using best practice and emerging technologies. Inspire other architects and help them understand how to deliver the goals of the organisation. Be responsible for governance, solving complex and high risk issues or delivering architecture design. Person specification When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line with essential criteria below: Architecture design across on-prem, cloud and hybrid environments involving networking, security, presentation, middleware, database, and integration aspects. Architecture design informed through use of principles, patterns, technical radars, practices and standards. Architecture design working with project delivery teams within agile, waterfall and hybrid environments throughout the lifecycle - from concept to go-live. Translating business requirements into technical solutions with traceability that can be demonstrated to stakeholders. Contact Centre platforms offering multi-channel support, cross channel-integration, and customer interaction services such as DTMF and natural language IVR, TTS and STT, web chat and asymmetric chat, virtual agents, and co-browsing. Contact Centre Solution Architecture: Creating end-to-end solution designs, including call routing, customer journey mapping, and agent workflow optimization. Capacity planning for scalable, high- availability contact centre environments. Telephony Systems and Contact Centre Platforms: Contact centre solutions e.g. Cisco, Avaya, Genesys, Amazon Connect, or NiCE CXOne. Knowledge of Voice over IP (VoIP) systems, and IVR (Interactive Voice Response) design. Expertise in computer Technology Integration (CTI) technologies and Automatic Call Distributors (ACD). AI and Automation: Familiarity with AI-driven automation, chatbots, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and speech analytics, transcription and real time agent assistance. Implementing workforce optimisation (WFO) and workforce management (WFM) tools. Designing and Implementing directed, free speech and conversational IVRs with static and dynamic prompts and flows. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact
Location Bristol, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Reading, Warrington, York About the job Job summary Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink. Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group. We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all. Find out more about DDTS: Defra digital, data and technology blog LinkedIn Defra Jobs We are Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack V3 - 1 Job description Defra is delivering large-scale transformation across its digital, data and technology estate, including the Future Network Procurement Project (FNPP), identity modernisation initiatives, and hosting and cloud transformation. Within the Digital, Data and Technology Services (DDTS) function, the Architecture and Governance team provides technical authority, design leadership, and assurance across enterprise services. We are recruiting multiple Lead Technical Specialist Architects to provide domain leadership in: Network & Connectivity (FNPP) Identity & Access (Active Directory) Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture These roles operate at the centre of complex, multi-supplier programmes, ensuring designs are secure, operable, aligned to strategy, and deliverable at scale. As a Lead Technical Specialist Architect, you will act as the technical authority within your domain, providing leadership across programmes and services. You will shape strategy, assure complex designs, and guide delivery teams and suppliers in a federated environment. You will work across security, operations, and delivery to ensure coherent end-to-end architectures, balancing strategic direction with hands-on design leadership. Please note these posts require Security Check (SC) clearance. To gain (SC) clearance all applicants are required to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 5 years. If this requirement is not met, the individual will not be able to progress their application further. Person specification Across all roles, you will: Act as the technical authority for your domain, supporting critical architectural decisions Lead and assure technical designs across the full lifecycle (HLD, LLD, transition and implementation) Ensure alignment to enterprise architecture principles, security standards, and operational requirements Challenge supplier designs and drive technical quality and consistency Identify, manage, and communicate architectural risks and dependencies Represent your domain in governance forums, providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, operable, and supportable Contribute to domain standards, patterns, and architectural roadmaps Support knowledge transfer to internal teams to build long-term capability Domain Focus Areas: Network & Connectivity (FNPP) SD-WAN, DIA, LAN, Wi Fi and network foundation services (DNS, DHCP, NTP) Secure access patterns (e.g. internet/private access) Supplier-led delivery and transition (including WITO) Identity & Access (Active Directory) Active Directory architecture (legacy and target state) Domain consolidation and identity modernisation Identity dependencies across applications and services Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture Hybrid and multi-cloud (on-prem, Azure, AWS) Hosting and storage strategy and datacentre migration CMDB/CSDM modelling and service architecture governance Technical input to procurement and supplier evaluation Person Specification Responsibilities You will: Define and maintain domain architecture (principles, standards, patterns, roadmaps) Lead technical design for high-impact, complex services and programmes Guide and assure architects, delivery teams, and suppliers Use governance and assurance to support decision-making and manage risk Contribute to the architecture community through mentoring and leadership Skills and Experience Essential Significant experience in enterprise architecture within a large, complex organisation Proven ability to act as a technical authority across programmes or services Strong experience of architectural governance, assurance, and risk management Experience working in multi-supplier environments, including design challenge Ability to lead complex design decisions across the delivery lifecycle Strong stakeholder engagement, including influencing at senior levels Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Domain-Specific Experience (one or more) Network & Connectivity Enterprise network architecture (WAN/LAN/Wi Fi) SD-WAN and modern network/security architectures Identity & Access Active Directory architecture (including legacy environments) Identity modernisation and dependency management Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture Hybrid/multi-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, on-prem) Service modelling (CMDB/CSDM) and enterprise service architecture One or more of the following: Experience of large-scale transformation, transition, or procurement programmes Understanding of secure-by-design and government security expectations Experience mentoring and developing architects or technical specialists Experience of ServiceNow or equivalent platforms (for hosting/service roles) Experience of modern identity platforms (e.g. Entra ID)
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Reading, Warrington, York About the job Job summary Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink. Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group. We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all. Find out more about DDTS: Defra digital, data and technology blog LinkedIn Defra Jobs We are Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack V3 - 1 Job description Defra is delivering large-scale transformation across its digital, data and technology estate, including the Future Network Procurement Project (FNPP), identity modernisation initiatives, and hosting and cloud transformation. Within the Digital, Data and Technology Services (DDTS) function, the Architecture and Governance team provides technical authority, design leadership, and assurance across enterprise services. We are recruiting multiple Lead Technical Specialist Architects to provide domain leadership in: Network & Connectivity (FNPP) Identity & Access (Active Directory) Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture These roles operate at the centre of complex, multi-supplier programmes, ensuring designs are secure, operable, aligned to strategy, and deliverable at scale. As a Lead Technical Specialist Architect, you will act as the technical authority within your domain, providing leadership across programmes and services. You will shape strategy, assure complex designs, and guide delivery teams and suppliers in a federated environment. You will work across security, operations, and delivery to ensure coherent end-to-end architectures, balancing strategic direction with hands-on design leadership. Please note these posts require Security Check (SC) clearance. To gain (SC) clearance all applicants are required to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 5 years. If this requirement is not met, the individual