Cyber Security Officer London (3 days a week onsite) £61,500 The Opportunity VIQU have partnered with an established UK organisation is looking to appoint a Cyber Security Officer to join its IT & Digital team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cyber security professional to take ownership of the organisation's security posture, ensuring the protection of business-critical systems, infrastructure and sensitive data. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and improve the organisation's cyber security framework. Create and maintain security policies, standards and procedures. Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security threats and incidents. Manage vulnerability management, patching and remediation activities. Ensure compliance with relevant security frameworks and data protection legislation. Manage identity and access management controls. Provide security guidance for cloud services and technology projects. Lead cyber-related change management activities. Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and security technologies, making recommendations to strengthen the organisation's security posture. Minimum five years' experience in a Cyber Security or Information Security role. Experience working with Microsoft security technologies. Strong understanding of cyber security principles, governance and best practice. Security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST and Cyber Essentials. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Noah Yeoman via the VIQU Website Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Cyber Security Officer London (3 days a week onsite) £61,500 The Opportunity VIQU have partnered with an established UK organisation is looking to appoint a Cyber Security Officer to join its IT & Digital team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cyber security professional to take ownership of the organisation's security posture, ensuring the protection of business-critical systems, infrastructure and sensitive data. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and improve the organisation's cyber security framework. Create and maintain security policies, standards and procedures. Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security threats and incidents. Manage vulnerability management, patching and remediation activities. Ensure compliance with relevant security frameworks and data protection legislation. Manage identity and access management controls. Provide security guidance for cloud services and technology projects. Lead cyber-related change management activities. Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and security technologies, making recommendations to strengthen the organisation's security posture. Minimum five years' experience in a Cyber Security or Information Security role. Experience working with Microsoft security technologies. Strong understanding of cyber security principles, governance and best practice. Security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST and Cyber Essentials. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Noah Yeoman via the VIQU Website Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment
Job Description Job Title Interim Cyber Security Officer (Senior Cyber Security Engineer) Contract Details Contract Length: 6 Months Start Date: March 2026 Location: London (Hybrid/On-site as required) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Daily Rate: Up to 500 per day (Umbrella) Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join a Cyber Security team on an interim contract. This role will provide senior technical expertise to support and optimise an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC), ensuring the organisation maximises its investment in security technologies while strengthening its cyber defence capabilities. The successful candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon and Splunk Enterprise Security , with the ability to enhance security monitoring, improve incident response processes, support threat hunting activities, and mentor internal team members. Key Responsibilities Lead the deployment, configuration, administration, and ongoing optimisation of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, ensuring endpoint security policies are effectively implemented and maintained. Work closely with the outsourced Security Operations Centre to develop and enhance Splunk dashboards, alerts, data models, and monitoring capabilities, enabling the identification and investigation of sophisticated cyber threats. Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex and high-priority cyber security incidents, utilising Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technologies to support rapid investigation, containment, and remediation. Design, develop, and improve Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) workflows to reduce manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate incident response. Conduct proactive threat hunting activities using advanced search techniques and security telemetry to identify malicious activity that may have evaded automated detection. Support vulnerability assessment activities and contribute to security testing initiatives, including exposure to penetration testing and web application security assessments. Develop and maintain cyber security policies, standards, and technical documentation to support governance and operational best practice. Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to existing cyber security team members, strengthening internal capability across CrowdStrike, Splunk, and security operations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to continuously improve cyber security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities. Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to ensure security controls remain effective and up to date. Essential Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of five years' experience working in a dedicated Cyber Security Engineering or SOC Tier 3 environment. Extensive hands-on experience administering and supporting CrowdStrike Falcon , including Falcon Prevent, Falcon Insight, and Falcon Discover, is essential. Strong experience working with Splunk Enterprise Security , including writing complex Search Processing Language (SPL) queries, developing dashboards, alerts, reports, and managing security data. Experience supporting Security Operations Centres, incident response, endpoint detection and response, security monitoring, and threat hunting activities. Excellent understanding of network protocols, cyber attack methodologies, security monitoring techniques, and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework . Good knowledge of cloud security principles across Microsoft Azure and/or AWS environments. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Desirable Experience performing vulnerability assessments using recognised vulnerability management tools. Exposure to penetration testing and web application security testing. Experience creating and maintaining cyber security policies, standards, and governance documentation. Professional cyber security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, GSEC, CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, or CCSP. CrowdStrike certifications including CCFA, CCFR, or CCSE. Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer certification.
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
Job Description Job Title Interim Cyber Security Officer (Senior Cyber Security Engineer) Contract Details Contract Length: 6 Months Start Date: March 2026 Location: London (Hybrid/On-site as required) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Daily Rate: Up to 500 per day (Umbrella) Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join a Cyber Security team on an interim contract. This role will provide senior technical expertise to support and optimise an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC), ensuring the organisation maximises its investment in security technologies while strengthening its cyber defence capabilities. The successful candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon and Splunk Enterprise Security , with the ability to enhance security monitoring, improve incident response processes, support threat hunting activities, and mentor internal team members. Key Responsibilities Lead the deployment, configuration, administration, and ongoing optimisation of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, ensuring endpoint security policies are effectively implemented and maintained. Work closely with the outsourced Security Operations Centre to develop and enhance Splunk dashboards, alerts, data models, and monitoring capabilities, enabling the identification and investigation of sophisticated cyber threats. Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex and high-priority cyber security incidents, utilising Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technologies to support rapid investigation, containment, and remediation. Design, develop, and improve Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) workflows to reduce manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate incident response. Conduct proactive threat hunting activities using advanced search techniques and security telemetry to identify malicious activity that may have evaded automated detection. Support vulnerability assessment activities and contribute to security testing initiatives, including exposure to penetration testing and web application security assessments. Develop and maintain cyber security policies, standards, and technical documentation to support governance and operational best practice. Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to existing cyber security team members, strengthening internal capability across CrowdStrike, Splunk, and security operations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to continuously improve cyber security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities. Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to ensure security controls remain effective and up to date. Essential Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of five years' experience working in a dedicated Cyber Security Engineering or SOC Tier 3 environment. Extensive hands-on experience administering and supporting CrowdStrike Falcon , including Falcon Prevent, Falcon Insight, and Falcon Discover, is essential. Strong experience working with Splunk Enterprise Security , including writing complex Search Processing Language (SPL) queries, developing dashboards, alerts, reports, and managing security data. Experience supporting Security Operations Centres, incident response, endpoint detection and response, security monitoring, and threat hunting activities. Excellent understanding of network protocols, cyber attack methodologies, security monitoring techniques, and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework . Good knowledge of cloud security principles across Microsoft Azure and/or AWS environments. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Desirable Experience performing vulnerability assessments using recognised vulnerability management tools. Exposure to penetration testing and web application security testing. Experience creating and maintaining cyber security policies, standards, and governance documentation. Professional cyber security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, GSEC, CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, or CCSP. CrowdStrike certifications including CCFA, CCFR, or CCSE. Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer certification.
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Candidates will either have SC level security clearance or be willing to undertake such - including having been a continuous resident of the UK for a minimum of 5 years. HMRC Chief Digital & Information Office is made up of Customer Groups which are working independently towards one common goal. Our role sits within HMRC's Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO) Group that deliver in-house solutions for projects and programmes that deal with a broad range of business, technical and operational issues. Our CDIO offices are hi-tech, state-of-the-art facilities that allow our teams to maximise their capabilities. The IT Operations profession is made up of professionals, paramount to our digital services. Our vision for the future is to attract people to work and progress in a fast paced, exciting environment whilst ensuring consistency in your training and upskilling. We are working to have clear career pathways and succession planning, to enable people to see our area as a long-term career with prospects and development opportunities for all roles. Job description This is an exciting opportunity to join HMRC's CDIO (Chief Digital & Information Officer), Borders and Trade Delivery Group working within the IT Operations space. The role focuses on the management and oversight of Borders and Trade environments and services, ensuring platforms are reliable, secure and cost-effective. You will work closely with internal teams and third-party suppliers to coordinate activity across environments, ensuring that required work is delivered effectively and in line with operational priorities. A strong technical understanding is important, enabling you to engage with engineering teams, understand issues and risks, and drive actions through to resolution. Person specification At this role level, you will: Oversee and manage Border and Trade platforms across all environments, working closely with internal teams and 3rd party suppliers to ensure services remain available, secure and performant. Track and manage environments and associated assets, using agreed tooling and processes to maintain accurate data, support reporting and provide insight into estate health and usage. Coordinate and assure patching and security activities, ensuring suppliers and internal teams deliver updates in line with agreed timelines and compliance standards. Own the management of cyber vulnerabilities and risks, ensuring issues are understood, prioritised and actively progressed to resolution with minimal business impact. Support the maintenance and improvement of environment and monitoring tooling, working with senior engineers and central teams to enhance capability and visibility. Develop and maintain clear processes, documentation and standards for environment and service management, ensuring consistency across Borders and Trade. Act as a point of coordination for incidents and service issues, working across teams to support triage, resolution and post-incident improvements. Identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement, using monitoring data and operational insight to enhance system reliability and efficiency. Take an active role in FinOps and cost optimisation activities, helping ensure environments are managed in a cost-effective and sustainable way. Essential Criteria: Experience of working with or supporting IT environments or services. Experience of coordinating operational activities (e.g. patching, maintenance, or service changes) across teams or suppliers. Familiarity with tools such as Jira and Confluence, or similar. Ability to understand technical issues and risks and help drive actions through to resolution. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks. Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team. Desirable Criteria: Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience in the use of some or all of the following: Experience working with Windows, Unix or Linux systems. Experience or exposure to cloud environments (e.g. AWS or Azure). Office closures For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. These sites are: Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Locations Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,916 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history and skills and experience. A 500-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the Essential Criteria and Person Specification outlined in the advert. Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at sift or interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Sift In the event of a large number of applications being received an initial sift may be held on your CV. At sift your CV, and your Personal Statement, will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, you will be assessed on Experience based questions. Interviews will take place via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - insert vacancy ref & vacancy closing date insert date '. . click apply for full job details
