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Scala Engineer / Developer Digital Public Sector Programme Location: Telford (2 days per week onsite) Rate: 490 per day (PAYE / INSIDE) Duration: 6 Months Clearance: BPSS Required Your New Role We are seeking an experienced Scala Engineer / Developer to join a major public sector digital transformation programme focused on delivering modern, user-centric services that support the UK government's Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative. This programme is helping transform the UK tax system through innovative digital solutions and cloud-native technologies. Working within a mature Agile environment, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, deploy and support high-performance Scala-based microservices. You'll play a key role in delivering modern digital services that directly impact millions of users. What You'll Need to Succeed Strong commercial experience with Scala Experience developing applications using Play Framework Strong knowledge of unit testing and integration testing Experience working in Agile delivery environments Strong problem-solving and communication skills Experience developing and supporting microservices architectures Desirable Skills: Cloud-based infrastructure experience Understanding of application security principles Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Test-Driven Development (TDD) Pair Programming DevOps practices and tooling What You'll Be Doing Developing and enhancing Scala Play microservices Delivering high-quality code within Agile delivery teams Working closely with researchers, designers and technical specialists Supporting services throughout the full development lifecycle Participating in testing, deployment and monitoring activities Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices Collaborating across development communities to share knowledge and drive innovation What youll get in return Competitive day rate of 490 per day Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile government digital transformation programme Collaborative and supportive Agile environment Exposure to modern cloud technologies and DevOps practices Long-term programme with potential extension opportunities What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your latest CV, or contact the Hays Technology team for a confidential discussion.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

London Hybrid 100,000 to 120,000 + Meaningful Equity We're partnered with one of London's fastest-growing AI startups, who have recently secured $13 million in funding and are now scaling both their product and engineering teams. They're building a platform that allows businesses to create sophisticated AI-powered workflows through natural conversation, removing much of the complexity involved in designing, building and deploying AI applications. Already trusted by global organisations, they're entering an exciting new stage of growth and are looking for a Senior Product Engineer to help shape both the product and the engineering team. This is a rare opportunity to work directly with the founders, influence technical direction and build AI-powered products that solve real customer problems. The Role You'll join a small, high-performing engineering team, working directly alongside the founders to build and evolve a product that's already being used by customers. This is a genuinely hands-on engineering role. You'll spend your time designing, building and shipping product features across Python, TypeScript and modern AI technologies , whilst helping shape the technical direction of the platform as the company grows. This isn't an environment with layers of management or narrowly defined responsibilities. Engineers are trusted to own problems from idea through to production, work closely with users and contribute to product decisions as much as technical ones. If you enjoy solving difficult engineering problems, moving quickly and taking ownership, you'll thrive here. What You'll Be Doing Design, build and ship high-quality product features. Build AI-powered functionality that solves real customer problems. Improve the quality, performance and reliability of the platform's AI capabilities. Prototype new ideas, test them quickly and iterate based on user feedback. Work closely with the founders on product and technical decisions. Own features from concept through to production. Help shape the technical direction of the platform as the engineering team scales. What They're Looking For You'll probably have: Experience building and shipping software products within a fast-moving product company, startup or scale-up. Excellent commercial Python experience. Strong JavaScript or TypeScript skills. Experience integrating modern LLMs into production software. A genuine product mindset and passion for building software that customers love. Experience owning features from idea through to production. Confidence working directly with founders, designers and product teams. The ability to thrive in ambiguity, move quickly and take ownership. We're not looking for AI researchers. We're looking for exceptional product engineers who are excited about building with AI. Why Join? Join immediately following a $13 million funding round . Work directly with experienced founders building an ambitious AI product. Build software used by real customers, solving meaningful problems with AI. Small, high-performing engineering team with genuine ownership and autonomy. Help shape both the product and the engineering culture as the business scales. Competitive salary, meaningful equity and excellent long-term career potential. Modern Central London office with a flexible hybrid working model. Regular hackathons, conferences and a strong learning and development culture. If you're an experienced product engineer who enjoys building exceptional software, working closely with founders and using AI to solve real-world problems, we'd love to hear from you.