will not be able to progress their application further. Person specification Across all roles, you will: Act as the technical authority for your domain, supporting critical architectural decisions Lead and assure technical designs across the full lifecycle (HLD, LLD, transition and implementation) Ensure alignment to enterprise architecture principles, security standards, and operational requirements Challenge supplier designs and drive technical quality and consistency Identify, manage, and communicate architectural risks and dependencies Represent your domain in governance forums, providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, operable, and supportable Contribute to domain standards, patterns, and architectural roadmaps Support knowledge transfer to internal teams to build long-term capability Domain Focus Areas: Network & Connectivity (FNPP) SD-WAN, DIA, LAN, Wi Fi and network foundation services (DNS, DHCP, NTP) Secure access patterns (e.g. internet/private access) Supplier-led delivery and transition (including WITO) Identity & Access (Active Directory) Active Directory architecture (legacy and target state) Domain consolidation and identity modernisation Identity dependencies across applications and services Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture Hybrid and multi-cloud (on-prem, Azure, AWS) Hosting and storage strategy and datacentre migration CMDB/CSDM modelling and service architecture governance Technical input to procurement and supplier evaluation Person Specification Responsibilities You will: Define and maintain domain architecture (principles, standards, patterns, roadmaps) Lead technical design for high-impact, complex services and programmes Guide and assure architects, delivery teams, and suppliers Use governance and assurance to support decision-making and manage risk Contribute to the architecture community through mentoring and leadership Skills and Experience Essential Significant experience in enterprise architecture within a large, complex organisation Proven ability to act as a technical authority across programmes or services Strong experience of architectural governance, assurance, and risk management Experience working in multi-supplier environments, including design challenge Ability to lead complex design decisions across the delivery lifecycle Strong stakeholder engagement, including influencing at senior levels Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Domain-Specific Experience (one or more) Network & Connectivity Enterprise network architecture (WAN/LAN/Wi Fi) SD-WAN and modern network/security architectures Identity & Access Active Directory architecture (including legacy environments) Identity modernisation and dependency management Hosting, Cloud & Service Architecture Hybrid/multi-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, on-prem) Service modelling (CMDB/CSDM) and enterprise service architecture One or more of the following: Experience of large-scale transformation, transition, or procurement programmes Understanding of secure-by-design and government security expectations Experience mentoring and developing architects or technical specialists Experience of ServiceNow or equivalent platforms (for hosting/service roles) Experience of modern identity platforms (e.g. Entra ID)
Location Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford About the job Job summary The Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) is a shared corporate service. It provides corporate services (HR, Finance, Digital, Commercial, Security and Estates) across the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT). Our team of over 400 professionals will be leading the way in how these functions will be delivered in the future. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of integrated corporate services for government and set the standard for quality, efficiency, and innovation in our field. We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below. Find Out More You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: Job description Join ICS Digital, where innovation meets expertise to create digital solutions. We are a cohesive digital community who work in the open, solving problems together and fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration. Our commitment to user-focused design and data-driven decision-making ensures that we deliver accessible services tailored to the needs of our customers. The team We support Departments by delivering core technology services which help them achieve strategic and policy objectives. We put the user at the heart of what we do, and we take an interactive approach to service delivery. Our decisions are driven by data and we work collaboratively with partners to continue to deliver exceptional services. Join ICS Digital at the Cutting Edge of Government Digital Strategy! ICS Digital is seeking a dynamic Product & Delivery Manager to lead the charge in revolutionising data quality management for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). As a member of our Data Quality team, you'll be at the forefront of designing and delivering automated solutions that safeguard vital departmental data repositories. Our ambitious roadmap includes developing state-of-the-art data loss prevention processes, AI governance guardrails and automated data lifecycle management. We pursue the integration of cutting-edge AI capabilities to enrich metadata and empower confident decision-making on data handling. Your focus will be on leveraging the latest within Microsoft 365 tech stack to support these ambitions, with particular focus on Microsoft Purview, PowerAutomate, PowerBI, Copilot Studio, and SharePoint Knowledge Agent, and Agent 365. As Product and Delivery Manager, you will work with a small but mighty team, containing both permanent and contract resources including developers, business analysts, UX content designers and information architects. You'll work hand-in-hand with fellow product owners and senior leaders across ICS Digital to deliver the ICS Digital Strategy which aligns with the Roadmap for Modern Digital Government. We are looking for a hard-working, forward-thinking person with strong interpersonal and analytical skills who enjoy working collaboratively with others to solve problems. Be part of the team that's shaping the future of government digital strategy. Visit our blog to learn more about us and our work: click here To find out more about the Government Digital & Data profession visit: click here Person specification Key responsibilities: As Product and Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the successful planning and delivery of data quality and data governance projects, ensuring work is controlled effectively and delivered in line with agreed scope, time, cost and quality expectations. Work collaboratively with users, subject matter experts, content owners, software developers, and senior stakeholders to define requirements and agree priorities. Based on requirements and priorities, develop product visions and roadmaps, create user stories and manage product backlogs. Supported by the project team, manage the delivery of products and services through the lifecycle phases, and track outcomes, key performance indicators and benefits. Support project governance and assurance activity, ensuring appropriate documentation, reporting and decision-making are in place and aligned with departmental and cross-government standards. Run ceremonies including sprint reviews, retrospectives and daily standups, lead the team in Agile working practices, and promote collaboration and continuous improvement. Manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, escalating where appropriate and work with the team to resolve blockers and maintain momentum. Monitor delivery performance, budgets and resource, and manage suppliers and contracts where needed. Monitor new releases in the Microsoft roadmap and leverage new features for the business and evaluate potential app integrations. The above responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the post holders may be required to undertake some additional tasks not listed above, within the remit of their grade, to support the team. Essential Criteria: Experience in project management. Background in Agile and Lean practices, with the ability apply appropriate methodologies. Experience of working as a Product Manager/Owner in a Technology Dev/Ops environment. Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders and manage conflicting priorities. Good presentation skills, with ability to vary detail and complexity based on audience. Desirable Criteria: Certified in AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner Experience in managing product backlog for Microsoft products Experience using JIRA for managing project delivery We welcome candidates with experience in other digital areas, such as a delivery management or business analysis. It is unusual that all candidates will meet all the desirable criteria. If your skills and experience look slightly different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the Info Gov Product and Delivery Manager role and the team, we strongly encourage you to apply. We'd love to hear from you!