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Candidates will either have SC level security clearance or be willing to undertake such - including having been a continuous resident of the UK for a minimum of 5 years. HMRC Chief Digital & Information Office is made up of Customer Groups which are working independently towards one common goal. Our role sits within HMRC's Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO) Group that deliver in-house solutions for projects and programmes that deal with a broad range of business, technical and operational issues. Our CDIO offices are hi-tech, state-of-the-art facilities that allow our teams to maximise their capabilities. The IT Operations profession is made up of professionals, paramount to our digital services. Our vision for the future is to attract people to work and progress in a fast paced, exciting environment whilst ensuring consistency in your training and upskilling. We are working to have clear career pathways and succession planning, to enable people to see our area as a long-term career with prospects and development opportunities for all roles. Job description This is an exciting opportunity to join HMRC's CDIO (Chief Digital & Information Officer), Borders and Trade Delivery Group working within the IT Operations space. The role focuses on the management and oversight of Borders and Trade environments and services, ensuring platforms are reliable, secure and cost-effective. You will work closely with internal teams and third-party suppliers to coordinate activity across environments, ensuring that required work is delivered effectively and in line with operational priorities. A strong technical understanding is important, enabling you to engage with engineering teams, understand issues and risks, and drive actions through to resolution. Person specification At this role level, you will: Oversee and manage Border and Trade platforms across all environments, working closely with internal teams and 3rd party suppliers to ensure services remain available, secure and performant. Track and manage environments and associated assets, using agreed tooling and processes to maintain accurate data, support reporting and provide insight into estate health and usage. Coordinate and assure patching and security activities, ensuring suppliers and internal teams deliver updates in line with agreed timelines and compliance standards. Own the management of cyber vulnerabilities and risks, ensuring issues are understood, prioritised and actively progressed to resolution with minimal business impact. Support the maintenance and improvement of environment and monitoring tooling, working with senior engineers and central teams to enhance capability and visibility. Develop and maintain clear processes, documentation and standards for environment and service management, ensuring consistency across Borders and Trade. Act as a point of coordination for incidents and service issues, working across teams to support triage, resolution and post-incident improvements. Identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement, using monitoring data and operational insight to enhance system reliability and efficiency. Take an active role in FinOps and cost optimisation activities, helping ensure environments are managed in a cost-effective and sustainable way. Essential Criteria: Experience of working with or supporting IT environments or services. Experience of coordinating operational activities (e.g. patching, maintenance, or service changes) across teams or suppliers. Familiarity with tools such as Jira and Confluence, or similar. Ability to understand technical issues and risks and help drive actions through to resolution. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks. Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team. Desirable Criteria: Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience in the use of some or all of the following: Experience working with Windows, Unix or Linux systems. Experience or exposure to cloud environments (e.g. AWS or Azure). Office closures For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. These sites are: Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Locations Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,916 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history and skills and experience. A 500-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the Essential Criteria and Person Specification outlined in the advert. Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at sift or interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Sift In the event of a large number of applications being received an initial sift may be held on your CV. At sift your CV, and your Personal Statement, will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, you will be assessed on Experience based questions. Interviews will take place via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - insert vacancy ref & vacancy closing date insert date '. . click apply for full job details
About the job Job summary The Deputy Director, Head of AI Assurance will lead HMRC's approach to assuring the responsible, safe and effective deployment of AI across the organisation. The role will provide strategic leadership for the AI assurance function within the Chief AI Office (CAIO), ensuring that AI activity across HMRC is aligned to organisational priorities, meets clear governance and assurance expectations, and can progress at pace within appropriate guardrails. The post holder will not replace existing specialist functions such as data protection, cyber security, legal, commercial, architecture, risk or ethics. Instead, they will act as the senior alignment point for AI assurance, bringing together the right expertise at the right point in the lifecycle and ensuring that teams receive clear, proportionate and practical assurance advice. Job description Lead the development and operation of HMRC's AI assurance approach, ensuring that central, local and federated AI activity meets a consistent assurance bar. Establish clear assurance routes for AI use cases, from early idea through experimentation, deployment, scaling and live service. Provide senior oversight of AI assurance decisions, ensuring that risks, mitigations, dependencies and decisions are recorded, evidenced and traceable. Contribute to development of AI Agents to support delivery of effective assurance across the enterprise. Work with senior colleagues across HMRC to embed proportionate assurance into existing governance, delivery, security, data, commercial and change processes. Lead the AI assurance team, setting priorities, allocating work and ensuring a coherent service to delivery teams and business areas. Ensure assurance activity supports responsible acceleration rather than unnecessary delay, helping teams understand what is required to progress safely. Maintain a single view of material AI assurance issues, risks, themes and decisions, escalating where appropriate to the Chief AI Officer and relevant governance forums. Oversee the development of reusable assurance products, including checklists, evidence packs, decision templates, guidance and playbooks. Build strong working relationships with existing HMRC specialists in security, data protection, data governance, legal, ethics, commercial, architecture, risk and internal audit. Support external confidence in HMRC's use of AI by ensuring transparency, audit readiness and clear evidence of responsible redeployment. Represent HMRC in cross-government AI assurance, governance and professional communities, helping shape emerging standards, frameworks and best practice for responsible AI adoption. Person specification Experience of leading governance, assurance, risk, compliance or delivery functions in a complex organisation, with accountability for delivering effective outcomes in high-profile or sensitive environments. Experience of AI, data science, digital transformation, automation or emerging technology governance, including applying proportionate assurance approaches to innovative and fast-moving technology delivery. Strong ability to interpret complex policy, technical, ethical and risk issues, and translate them into clear, practical guidance that supports safe and effective delivery. Demonstrable ability to build effective relationships across organisational boundaries, influence senior stakeholders, and align diverse interests to achieve pragmatic decisions and outcomes. Excellent judgement and decision-making skills, including the ability to balance pace, innovation, risk, proportionality, regulatory requirements and public trust. Proven leadership and communication skills, including the ability to build and lead high-performing expert teams and to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly to senior leaders and non-technical audiences. Benefits Alongside your salary of £86,000, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £24,914 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details For full selection process details please see attached Candidate Pack Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above. Security Successful candidates must undergo a standard (or equivalent) criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Daniel White Email : Recruitment team Email : Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly with the department concerned. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission . click apply for full job details
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
About the job Job summary The Deputy Director, Head of AI Assurance will lead HMRC's approach to assuring the responsible, safe and effective deployment of AI across the organisation. The role will provide strategic leadership for the AI assurance function within the Chief AI Office (CAIO), ensuring that AI activity across HMRC is aligned to organisational priorities, meets clear governance and assurance expectations, and can progress at pace within appropriate guardrails. The post holder will not replace existing specialist functions such as data protection, cyber security, legal, commercial, architecture, risk or ethics. Instead, they will act as the senior alignment point for AI assurance, bringing together the right expertise at the right point in the lifecycle and ensuring that teams receive clear, proportionate and practical assurance advice. Job description Lead the development and operation of HMRC's AI assurance approach, ensuring that central, local and federated AI activity meets a consistent assurance bar. Establish clear assurance routes for AI use cases, from early idea through experimentation, deployment, scaling and live service. Provide senior oversight of AI assurance decisions, ensuring that risks, mitigations, dependencies and decisions are recorded, evidenced and traceable. Contribute to development of AI Agents to support delivery of effective assurance across the enterprise. Work with senior colleagues across HMRC to embed proportionate assurance into existing governance, delivery, security, data, commercial and change processes. Lead the AI assurance team, setting priorities, allocating work and ensuring a coherent service to delivery teams and business areas. Ensure assurance activity supports responsible acceleration rather than unnecessary delay, helping teams understand what is required to progress safely. Maintain a single view of material AI assurance issues, risks, themes and decisions, escalating where appropriate to the Chief AI Officer and relevant governance forums. Oversee the development of reusable assurance products, including checklists, evidence packs, decision templates, guidance and playbooks. Build strong working relationships with existing HMRC specialists in security, data protection, data governance, legal, ethics, commercial, architecture, risk and internal audit. Support external confidence in HMRC's use of AI by ensuring transparency, audit readiness and clear evidence of responsible redeployment. Represent HMRC in cross-government AI assurance, governance and professional communities, helping shape emerging standards, frameworks and best practice for responsible AI adoption. Person specification Experience of leading governance, assurance, risk, compliance or delivery functions in a complex organisation, with accountability for delivering effective outcomes in high-profile or sensitive environments. Experience of AI, data science, digital transformation, automation or emerging technology governance, including applying proportionate assurance approaches to innovative and fast-moving technology delivery. Strong ability to interpret complex policy, technical, ethical and risk issues, and translate them into clear, practical guidance that supports safe and effective delivery. Demonstrable ability to build effective relationships across organisational boundaries, influence senior stakeholders, and align diverse interests to achieve pragmatic decisions and outcomes. Excellent judgement and decision-making skills, including the ability to balance pace, innovation, risk, proportionality, regulatory requirements and public trust. Proven leadership and communication skills, including the ability to build and lead high-performing expert teams and to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly to senior leaders and non-technical audiences. Benefits Alongside your salary of £86,000, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £24,914 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. 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Our client is seeking an experienced and immediately available Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to provide strategic and operational cyber security leadership during a critical phase of security and risk maturity. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned security leader who has operated within complex, highly regulated, research-led, public sector or mission-driven environments. Experience across sectors such as Higher Education, Charity, Research & Development, Scientific Research, Government, Not-for-Profit, Public Sector or Similar Organisations would be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and enhancing the organisation's cyber security capability across operational security, governance, risk management, cyber assurance, security strategy and stakeholder engagement. The organisation currently operates within a managed SOC environment, and the incoming CISO will be expected to maximise the effectiveness of existing security operations while driving strategic improvements across the wider security function. Key Responsibilities Provide executive leadership for the information and cyber security function. Develop and execute a pragmatic cyber security strategy aligned to business and organisational objectives. Lead cyber governance, risk management and security assurance activities. Oversee operational security capabilities, including management of a third-party SOC and associated security providers. Establish and maintain effective security policies, standards and control frameworks. Deliver security reporting and risk updates to Executive Leadership Teams, Boards, Audit Committees and key stakeholders. Lead security incident preparedness, response oversight and resilience planning. Drive cyber maturity improvements across people, process and technology. Manage security risk assessments and remediation programmes. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, legal and governance requirements. Provide expert guidance on emerging threats, vulnerabilities and cyber risk exposure. Collaborate with technology, data protection, risk and business leaders to embed security across the organisation. Required Experience Previous experience operating as a CISO, Interim CISO, Head of Cyber Security, Director of Information Security or equivalent senior leadership role. Demonstrable experience leading enterprise-wide cyber security programmes. Strong background covering: Operational Security Security Governance Cyber Risk Management Cyber Assurance Security Strategy Third-Party Security Management Incident Response & Cyber Resilience Experience overseeing or working alongside managed SOC services. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to influence executive leadership and board-level stakeholders. Experience operating within complex, federated, research-led or highly regulated environments. If this sounds of interest please share you profile for more information, If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 11, 2026
Contractor
Our client is seeking an experienced and immediately available Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to provide strategic and operational cyber security leadership during a critical phase of security and risk maturity. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned security leader who has operated within complex, highly regulated, research-led, public sector or mission-driven environments. Experience across sectors such as Higher Education, Charity, Research & Development, Scientific Research, Government, Not-for-Profit, Public Sector or Similar Organisations would be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and enhancing the organisation's cyber security capability across operational security, governance, risk management, cyber assurance, security strategy and stakeholder engagement. The organisation currently operates within a managed SOC environment, and the incoming CISO will be expected to maximise the effectiveness of existing security operations while driving strategic improvements across the wider security function. Key Responsibilities Provide executive leadership for the information and cyber security function. Develop and execute a pragmatic cyber security strategy aligned to business and organisational objectives. Lead cyber governance, risk management and security assurance activities. Oversee operational security capabilities, including management of a third-party SOC and associated security providers. Establish and maintain effective security policies, standards and control frameworks. Deliver security reporting and risk updates to Executive Leadership Teams, Boards, Audit Committees and key stakeholders. Lead security incident preparedness, response oversight and resilience planning. Drive cyber maturity improvements across people, process and technology. Manage security risk assessments and remediation programmes. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, legal and governance requirements. Provide expert guidance on emerging threats, vulnerabilities and cyber risk exposure. Collaborate with technology, data protection, risk and business leaders to embed security across the organisation. Required Experience Previous experience operating as a CISO, Interim CISO, Head of Cyber Security, Director of Information Security or equivalent senior leadership role. Demonstrable experience leading enterprise-wide cyber security programmes. Strong background covering: Operational Security Security Governance Cyber Risk Management Cyber Assurance Security Strategy Third-Party Security Management Incident Response & Cyber Resilience Experience overseeing or working alongside managed SOC services. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to influence executive leadership and board-level stakeholders. Experience operating within complex, federated, research-led or highly regulated environments. If this sounds of interest please share you profile for more information, If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