Scala Developer Digital Public Sector Programme Location: Telford (2 days per week onsite) Rate: 490 per day (PAYE / INSIDE) Duration: 6 Months Clearance: BPSS Required Your New Role We are seeking an experienced Scala Developer to join a major public sector digital transformation programme focused on delivering modern, user-centric services that support the UK government's Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative. This programme is helping transform the UK tax system through innovative digital solutions and cloud-native technologies. Working within a mature Agile environment, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, deploy and support high-performance Scala-based microservices. You'll play a key role in delivering modern digital services that directly impact millions of users. What You'll Need to Succeed Strong commercial experience with Scala Experience developing applications using Play Framework Strong knowledge of unit testing and integration testing Experience working in Agile delivery environments Strong problem-solving and communication skills Experience developing and supporting microservices architectures Desirable Skills: Cloud-based infrastructure experience Understanding of application security principles Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Test-Driven Development (TDD) Pair Programming DevOps practices and tooling What You'll Be Doing Developing and enhancing Scala Play microservices Delivering high-quality code within Agile delivery teams Working closely with researchers, designers and technical specialists Supporting services throughout the full development lifecycle Participating in testing, deployment and monitoring activities Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices Collaborating across development communities to share knowledge and drive innovation What youll get in return Competitive day rate of 490 per day Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile government digital transformation programme Collaborative and supportive Agile environment Exposure to modern cloud technologies and DevOps practices Long-term programme with potential extension opportunities What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Service Design & Transformation - 6-Month Contract - 500 to 550pd - Fully Remote We are seeking an experienced Service Designer to play a key role within a major transformation programme. This is an opportunity for a passionate user-centred design practitioner to shape and improve services that deliver meaningful outcomes for users, stakeholders and the organisation. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams through discovery, service mapping, service blueprinting, prototyping and testing, helping define problems clearly before designing and validating solutions. This role is ideal for someone whose primary discipline is Service Design and User-Centred Design (UCD), rather than project delivery, PMO or change management. You will champion user-centred ways of working, facilitate collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups, and build the capability of others to adopt evidence-led service design approaches. Key Responsibilities Lead service design activities across discovery, alpha and iterative delivery phases. Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions that bring together users, stakeholders and delivery teams to build shared understanding and momentum. Guide multidisciplinary teams through complex problem-solving and transformation initiatives. Create and maintain service maps, service blueprints, journey maps and other design artefacts that support decision-making. Use research, data, analytics and operational insight to identify problems, opportunities and improvement initiatives. Design, develop and test prototypes, ensuring ideas are validated before wider implementation. Balance user needs, organisational objectives and operational considerations when shaping service improvements. Advocate for and embed user-centred design practices across teams and stakeholders. Help teams navigate ambiguity, define problems effectively and focus on meaningful outcomes. Support capability development, coaching colleagues in service design methods and best practice. Work closely with researchers, business stakeholders, technical teams and delivery colleagues to ensure services meet user needs and organisational goals. Contribute to the continuous improvement of service design practices, tools and standards. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Strong practical experience in Service Design, User-Centred Design (UCD) and process mapping. Proven experience leading service design activities within complex organisational or digital transformation programmes. Excellent facilitation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders, users and delivery teams effectively. Experience delivering sustainable process improvements and business change initiatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using evidence to understand issues and identify opportunities. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, managing differing viewpoints and reaching effective outcomes. Ability to plan and lead discovery activities, experimentation and iterative design approaches. Experience applying user research, feedback, analytics and operational insight to inform decision-making. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate and balance technical, operational and business requirements. Ability to make evidence-based design decisions and confidently explore multiple solution options. Experience of creating and testing prototypes using appropriate methods and tools. Strategic thinking with the ability to focus on long-term outcomes rather than short-term activities. Strong understanding of accessible and inclusive service design principles. Experience using collaborative digital tools such as Microsoft 365, Teams, Trello or similar platforms. Ability to build capability in others and promote user-centred, outcome-focused ways of working. Desirable Familiarity with the Government Service Standard or similar service design frameworks. Experience working within Agile environments and understanding of Agile delivery practices and tools. Knowledge of Lean, Lean Startup, Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies. Experience working in public sector, digital transformation or service improvement environments. Professional certifications in Service Design, User-Centred Design or related disciplines. We are looking for someone who is: A strong advocate for user-centred design and service improvement. Comfortable operating in complex environments with ambiguity and competing priorities. Collaborative, curious and evidence-driven. Skilled at bringing people together to solve problems and create better outcomes. Passionate about designing services that work for both users and the organisation. Able to influence stakeholders and drive the adoption of modern service design practices. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Job Description: Senior User Researcher - Public Sector Remote Working with occasional travel to Newcastle £450-£500 - Per a day Inside IR35 4 Months Initially Help shape the future of digital public services. We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior User Researcher to drive the evolution of a digital programme. As a Senior User Researcher, you will: Bring genuine experience in conducting user and field research to deeply understand user needs and real-world behaviors. Lead digital services through every stage of the Service Standardfrom Discovery and Alpha to Beta and Liveleveraging your background in the public sector. Apply an empathetic, design-led mindset to research, focusing on genuine human experiences rather than rigid business analysis requirements. Work closely alongside Product Managers, Content Designers, and Interaction Designers to co-design and refine services. Lead collaborative analysis and synthesis sessions to turn complex research data into clear, compelling findings that build consensus and challenge team assumptions. Ensure services work for everyone by actively recruiting and involving diverse, representative user groups in your research. What You'll Bring as a Senior User Researcher: A track record as a public sector User Researcher with direct experience taking digital services through official GDS assessments across Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live stages. Proven experience in genuine user, customer, or field research (including market or industry research background). An empathetic, design-led approach to understanding user needs, moving beyond rigid business analysis or requirements gathering. Proven success working Embedded within cross-functional teams alongside Product Managers, Content Designers, and Interaction Designers. Ability to turn complex research into actionable insights, involving your team in analysis to challenge assumptions and build strong consensus. Deep understanding of the diverse audience for government services, with experience designing inclusive research that ensures accessibility for all. £450.00 - £500.00/hr Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website

Job Description: Senior User Researcher - Public Sector Remote Working with occasional travel to Newcastle £450-£500 - Per a day Inside IR35 4 Months Initially Help shape the future of digital public services. We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior User Researcher to drive the evolution of a digital programme. As a Senior User Researcher, you will: Bring genuine experience in conducting user and field research to deeply understand user needs and real-world behaviors. Lead digital services through every stage of the Service Standardfrom Discovery and Alpha to Beta and Liveleveraging your background in the public sector. Apply an empathetic, design-led mindset to research, focusing on genuine human experiences rather than rigid business analysis requirements. Work closely alongside Product Managers, Content Designers, and Interaction Designers to co-design and refine services. Lead collaborative analysis and synthesis sessions to turn complex research data into clear, compelling findings that build consensus and challenge team assumptions. Ensure services work for everyone by actively recruiting and involving diverse, representative user groups in your research. What You'll Bring as a Senior User Researcher: A track record as a public sector User Researcher with direct experience taking digital services through official GDS assessments across Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live stages. Proven experience in genuine user, customer, or field research (including market or industry research background). An empathetic, design-led approach to understanding user needs, moving beyond rigid business analysis or requirements gathering. Proven success working Embedded within cross-functional teams alongside Product Managers, Content Designers, and Interaction Designers. Ability to turn complex research into actionable insights, involving your team in analysis to challenge assumptions and build strong consensus. Deep understanding of the diverse audience for government services, with experience designing inclusive research that ensures accessibility for all. £500.00/hr Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, plus a 14.5% pension contribution and a relocation package where applicable. Shape the future of information security for one of the world's most important organisations supporting biomedical research. At UK Biobank, information security isn't simply about protecting systems, it's about safeguarding one of the world's most valuable health research resources. Our data is trusted by more than 22,000 approved researchers across over 60 countries, helping advance our understanding of cancer, dementia, cardiovascular disease, mental health and hundreds of other conditions. Protecting that trust while enabling scientific discovery is fundamental to everything we do. We're entering one of the most significant periods of technology transformation in our history. As we continue to invest in modern cloud platforms, AI-enabled services, new digital capabilities and our £127.6 million headquarters at Manchester Science Park, we're looking for a Director of Information Security to lead the next phase of our information security maturity. This isn't a role focused on maintaining an established security function. It's an opportunity to shape and define a world-class capability Can you do it? As Director of Information Security, you'll report directly to our Chief Technology Officer and provide strategic leadership for information security across UK Biobank. You'll be responsible for ensuring our governance, cyber security, identity management, business continuity, and risk management capabilities continue to evolve alongside an increasingly complex threat landscape. Working closely with colleagues across Data and Technology, Legal, and the wider organisation, you'll embed security into organisational decision-making, providing confidence that our platforms remain secure, resilient, and compliant while continuing to support innovation and world-leading research. This is a unique opportunity to build on the strong foundations already in place while leading the next phase of UK Biobank's security maturity. As we continue our wider technology transformation, you'll shape the organisation's security strategy, strengthen operational capability, and help embed security into every aspect of our cloud platforms, digital services, AI initiatives, and future technologies. You'll lead a growing Information Security function, with the opportunity to develop capability, evolve the team, and foster a positive security culture across the organisation. Working at both strategic and operational levels, you'll influence Executive Leadership and Board discussions while providing the leadership needed to respond to emerging threats, manage organisational risk, and ensure security enables innovation rather than becoming a barrier to it. This is a unique and rare opportunity to shape the future of information security within one of the world's leading biomedical research organisations, protecting data that supports thousands of researchers across the globe while helping deliver the next generation of scientific discovery. You will be responsible for Developing, implementing, and creating a comprehensive information security strategy, providing direction and support to ensure effective implementation of security controls. Conducting regular risk assessments, audits, tests, and modelling to identify and evaluate vulnerabilities and potential threats. Providing regular updates to the executive leadership team and represent information security at board, audit, and governance committees Establishing metrics and enforcing information security policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with standards and frameworks, particularly ISO27001 and the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, as well as regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Ensuring that critical data and assets have been identified, classified, and subject to appropriate controls, including