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Location Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford About the job Job summary The Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) is a shared corporate service. It provides corporate services (HR, Finance, Digital, Commercial, Security and Estates) across the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT). Our team of over 400 professionals will be leading the way in how these functions will be delivered in the future. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of integrated corporate services for government and set the standard for quality, efficiency, and innovation in our field. We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below. Find Out More You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: Job description Join ICS Digital, where innovation meets expertise to create digital solutions. We are a cohesive digital community who work in the open, solving problems together and fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration. Our commitment to user-focused design and data-driven decision-making ensures that we deliver accessible services tailored to the needs of our customers. The team We support Departments by delivering core technology services which help them achieve strategic and policy objectives. We put the user at the heart of what we do, and we take an interactive approach to service delivery. Our decisions are driven by data and we work collaboratively with partners to continue to deliver exceptional services. Join ICS Digital at the Cutting Edge of Government Digital Strategy! ICS Digital is seeking a dynamic Product & Delivery Manager to lead the charge in revolutionising data quality management for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). As a member of our Data Quality team, you'll be at the forefront of designing and delivering automated solutions that safeguard vital departmental data repositories. Our ambitious roadmap includes developing state-of-the-art data loss prevention processes, AI governance guardrails and automated data lifecycle management. We pursue the integration of cutting-edge AI capabilities to enrich metadata and empower confident decision-making on data handling. Your focus will be on leveraging the latest within Microsoft 365 tech stack to support these ambitions, with particular focus on Microsoft Purview, PowerAutomate, PowerBI, Copilot Studio, and SharePoint Knowledge Agent, and Agent 365. As Product and Delivery Manager, you will work with a small but mighty team, containing both permanent and contract resources including developers, business analysts, UX content designers and information architects. You'll work hand-in-hand with fellow product owners and senior leaders across ICS Digital to deliver the ICS Digital Strategy which aligns with the Roadmap for Modern Digital Government. We are looking for a hard-working, forward-thinking person with strong interpersonal and analytical skills who enjoy working collaboratively with others to solve problems. Be part of the team that's shaping the future of government digital strategy. Visit our blog to learn more about us and our work: click here To find out more about the Government Digital & Data profession visit: click here Person specification Key responsibilities: As Product and Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the successful planning and delivery of data quality and data governance projects, ensuring work is controlled effectively and delivered in line with agreed scope, time, cost and quality expectations. Work collaboratively with users, subject matter experts, content owners, software developers, and senior stakeholders to define requirements and agree priorities. Based on requirements and priorities, develop product visions and roadmaps, create user stories and manage product backlogs. Supported by the project team, manage the delivery of products and services through the lifecycle phases, and track outcomes, key performance indicators and benefits. Support project governance and assurance activity, ensuring appropriate documentation, reporting and decision-making are in place and aligned with departmental and cross-government standards. Run ceremonies including sprint reviews, retrospectives and daily standups, lead the team in Agile working practices, and promote collaboration and continuous improvement. Manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, escalating where appropriate and work with the team to resolve blockers and maintain momentum. Monitor delivery performance, budgets and resource, and manage suppliers and contracts where needed. Monitor new releases in the Microsoft roadmap and leverage new features for the business and evaluate potential app integrations. The above responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the post holders may be required to undertake some additional tasks not listed above, within the remit of their grade, to support the team. Essential Criteria: Experience in project management. Background in Agile and Lean practices, with the ability apply appropriate methodologies. Experience of working as a Product Manager/Owner in a Technology Dev/Ops environment. Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders and manage conflicting priorities. Good presentation skills, with ability to vary detail and complexity based on audience. Desirable Criteria: Certified in AgilePM Foundation and Practitioner Experience in managing product backlog for Microsoft products Experience using JIRA for managing project delivery We welcome candidates with experience in other digital areas, such as a delivery management or business analysis. It is unusual that all candidates will meet all the desirable criteria. If your skills and experience look slightly different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the Info Gov Product and Delivery Manager role and the team, we strongly encourage you to apply. We'd love to hear from you!
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, life cycle 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 (see below) Services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
Jun 15, 2026
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, life cycle 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 (see below) Services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
Location This role may be located in one of the following locations; Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield. Please find further information on the Corporate hub locations here. Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, the role will initially be based at Benton Park View. It will then move to 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027. About the job Job summary Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. For further information, please see 'Selection process details'. Do you want work collaboratively designing modern IT architecture for some of the largest digital transformations in Europe? If so, this role may be perfect for you! We are looking for experienced Senior Data Architects who are confident working on data-focused products/services in a complex digital environment, where they'll be supporting major initiatives across DWP Digital. These roles will involve collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across DWP Digital to support the delivery of solutions, creating options and recommendations, and providing expert advice to drive technology choice decisions. This is an exciting time to join us. You'll shape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional Data products and services that work for everyone. Job description A Senior Data Architect works with multiple projects or teams on problems that require broad architectural thinking. At this role level, you will: design data models and metadata systems. help lead data architects to interpret an organisation's needs. provide oversight and advice to other data architects who are designing and producing data artefacts. design and support the management of data dictionaries. make sure that your teams are working to the standards set for the organisation by the lead data architects. work with technical architects to make sure that an organisation's systems are designed in accordance with the appropriate data architecture. Person specification When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line with essential criteria below: You should be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the following areas: Data Architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools and standards. Presenting data architecture design to technical governance forums. Data Architecture Design: Data Modelling, Master Data Management (MDM), Metadata Management, Data Governance. Event-based architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards. Public cloud technologies, cloud hosting, container, and networking design patterns, tools and best practice (e.g. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Agile delivery methodologies and best practice. DevOps: Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) delivery methodologies, tools and best practice. Shaping and supporting technology initiatives, projects, programmes and portfolios.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Location This role may be located in one of the following locations; Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield. Please find further information on the Corporate hub locations here. Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, the role will initially be based at Benton Park View. It will then move to 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027. About the job Job summary Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. For further information, please see 'Selection process details'. Do you want work collaboratively designing modern IT architecture for some of the largest digital transformations in Europe? If so, this role may be perfect for you! We are looking for experienced Senior Data Architects who are confident working on data-focused products/services in a complex digital environment, where they'll be supporting major initiatives across DWP Digital. These roles will involve collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across DWP Digital to support the delivery of solutions, creating options and recommendations, and providing expert advice to drive technology choice decisions. This is an exciting time to join us. You'll shape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional Data products and services that work for everyone. Job description A Senior Data Architect works with multiple projects or teams on problems that require broad architectural thinking. At this role level, you will: design data models and metadata systems. help lead data architects to interpret an organisation's needs. provide oversight and advice to other data architects who are designing and producing data artefacts. design and support the management of data dictionaries. make sure that your teams are working to the standards set for the organisation by the lead data architects. work with technical architects to make sure that an organisation's systems are designed in accordance with the appropriate data architecture. Person specification When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line with essential criteria below: You should be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the following areas: Data Architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools and standards. Presenting data architecture design to technical governance forums. Data Architecture Design: Data Modelling, Master Data Management (MDM), Metadata Management, Data Governance. Event-based architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards. Public cloud technologies, cloud hosting, container, and networking design patterns, tools and best practice (e.g. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Agile delivery methodologies and best practice. DevOps: Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) delivery methodologies, tools and best practice. Shaping and supporting technology initiatives, projects, programmes and portfolios.