The Company Lab 1 is a fast-growing cybersecurity startup, which identifies and interprets exposed data on behalf of our clients. Lab 1's AI SaaS platform analyses the full corpus of exposed corporate data in near real time, providing customers with the assurance that they'll know the unknown and reducing the risk, cost and anxiety associated with exposed data across complex supply chains. Salary is industry competitive (dependent on skills and experience), after a qualifying period you may be eligible for a share in the company through an options grant. The Role Using the power of AI and Machine Learning, we deliver compromised data intelligence on any company within any supply chain. The data that powers those insights, a vast, messy, constantly changing corpus of exposed and compromised information, is the heart of our product. We are hiring a Senior Data Engineer to own and evolve the pipelines and data platform that turn raw exposed data into reliable, queryable intelligence. You will design, build and operate the batch and streaming systems that ingest, transform, model and serve data at scale, feeding our analytics, our ML models and our customer-facing platform. You will be the go-to expert for how data moves through Lab 1, working closely with founders, platform and software engineers in a small, friendly, international team. We are looking for a versatile and proactive engineer who cares deeply about data quality, correctness and scale. Your primary focus will be owning our data pipelines end to end, while also working alongside our ML efforts on the early stages of the training pipeline (data cleaning and feature engineering) to make sure our models are built on trustworthy, well-structured data As a core member of the engineering team, your mission will be to make our data trustworthy, timely and easy to build on.You will spend your time understanding how the team and our models consume data, architecting robust pipelines, and delivering clean, well-modelled datasets that let us ship high-quality intelligence faster and more safely. Your work will be the foundation that enables us to solve some of our most interesting, urgent, and taxing problems. You will report to the Chief Data Officer. Required demonstrable experience in: Designing, building and operating production data pipelines end to end, across both batch and streaming Strong Python for data engineering, including hands-on PySpark at scale (AWS EMR) Strong SQL modelling, transforming and querying large datasets Streaming data with Kafka Ingesting large, heterogeneous, unclean data from many sources and making it reliable Lakehouse and data warehousing patterns: Apache Iceberg, Athena, S3, columnar formats (ORC) Workflow orchestration with Airflow Search and indexing with OpenSearch Infrastructure as Code, specifically Terraform Managing core AWS services Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ideally with GitHub Actions Data quality, observability, lineage and cost awareness through effective monitoring Supporting ML/AI workflows through data cleaning and feature engineering for training pipelines We primarily work with: Python (Poetry, migrating to uv) PySpark on AWS EMR SQL Kafka Athena + S3 / Apache Iceberg (ORC) OpenSearch Airflow AWS Terraform GitHub Actions Docker We are interested in candidates who value: Team working Delivering measurable high quality software Keeping sight of the big picture Friendly technical discussions and whiteboarding This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing company at an early stage and make a significant contribution. The role will be remunerated through a salary and, after a qualifying period, you will be granted a meaningful share in the company through an options grant. Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. The role is remote first with occasional in-person meetings in London (or Norwich). Benefits 1. Company pension 2. Company options scheme
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
The Company Lab 1 is a fast-growing cybersecurity startup, which identifies and interprets exposed data on behalf of our clients. Lab 1's AI SaaS platform analyses the full corpus of exposed corporate data in near real time, providing customers with the assurance that they'll know the unknown and reducing the risk, cost and anxiety associated with exposed data across complex supply chains. Salary is industry competitive (dependent on skills and experience), after a qualifying period you may be eligible for a share in the company through an options grant. The Role Using the power of AI and Machine Learning, we deliver compromised data intelligence on any company within any supply chain. The data that powers those insights, a vast, messy, constantly changing corpus of exposed and compromised information, is the heart of our product. We are hiring a Senior Data Engineer to own and evolve the pipelines and data platform that turn raw exposed data into reliable, queryable intelligence. You will design, build and operate the batch and streaming systems that ingest, transform, model and serve data at scale, feeding our analytics, our ML models and our customer-facing platform. You will be the go-to expert for how data moves through Lab 1, working closely with founders, platform and software engineers in a small, friendly, international team. We are looking for a versatile and proactive engineer who cares deeply about data quality, correctness and scale. Your primary focus will be owning our data pipelines end to end, while also working alongside our ML efforts on the early stages of the training pipeline (data cleaning and feature engineering) to make sure our models are built on trustworthy, well-structured data As a core member of the engineering team, your mission will be to make our data trustworthy, timely and easy to build on.You will spend your time understanding how the team and our models consume data, architecting robust pipelines, and delivering clean, well-modelled datasets that let us ship high-quality intelligence faster and more safely. Your work will be the foundation that enables us to solve some of our most interesting, urgent, and taxing problems. You will report to the Chief Data Officer. Required demonstrable experience in: Designing, building and operating production data pipelines end to end, across both batch and streaming Strong Python for data engineering, including hands-on PySpark at scale (AWS EMR) Strong SQL modelling, transforming and querying large datasets Streaming data with Kafka Ingesting large, heterogeneous, unclean data from many sources and making it reliable Lakehouse and data warehousing patterns: Apache Iceberg, Athena, S3, columnar formats (ORC) Workflow orchestration with Airflow Search and indexing with OpenSearch Infrastructure as Code, specifically Terraform Managing core AWS services Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ideally with GitHub Actions Data quality, observability, lineage and cost awareness through effective monitoring Supporting ML/AI workflows through data cleaning and feature engineering for training pipelines We primarily work with: Python (Poetry, migrating to uv) PySpark on AWS EMR SQL Kafka Athena + S3 / Apache Iceberg (ORC) OpenSearch Airflow AWS Terraform GitHub Actions Docker We are interested in candidates who value: Team working Delivering measurable high quality software Keeping sight of the big picture Friendly technical discussions and whiteboarding This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing company at an early stage and make a significant contribution. The role will be remunerated through a salary and, after a qualifying period, you will be granted a meaningful share in the company through an options grant. Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. The role is remote first with occasional in-person meetings in London (or Norwich). Benefits 1. Company pension 2. Company options scheme
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.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
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.
The Pre-sales Director is a senior leadership role responsible for the development, governance, and ongoing evolution of the organisation's service and technology portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role ensures that the organisation's portfolio of services and solutions is clearly defined, aligned with strategic priorities, and effectively positioned to support sales engagement and end-to-end operational delivery. The Pre-sales Director provides leadership across both Portfolio Management and Pre-Sales functions, ensuring customer requirements are translated into robust, commercially viable solutions and that services are developed with clear operational frameworks. The role works cross-functionally with Strategy, Marketing, Sales, and Service Delivery leadership to ensure the portfolio remains aligned with customer needs, operational capability, and market demand. Main Duties and Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for the development and management of the organisation's portfolio of services and solutions, ensuring corporate strategy is translated into clearly defined, commercially viable offerings that can be positioned in the market and delivered by operational teams. Oversee the life cycle management of portfolio offerings from concept and development through commercialisation, adoption, optimisation, and retirement. Lead and develop the organisation's Pre-Sales capability, including Solution Architects, Pre-Sales Consultants, and Pre-Sales Operations, ensuring a consultative, client-focused approach that supports sales engagement and solution development throughout the customer life cycle. Establish governance frameworks and best practices for solution design, ensuring proposals are robust, commercially sound, and aligned with operational delivery capability. Ensure consistent pre-sales engagement across the sales life cycle, including discovery, solution design, demonstrations, proof-of-concept activities, and responses to bids and proposals. Work closely with Sales leadership to support effective go-to-market execution and ensure strong collaboration between Sales and Pre-Sales teams throughout the opportunity life cycle. Provide leadership and oversight for proposal development and technical responses to bids, ensuring high-quality and consistent submissions. Ensure services and solutions are developed with appropriate operational frameworks, documentation, and implementation guidance to enable consistent delivery by operational teams. Work closely with Service Delivery leadership to ensure service readiness, operational capability, and life cycle considerations are incorporated into portfolio development. Support the Sales organisation by ensuring the portfolio is clearly defined, appropriately packaged, and supported with relevant solution frameworks, documentation, and collateral. Work with senior stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts to ensure portfolio development reflects technology direction, innovation, and organisational priorities. Maintain oversight of the technology and supplier ecosystem that underpins the portfolio, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and service capability. Act as a key stakeholder in the processes and systems that support the life cycle from opportunity through to service delivery and revenue realisation. Monitor portfolio performance, service adoption, and market relevance, identifying opportunities for improvement and evolution. Work with supplier management functions to ensure vendors supporting the portfolio deliver value and align with strategic objectives. Essential Skills and Qualifications Significant experience in portfolio management and pre-sales, solution architecture, or related leadership roles. Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams across portfolio management, pre-sales, and/or solution architecture functions. Strong understanding of Contact Centre, Network Services, Customer Experience, and related enterprise technology solutions. Experience translating organisational strategy into clearly defined services, solutions, and go-to-market propositions. Strong commercial and strategic thinking, with the ability to balance customer requirements, market opportunities, and operational delivery capabilities. Strong understanding of consultative pre-sales methodologies, including discovery, solution design, and bid/proposal development. Experience defining and managing service portfolios, including life cycle management, service definition, and portfolio evolution. Ability to work effectively with Marketing, Sales, Commercial, and Service Delivery leadership to support successful sales engagement and service delivery. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively at senior leadership level. Understanding of industry frameworks and standards, including IT service management, information security, cyber security, and compliance frameworks. Experience within managed services, systems integration, customer experience technology, or similar technology-enabled service environments is desirable. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
The Pre-sales Director is a senior leadership role responsible for the development, governance, and ongoing evolution of the organisation's service and technology portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role ensures that the organisation's portfolio of services and solutions is clearly defined, aligned with strategic priorities, and effectively positioned to support sales engagement and end-to-end operational delivery. The Pre-sales Director provides leadership across both Portfolio Management and Pre-Sales functions, ensuring customer requirements are translated into robust, commercially viable solutions and that services are developed with clear operational frameworks. The role works cross-functionally with Strategy, Marketing, Sales, and Service Delivery leadership to ensure the portfolio remains aligned with customer needs, operational capability, and market demand. Main Duties and Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for the development and management of the organisation's portfolio of services and solutions, ensuring corporate strategy is translated into clearly defined, commercially viable offerings that can be positioned in the market and delivered by operational teams. Oversee the life cycle management of portfolio offerings from concept and development through commercialisation, adoption, optimisation, and retirement. Lead and develop the organisation's Pre-Sales capability, including Solution Architects, Pre-Sales Consultants, and Pre-Sales Operations, ensuring a consultative, client-focused approach that supports sales engagement and solution development throughout the customer life cycle. Establish governance frameworks and best practices for solution design, ensuring proposals are robust, commercially sound, and aligned with operational delivery capability. Ensure consistent pre-sales engagement across the sales life cycle, including discovery, solution design, demonstrations, proof-of-concept activities, and responses to bids and proposals. Work closely with Sales leadership to support effective go-to-market execution and ensure strong collaboration between Sales and Pre-Sales teams throughout the opportunity life cycle. Provide leadership and oversight for proposal development and technical responses to bids, ensuring high-quality and consistent submissions. Ensure services and solutions are developed with appropriate operational frameworks, documentation, and implementation guidance to enable consistent delivery by operational teams. Work closely with Service Delivery leadership to ensure service readiness, operational capability, and life cycle considerations are incorporated into portfolio development. Support the Sales organisation by ensuring the portfolio is clearly defined, appropriately packaged, and supported with relevant solution frameworks, documentation, and collateral. Work with senior stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts to ensure portfolio development reflects technology direction, innovation, and organisational priorities. Maintain oversight of the technology and supplier ecosystem that underpins the portfolio, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and service capability. Act as a key stakeholder in the processes and systems that support the life cycle from opportunity through to service delivery and revenue realisation. Monitor portfolio performance, service adoption, and market relevance, identifying opportunities for improvement and evolution. Work with supplier management functions to ensure vendors supporting the portfolio deliver value and align with strategic objectives. Essential Skills and Qualifications Significant experience in portfolio management and pre-sales, solution architecture, or related leadership roles. Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams across portfolio management, pre-sales, and/or solution architecture functions. Strong understanding of Contact Centre, Network Services, Customer Experience, and related enterprise technology solutions. Experience translating organisational strategy into clearly defined services, solutions, and go-to-market propositions. Strong commercial and strategic thinking, with the ability to balance customer requirements, market opportunities, and operational delivery capabilities. Strong understanding of consultative pre-sales methodologies, including discovery, solution design, and bid/proposal development. Experience defining and managing service portfolios, including life cycle management, service definition, and portfolio evolution. Ability to work effectively with Marketing, Sales, Commercial, and Service Delivery leadership to support successful sales engagement and service delivery. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively at senior leadership level. Understanding of industry frameworks and standards, including IT service management, information security, cyber security, and compliance frameworks. Experience within managed services, systems integration, customer experience technology, or similar technology-enabled service environments is desirable. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Job Title:- Partner & Sales Enablement Manager Location: Camberley / South East Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Sector: Product & Proposition Job Description The North Partner & Sales Enablement Manager is a highly collaborative role at North focused on developing and growing our business performance with strategic and solution partners. Reporting directly to the Chief Product & Propositions Officer but working across North s three sectors, acting as the focal point in developing business with our strategic and solutions partners. The role involves partner (technology vendors) management and engagement, including cultivating and strengthening relationships from exec to sales, product, engineering and procurement to develop an effective growing partnership. The Partner Manager will be responsible for upstream account management of North s relationship with partners, to maximise the business performance and value of these select partnerships, RESPONSIBILITIES This role will require effective relationship and partner management skills. commercial, market and sales or sales enablement skills and experience preferred. Key responsibilities will include: Management of partner (vendor) relationships to drive commercial performance, including closed business, referred business, new pipeline development and win/loss of strategic partners Understanding, collating and curating demand from product and sector sales teams to support and implement a value added quarterly calendar of training, workshops and sales enablement activities Development and management of quarterly business reviews (engaging sales, product and partner teams) to review pipeline, and plan sales enablement activities. Work with product and procurement teams to support the onboarding and develop new partner relationships that align with North s product and business needs Keeping abreast of partner promotions, product releases, pricing and roadmap updates ensuring our sales teams are well-informed of relevant offers Work with L&D manager to ensure the ongoing certification and compliance with vendor contracts, including managing learning and development needs and opportunities to maintain and build new levels of certification Work with the marketing team to ensure that they are aware of all funding available to them, make Marketing Development Fund (MDF) applications and submit successful claims to invest in relationship. Provide monthly scorecards to report on partner/Vendor performance. To succeed in the role, the following skills, knowledge and attributes are key: Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills Effective communicator and stakeholder management, confident in conversing at all levels Aptitude for developing pipeline and driving performance through partner, sales and marketing activity A solid track record in one or more of the following product families:-Networking & Cyber Security, Physical Security Systems and IoT Solutions Experience of developing business within a relevant strategic channel programme ie Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Juniper, Gallager, Genetec, or Axis or similar Ability to work autonomously and within a?team Enjoys working with sales team and partners sales teams to build pipeline, and winning sales opportunities plans Ability to develop a plan and then execute the plan to deliver growth Location: Camberley preferred. Benefits We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including: Generous holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Healthcare and wellbeing programmes Professional development and training opportunities Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs Employee assistance programmes How to Apply If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form . We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Job Title:- Partner & Sales Enablement Manager Location: Camberley / South East Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Sector: Product & Proposition Job Description The North Partner & Sales Enablement Manager is a highly collaborative role at North focused on developing and growing our business performance with strategic and solution partners. Reporting directly to the Chief Product & Propositions Officer but working across North s three sectors, acting as the focal point in developing business with our strategic and solutions partners. The role involves partner (technology vendors) management and engagement, including cultivating and strengthening relationships from exec to sales, product, engineering and procurement to develop an effective growing partnership. The Partner Manager will be responsible for upstream account management of North s relationship with partners, to maximise the business performance and value of these select partnerships, RESPONSIBILITIES This role will require effective relationship and partner management skills. commercial, market and sales or sales enablement skills and experience preferred. Key responsibilities will include: Management of partner (vendor) relationships to drive commercial performance, including closed business, referred business, new pipeline development and win/loss of strategic partners Understanding, collating and curating demand from product and sector sales teams to support and implement a value added quarterly calendar of training, workshops and sales enablement activities Development and management of quarterly business reviews (engaging sales, product and partner teams) to review pipeline, and plan sales enablement activities. Work with product and procurement teams to support the onboarding and develop new partner relationships that align with North s product and business needs Keeping abreast of partner promotions, product releases, pricing and roadmap updates ensuring our sales teams are well-informed of relevant offers Work with L&D manager to ensure the ongoing certification and compliance with vendor contracts, including managing learning and development needs and opportunities to maintain and build new levels of certification Work with the marketing team to ensure that they are aware of all funding available to them, make Marketing Development Fund (MDF) applications and submit successful claims to invest in relationship. Provide monthly scorecards to report on partner/Vendor performance. To succeed in the role, the following skills, knowledge and attributes are key: Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills Effective communicator and stakeholder management, confident in conversing at all levels Aptitude for developing pipeline and driving performance through partner, sales and marketing activity A solid track record in one or more of the following product families:-Networking & Cyber Security, Physical Security Systems and IoT Solutions Experience of developing business within a relevant strategic channel programme ie Cisco, Fortinet, Aruba, Juniper, Gallager, Genetec, or Axis or similar Ability to work autonomously and within a?team Enjoys working with sales team and partners sales teams to build pipeline, and winning sales opportunities plans Ability to develop a plan and then execute the plan to deliver growth Location: Camberley preferred. Benefits We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including: Generous holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Healthcare and wellbeing programmes Professional development and training opportunities Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs Employee assistance programmes How to Apply If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form . We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK
Head of Technology - PE-Backed B2B Data & Intelligence Business Remote-first (occasional London) 130,000 + 20% bonus Maxwell Bond has been exclusively retained to find a Head of Technology for a well-established B2B data, insights and subscription intelligence business. Private equity-backed and growing strongly internationally, it's investing seriously in people, product and technology for its next phase of growth. This is not a back-office IT Director role, and it's not one for a pure architect either. Reporting to a genuinely impressive Chief Product Officer, you'll be the commercial technology leader who makes the whole technology estate work harder: owning the core business platforms (enterprise CRM, finance/ERP, Azure/M365), holding a premier MSP and external development partners to account, and treating technology spend as a value-creation lever rather than a cost centre. The wider business has a commercially savvy, stable team with limited attrition, and technology has deliberately been run lean, led through third parties, offshore teams and vendors, which is exactly why this hire matters. As the Head of Technology you'll own: The technology infrastructure roadmap that lets the business launch new products, campaigns and commercial models at pace, including bringing AI into a genuinely data-rich environment that's ready to move on it Vendor and MSP governance: SLAs, uptime, licensing and contract value, someone who knows what good looks like and isn't shy about demanding it Security, compliance and resilience end to end: GDPR, SOC2, Cyber Essentials+ and disaster recovery across customer and financial data Cost and TCO optimisation: rationalising the application stack, auditing SaaS licensing, and freeing up budget to reinvest in growth The successful Head of Technology - what we're looking for: A technology leader who's operated in a regulated, data-driven environment, financial services, fintech, insurance or B2B information services Proven third-party and vendor management at scale; you've run an outsourced-heavy estate (ideally including Salesforce and Azure) and got real value from it Commercial instincts: comfortable in front of a PE board, energised by a business that's investing to grow, and sharp on where money is well spent versus wasted The pragmatism to keep the lights on flawlessly while building for what comes next Desirable: you've introduced AI into an established data-led business and worked hand in hand with product leadership to do it The business is remote-leaning for this role, but you'll need to be within sensible reach of London for occasional time in the office to meet the team and build relationships - this genuinely opens the search to candidates nationally. If this sounds like you, apply now or contact Steven Jagger or Megan Blackett for a confidential conversation.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Technology - PE-Backed B2B Data & Intelligence Business Remote-first (occasional London) 130,000 + 20% bonus Maxwell Bond has been exclusively retained to find a Head of Technology for a well-established B2B data, insights and subscription intelligence business. Private equity-backed and growing strongly internationally, it's investing seriously in people, product and technology for its next phase of growth. This is not a back-office IT Director role, and it's not one for a pure architect either. Reporting to a genuinely impressive Chief Product Officer, you'll be the commercial technology leader who makes the whole technology estate work harder: owning the core business platforms (enterprise CRM, finance/ERP, Azure/M365), holding a premier MSP and external development partners to account, and treating technology spend as a value-creation lever rather than a cost centre. The wider business has a commercially savvy, stable team with limited attrition, and technology has deliberately been run lean, led through third parties, offshore teams and vendors, which is exactly why this hire matters. As the Head of Technology you'll own: The technology infrastructure roadmap that lets the business launch new products, campaigns and commercial models at pace, including bringing AI into a genuinely data-rich environment that's ready to move on it Vendor and MSP governance: SLAs, uptime, licensing and contract value, someone who knows what good looks like and isn't shy about demanding it Security, compliance and resilience end to end: GDPR, SOC2, Cyber Essentials+ and disaster recovery across customer and financial data Cost and TCO optimisation: rationalising the application stack, auditing SaaS licensing, and freeing up budget to reinvest in growth The successful Head of Technology - what we're looking for: A technology leader who's operated in a regulated, data-driven environment, financial services, fintech, insurance or B2B information services Proven third-party and vendor management at scale; you've run an outsourced-heavy estate (ideally including Salesforce and Azure) and got real value from it Commercial instincts: comfortable in front of a PE board, energised by a business that's investing to grow, and sharp on where money is well spent versus wasted The pragmatism to keep the lights on flawlessly while building for what comes next Desirable: you've introduced AI into an established data-led business and worked hand in hand with product leadership to do it The business is remote-leaning for this role, but you'll need to be within sensible reach of London for occasional time in the office to meet the team and build relationships - this genuinely opens the search to candidates nationally. If this sounds like you, apply now or contact Steven Jagger or Megan Blackett for a confidential conversation.
Data & IT Support Officer Location: Rotherham Hospice Salary: £25,331 - £30,960 per annum Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 14th August 2026 Purpose of the Role To support the organisation's effective use of data, systems and technology by maintaining accurate data records, producing reports and insights, and providing first-line IT support to colleagues. The role will spend approximately 60% of its time supporting data management activities and 40% providing IT support and system administration. Key Responsibilities Data Management Maintain accurate records across organisational databases and systems. Perform regular data cleansing, validation and quality assurance checks. Produce routine reports, dashboards and performance information. Support departments with data extraction and analysis requests. Develop and maintain data collection processes and procedures. Ensure compliance with GDPR and organisational data governance requirements. Identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for service improvement through data analysis. Support audits and regulatory reporting requirements. Assist with the development and maintenance of KPI reporting. Create and update system documentation and user guides. IT Support Provide first-line support for hardware, software and user issues. Set up new users, devices, accounts and permissions. Troubleshoot common IT problems and escalate complex issues where required. Assist with the management of printers, telephones, mobile devices and peripherals. Support Microsoft 365 applications and user administration. Maintain IT asset registers and equipment inventories. Assist with software updates and system testing. Support meeting room technology and video conferencing systems. Liaise with external IT support providers and vendors. Promote cyber security awareness and good IT practices. Person Specification Essential Experience working with databases, spreadsheets and data management systems. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience producing reports and analysing data. Good troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Excellent organisational and administrative skills. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users. Understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements. Customer-focused approach. Desirable Experience of CRM systems. (Beacon) Experience of Power BI or dashboard reporting tools. Experience of Microsoft 365 administration. Experience working within healthcare, charity or hospice environments. Knowledge of cyber security principles. Knowledge of TPP Systmone To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Rotherham Hospice, please do not hesitate to apply.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Data & IT Support Officer Location: Rotherham Hospice Salary: £25,331 - £30,960 per annum Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 14th August 2026 Purpose of the Role To support the organisation's effective use of data, systems and technology by maintaining accurate data records, producing reports and insights, and providing first-line IT support to colleagues. The role will spend approximately 60% of its time supporting data management activities and 40% providing IT support and system administration. Key Responsibilities Data Management Maintain accurate records across organisational databases and systems. Perform regular data cleansing, validation and quality assurance checks. Produce routine reports, dashboards and performance information. Support departments with data extraction and analysis requests. Develop and maintain data collection processes and procedures. Ensure compliance with GDPR and organisational data governance requirements. Identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for service improvement through data analysis. Support audits and regulatory reporting requirements. Assist with the development and maintenance of KPI reporting. Create and update system documentation and user guides. IT Support Provide first-line support for hardware, software and user issues. Set up new users, devices, accounts and permissions. Troubleshoot common IT problems and escalate complex issues where required. Assist with the management of printers, telephones, mobile devices and peripherals. Support Microsoft 365 applications and user administration. Maintain IT asset registers and equipment inventories. Assist with software updates and system testing. Support meeting room technology and video conferencing systems. Liaise with external IT support providers and vendors. Promote cyber security awareness and good IT practices. Person Specification Essential Experience working with databases, spreadsheets and data management systems. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience producing reports and analysing data. Good troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Excellent organisational and administrative skills. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users. Understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements. Customer-focused approach. Desirable Experience of CRM systems. (Beacon) Experience of Power BI or dashboard reporting tools. Experience of Microsoft 365 administration. Experience working within healthcare, charity or hospice environments. Knowledge of cyber security principles. Knowledge of TPP Systmone To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Rotherham Hospice, please do not hesitate to apply.