for handling, ownership, and destruction. Leading the organisation's response to major cyber incidents, including providing out-of-hours and crisis-level support when required. Promoting and communicating a culture of security awareness so all staff understand their role in maintaining information security. Managing the Information Security budget, setting investment priorities, and contributing to financial planning. Is this 'you'? To be successful, you will have: Significant experience in information security management, with a proven track record of leadership in the field. Relevant industry certifications, preferably CISSP, CISM, or CCISO. Strong knowledge of information security standards, frameworks, and best practices. Previous experience of ISO270001 is a key requirement. A clear understanding of the laws and regulations associated with controlling and processing personal data, directing organisation responses to cyber incidents. Strong knowledge and understanding of the cyber threat landscape. Experience securing cloud environments with a knowledge of the vulnerability detection tools and security services available in AWS and /or MS Azure. Experience of deploying controls across networking, end-user compute, identity and access management, software development, and business operations to minimise the likelihood of security incidents. Experience of recruiting specialist staff, building teams, and developing existing colleagues through training, coaching and mentoring. Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 3 days onsite and hybrid working available. The role will be based at Greenheys, Manchester Science Park's headquarters. Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development. We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, neurodivergent candidates, and those with diverse thinking styles. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace so that everyone can perform at their best. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Tommy Wilson at so we can support you. Your Wellbeing Matters to Us Colleagues at UK Biobank often highlight feeling supported, included, and connected to meaningful work, with wellbeing and work-life balance genuinely valued across teams. We're proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and development from day one: Currently 14.5% employer contribution to the USS Pension Scheme Healthcare Cash Plan to help cover everyday healthcare costs ️ 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays Buy up to 5 additional days' annual leave through our Holiday Buy Scheme A paid day off for your birthday Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay Hybrid and flexible working for many office-based roles Up to 6 months' full sick pay ️ Free on-site gym Subsidised lunch when working on site ️ Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loan Training and development opportunities, including a £500 annual personal development allowance Paid professional subscriptions, where applicable ️ Employee Discounts Portal Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme Free annual flu vaccination and Hepatitis B vaccination, where applicable An active social committee with regular social events Free on-site parking Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) The job advert closing date may change, so early applications are encouraged. About UK Biobank UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants. The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases - such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life. UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 350 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.

Laboratory Technician SALARY: From £29,300 per annum (depending on skills and experience) JOB TYPE: 2 Year, Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract (with the possibility of extension) LOCATION: Didcot, Oxfordshire About us The Rosalind Franklin Institute (the Franklin) is a technology institute established by the UK Government as a unique centre committed to advancing tools that are needed to transform healthcare in the future. The Institute brings together researchers in life and physical sciences, and engineering, to develop a spectrum of tools which we will use to image, interpret and intervene in biological systems. These insights will speed up the discovery of new medicines, help find new diagnostics and contribute to a deeper understanding of human health and disease. Our Science Strategy seeks to focus the Franklin s research and unite our researchers around our Technology Innovation Challenges and Life Science Challenges. Job Details As a Laboratory Technician at the Franklin, you will be responsible for supporting laboratory-based scientific investigations, by carrying out routine technical tasks and assisting with basic experiments to ensure the smooth running of the labs. We are seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Technician to join the Rosalind Franklin Institute on a full-time basis. You will be part of a team of support technicians, helping to deliver a high-quality laboratory support service across the Institute's Biology laboratories. The role combines scientific and laboratory support activities. You will assist researchers with routine tissue culture maintenance and protein purification by following established protocols and standard operating procedures. You will be expected to manage multiple routine laboratory tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation. The laboratory support aspects of the role include ordering consumables, waste management, media and reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, health and safety activities, and general laboratory housekeeping. You will also contribute to specialist technical support, including cell culture, instrument maintenance, laboratory inductions, and documentation. Appropriate training will be provided where required. Your work will contribute to the Institute's mission of delivering world-leading research in the physical and biological sciences. Key Responsibilities As a Laboratory Technician, you will: Support routine protein purification activities by following established protocols and standard operating procedures. Maintain mammalian cell cultures, including routine passaging, media preparation, cryopreservation, and management of liquid nitrogen stocks. Assist with general laboratory operations by maintaining a clean, safe, organised, and well-stocked working environment, including communal laboratory areas and shared equipment. Safely manage laboratory waste, including operating glass washers and autoclaves. Prepare routine laboratory reagents, media, buffers, and stock solutions. Contribute to the preparation and updating of risk assessments (RAs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and support laboratory users in following safe working practices. Maintain accurate records of laboratory activities and, where appropriate, contribute data for reports, publications, and scientific presentations. Support laboratory inductions and provide guidance on aseptic techniques and tissue culture best practice following training. Participate in routine laboratory inspections and contribute to maintaining compliance with health and safety and quality standards. Assist with basic scientific procedures e.g. cell cultures, microscopy and standard biochemical procedures. Store and organise samples and record results in a clear and concise way. Maintain equipment including washing, sterilisation and disposal. Perform quality checks and contribute to the general cleanliness and upkeep of the