Location: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Location: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
The role: We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our IT department in Bristol. At Simmons & Simmons, technology is central to delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a talented and motivated Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our Platforms team and help build, automate and operate the Azure platform underpinning our applications and services. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as the default approach. You will work closely with architects, security and application teams to implement cloud platform patterns and enable delivery teams to deploy safely and consistently. What will you do: Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & CI/CD automation Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC (Bicep and/or Terraform) with peer review and version control. Strong familiarity working in IaC and pipelines to ensure quality, security and adherence to baseline standards. Cloud reliability, operations & incident/problem support (engineering-led) Act as an escalation point for complex Azure platform issues; troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes (automation over repeated manual intervention). Monitor and improve platform health using Azure observability tooling (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL, Application Insights, Science Logic), and improve alerting and diagnostics. Plan and implement operational improvements such as performance tuning, resource optimisation and resilience enhancements, aligned to service expectations. Any experience working within the Agile framework using Scrum. Security, compliance & governance Embed security controls and compliance checks into delivery pipelines (DevSecOps approach), ensuring cloud systems are configured securely and remain compliant. Contribute to platform governance initiatives such as naming/tagging conventions, logging standards, Key Vault/secret patterns, and controlled change via Github Push/Pull requests. Work closely with Security and CISO stakeholders and the wider networks team to maintain a strong and compliant security posture across our Azure public cloud subscription. Delivery collaboration & technical project contribution Collaborate with stakeholders, architects and engineers to translate requirements into Azure designs and deliver working solutions. Contribute to planning and execution of cloud-focused initiatives, identifying risks and dependencies early and supporting smooth transition into support. Maintain clear technical documentation (design notes, runbooks, standard operating procedures) in the team s knowledge base. What we are looking for: The role deliberately covers a relatively broad brief of technologies, targeted at enabling effective communication and efficient working practices. We would expect the role holder to be able to demonstrate a skill base that spans a range of the following topics and, where necessary, to demonstrate the aptitude and desire to develop to meet the entire brief. Knowledge of a range of enterprise IT application technologies, including a demonstrated track record in operating and administering or working with infrastructure applications as part of the: Microsoft Application Stack such as Exchange 365; Active Directory, AD connect, Azure site recovery (ASR), Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure SQL. Experience of working with VMware vSphere, HPE Servers & Storage, upgrades and maintenance procedures. Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including a solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services (e.g., VMs, Storage, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Networking). Strong experience with PowerShell scripting and Infrastructure as Code in either (Bicep and/or Terraform; ARM knowledge acceptable where relevant). Practical experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, CI/CD concepts) and Git-based version control. Azure networking knowledge including VNETs, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, hub-and-spoke, and traffic management concepts. Azure security fundamentals including Managed Identities, Key Vault, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud/Security Centre. Strong scripting capability in PowerShell (and/or Bash), and the ability to automate operational tasks and deployments. Strong troubleshooting mindset: diagnosing complex issues and driving them to resolution with appropriate escalation and RCA. Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in plain English in a professional services environment. Preferably either: 5-years relevant experience working in a similar role, or a qualification in Computer Science or Engineering or Microsoft accredited Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator / DevOps / Cloud Engineering) and relevant experience working in a similar role. Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Windows Stack. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 3. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview. . click apply for full job details
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
The role: We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our IT department in Bristol. At Simmons & Simmons, technology is central to delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a talented and motivated Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our Platforms team and help build, automate and operate the Azure platform underpinning our applications and services. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as the default approach. You will work closely with architects, security and application teams to implement cloud platform patterns and enable delivery teams to deploy safely and consistently. What will you do: Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & CI/CD automation Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC (Bicep and/or Terraform) with peer review and version control. Strong familiarity working in IaC and pipelines to ensure quality, security and adherence to baseline standards. Cloud reliability, operations & incident/problem support (engineering-led) Act as an escalation point for complex Azure platform issues; troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes (automation over repeated manual intervention). Monitor and improve platform health using Azure observability tooling (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL, Application Insights, Science Logic), and improve alerting and diagnostics. Plan and implement operational improvements such as performance tuning, resource optimisation and resilience enhancements, aligned to service expectations. Any experience working within the Agile framework using Scrum. Security, compliance & governance Embed security controls and compliance checks into delivery pipelines (DevSecOps approach), ensuring cloud systems are configured securely and remain compliant. Contribute to platform governance initiatives such as naming/tagging conventions, logging standards, Key Vault/secret patterns, and controlled change via Github Push/Pull requests. Work closely with Security and CISO stakeholders and the wider networks team to maintain a strong and compliant security posture across our Azure public cloud subscription. Delivery collaboration & technical project contribution Collaborate with stakeholders, architects and engineers to translate requirements into Azure designs and deliver working solutions. Contribute to planning and execution of cloud-focused initiatives, identifying risks and dependencies early and supporting smooth transition into support. Maintain clear technical documentation (design notes, runbooks, standard operating procedures) in the team s knowledge base. What we are looking for: The role deliberately covers a relatively broad brief of technologies, targeted at enabling effective communication and efficient working practices. We would expect the role holder to be able to demonstrate a skill base that spans a range of the following topics and, where necessary, to demonstrate the aptitude and desire to develop to meet the entire brief. Knowledge of a range of enterprise IT application technologies, including a demonstrated track record in operating and administering or working with infrastructure applications as part of the: Microsoft Application Stack such as Exchange 365; Active Directory, AD connect, Azure site recovery (ASR), Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure SQL. Experience of working with VMware vSphere, HPE Servers & Storage, upgrades and maintenance procedures. Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including a solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services (e.g., VMs, Storage, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Networking). Strong experience with PowerShell scripting and Infrastructure as Code in either (Bicep and/or Terraform; ARM knowledge acceptable where relevant). Practical experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, CI/CD concepts) and Git-based version control. Azure networking knowledge including VNETs, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, hub-and-spoke, and traffic management concepts. Azure security fundamentals including Managed Identities, Key Vault, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud/Security Centre. Strong scripting capability in PowerShell (and/or Bash), and the ability to automate operational tasks and deployments. Strong troubleshooting mindset: diagnosing complex issues and driving them to resolution with appropriate escalation and RCA. Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in plain English in a professional services environment. Preferably either: 5-years relevant experience working in a similar role, or a qualification in Computer Science or Engineering or Microsoft accredited Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator / DevOps / Cloud Engineering) and relevant experience working in a similar role. Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Windows Stack. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 3. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview. . click apply for full job details