Head of Secure Digital Platform MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Location: Remote/Hybrid (Reading 2-3 days per week) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Head of Secure Digital Platform to lead the strategy, delivery and continuous improvement of enterprise digital platforms within a complex, global organisation. Reporting to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, you will lead multidisciplinary technology teams responsible for delivering secure, scalable and resilient platforms that support business operations and digital transformation. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the enterprise platform strategy and roadmap. Lead the design, implementation and support of secure digital platforms across cloud and hybrid environments. Build and develop high-performing teams of engineers, architects and product leaders. Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate strategic requirements into technology solutions. Drive platform performance, resilience, security and continuous improvement. Manage strategic technology partners and suppliers. Promote modern engineering practices, innovation and data-driven decision-making. About You You'll be an accomplished technology leader with: Significant experience leading enterprise IT platforms within large, complex organisations. Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, infrastructure, cybersecurity and enterprise architecture. Experience managing global technical teams and technology suppliers. Excellent stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and leadership skills. A degree in IT, Engineering, Business or a related discipline. Professional certifications in cloud technologies or IT service management are advantageous. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
Head of Secure Digital Platform MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Location: Remote/Hybrid (Reading 2-3 days per week) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Head of Secure Digital Platform to lead the strategy, delivery and continuous improvement of enterprise digital platforms within a complex, global organisation. Reporting to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, you will lead multidisciplinary technology teams responsible for delivering secure, scalable and resilient platforms that support business operations and digital transformation. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the enterprise platform strategy and roadmap. Lead the design, implementation and support of secure digital platforms across cloud and hybrid environments. Build and develop high-performing teams of engineers, architects and product leaders. Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate strategic requirements into technology solutions. Drive platform performance, resilience, security and continuous improvement. Manage strategic technology partners and suppliers. Promote modern engineering practices, innovation and data-driven decision-making. About You You'll be an accomplished technology leader with: Significant experience leading enterprise IT platforms within large, complex organisations. Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, infrastructure, cybersecurity and enterprise architecture. Experience managing global technical teams and technology suppliers. Excellent stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and leadership skills. A degree in IT, Engineering, Business or a related discipline. Professional certifications in cloud technologies or IT service management are advantageous. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
We are recruiting an experienced Director of Information Technology to lead the technology strategy and IT service delivery for a growing Multi Academy Trust comprising ten primary and secondary schools across North Bristol and South Gloucestershire. This senior leadership opportunity offers a salary of £66k, two days working from home, 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after five years, a generous 15% pension contribution and free onsite parking. Location: North Bristol, South Gloucestershire Contract: Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week Salary: £66,000 Working pattern: Hybrid, with two days working from home About the role Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you will develop and deliver a Trust wide digital and technology strategy that supports teaching, learning and the continued growth of the organisation. You will lead and develop a team of approximately ten IT engineers, overseeing technology services across ten schools and ensuring systems are secure, reliable, resilient and aligned with the needs of students and staff. The Trust is entering an exciting period of digital development, including the opening of a new school operating within a fully Microsoft environment. You will play a central role in shaping the technology roadmap, improving digital capability and ensuring technology delivers measurable educational and operational value. Key responsibilities Develop and deliver the Trust wide digital and technology strategy Lead, manage and develop a team of approximately ten IT engineers Oversee IT services across ten primary and secondary schools Ensure technology services are secure, reliable, scalable and cost effective Lead the development of cyber security, information governance and business continuity arrangements Oversee Microsoft 365 platforms including Intune, Entra ID, Exchange, SharePoint and Purview Provide strategic technology advice to senior leaders, Trustees and key stakeholders Manage IT budgets, suppliers, contracts and external technology partners Lead major technology projects and digital transformation programmes Establish clear service standards, performance measures and risk controls Ensure technology supports high quality teaching, learning, safeguarding and inclusion Promote continuous improvement and a strong customer service culture across the IT function About you You will be an experienced IT leader with a proven background in managing technology services within a complex, multi site organisation. You will have: Significant IT leadership and team management experience Experience developing and delivering digital or technology strategies Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Exchange and SharePoint Experience leading cyber security, infrastructure and service improvement initiatives A successful track record of managing budgets, suppliers and technology contracts Experience delivering transformation projects across multiple locations Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills The ability to explain complex technical information to non-technical audiences Strong leadership skills and the ability to remain calm during major incidents or periods of change Experience within education, a Multi Academy Trust or another multi-site public sector environment would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of Department for Education digital standards, Cyber Essentials, Power Platform, Copilot or other artificial intelligence platforms would also be beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious IT leader to shape the future technology strategy of a growing educational organisation and make a genuine difference to students and staff across the Trust. Apply today to be considered for this Director of Information Technology opportunity.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting an experienced Director of Information Technology to lead the technology strategy and IT service delivery for a growing Multi Academy Trust comprising ten primary and secondary schools across North Bristol and South Gloucestershire. This senior leadership opportunity offers a salary of £66k, two days working from home, 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after five years, a generous 15% pension contribution and free onsite parking. Location: North Bristol, South Gloucestershire Contract: Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week Salary: £66,000 Working pattern: Hybrid, with two days working from home About the role Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you will develop and deliver a Trust wide digital and technology strategy that supports teaching, learning and the continued growth of the organisation. You will lead and develop a team of approximately ten IT engineers, overseeing technology services across ten schools and ensuring systems are secure, reliable, resilient and aligned with the needs of students and staff. The Trust is entering an exciting period of digital development, including the opening of a new school operating within a fully Microsoft environment. You will play a central role in shaping the technology roadmap, improving digital capability and ensuring technology delivers measurable educational and operational value. Key responsibilities Develop and deliver the Trust wide digital and technology strategy Lead, manage and develop a team of approximately ten IT engineers Oversee IT services across ten primary and secondary schools Ensure technology services are secure, reliable, scalable and cost effective Lead the development of cyber security, information governance and business continuity arrangements Oversee Microsoft 365 platforms including Intune, Entra ID, Exchange, SharePoint and Purview Provide strategic technology advice to senior leaders, Trustees and key stakeholders Manage IT budgets, suppliers, contracts and external technology partners Lead major technology projects and digital transformation programmes Establish clear service standards, performance measures and risk controls Ensure technology supports high quality teaching, learning, safeguarding and inclusion Promote continuous improvement and a strong customer service culture across the IT function About you You will be an experienced IT leader with a proven background in managing technology services within a complex, multi site organisation. You will have: Significant IT leadership and team management experience Experience developing and delivering digital or technology strategies Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Exchange and SharePoint Experience leading cyber security, infrastructure and service improvement initiatives A successful track record of managing budgets, suppliers and technology contracts Experience delivering transformation projects across multiple locations Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills The ability to explain complex technical information to non-technical audiences Strong leadership skills and the ability to remain calm during major incidents or periods of change Experience within education, a Multi Academy Trust or another multi-site public sector environment would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of Department for Education digital standards, Cyber Essentials, Power Platform, Copilot or other artificial intelligence platforms would also be beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious IT leader to shape the future technology strategy of a growing educational organisation and make a genuine difference to students and staff across the Trust. Apply today to be considered for this Director of Information Technology opportunity.
Role : Commercial Manager x 2 Location: Ideally Farnborough, willing to consider Malvern or Boscombe down Rate: Around 650 to 700 per day Length: initially 6 months CANDIDATE MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE Background We are a 2BN global defence and security company delivering mission-critical solutions that protect lives and enable operational advantage. Our vision is "to be the chosen partner around the world innovating for our customers' advantage." To do this, we combine deep technical expertise with a bold approach to innovation - helping our customers solve complex challenges across land, sea, air, space and cyber. We employ circa 8,000 people in 50 locations across the UK, Europe, US, and Australia. About Procurement and Supply Chain Finance is a Global Group Function with Procurement and Supply Chain, a key department, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and influencing 1BN spend across directs and indirects. The Procurement and Supply Chain department has several key pillars including Business Partnering, Category Management, Supply Chain, Responsible Procurement and Operational Excellence. To deliver the business' five-year growth strategy, we need to foster and enable a progressive mindset. We aspire to be a key business enabler and a value creator. To do this we need to shape and influence stakeholder strategies, drive value, deliver excellence and manage supply chain opportunities and risk. Materials, Manufacturing & Products Team The Materials, Manufacturing & Products team provide various levels of support from Category Management to project delivery of owned products. We are responsible for a spend of circa 100 million across key categories including but not limited to Contract Electrical Manufacturing, Precision Engineering and Engineering Support Services. This role sits within the dedicated Category Management spoke of the department. The team are responsible for delivering fit for purpose eco systems that align to our various capabilities not only delivering value for money but supporting a validated response to our customers' needs. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, driving early engagement to influence business planning and ensure alignment with organisational priorities. Support with development and execution of category strategies for Engineering Services and Materials, using market insights to maximize value. Lead sourcing activity, including the design of sourcing strategies, working with the business to support investment case development, run competitive tenders, and negotiating mid-value and complex contracts Manage category-specific risks, including information security, supply resilience, geopolitical, financial and sustainability considerations Support stakeholders to drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across key contracts to ensure performance, innovation, and value realisation from strategic partnerships Support the Finance and Business Systems transformation, including transition from SAP Ariba to Oracle Fusion and establishment of a mature Source-to-Pay model Key Person Attributes Clear and confident communicator who can adapt their style to suit stakeholders Builds trusted relationships with stakeholders and suppliers Collaborates effectively across teams and coach others when needed Ability to work independently and takes accountability to resolve problems, interpreting data and drawing relevant insights to inform decision making Ability to balance commercial, operational and risk considerations to drive the best outcomes in ambiguous or dynamic environments and collaborates x-functionally to achieve this Demonstrates resilience and adaptability during transformation Role-models integrity and a growth mindset Proactively challenges existing ways of working and contributes to Supply Chain and Procurement functional development Experience and Qualifications Degree or equivalent professional experience MCIPS qualified or working towards completion (desired) Minimum three years' strategic category management experience in similar categories of spend Proven track record of building successful relationships with stakeholders Demonstrable experience negotiating Manufacturing and Supply contracts Strong written and verbal communication skills Practical experience with Source to Pay (S2P) technology If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 07, 2026
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Role : Commercial Manager x 2 Location: Ideally Farnborough, willing to consider Malvern or Boscombe down Rate: Around 650 to 700 per day Length: initially 6 months CANDIDATE MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE Background We are a 2BN global defence and security company delivering mission-critical solutions that protect lives and enable operational advantage. Our vision is "to be the chosen partner around the world innovating for our customers' advantage." To do this, we combine deep technical expertise with a bold approach to innovation - helping our customers solve complex challenges across land, sea, air, space and cyber. We employ circa 8,000 people in 50 locations across the UK, Europe, US, and Australia. About Procurement and Supply Chain Finance is a Global Group Function with Procurement and Supply Chain, a key department, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and influencing 1BN spend across directs and indirects. The Procurement and Supply Chain department has several key pillars including Business Partnering, Category Management, Supply Chain, Responsible Procurement and Operational Excellence. To deliver the business' five-year growth strategy, we need to foster and enable a progressive mindset. We aspire to be a key business enabler and a value creator. To do this we need to shape and influence stakeholder strategies, drive value, deliver excellence and manage supply chain opportunities and risk. Materials, Manufacturing & Products Team The Materials, Manufacturing & Products team provide various levels of support from Category Management to project delivery of owned products. We are responsible for a spend of circa 100 million across key categories including but not limited to Contract Electrical Manufacturing, Precision Engineering and Engineering Support Services. This role sits within the dedicated Category Management spoke of the department. The team are responsible for delivering fit for purpose eco systems that align to our various capabilities not only delivering value for money but supporting a validated response to our customers' needs. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, driving early engagement to influence business planning and ensure alignment with organisational priorities. Support with development and execution of category strategies for Engineering Services and Materials, using market insights to maximize value. Lead sourcing activity, including the design of sourcing strategies, working with the business to support investment case development, run competitive tenders, and negotiating mid-value and complex contracts Manage category-specific risks, including information security, supply resilience, geopolitical, financial and sustainability considerations Support stakeholders to drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across key contracts to ensure performance, innovation, and value realisation from strategic partnerships Support the Finance and Business Systems transformation, including transition from SAP Ariba to Oracle Fusion and establishment of a mature Source-to-Pay model Key Person Attributes Clear and confident communicator who can adapt their style to suit stakeholders Builds trusted relationships with stakeholders and suppliers Collaborates effectively across teams and coach others when needed Ability to work independently and takes accountability to resolve problems, interpreting data and drawing relevant insights to inform decision making Ability to balance commercial, operational and risk considerations to drive the best outcomes in ambiguous or dynamic environments and collaborates x-functionally to achieve this Demonstrates resilience and adaptability during transformation Role-models integrity and a growth mindset Proactively challenges existing ways of working and contributes to Supply Chain and Procurement functional development Experience and Qualifications Degree or equivalent professional experience MCIPS qualified or working towards completion (desired) Minimum three years' strategic category management experience in similar categories of spend Proven track record of building successful relationships with stakeholders Demonstrable experience negotiating Manufacturing and Supply contracts Strong written and verbal communication skills Practical experience with Source to Pay (S2P) technology If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Data Protection Manager - FTC Up to £40k Ashford (Hybrid Role) Are you an experienced Data Protection professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a values-driven organisation? We're recruiting for a Data Protection Manager to lead the delivery of data protection and information governance across a well-established healthcare organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong UK GDPR knowledge who enjoys working collaboratively with senior stakeholders while driving compliance, best practice and continuous improvement. Reporting into the Director of Clinical Governance, you'll take ownership of the organisation's operational data protection and information governance activities. Working closely with senior leaders and the external Data Protection Officer, you'll ensure compliance with UK GDPR and wider information governance requirements while providing expert advice across the business. This is a varied role where you'll influence policy, improve processes and support teams in maintaining the highest standards of data security and regulatory compliance. Duties include: Lead the organisation's data protection and information governance activities. Manage Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). Develop, review and maintain information governance policies and procedures. Provide expert advice on data protection legislation and information governance matters. Support compliance with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Work closely with IT teams to support cyber security initiatives and incident response. Deliver training and raise awareness of data protection and information governance across the organisation. Conduct audits, monitor compliance and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. To be successful you must have/be: Previous experience in a Data Protection, Information Governance or Compliance role. Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and Information Governance. Experience managing SARs, FOI requests, DPIAs and data breach processes. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. The ability to interpret legislation and provide practical, commercially focused advice. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent problem-solving skills. A relevant Data Protection or Information Governance qualification (or currently working towards one) would be highly advantageous. Experience within healthcare or the NHS would be beneficial but is not essential. If you're passionate about data protection, enjoy working in a collaborative environment and are looking for a role where you can genuinely influence best practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! This role is being handled by Chloe Wadhams & Holly Ensoll, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent s leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on and By working with us, you will be helping support charities across
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Data Protection Manager - FTC Up to £40k Ashford (Hybrid Role) Are you an experienced Data Protection professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a values-driven organisation? We're recruiting for a Data Protection Manager to lead the delivery of data protection and information governance across a well-established healthcare organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong UK GDPR knowledge who enjoys working collaboratively with senior stakeholders while driving compliance, best practice and continuous improvement. Reporting into the Director of Clinical Governance, you'll take ownership of the organisation's operational data protection and information governance activities. Working closely with senior leaders and the external Data Protection Officer, you'll ensure compliance with UK GDPR and wider information governance requirements while providing expert advice across the business. This is a varied role where you'll influence policy, improve processes and support teams in maintaining the highest standards of data security and regulatory compliance. Duties include: Lead the organisation's data protection and information governance activities. Manage Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). Develop, review and maintain information governance policies and procedures. Provide expert advice on data protection legislation and information governance matters. Support compliance with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Work closely with IT teams to support cyber security initiatives and incident response. Deliver training and raise awareness of data protection and information governance across the organisation. Conduct audits, monitor compliance and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. To be successful you must have/be: Previous experience in a Data Protection, Information Governance or Compliance role. Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and Information Governance. Experience managing SARs, FOI requests, DPIAs and data breach processes. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. The ability to interpret legislation and provide practical, commercially focused advice. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent problem-solving skills. A relevant Data Protection or Information Governance qualification (or currently working towards one) would be highly advantageous. Experience within healthcare or the NHS would be beneficial but is not essential. If you're passionate about data protection, enjoy working in a collaborative environment and are looking for a role where you can genuinely influence best practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! This role is being handled by Chloe Wadhams & Holly Ensoll, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent s leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on and By working with us, you will be helping support charities across
hackajob is collaborating with Barclays to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Join us at Barclays as a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) for Group Control is responsible for providing dedicated and accountable security leadership across one of the bank's most critical and highly regulated functions. The role ensures that Group Control, including Financial Crime technology capabilities such as KYC, AML, Fraud, and enterprise screening platforms, remains secure, compliant, and aligned with internal security standards and external regulatory expectations. The VP BISO will oversee security governance, risk management, and control assurance across complex, high-volume infrastructure and major transformation programmes, ensuring that security considerations are embedded throughout design, delivery, and operational activities. Key Skills: Cyber Security Leadership & Governance Proven ability to provide accountable security leadership across complex, enterprise-scale technology environments, ensuring alignment with security strategy, regulatory expectations, and operational risk frameworks. Financial Crime Technology & Regulatory Expertise Strong understanding of Financial Crime platforms and controls, including KYC, AML, Fraud, and payment screening technologies, with experience managing security within highly regulated banking environments. Transformation & Risk Management Experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes involving critical infrastructure, with the ability to identify and manage design, control, compliance, and cyber security dependencies across multiple stakeholders. Desirable Skills Stakeholder & Executive Engagement Ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate effectively across business, technology, risk, and control functions within a global banking organisation. Operational Resilience & Compliance Oversight Knowledge of operational resilience, regulatory remediation, and security assurance practices within high-volume, business-critical banking services. Security Team Development & Resource Management Experience building or leading security capability within under-resourced or rapidly evolving environments, ensuring appropriate governance and operational focus. This role is based in Radbrooke You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills Purpose of the role To provide a primary liaison service between the business, technology, and security functions. In order to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, and support the mitigation of security risk. Accountabilities Collaboration with stakeholders to understand their security requirements in business processes and IT projects, to enhance overall risk management. Execution of risk assessments to identify and prioritise potential cybersecurity threats that could impact the banks operations and data and guide the implementation of mitigation strategies and communicate findings to relevant findings to relevant senior stakeholders. Collaboration with business units to develop and implement security policies and procedures for the banks operations aligned to the risk management framework. Management of the implementation, testing and monitoring of security controls across the banks IT systems to ensure the effectiveness of controls and mitigation of risk. Execution of training content and sessions to educate employees, enhance cybersecurity awareness and provide guidance on safe online practices. Management of complex cybersecurity incidents by collaborating with IT teams and response experts to effectively resolve cases through analysis, expertise support and project supervision. Identification of emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and new technologies to address potential risks by advocating the adoption of new security solutions. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with Barclays to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Join us at Barclays as a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) for Group Control is responsible for providing dedicated and accountable security leadership across one of the bank's most critical and highly regulated functions. The role ensures that Group Control, including Financial Crime technology capabilities such as KYC, AML, Fraud, and enterprise screening platforms, remains secure, compliant, and aligned with internal security standards and external regulatory expectations. The VP BISO will oversee security governance, risk management, and control assurance across complex, high-volume infrastructure and major transformation programmes, ensuring that security considerations are embedded throughout design, delivery, and operational activities. Key Skills: Cyber Security Leadership & Governance Proven ability to provide accountable security leadership across complex, enterprise-scale technology environments, ensuring alignment with security strategy, regulatory expectations, and operational risk frameworks. Financial Crime Technology & Regulatory Expertise Strong understanding of Financial Crime platforms and controls, including KYC, AML, Fraud, and payment screening technologies, with experience managing security within highly regulated banking environments. Transformation & Risk Management Experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes involving critical infrastructure, with the ability to identify and manage design, control, compliance, and cyber security dependencies across multiple stakeholders. Desirable Skills Stakeholder & Executive Engagement Ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate effectively across business, technology, risk, and control functions within a global banking organisation. Operational Resilience & Compliance Oversight Knowledge of operational resilience, regulatory remediation, and security assurance practices within high-volume, business-critical banking services. Security Team Development & Resource Management Experience building or leading security capability within under-resourced or rapidly evolving environments, ensuring appropriate governance and operational focus. This role is based in Radbrooke You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills Purpose of the role To provide a primary liaison service between the business, technology, and security functions. In order to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, and support the mitigation of security risk. Accountabilities Collaboration with stakeholders to understand their security requirements in business processes and IT projects, to enhance overall risk management. Execution of risk assessments to identify and prioritise potential cybersecurity threats that could impact the banks operations and data and guide the implementation of mitigation strategies and communicate findings to relevant findings to relevant senior stakeholders. Collaboration with business units to develop and implement security policies and procedures for the banks operations aligned to the risk management framework. Management of the implementation, testing and monitoring of security controls across the banks IT systems to ensure the effectiveness of controls and mitigation of risk. Execution of training content and sessions to educate employees, enhance cybersecurity awareness and provide guidance on safe online practices. Management of complex cybersecurity incidents by collaborating with IT teams and response experts to effectively resolve cases through analysis, expertise support and project supervision. Identification of emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and new technologies to address potential risks by advocating the adoption of new security solutions. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Information Security Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK (phone number removed) p/a with BUPA, bonus, 4 day work week Reporting to the EMEA Information Security Officer, the Information Security Engineer will be responsible for the security engineering, accreditation, and lifecycle assurance of classified and sensitive IT systems. The role will support the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of secure IT environments, ensuring compliance with UK Government, MoD, and Lockheed Martin security requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with programme teams, architects, infrastructure engineers, accrediting authorities, and information assurance stakeholders to ensure security is embedded throughout the system lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of Secure by Design principles across classified IT systems and projects Provide security engineering expertise throughout the system development and operational lifecycle, ensuring security requirements are identified and implemented from concept through disposal. Conduct security architecture reviews, threat assessments, and technical risk analysis for classified environments. Support the development and maintenance of system security documentation, security architectures, and security operating procedures. Lead and coordinate system accreditation activities for classified and sensitive systems. Develop and maintain accreditation artefacts including Risk Management and Accreditation Documentation Sets (RMADS), Security Cases, Security Management Plans, and supporting evidence. Work with Accreditors, Security Controllers, and customer security representatives to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals. Ensure continued compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and customer security requirements throughout system operation. Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks within classified IT environments. Conduct security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and compliance audits against corporate and government security standards. Support risk treatment planning and remediation activities. Ensure alignment with NCSC, MoD, JSP, NIST, and Lockheed Martin security policies and standards where applicable. Support incident response investigations affecting classified systems. Assist with vulnerability management, patch management, and security monitoring activities. Participate in security reviews and technical investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions. Provide technical guidance to system administrators and engineering teams on security controls and best practices. Collaborate with programme managers, solution architects, IT teams, information assurance practitioners, and customer representatives. Provide security guidance to project teams during system design, implementation, and operational support phases. Support customer and regulatory audits and inspections. Required skills, qualifications and experience Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows Server, Linux operating systems, virtualisation technologies, and enterprise networking. Experience securing classified, air-gapped, or highly regulated IT environments. Knowledge of cloud security principles including AWS, IaaS, and PaaS technologies where applicable. Familiarity with security technologies including endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability management, encryption, and identity management solutions Demonstrable experience applying Secure by Design principles in complex IT systems and programmes. Experience conducting security architecture reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments. Strong understanding of system hardening, security controls implementation, and security testing methodologies. Experience supporting system engineering and security requirements management within regulated environments. Accreditation & ATO Experience Proven experience developing accreditation evidence and security assurance documentation. Experience obtaining and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for classified or regulated systems. Knowledge of UK Government and MoD accreditation processes and assurance frameworks. Experience working directly with accrediting authorities, security controllers, or customer assurance organisations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while supporting multiple programmes and stakeholders. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent Information Assurance certification. Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience within Defence, Aerospace, Government, or National Security sectors. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Information Security Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK (phone number removed) p/a with BUPA, bonus, 4 day work week Reporting to the EMEA Information Security Officer, the Information Security Engineer will be responsible for the security engineering, accreditation, and lifecycle assurance of classified and sensitive IT systems. The role will support the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of secure IT environments, ensuring compliance with UK Government, MoD, and Lockheed Martin security requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with programme teams, architects, infrastructure engineers, accrediting authorities, and information assurance stakeholders to ensure security is embedded throughout the system lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of Secure by Design principles across classified IT systems and projects Provide security engineering expertise throughout the system development and operational lifecycle, ensuring security requirements are identified and implemented from concept through disposal. Conduct security architecture reviews, threat assessments, and technical risk analysis for classified environments. Support the development and maintenance of system security documentation, security architectures, and security operating procedures. Lead and coordinate system accreditation activities for classified and sensitive systems. Develop and maintain accreditation artefacts including Risk Management and Accreditation Documentation Sets (RMADS), Security Cases, Security Management Plans, and supporting evidence. Work with Accreditors, Security Controllers, and customer security representatives to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals. Ensure continued compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and customer security requirements throughout system operation. Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks within classified IT environments. Conduct security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and compliance audits against corporate and government security standards. Support risk treatment planning and remediation activities. Ensure alignment with NCSC, MoD, JSP, NIST, and Lockheed Martin security policies and standards where applicable. Support incident response investigations affecting classified systems. Assist with vulnerability management, patch management, and security monitoring activities. Participate in security reviews and technical investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions. Provide technical guidance to system administrators and engineering teams on security controls and best practices. Collaborate with programme managers, solution architects, IT teams, information assurance practitioners, and customer representatives. Provide security guidance to project teams during system design, implementation, and operational support phases. Support customer and regulatory audits and inspections. Required skills, qualifications and experience Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows Server, Linux operating systems, virtualisation technologies, and enterprise networking. Experience securing classified, air-gapped, or highly regulated IT environments. Knowledge of cloud security principles including AWS, IaaS, and PaaS technologies where applicable. Familiarity with security technologies including endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability management, encryption, and identity management solutions Demonstrable experience applying Secure by Design principles in complex IT systems and programmes. Experience conducting security architecture reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments. Strong understanding of system hardening, security controls implementation, and security testing methodologies. Experience supporting system engineering and security requirements management within regulated environments. Accreditation & ATO Experience Proven experience developing accreditation evidence and security assurance documentation. Experience obtaining and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for classified or regulated systems. Knowledge of UK Government and MoD accreditation processes and assurance frameworks. Experience working directly with accrediting authorities, security controllers, or customer assurance organisations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while supporting multiple programmes and stakeholders. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent Information Assurance certification. Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience within Defence, Aerospace, Government, or National Security sectors. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
The National Lottery Community Fund - Director of Technology and Digital Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 + excellent benefits Location: UK (Hybrid) SF Technology are proud to be partnering with The National Lottery Community Fund on the search for a Director of Technology and Digital. Every year, The National Lottery Community Fund distributes hundreds of millions of pounds to projects that enriches communities across the UK. Behind that sits a complex technology and digital eco-system that now requires a leader capable of delivering innovation and inspiration to a team of over 70 technology and digital colleagues. This isn't a corporate 'keep the lights on' Directorship. It's an opportunity to shape how an entire organisation uses technology, digital services, automation and AI to improve experiences for colleagues, partners and the communities it serves. Reporting to the Chief Finance & Operating Officer and sitting on the Senior Management Team, you'll lead Technology & Digital across two established teams covering infrastructure, security, operations, digital platforms, service delivery, user experience/solution design and digital transformation. The Opportunity Technology and digital services are recognised as critical enablers of the Fund's strategy - It Starts with Community The foundations are in place - established teams, structures and strategies - but there is significant opportunity to implement leading edge platforms, simplify processes, increase automation and embed digital thinking across the organisation. Your focus will centre around three strategic priorities: - Oversight of the technology estate to maximise operational effectiveness across infrastructure, platforms, governance and service delivery. Alongside this, security over information assets and data remains paramount. - Developing and delivering an ambitious but responsible AI and automation strategy that enables innovation, creates measurable value across the organisation. - Leading cultural transformation by supporting over 850 colleagues embrace new operating processes, improve adoption and unlock better ways of working. This is a newly created and key role for the Fund at a point where a strategic leader is required to drive with pace and poise to ensure technology and digital functions are dynamic, forward thinking, connected and a highly engaged strategic partner. Success won't simply be measured by delivering technical projects. It will be measured by nurturing relationships across the fund ensuring technology and digital become genuine strategic enablers of solutions and outcomes for colleagues, grant applicants and communities throughout the UK. Key Responsibilities - Set the strategic direction for Technology and Digital, ensuring alignment to organisational priorities and driving delivery of the Fund's Digital Transformation Strategy and Technology Strategy, acting as a visible leader of cultural and organisational change. - Accountable for ensuring end-to-end grant making processes are modernised and designed with customer and colleague experience in mind. Digital services should always be accessible, inclusive, scalable and meet the needs of communities, applicants and colleagues. - Ensure a secure, modern, resilient and scalable technology infrastructure and operations, and maintaining robust IT governance and service management whilst demonstrating value for money in the investment of public funds at all times. - Lead the responsible adoption of data-driven analytics, and the responsible and well governed use of AI solutions which both identify efficiency and improve grant applicant/holder experiences to curate a data-first culture where data is clean and reliable and drives informed decision making. - Provide expert advice, insight and challenge to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Executive Committee, Board and relevant Committees on technology and digital capability, performance, risk (including cyber). - Shape and oversee prioritisation and investment across Technology and Digital, balancing innovation, operational stability and value for money, while building high-performing teams, digital capability, and a 'One Fund' approach to technology and digital solutions across the organisation. - Observing the Fund's vision and values, you will be a role model leader, focussed on developing and maintaining highly engaged and high performing teams with a customer centric mindset which add strategic value and ensures the Fund's technology and digital landscape support the Fund's climate commitments and net-zero plans. Personal profile We're looking for an experienced technology leader who combines strategic thinking with the ability to inspire You'll bring: - Significant experience leading technology and digital functions at scale within a complex organisation, with a clear track record of aligning capability to organisational priorities - Proven ability to operate at senior leadership level, contributing to organisational strategy and influencing decision making across Executive and Board-level stakeholders - Experience of leading large multi-disciplinary teams across multiple sites throughout the UK multiple specialist functions through senior leaders, establishing clear accountability, driving performance and enabling high-performing teams. - Proven track record delivering major digital transformation programmes, including modernisation of technology estates, platforms and digital services. - Experience leading organisational and cultural change in a technology context, including embedding new ways of working across a complex organisation. - Strong understanding of technology infrastructure, digital service design, data, analytics and emerging technologies including AI. - Experience establishing AI governance frameworks and leading the responsible adoption of emerging technologies at organisational scale. - Significant experience of delivering proven cyber security risk management solutions, and of establishing governance and control frameworks for technology and digital. - Experience of balancing competing priorities across innovation, operational stability, resilience and value for money. - Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to provide advice, insight and challenge to senior leaders, Boards and Committees. - Commercial and financial management of technology investment, including contract and supplier management. - Proven experience of high compliance with of public sector (or equivalent) standards, governance, and regulatory frameworks. Why join? If you have a strong sense of social purpose and responsibility and recognise the importance of developing everyone to their full potential. You will inherit experienced leadership, significant executive sponsorship and the opportunity to shape the technology strategy that supports thousands of community organisations across the country. Few technology leadership roles offer this level of strategic influence alongside such a clear social purpose. If you're looking for an opportunity where your leadership can genuinely improve lives across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below or contact Jack Stockport on (url removed). Director of Digital & Technology The National Lottery Community Fund
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
The National Lottery Community Fund - Director of Technology and Digital Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 + excellent benefits Location: UK (Hybrid) SF Technology are proud to be partnering with The National Lottery Community Fund on the search for a Director of Technology and Digital. Every year, The National Lottery Community Fund distributes hundreds of millions of pounds to projects that enriches communities across the UK. Behind that sits a complex technology and digital eco-system that now requires a leader capable of delivering innovation and inspiration to a team of over 70 technology and digital colleagues. This isn't a corporate 'keep the lights on' Directorship. It's an opportunity to shape how an entire organisation uses technology, digital services, automation and AI to improve experiences for colleagues, partners and the communities it serves. Reporting to the Chief Finance & Operating Officer and sitting on the Senior Management Team, you'll lead Technology & Digital across two established teams covering infrastructure, security, operations, digital platforms, service delivery, user experience/solution design and digital transformation. The Opportunity Technology and digital services are recognised as critical enablers of the Fund's strategy - It Starts with Community The foundations are in place - established teams, structures and strategies - but there is significant opportunity to implement leading edge platforms, simplify processes, increase automation and embed digital thinking across the organisation. Your focus will centre around three strategic priorities: - Oversight of the technology estate to maximise operational effectiveness across infrastructure, platforms, governance and service delivery. Alongside this, security over information assets and data remains paramount. - Developing and delivering an ambitious but responsible AI and automation strategy that enables innovation, creates measurable value across the organisation. - Leading cultural transformation by supporting over 850 colleagues embrace new operating processes, improve adoption and unlock better ways of working. This is a newly created and key role for the Fund at a point where a strategic leader is required to drive with pace and poise to ensure technology and digital functions are dynamic, forward thinking, connected and a highly engaged strategic partner. Success won't simply be measured by delivering technical projects. It will be measured by nurturing relationships across the fund ensuring technology and digital become genuine strategic enablers of solutions and outcomes for colleagues, grant applicants and communities throughout the UK. Key Responsibilities - Set the strategic direction for Technology and Digital, ensuring alignment to organisational priorities and driving delivery of the Fund's Digital Transformation Strategy and Technology Strategy, acting as a visible leader of cultural and organisational change. - Accountable for ensuring end-to-end grant making processes are modernised and designed with customer and colleague experience in mind. Digital services should always be accessible, inclusive, scalable and meet the needs of communities, applicants and colleagues. - Ensure a secure, modern, resilient and scalable technology infrastructure and operations, and maintaining robust IT governance and service management whilst demonstrating value for money in the investment of public funds at all times. - Lead the responsible adoption of data-driven analytics, and the responsible and well governed use of AI solutions which both identify efficiency and improve grant applicant/holder experiences to curate a data-first culture where data is clean and reliable and drives informed decision making. - Provide expert advice, insight and challenge to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Executive Committee, Board and relevant Committees on technology and digital capability, performance, risk (including cyber). - Shape and oversee prioritisation and investment across Technology and Digital, balancing innovation, operational stability and value for money, while building high-performing teams, digital capability, and a 'One Fund' approach to technology and digital solutions across the organisation. - Observing the Fund's vision and values, you will be a role model leader, focussed on developing and maintaining highly engaged and high performing teams with a customer centric mindset which add strategic value and ensures the Fund's technology and digital landscape support the Fund's climate commitments and net-zero plans. Personal profile We're looking for an experienced technology leader who combines strategic thinking with the ability to inspire You'll bring: - Significant experience leading technology and digital functions at scale within a complex organisation, with a clear track record of aligning capability to organisational priorities - Proven ability to operate at senior leadership level, contributing to organisational strategy and influencing decision making across Executive and Board-level stakeholders - Experience of leading large multi-disciplinary teams across multiple sites throughout the UK multiple specialist functions through senior leaders, establishing clear accountability, driving performance and enabling high-performing teams. - Proven track record delivering major digital transformation programmes, including modernisation of technology estates, platforms and digital services. - Experience leading organisational and cultural change in a technology context, including embedding new ways of working across a complex organisation. - Strong understanding of technology infrastructure, digital service design, data, analytics and emerging technologies including AI. - Experience establishing AI governance frameworks and leading the responsible adoption of emerging technologies at organisational scale. - Significant experience of delivering proven cyber security risk management solutions, and of establishing governance and control frameworks for technology and digital. - Experience of balancing competing priorities across innovation, operational stability, resilience and value for money. - Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to provide advice, insight and challenge to senior leaders, Boards and Committees. - Commercial and financial management of technology investment, including contract and supplier management. - Proven experience of high compliance with of public sector (or equivalent) standards, governance, and regulatory frameworks. Why join? If you have a strong sense of social purpose and responsibility and recognise the importance of developing everyone to their full potential. You will inherit experienced leadership, significant executive sponsorship and the opportunity to shape the technology strategy that supports thousands of community organisations across the country. Few technology leadership roles offer this level of strategic influence alongside such a clear social purpose. If you're looking for an opportunity where your leadership can genuinely improve lives across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below or contact Jack Stockport on (url removed). Director of Digital & Technology The National Lottery Community Fund