lab space. Record experimental methods and results and prepare reports to present to researchers or senior members of staff. Provide assistance with the day to day running of the lab. Participate in training and supervision of research students using the laboratory. Take responsibility with others for the daily housekeeping of the laboratory. Take responsibility with others for ensuring that work in the laboratory is conducted safely and in accordance with local health and safety policies. Train staff or students in proper procedures, be alert for poor laboratory practice and supportively intervene when noted. This job description sets out the skills and experience we believe are needed to be able to do this job but, research also tells us women are much more likely than men to take this list of requirements as absolute and self-select out of the process. If you think you can deliver this role then we want to hear from you, regardless of the boxes you did not tick. In return we offer: 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and Christmas holiday shutdown Generous pension scheme (employer s contribution currently up to 18%) Group Life Assurance (also known as Group Life Insurance or Death in Service) Buying and Selling Annual Leave Workplace Nursery Salary Sacrifice Scheme Hub building with state-of-the-art laboratories Hybrid and flexible working Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels Bus pass discount scheme and good transport links to Oxford and surrounding areas Cycle to Work Scheme Access to employee discount platform (Perkbox) Occupational Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance (24/7 support and counselling) Health Cash Plan Subsidised canteen and food outlets on campus Free on-site parking Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff The Franklin s underlying aim is to produce the best science for research today, and this means resolutely embracing a diverse team, who have a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge to push forward on the innovative work our institution delivers. Both our work and our institution are better for it. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every applicant has an equal opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities. This includes making adjustments for candidates with specific needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements confidentially. At the Rosalind Franklin Institute we also welcome applications from all around the world! How to Apply To be considered for this role, please upload a CV and cover letter explaining why you think you are the right person for this job. The link to apply is provided at the bottom of this page. Closing date: The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 16th August 2026.

Content Designer - SFIA Level 4 Rate: 530/day Inside IR35 Duration: Initial contract until October (extension highly likely) Clearance: Active SC required Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Content Designer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering digital services within the Home Office Migration & Borders Portfolio , supporting work across the Immigration Enforcement domain. Working as part of an Agile delivery team, you'll create clear, accessible and user-centred content that helps users complete complex government services. You'll collaborate closely with User Researchers, Service Designers, Interaction Designers, Product Managers and Developers to ensure content meets user needs while aligning with the Government Service Standard. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Capgemini delivery team supporting one of the Home Office's key transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities Design, write and iterate user-centred content for digital services Develop content that is clear, concise, accessible and meets GDS standards Work closely with User Researchers to understand user needs and apply research findings to content Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout discovery, alpha, beta and live phases Review existing content and identify opportunities to improve user journeys Ensure content complies with accessibility standards and plain English principles Contribute to workshops, design sessions and content critiques Work with stakeholders to balance user needs, business requirements and policy constraints Support continuous improvement through content testing and iteration Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Content Designer within Agile digital delivery teams Experience designing content for complex digital services Excellent writing, editing and content design skills Strong understanding of user-centred design principles Experience working alongside User Researchers, Designers and Product teams Good understanding of accessibility standards and plain English guidance Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Home Office, GDS or wider Central Government experience Experience working within Migration, Borders, Immigration Enforcement or related government services Familiarity with the GDS Service Standard, (url removed) Design System and Content Style Guide Active SC clearance is required for this role.

Content Designer - SFIA Level 4 Rate: 530/day Inside IR35 Duration: Initial contract until October (extension highly likely) Clearance: Active SC required Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Content Designer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering digital services within the Home Office Migration & Borders Portfolio , supporting work across the Immigration Enforcement domain. Working as part of an Agile delivery team, you'll create clear, accessible and user-centred content that helps users complete complex government services. You'll collaborate closely with User Researchers, Service Designers, Interaction Designers, Product Managers and Developers to ensure content meets user needs while aligning with the Government Service Standard. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Capgemini delivery team supporting one of the Home Office's key transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities Design, write and iterate user-centred content for digital services Develop content that is clear, concise, accessible and meets GDS standards Work closely with User Researchers to understand user needs and apply research findings to content Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout discovery, alpha, beta and live phases Review existing content and identify opportunities to improve user journeys Ensure content complies with accessibility standards and plain English principles Contribute to workshops, design sessions and content critiques Work with stakeholders to balance user needs, business requirements and policy constraints Support continuous improvement through content testing and iteration Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Content Designer within Agile digital delivery teams Experience designing content for complex digital services Excellent writing, editing and content design skills Strong understanding of user-centred design principles Experience working alongside User Researchers, Designers and Product teams Good understanding of accessibility standards and plain English guidance Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Desirable Home Office, GDS or wider Central Government experience Experience working within Migration, Borders, Immigration Enforcement or related government services Familiarity with the GDS Service Standard, (url removed) Design System and Content Style Guide Active SC clearance is required for this role.