Locations: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - We're looking for Backend Software Engineers to work on the Engine Platform and make our existing features work for banks all over the world as well as building new features from scratch that Starling hasn't released in the UK market. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they can make to banking around the world. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Engine, to continue changing banking for good. As a Staff Engineer you will: Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Be a Technical Leader, whether that be with a team to manage or without Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Locations: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - We're looking for Backend Software Engineers to work on the Engine Platform and make our existing features work for banks all over the world as well as building new features from scratch that Starling hasn't released in the UK market. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they can make to banking around the world. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Engine, to continue changing banking for good. As a Staff Engineer you will: Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Be a Technical Leader, whether that be with a team to manage or without Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Oracle Primavera Consultant (P6 Admin/Support) Edinburgh/Essex or Bristol HQ (Some travel as/when required but mainly remote working) Up to £92 p/h Inside IR35 We re looking for an Senior Primavera P6 Consultant with integration and enterprise support experience to be working remote with some travel to either Edinburgh (Preferred), Bristol or Esssex as/when required, you'll be tasked with taking ownership of enterprise project and portfolio management platforms, with a strong focus on Primavera P6 and related project controls technologies. This is a key technical leadership role responsible for ensuring critical applications remain secure, stable, scalable and aligned with enterprise architecture standards, while also supporting platform modernisation and future-state transformation initiatives. As the technical authority for the platform environment, you'll provide architectural oversight across applications, infrastructure, integrations, and configuration management. you'll work closely with product owners, architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to drive operational stability and continuous improvement. you'll play an important role in addressing platform obsolescence risks, supporting upgrade and enhancement programmes, and helping shape the long-term roadmap for enterprise scheduling and portfolio management capabilities. Key skills Proven technical expertise supporting Primavera P6 enterprise environments Experience with enterprise application architecture across application, database, and infrastructure layers Knowledge of platform configuration management and systems integration Experience working within enterprise IT service management frameworks Familiarity with governance, change management, and technical documentation processes Experience supporting enterprise project controls or scheduling platforms Knowledge of enterprise portfolio management solutions such as Maxavera or similar platforms Experience contributing to application modernisation or platform replacement programmes Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight across Primavera P6 and enterprise portfolio management platforms Ensure solutions are implemented in line with enterprise architecture and technology standards Review and validate technical configurations and platform changes Maintain ownership of application configuration and platform integrity Support tactical and strategic platform modernisation initiatives Oversee upgrades, patching, enhancements, and configuration management Collaborate with technical and business teams to manage incidents, problems and service
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Oracle Primavera Consultant (P6 Admin/Support) Edinburgh/Essex or Bristol HQ (Some travel as/when required but mainly remote working) Up to £92 p/h Inside IR35 We re looking for an Senior Primavera P6 Consultant with integration and enterprise support experience to be working remote with some travel to either Edinburgh (Preferred), Bristol or Esssex as/when required, you'll be tasked with taking ownership of enterprise project and portfolio management platforms, with a strong focus on Primavera P6 and related project controls technologies. This is a key technical leadership role responsible for ensuring critical applications remain secure, stable, scalable and aligned with enterprise architecture standards, while also supporting platform modernisation and future-state transformation initiatives. As the technical authority for the platform environment, you'll provide architectural oversight across applications, infrastructure, integrations, and configuration management. you'll work closely with product owners, architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to drive operational stability and continuous improvement. you'll play an important role in addressing platform obsolescence risks, supporting upgrade and enhancement programmes, and helping shape the long-term roadmap for enterprise scheduling and portfolio management capabilities. Key skills Proven technical expertise supporting Primavera P6 enterprise environments Experience with enterprise application architecture across application, database, and infrastructure layers Knowledge of platform configuration management and systems integration Experience working within enterprise IT service management frameworks Familiarity with governance, change management, and technical documentation processes Experience supporting enterprise project controls or scheduling platforms Knowledge of enterprise portfolio management solutions such as Maxavera or similar platforms Experience contributing to application modernisation or platform replacement programmes Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight across Primavera P6 and enterprise portfolio management platforms Ensure solutions are implemented in line with enterprise architecture and technology standards Review and validate technical configurations and platform changes Maintain ownership of application configuration and platform integrity Support tactical and strategic platform modernisation initiatives Oversee upgrades, patching, enhancements, and configuration management Collaborate with technical and business teams to manage incidents, problems and service
A well-established architectural practice in Birmingham is seeking a talented and motivated Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join its growing team. With a studio of around 45 professionals, the practice delivers innovative design solutions across a broad range of sectors including commercial, industrial, retail, residential, education, and healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity for a Part 2 Assistant with 2 3 years of industry experience to take the next step in their career. You ll be working on diverse UK projects, contributing to both design and technical stages, and receiving full support through your Part 3 qualification. Key Responsibilities Assist in the design and delivery of projects across multiple sectors Produce high-quality drawings, visuals, and technical documentation Collaborate with architects, technologists, and consultants throughout all RIBA stages Attend site visits and client meetings to support project development Contribute to planning applications and building regulation submissions Engage in design reviews and team discussions Candidate Requirements Part 2 qualified with 2 3 years of UK practice experience Strong design portfolio showcasing creative and technical ability Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite Good understanding of UK building regulations and planning processes Excellent communication and organisational skills Eagerness to progress toward Part 3 qualification with mentorship and support What s on Offer Salary in the region of £28,000 £32,000, depending on experience Hybrid working available after a 6-month probation period Support through Part 3 course and qualification Collaborative studio culture with regular CPD and career development Exposure to a wide range of project types and scales This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected Birmingham-based practice known for its thoughtful design, technical excellence, and supportive team environment. To apply for this Part 2 Architectural Assistant role, please send your CV and portfolio to Ashley Johnson at Conrad Consulting. For a confidential discussion, contact Ashley directly on (phone number removed).
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
A well-established architectural practice in Birmingham is seeking a talented and motivated Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join its growing team. With a studio of around 45 professionals, the practice delivers innovative design solutions across a broad range of sectors including commercial, industrial, retail, residential, education, and healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity for a Part 2 Assistant with 2 3 years of industry experience to take the next step in their career. You ll be working on diverse UK projects, contributing to both design and technical stages, and receiving full support through your Part 3 qualification. Key Responsibilities Assist in the design and delivery of projects across multiple sectors Produce high-quality drawings, visuals, and technical documentation Collaborate with architects, technologists, and consultants throughout all RIBA stages Attend site visits and client meetings to support project development Contribute to planning applications and building regulation submissions Engage in design reviews and team discussions Candidate Requirements Part 2 qualified with 2 3 years of UK practice experience Strong design portfolio showcasing creative and technical ability Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite Good understanding of UK building regulations and planning processes Excellent communication and organisational skills Eagerness to progress toward Part 3 qualification with mentorship and support What s on Offer Salary in the region of £28,000 £32,000, depending on experience Hybrid working available after a 6-month probation period Support through Part 3 course and qualification Collaborative studio culture with regular CPD and career development Exposure to a wide range of project types and scales This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected Birmingham-based practice known for its thoughtful design, technical excellence, and supportive team environment. To apply for this Part 2 Architectural Assistant role, please send your CV and portfolio to Ashley Johnson at Conrad Consulting. For a confidential discussion, contact Ashley directly on (phone number removed).
Enterprise Architect (Microsoft Azure) Enterprise Architect with strong Microsoft Azure expertise required to join our Financial Services client, to help shape and deliver their enterprise-wide technology strategy. This is a key leadership role focused on driving scalable, secure, and modern cloud architecture across complex business and technology programmes. As Enterprise Architect, you will define and evolve the organisation's enterprise architecture roadmap, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology investment. You will provide architectural leadership across cloud-native and hybrid environments, guiding engineering and delivery teams through large-scale transformation initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic technology decisions, promote innovation, and establish best practices across architecture governance, cloud adoption, security, and DevOps. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise architecture strategies, standards, and governance frameworks Lead architecture review processes and ensure consistency across programmes and projects Design and oversee scalable Microsoft Azure solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments Drive cloud migration and modernisation initiatives Develop reusable reference architectures and technical patterns Collaborate with solution architects, engineering teams, and senior stakeholders Ensure security, resilience, performance, and cost optimisation are Embedded into all solutions Promote DevOps, automation, and platform engineering best practices Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations Required Skills & Experience Strong experience designing enterprise-scale solutions within Microsoft Azure Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture, microservices, APIs, and hybrid cloud environments Experience with Azure services including AKS, Azure Functions, App Services, Azure DevOps, and Azure Active Directory Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation practices Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and identity/access management Experience working with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to operate strategically while maintaining strong technical credibility This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, where you will play a key role in shaping enterprise-wide cloud and technology strategy. Worthing, West Sussex Hybrid working (3 days on site) £80k to £95k
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Enterprise Architect (Microsoft Azure) Enterprise Architect with strong Microsoft Azure expertise required to join our Financial Services client, to help shape and deliver their enterprise-wide technology strategy. This is a key leadership role focused on driving scalable, secure, and modern cloud architecture across complex business and technology programmes. As Enterprise Architect, you will define and evolve the organisation's enterprise architecture roadmap, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology investment. You will provide architectural leadership across cloud-native and hybrid environments, guiding engineering and delivery teams through large-scale transformation initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic technology decisions, promote innovation, and establish best practices across architecture governance, cloud adoption, security, and DevOps. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise architecture strategies, standards, and governance frameworks Lead architecture review processes and ensure consistency across programmes and projects Design and oversee scalable Microsoft Azure solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments Drive cloud migration and modernisation initiatives Develop reusable reference architectures and technical patterns Collaborate with solution architects, engineering teams, and senior stakeholders Ensure security, resilience, performance, and cost optimisation are Embedded into all solutions Promote DevOps, automation, and platform engineering best practices Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations Required Skills & Experience Strong experience designing enterprise-scale solutions within Microsoft Azure Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture, microservices, APIs, and hybrid cloud environments Experience with Azure services including AKS, Azure Functions, App Services, Azure DevOps, and Azure Active Directory Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation practices Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and identity/access management Experience working with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to operate strategically while maintaining strong technical credibility This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, where you will play a key role in shaping enterprise-wide cloud and technology strategy. Worthing, West Sussex Hybrid working (3 days on site) £80k to £95k
Senior Town Planner - Design-Led Practice - London Location: Central London Salary: Competitive + benefits Type: Full-time, Permanent I'm working with a respected, design-focused multidisciplinary practice-well known for delivering high-quality, sustainable developments across London and the South East-to recruit a talented Senior Town Planner for their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to join a creative environment where planners and architects collaborate closely from concept through to delivery. You'll be involved in high-profile urban, mixed-use, residential, and regeneration schemes, playing a key role in shaping planning strategy for a growing project portfolio. The Role As Senior Town Planner, you will: Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of major planning applications. Oversee planning strategies across a range of complex development projects. Provide expert planning advice to internal design teams and external clients. Manage stakeholder engagement, including local authorities and community groups. Support junior colleagues and contribute to team development. Monitor planning policy changes and guide project responses. About You The ideal candidate will have: MRTPI status (or equivalent senior-level experience). Strong experience in consultancy or a developer/architectural environment. Excellent understanding of London planning policy and urban development issues. Exceptional written communication and report-writing skills. Confident client-facing abilities and a proactive, solution-focused mindset. Interest in design, placemaking, and collaborative working with architects. This role suits a Town Planner ready to step up or an established Senior Planner seeking more creative, design-integrated work. What's on Offer Competitive salary & benefits Hybrid working Involvement in high-profile London projects Collaborative studio culture Tailored professional development Opportunity to influence project direction from early concept stages How to Apply If you're a planning professional who thrives in a design-led, collaborative environment and wants to contribute to meaningful urban development across London, I'd love to hear from you. Send your CV for a confidential conversation.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Town Planner - Design-Led Practice - London Location: Central London Salary: Competitive + benefits Type: Full-time, Permanent I'm working with a respected, design-focused multidisciplinary practice-well known for delivering high-quality, sustainable developments across London and the South East-to recruit a talented Senior Town Planner for their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to join a creative environment where planners and architects collaborate closely from concept through to delivery. You'll be involved in high-profile urban, mixed-use, residential, and regeneration schemes, playing a key role in shaping planning strategy for a growing project portfolio. The Role As Senior Town Planner, you will: Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of major planning applications. Oversee planning strategies across a range of complex development projects. Provide expert planning advice to internal design teams and external clients. Manage stakeholder engagement, including local authorities and community groups. Support junior colleagues and contribute to team development. Monitor planning policy changes and guide project responses. About You The ideal candidate will have: MRTPI status (or equivalent senior-level experience). Strong experience in consultancy or a developer/architectural environment. Excellent understanding of London planning policy and urban development issues. Exceptional written communication and report-writing skills. Confident client-facing abilities and a proactive, solution-focused mindset. Interest in design, placemaking, and collaborative working with architects. This role suits a Town Planner ready to step up or an established Senior Planner seeking more creative, design-integrated work. What's on Offer Competitive salary & benefits Hybrid working Involvement in high-profile London projects Collaborative studio culture Tailored professional development Opportunity to influence project direction from early concept stages How to Apply If you're a planning professional who thrives in a design-led, collaborative environment and wants to contribute to meaningful urban development across London, I'd love to hear from you. Send your CV for a confidential conversation.