User Researcher Rate: 530/day Inside IR35 Duration: 3 months initially Clearance: Active SC required Role Overview We are looking for an experienced User Researcher to support the delivery of digital services within a complex Home Office environment. The role will sit within a multidisciplinary delivery team, conducting research to understand user needs, behaviours and pain points and using those findings to shape the design and development of services. The successful candidate may support a number of service areas, including Digital Notebooks, Manage Appointment Booking, and Restoring Order & Control Key Responsibilities Plan and conduct user research across digital services and products Identify user needs, behaviours, pain points and opportunities for improvement Design and deliver qualitative and quantitative research activities, including interviews, usability testing, workshops and contextual research Analyse research findings and translate them into clear, actionable insights Work closely with Service Designers, Interaction Designers, Product Managers, Business Analysts and delivery teams Support iterative design and development by testing concepts, prototypes and live services with users Present research findings clearly to delivery teams and senior stakeholders Ensure research considers accessibility and the needs of users with different levels of digital capability Maintain research artefacts and contribute to the wider evidence base across the programme Skills & Experience Strong experience as a User Researcher within digital or technology programmes Experience planning, conducting and analysing user research independently Strong understanding of user-centred design and Agile delivery Experience working within multidisciplinary teams Confident conducting usability testing, interviews and other research methods Ability to turn complex research findings into clear insights and recommendations Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience working with sensitive, complex or high-profile services would be beneficial Previous Home Office, Central Government or GDS experience would be advantageous Understanding of the GDS Service Standard and accessibility requirements would be beneficial Active SC clearance is required for this role.

Research Infrastructure Engineer Location: Hampshire, South Coast / Hybrid Working Available The Opportunity We're supporting a leading research-led organisation in the search for a Research Infrastructure Engineer to join a specialist team delivering advanced computing platforms that support research, data science and AI initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work with high performance infrastructure, supporting researchers and technical teams to ensure critical services remain secure, reliable and scalable. The Role You'll be part of the team responsible for supporting and developing large-scale research computing environments, helping researchers make effective use of specialist technology and infrastructure. Key responsibilities include: Supporting and administering Linux-based research computing platforms Managing HPC, AI and data-intensive infrastructure Maintaining large-scale storage environments Troubleshooting complex infrastructure, networking and software issues Working closely with researchers to develop technical solutions Producing technical documentation and user guidance Supporting on delivering user training and workshops Contributing to platform improvements and automation initiatives About You We're keen to speak with technical professionals who enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges and working closely with end users. You'll have experience in one or more of the following: Linux systems administration High Performance Computing (HPC) Enterprise storage platforms Network administration GPU-enabled environments Research or scientific computing Infrastructure automation and DevOps practices You'll also be comfortable communicating with a range of stakeholders and translating technical concepts into practical solutions. Desirable Experience Research, scientific or higher education environments Infrastructure as Code and automation tools DevOps methodologies AI and machine learning infrastructure Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Senior Research Infrastructure Engineer Location: Hampshire, South Coast / Hybrid Working Available The Opportunity We're supporting a leading research-led organisation in the search for a Senior Research Infrastructure Engineer to play a key role in the development and delivery of advanced research computing services. This is an opportunity to work closely with researchers, technical teams and senior stakeholders, helping shape the future direction of research infrastructure while supporting projects across high performance computing, AI and data-intensive research. The Role As a Senior Research Infrastructure Engineer, you'll combine hands-on technical expertise with technical leadership, ensuring the ongoing delivery, development and improvement of critical research platforms. You'll act as a subject matter expert within your area of specialism, leading technical initiatives, influencing infrastructure strategy and helping researchers make the most of available technologies. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining large-scale research computing infrastructure Supporting HPC, AI and data-intensive workloads Managing enterprise storage and associated services Leading the investigation and resolution of complex technical issues Working closely with researchers to understand requirements and develop effective solutions Contributing to infrastructure design, roadmaps and future platform development Leading technical workstreams and small project teams when required Producing technical documentation, guidance and training materials Working collaboratively with internal teams and external technology partners Contributing to research and funding initiatives where appropriate About You We're keen to speak with experienced infrastructure professionals who have a strong background in complex technical environments and enjoy working closely with a research community. You'll bring significant experience across at least two of the following areas, with deep expertise in one: High Performance Computing (HPC) Linux systems administration Enterprise storage platforms High performance networking Interactive computing environments GPU-enabled infrastructure Scientific or research computing You'll also have experience: Leading technical projects or workstreams Solving complex infrastructure challenges Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Producing technical documentation and delivering training Translating user requirements into scalable technical solutions Desirable Experience Research, scientific or higher education environments Infrastructure design and architecture DevOps practices and automation Infrastructure as Code technologies AI and machine learning infrastructure Grant-funded projects or bid contributions Line management or project leadership experience PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualifications Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Scala Engineer Telford/ Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite 470 per day inside IR35 6 months duration Are you an experienced Scala Developer looking to work on one of the UK's most significant digital transformation programmes? We're seeking a talented Scala Engineer to join a high-performing Agile team delivering modern cloud-based services as part of a major government digital programme. You'll be helping to build secure, scalable applications that improve the way millions of people interact with essential public services. This is an opportunity to work with modern technologies, collaborative engineering teams and cloud-native architectures while contributing to services used across the UK. The Role As a Scala Engineer, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary Agile team responsible for designing, developing and supporting high-performance Scala Play microservices. Working closely with Developers, Business Analysts, User Researchers, Designers and QA Engineers, you'll help deliver user-focused digital services using modern software engineering practices including Test Driven Development (TDD), pair programming and continuous integration. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to technical decisions, share knowledge across engineering communities and help shape the future of the platform. Key Responsibilities Develop high-quality applications using Scala and the Play Framework. Build and maintain cloud-based microservices. Deliver user stories within Agile Scrum teams. Write clean, well-tested code using TDD. Develop unit and integration tests. Participate in pair programming and code reviews. Support applications through deployment and production. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Collaborate with multidisciplinary delivery teams. Drive continuous improvement across engineering practices. Essential Skills Strong commercial experience with Scala . Experience using the Play Framework . Experience developing RESTful microservices. Strong knowledge of unit and integration testing. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable Skills Cloud platform experience (AWS preferred). CI/CD and DevOps experience. Knowledge of application security principles. Experience with containerisation technologies. Public sector or large-scale enterprise project experience.