Town Planner - Colchester Location: Colchester, Essex (Colchester Head Office) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced planning professional looking for your next career step in a hands-on, supportive consultancy environment? A well-regarded multidisciplinary planning and development advisory practice - known for delivering clear, pragmatic planning solutions across residential, commercial and heritage sectors - is seeking a Town Planner to join their Colchester team. About the Role In this varied and rewarding position you'll be responsible for driving planning projects from inception through to decision. Working closely with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, you'll provide expert planning advice, manage applications, and deliver strategic input on land use, policy, feasibility and negotiations. This is an excellent opportunity to build your profile within a growing practice that values collaboration, quality and client-focused outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and submission of planning applications, supporting statements and technical reports Conduct detailed policy analysis, site appraisals and feasibility assessments Engage with clients, local authorities and third-party consultees to secure positive planning outcomes Advise on planning policy, constraints and opportunities Support appeals, condition discharge and enforcement matters as required Mentor junior team members and contribute to enhancing internal processes About You Qualification: Degree in Town Planning (or related discipline) with RTPI accreditation or working towards chartership Experience: Proven consultancy or local authority planning experience, handling applications across a range of scales Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong report writing ability Confident in managing multiple projects and deadlines with a proactive approach Commercial awareness and focus on delivering pragmatic planning solutions Why This Role? This consultancy simplifies complex planning and compliance processes for clients ranging from homeowners and developers to architects and public sector organisations. With a collaborative culture and a breadth of project types, this is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your professional skills and make a real impact within the business. What's On Offer Competitive remuneration and benefits package Professional development support and chartership encouragement Varied project exposure across residential, commercial and heritage planning A growing, supportive team environment Office based in Colchester with hybrid working flexibility Interested? For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or (url removed) .
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Town Planner - Colchester Location: Colchester, Essex (Colchester Head Office) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced planning professional looking for your next career step in a hands-on, supportive consultancy environment? A well-regarded multidisciplinary planning and development advisory practice - known for delivering clear, pragmatic planning solutions across residential, commercial and heritage sectors - is seeking a Town Planner to join their Colchester team. About the Role In this varied and rewarding position you'll be responsible for driving planning projects from inception through to decision. Working closely with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, you'll provide expert planning advice, manage applications, and deliver strategic input on land use, policy, feasibility and negotiations. This is an excellent opportunity to build your profile within a growing practice that values collaboration, quality and client-focused outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and submission of planning applications, supporting statements and technical reports Conduct detailed policy analysis, site appraisals and feasibility assessments Engage with clients, local authorities and third-party consultees to secure positive planning outcomes Advise on planning policy, constraints and opportunities Support appeals, condition discharge and enforcement matters as required Mentor junior team members and contribute to enhancing internal processes About You Qualification: Degree in Town Planning (or related discipline) with RTPI accreditation or working towards chartership Experience: Proven consultancy or local authority planning experience, handling applications across a range of scales Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong report writing ability Confident in managing multiple projects and deadlines with a proactive approach Commercial awareness and focus on delivering pragmatic planning solutions Why This Role? This consultancy simplifies complex planning and compliance processes for clients ranging from homeowners and developers to architects and public sector organisations. With a collaborative culture and a breadth of project types, this is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your professional skills and make a real impact within the business. What's On Offer Competitive remuneration and benefits package Professional development support and chartership encouragement Varied project exposure across residential, commercial and heritage planning A growing, supportive team environment Office based in Colchester with hybrid working flexibility Interested? For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or (url removed) .
Senior Town Planner Leicestershire (Hybrid Working - 2 days office / 3 days remote) Established Multi-Disciplinary Property Consultancy Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? Our client - a well-established, national property consultancy with a strong reputation across planning, development, and rural estate management - is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their friendly and collaborative Leicestershire-based team. The Opportunity This is an exciting chance to join a highly regarded firm offering a varied and interesting workload across residential, commercial, rural diversification, and renewable energy projects . You'll take ownership of projects from early-stage appraisals through to planning submission and appeal, working alongside surveyors, architects, and technical specialists as part of an integrated team. The firm is known for its professional integrity, supportive culture, and commitment to staff development , making it an ideal environment for ambitious planners seeking long-term career growth. Key Responsibilities Manage a diverse caseload of planning applications and appeals across rural and urban developments Provide strategic planning advice to landowners, developers, and private clients Lead on project management, client liaison, and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams Undertake planning research, policy review, and site appraisals Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development initiatives About You MRTPI qualified (or actively working towards chartership) Proven experience within consultancy or local authority, ideally with exposure to rural or mixed-use development Strong project management and client-facing skills Commercial awareness and the ability to build lasting client relationships A proactive, solution-focused approach and excellent written communication skills What's on Offer Competitive salary reflective of experience Car allowance and discretionary bonus Hybrid and flexible working options Ongoing CPD support and clear progression pathways Friendly, supportive team culture within a respected national business If you're looking for the opportunity to lead on exciting planning projects while enjoying the support and flexibility of a people-focused consultancy, this could be your perfect next move. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Town Planner Leicestershire (Hybrid Working - 2 days office / 3 days remote) Established Multi-Disciplinary Property Consultancy Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? Our client - a well-established, national property consultancy with a strong reputation across planning, development, and rural estate management - is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their friendly and collaborative Leicestershire-based team. The Opportunity This is an exciting chance to join a highly regarded firm offering a varied and interesting workload across residential, commercial, rural diversification, and renewable energy projects . You'll take ownership of projects from early-stage appraisals through to planning submission and appeal, working alongside surveyors, architects, and technical specialists as part of an integrated team. The firm is known for its professional integrity, supportive culture, and commitment to staff development , making it an ideal environment for ambitious planners seeking long-term career growth. Key Responsibilities Manage a diverse caseload of planning applications and appeals across rural and urban developments Provide strategic planning advice to landowners, developers, and private clients Lead on project management, client liaison, and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams Undertake planning research, policy review, and site appraisals Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development initiatives About You MRTPI qualified (or actively working towards chartership) Proven experience within consultancy or local authority, ideally with exposure to rural or mixed-use development Strong project management and client-facing skills Commercial awareness and the ability to build lasting client relationships A proactive, solution-focused approach and excellent written communication skills What's on Offer Competitive salary reflective of experience Car allowance and discretionary bonus Hybrid and flexible working options Ongoing CPD support and clear progression pathways Friendly, supportive team culture within a respected national business If you're looking for the opportunity to lead on exciting planning projects while enjoying the support and flexibility of a people-focused consultancy, this could be your perfect next move. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
Network Security Engineer - Remote UK Based £48,000 CISCO, FirePower, Cisco ISE, Fortinet, FortiGate, StealthWatch Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project focussed Security Solutions Engineer to deliver a range of network and security focused projects across our clients customer base. This role will suit someone with good exposure to Cisco FirePower and security products who is looking to hone in on a career in a career as a Technical Security lead as further certification and training will be provided. This role is heavily centred on Cisco networking and security technologies, with a strong emphasis on Cisco Firepower, Cisco ISE, and broader Cisco security platforms. Experience with Fortinet (FortiGate) firewalls is highly desirable. The successful candidate will combine hands on technical expertise with excellent communication and leadership skills, acting as a primary point of contact for stakeholders during project delivery. This is a UK based remote role, offering flexibility while still providing the opportunity to collaborate in person through periodic meetups and customer engagements. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST E BASED IN THE UK AND HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP Key Responsibilities Project & Technical Leadership Lead the technical delivery of network and security projects from design through implementation and handover Act as the lead engineer on complex customer engagements, ensuring solutions are delivered on time and to a high standard Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers involved in project delivery Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to align technical outcomes with business objectives Network & Security Engineering Implement, and support enterprise grade network and security solutions Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower firewalls, including policy configuration, VPNs, and threat protection Implement and maintain Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control, authentication, and authorization Work with Cisco Stealthwatch and other Cisco security tools to provide visibility, monitoring, and threat detection Configure and support FortiGate firewalls where required, including firewall policies, VPNs, and security profiles Produce high quality technical documentation, including designs, implementation guides, and handover documentation Customer Engagement & Communication Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, clearly explaining solutions and technical decisions Gather technical requirements and translate them into robust, secure network designs Participate in technical workshops, design reviews, and project update meetings Support occasional onsite work at customer locations in the UK and Europe Required Skills & Experience Essential Strong experience in Cisco network and security environments Proven hands on expertise with: Cisco Firepower (FTD / FMC) Cisco ISE Solid understanding of network security principles, firewalls, VPNs, routing, and switching Experience working in a project based environment, leading or owning technical delivery Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with distributed teams Full right to work in the UK and willingness to travel occasionally Desirable Experience with Fortinet / FortiGate firewalls Knowledge of Cisco Stealth watch and related Cisco security products Exposure to wider Cisco security technologies (e.g. Secure Firewall, Secure Network Analytics, Umbrella, etc.) Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise, or equivalent Benefits Competitive salary up to £48,000, depending on experience Fully remote UK based role with flexible working All business travel expenses covered from home location Opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging projects Access to professional development, training, and certification support Supportive and collaborative team environment Why Join Us? This role offers the chance to take ownership of high impact network and security projects while maintaining a healthy work life balance through remote working. You will work with leading technologies, have direct influence on technical decisions, and play a key role in shaping secure network solutions for customers across the UK and Europe.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Network Security Engineer - Remote UK Based £48,000 CISCO, FirePower, Cisco ISE, Fortinet, FortiGate, StealthWatch Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project focussed Security Solutions Engineer to deliver a range of network and security focused projects across our clients customer base. This role will suit someone with good exposure to Cisco FirePower and security products who is looking to hone in on a career in a career as a Technical Security lead as further certification and training will be provided. This role is heavily centred on Cisco networking and security technologies, with a strong emphasis on Cisco Firepower, Cisco ISE, and broader Cisco security platforms. Experience with Fortinet (FortiGate) firewalls is highly desirable. The successful candidate will combine hands on technical expertise with excellent communication and leadership skills, acting as a primary point of contact for stakeholders during project delivery. This is a UK based remote role, offering flexibility while still providing the opportunity to collaborate in person through periodic meetups and customer engagements. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST E BASED IN THE UK AND HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP Key Responsibilities Project & Technical Leadership Lead the technical delivery of network and security projects from design through implementation and handover Act as the lead engineer on complex customer engagements, ensuring solutions are delivered on time and to a high standard Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers involved in project delivery Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to align technical outcomes with business objectives Network & Security Engineering Implement, and support enterprise grade network and security solutions Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower firewalls, including policy configuration, VPNs, and threat protection Implement and maintain Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control, authentication, and authorization Work with Cisco Stealthwatch and other Cisco security tools to provide visibility, monitoring, and threat detection Configure and support FortiGate firewalls where required, including firewall policies, VPNs, and security profiles Produce high quality technical documentation, including designs, implementation guides, and handover documentation Customer Engagement & Communication Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, clearly explaining solutions and technical decisions Gather technical requirements and translate them into robust, secure network designs Participate in technical workshops, design reviews, and project update meetings Support occasional onsite work at customer locations in the UK and Europe Required Skills & Experience Essential Strong experience in Cisco network and security environments Proven hands on expertise with: Cisco Firepower (FTD / FMC) Cisco ISE Solid understanding of network security principles, firewalls, VPNs, routing, and switching Experience working in a project based environment, leading or owning technical delivery Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with distributed teams Full right to work in the UK and willingness to travel occasionally Desirable Experience with Fortinet / FortiGate firewalls Knowledge of Cisco Stealth watch and related Cisco security products Exposure to wider Cisco security technologies (e.g. Secure Firewall, Secure Network Analytics, Umbrella, etc.) Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise, or equivalent Benefits Competitive salary up to £48,000, depending on experience Fully remote UK based role with flexible working All business travel expenses covered from home location Opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging projects Access to professional development, training, and certification support Supportive and collaborative team environment Why Join Us? This role offers the chance to take ownership of high impact network and security projects while maintaining a healthy work life balance through remote working. You will work with leading technologies, have direct influence on technical decisions, and play a key role in shaping secure network solutions for customers across the UK and Europe.