Performance Analyst Rate: 350 - 390 Clearance Required: SC clearance Duration: 6 months Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office IR35 Status: Inside SC CLEARANCE Description: Digital - MTD - SA - View & Change Making Tax Digital (MTD) is fundamentally transforming the UK tax system to use digitally integrated tools. MTD is a key part of the government's ambition for the client to become one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world. MTD will make it easier for businesses, self-employed individuals, and landlords to get their tac right first time by integrating tax into their day-to-day business activities through use of software and digital tools. It will create a single, up-to-date view of a customer's tax affairs in one, modern and robust IT System. Why this Role? This is a pivotal analysis role. You will be responsible for developing performance measurement frameworks and analysing the performance of a service or product against these. Your approach and framework will adapt in line with any changes. What you'll do Work with project teams to procure, implement and validate appropriate analytics tools against identified performance measurement frameworks. Analyse data and use this analysis to create compelling evidence-based and actionable data stories to share with stakeholders to drive decisions. Inform the iterative design of the service or product in order to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy. Ensure data and analysis is of high quality and accuracy, and work with a variety of qualitative and quantitative data. Provide challenge from a digital perspective and collaborate with other digital and analytical professions, especially user researchers, to provide collective insights. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

User Researcher (GDS Discovery) 6-month contract Remote Working Outside IR35 Market Rates (c£475 per day) The Opportunity: Our client is supporting a major UK Government Agency on a high-profile digital transformation programme and is seeking an experienced User Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team delivering a critical Discovery phase. Working within a Government Digital Service (GDS) environment, you'll play a key role in ensuring that future services are designed around genuine user needs and supported by robust evidence. You'll plan and deliver user research across a range of operational user groups, uncovering valuable insights that help shape service design, validate hypotheses and inform future Alpha delivery. Working closely with Product Managers, Service Designers, Business Analysts, Architects and other User-Centred Design (UCD) professionals, you'll help build a comprehensive understanding of user behaviours, pain points and opportunities for service improvement. This role would suit an experienced consultant with a strong background delivering Discovery projects within UK Government or other highly regulated environments. Skills and Experience: Proven experience delivering User Research within GDS Discovery phases or comparable complex digital transformation programmes. Strong qualitative research experience, including: User interviews / Workshops / Contextual enquiry / Observational research /Stakeholder engagement Experience researching complex operational services involving multiple user groups and organisational stakeholders. Ability to synthesise research into clear user needs, personas, epics and actionable recommendations. Experience validating user journeys, service maps and future service concepts. Good understanding of accessibility standards, inclusive research practices and the ethical handling of research data. Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable working within multidisciplinary Agile delivery teams, delivering digital transformation programmes Experience working within UK Government or wider Public Sector organisations, ideally with the Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Manual and Discovery methodologies. Experience working alongside Service Designers, Product Managers and Business Analysts. Knowledge of case management, incident management, healthcare or other operationally complex public services. Experience supporting Alpha planning and service design activities. Evidence-led service design and a proven track record delivering successful GDS Discovery engagements, we'd love to hear from you. Role and Responsibilities: Develop and maintain the User Research Plan, selecting appropriate research methods and ensuring accessibility and inclusivity are considered throughout. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify and recruit participants representing a range of operational and organisational user groups. Plan, facilitate and analyse interviews, workshops, contextual enquiries and other qualitative research activities. Produce clear, evidence-based findings that identify user needs, behaviours, pain points, personas and epics. Validate user journeys, service maps, operational processes and future service hypotheses. Translate complex research findings into practical recommendations that inform product and service decisions, presenting research findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Contribute to the Discovery Report, Alpha recommendations and future delivery planning. Work closely with the Lead UCD Consultant, Service Designers, Business Analysts, Product Managers and Technical Architects within a multidisciplinary Agile team. Champion user-centred design principles throughout the Discovery lifecycle. NB: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (around one weeks lead-time). Applications: To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a GDS-focused User Researcher for an initial 6-month engagement, operating on a remote-working basis; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence. If you're an experienced User Researcher with a strong background in GDS Discovery , business process analysis and stakeholder engagement, and you're looking to play a key role in shaping the future of a critical Government service we'd love to hear from you; p lease contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

UK Government (SC clearance is essential) Outside IR35 450- 500 per day Hybrid - Portsmouth 3-month initial contract Active SC clearance - essential SR2 is recruiting for an experienced User Researcher to join a multidisciplinary digital team delivering user-centred services within a high-profile UK Government programme. You'll play a key role in shaping digital products by ensuring user needs remain at the heart of service design and delivery. Due to the secure nature of this work and the fast turn around required, applicants must already have active SC clearance - unfortunately we cannot put you through this if you do not already have it. Working closely with Product Managers, Designers, Developers and Delivery Managers, you'll plan and deliver a range of qualitative and quantitative research activities across the service lifecycle. You'll identify user behaviours, pain points and opportunities, translating complex findings into clear, actionable insights that influence design decisions, product backlogs and future service improvements. The successful candidate will be confident selecting appropriate research methods, facilitating workshops and research playback sessions, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and advocating for user-centred design within an agile delivery environment. Requirements: Experience working within secure government environments - essential Active SC clearance - we cannot put you through this if you do not already have it Familiarity with GDS Service Standards or similar user-centred design frameworks Proven experience as a User Researcher within Agile digital delivery environments Strong experience delivering both discovery (generative) and evaluative user research Experience planning and conducting interviews, workshops, usability testing and other research activities Ability to synthesise research into personas, user journeys and actionable recommendations Experience communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will be in touch with suitable candidates regarding the next steps.

Role: User Researcher Location: London (Hybrid) Contract duration: 3 Months Day rate: 450 inside IR35 Role description: Our client requires an experienced user researcher to support the Legal Practice Management (LPM) Project as it develops non-contentious legal practice requirements and configuration for Clio Operate. The role will focus on advisory non-contentious matter types, working closely with subject matter experts, a business analyst and a product owner. The user researcher will lead on user needs, behaviours and experience; the business analyst will focus on process, data, workflow, requirements, configuration implications and traceability. Key responsibilities Work with non-contentious SMEs, a business analyst, product owner and wider LPM team to understand non-contentious lawyer user needs for a legal practice management system. Translate discovery findings into clear actionable insights and prioritised user stories, identifying process pain points, duplication, local variations, manual workarounds and opportunities for simplification, standardisation and improvement. Communicate insights from research in engaging and impactful ways to the delivery team and stakeholders. Ensure that participants with access needs and low digital skills are included in all research. Apply ethical research standards and practices to ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of participants. Essential skills and experience Agile research practices Analysis and synthesis Inclusive research Research management, leadership and assurance Stakeholder relationship management User research methods User-centred practice and advocacy Familiarity with the government digital Government Service Standard If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Service Designer 6 Months - Contract Warwick (2 days a week on site) Are you passionate about creating meaningful service experiences? Do you thrive on using human-centred design to improve customer and colleague interactions? Join our client, a leader in the utilities sector, as a Service Designer and help shape the future of service delivery! About the Role: As a Service Designer, you will play a pivotal role in understanding customer, colleague, and business needs. Your insights will drive service improvements that balance exceptional customer experiences with operational efficiency. If you're ready to make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: Research & Insight Plan and execute qualitative research to capture valuable customer and business insights. Conduct engaging stakeholder interviews, workshops, and discovery activities. Synthesise research findings to uncover themes, patterns, and unmet needs. Build and maintain a central insight repository that promotes evidence-based decision-making. Transform research findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Service Design Lead end-to-end service design activities, from discovery to implementation. Map current and future-state customer journeys and operational processes. Develop service blueprints, ecosystem maps, and innovative service concepts. Define user needs and identify key service opportunities for enhancement. Collaboration & Facilitation Facilitate workshops with diverse teams and stakeholders to foster collaboration. Work closely with Product Managers, User Researchers, and Operational teams. Present research findings and design concepts to stakeholders at all levels. Build relationships across the organisation to champion user-centred design practises. Who You Are: Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in Service Design within complex organisations. Strong qualitative research and synthesis skills. Ability to translate research into clear, actionable insights. Excellent workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement abilities. Experience mapping end-to-end customer and operational journeys. Proficient in visual communication and storytelling. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with service transformation or organisational change programmes. Knowledge of Human-Centred Design and Design Thinking methodologies. Experience with Figma and FigJam for service design artefacts. Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles. Tools & Platforms You'll Use: Figma FigJam Microsoft 365 Microsoft Teams SharePoint Jira (a plus!) Join Us! If you're excited to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that's dedicated to transforming service delivery in the utilities industry. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.