Information Security Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK £ p/a with BUPA, bonus, 4 day work week Reporting to the EMEA Information Security Officer, the Information Security Engineer will be responsible for the security engineering, accreditation, and lifecycle assurance of classified and sensitive IT systems. The role will support the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of secure IT environments, ensuring compliance with UK Government, MoD, and Lockheed Martin security requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with programme teams, architects, infrastructure engineers, accrediting authorities, and information assurance stakeholders to ensure security is embedded throughout the system lifecycle.Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of Secure by Design principles across classified IT systems and projects Provide security engineering expertise throughout the system development and operational lifecycle, ensuring security requirements are identified and implemented from concept through disposal. Conduct security architecture reviews, threat assessments, and technical risk analysis for classified environments. Support the development and maintenance of system security documentation, security architectures, and security operating procedures. Lead and coordinate system accreditation activities for classified and sensitive systems. Develop and maintain accreditation artefacts including Risk Management and Accreditation Documentation Sets (RMADS), Security Cases, Security Management Plans, and supporting evidence. Work with Accreditors, Security Controllers, and customer security representatives to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals. Ensure continued compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and customer security requirements throughout system operation. Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks within classified IT environments. Conduct security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and compliance audits against corporate and government security standards. Support risk treatment planning and remediation activities. Ensure alignment with NCSC, MoD, JSP, NIST, and Lockheed Martin security policies and standards where applicable. Support incident response investigations affecting classified systems. Assist with vulnerability management, patch management, and security monitoring activities. Participate in security reviews and technical investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions. Provide technical guidance to system administrators and engineering teams on security controls and best practices. Collaborate with programme managers, solution architects, IT teams, information assurance practitioners, and customer representatives. Provide security guidance to project teams during system design, implementation, and operational support phases. Support customer and regulatory audits and inspections. Required skills, qualifications and experience Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows Server, Linux operating systems, virtualisation technologies, and enterprise networking. Experience securing classified, air-gapped, or highly regulated IT environments. Knowledge of cloud security principles including AWS, IaaS, and PaaS technologies where applicable. Familiarity with security technologies including endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability management, encryption, and identity management solutions Demonstrable experience applying Secure by Design principles in complex IT systems and programmes. Experience conducting security architecture reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments. Strong understanding of system hardening, security controls implementation, and security testing methodologies. Experience supporting system engineering and security requirements management within regulated environments. Accreditation & ATO Experience Proven experience developing accreditation evidence and security assurance documentation. Experience obtaining and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for classified or regulated systems. Knowledge of UK Government and MoD accreditation processes and assurance frameworks. Experience working directly with accrediting authorities, security controllers, or customer assurance organisations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while supporting multiple programmes and stakeholders. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent Information Assurance certification. Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience within Defence, Aerospace, Government, or National Security sectors. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. 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Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Information Security Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK £ p/a with BUPA, bonus, 4 day work week Reporting to the EMEA Information Security Officer, the Information Security Engineer will be responsible for the security engineering, accreditation, and lifecycle assurance of classified and sensitive IT systems. The role will support the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of secure IT environments, ensuring compliance with UK Government, MoD, and Lockheed Martin security requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with programme teams, architects, infrastructure engineers, accrediting authorities, and information assurance stakeholders to ensure security is embedded throughout the system lifecycle.Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of Secure by Design principles across classified IT systems and projects Provide security engineering expertise throughout the system development and operational lifecycle, ensuring security requirements are identified and implemented from concept through disposal. Conduct security architecture reviews, threat assessments, and technical risk analysis for classified environments. Support the development and maintenance of system security documentation, security architectures, and security operating procedures. Lead and coordinate system accreditation activities for classified and sensitive systems. Develop and maintain accreditation artefacts including Risk Management and Accreditation Documentation Sets (RMADS), Security Cases, Security Management Plans, and supporting evidence. Work with Accreditors, Security Controllers, and customer security representatives to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals. Ensure continued compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and customer security requirements throughout system operation. Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks within classified IT environments. Conduct security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and compliance audits against corporate and government security standards. Support risk treatment planning and remediation activities. Ensure alignment with NCSC, MoD, JSP, NIST, and Lockheed Martin security policies and standards where applicable. Support incident response investigations affecting classified systems. Assist with vulnerability management, patch management, and security monitoring activities. Participate in security reviews and technical investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions. Provide technical guidance to system administrators and engineering teams on security controls and best practices. Collaborate with programme managers, solution architects, IT teams, information assurance practitioners, and customer representatives. Provide security guidance to project teams during system design, implementation, and operational support phases. Support customer and regulatory audits and inspections. Required skills, qualifications and experience Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows Server, Linux operating systems, virtualisation technologies, and enterprise networking. Experience securing classified, air-gapped, or highly regulated IT environments. Knowledge of cloud security principles including AWS, IaaS, and PaaS technologies where applicable. Familiarity with security technologies including endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability management, encryption, and identity management solutions Demonstrable experience applying Secure by Design principles in complex IT systems and programmes. Experience conducting security architecture reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments. Strong understanding of system hardening, security controls implementation, and security testing methodologies. Experience supporting system engineering and security requirements management within regulated environments. Accreditation & ATO Experience Proven experience developing accreditation evidence and security assurance documentation. Experience obtaining and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for classified or regulated systems. Knowledge of UK Government and MoD accreditation processes and assurance frameworks. Experience working directly with accrediting authorities, security controllers, or customer assurance organisations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while supporting multiple programmes and stakeholders. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent Information Assurance certification. Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience within Defence, Aerospace, Government, or National Security sectors. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. 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Are you a Data Protection Manager who understands that information governance is more than compliance - it's about protecting people? Are you available immediately to fulfil a 6 month FTC in Ashford, Kent? If so, we have the most perfect position for you. J ob Title: Data Protection Manager Location: Ashford, Kent with free on site parking Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 Duration: 6 month FTC Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5pm Benefits: The opportunity to join a great Pension Scheme Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay) Inclusive well being benefits Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7 independent counselling and occupational health services Professional development opportunities Free membership to the reward and discount platform Access to Blue Light Card and other Discount Schemes The position: As the Data Protection Manager your role will sit at the centre of how our client manages data protection, information governance, and information security. You'll work closely with senior leaders, operational teams, clinical colleagues, and external partners to ensure they meet their legal, regulatory, and organisational responsibilities. You'll lead the operational delivery of data protection and information governance across the organisation, acting as the primary internal lead while working alongside the appointed external Data Protection Officer (DPO). You'll provide expert advice, manage compliance activity, and help shape how this organisation respond to an increasingly complex information and cyber security landscape. This is not just about policies and processes. It's about ensuring information is handled safely, securely and in a way that supports high-quality care. What will your new role involve? You'll oversee information governance and data protection activity across the business, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, DSPT and wider regulatory requirements. You'll lead on SARs, FOIs, DPIAs and information sharing arrangements, ensuring requests are handled efficiently and risks are identified early. Working closely with IT and security teams, you'll support cyber security initiatives, incident response, and organisational awareness. You'll act as a trusted advisor to colleagues and senior leaders, helping them navigate complex data protection and information governance matters. Using audits, reviews and compliance monitoring, you'll identify opportunities to strengthen governance, reduce risk, and improve organisational practice. You'll be the ideal candidate for this role if you have: Significant experience in Data Protection, Information Governance, Freedom of Information or Cyber Security. A recognised Data Protection or Information Governance qualification (or actively working towards one). Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, data protection legislation and information governance frameworks. Experience working within the healthcare sector, or another highly regulated environments. The ability to interpret complex legislation and provide practical, outcome-focused advice to colleagues and senior stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and make sound recommendations. The ability to build strong working relationships and take a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Next steps: If you have the above skills and experience, then please apply today - this is such an incredible opportunity where you can really grow your career at this company. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details. If you successfully refer a friend for the above role, you will receive a 100 voucher of your choice! Terms apply Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on (phone number removed) ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Pippy (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant). We look forward to your application. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts 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, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 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Aug 05, 2026
Contractor
Are you a Data Protection Manager who understands that information governance is more than compliance - it's about protecting people? Are you available immediately to fulfil a 6 month FTC in Ashford, Kent? If so, we have the most perfect position for you. J ob Title: Data Protection Manager Location: Ashford, Kent with free on site parking Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 Duration: 6 month FTC Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5pm Benefits: The opportunity to join a great Pension Scheme Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay) Inclusive well being benefits Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7 independent counselling and occupational health services Professional development opportunities Free membership to the reward and discount platform Access to Blue Light Card and other Discount Schemes The position: As the Data Protection Manager your role will sit at the centre of how our client manages data protection, information governance, and information security. You'll work closely with senior leaders, operational teams, clinical colleagues, and external partners to ensure they meet their legal, regulatory, and organisational responsibilities. You'll lead the operational delivery of data protection and information governance across the organisation, acting as the primary internal lead while working alongside the appointed external Data Protection Officer (DPO). You'll provide expert advice, manage compliance activity, and help shape how this organisation respond to an increasingly complex information and cyber security landscape. This is not just about policies and processes. It's about ensuring information is handled safely, securely and in a way that supports high-quality care. What will your new role involve? You'll oversee information governance and data protection activity across the business, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, DSPT and wider regulatory requirements. You'll lead on SARs, FOIs, DPIAs and information sharing arrangements, ensuring requests are handled efficiently and risks are identified early. Working closely with IT and security teams, you'll support cyber security initiatives, incident response, and organisational awareness. You'll act as a trusted advisor to colleagues and senior leaders, helping them navigate complex data protection and information governance matters. Using audits, reviews and compliance monitoring, you'll identify opportunities to strengthen governance, reduce risk, and improve organisational practice. You'll be the ideal candidate for this role if you have: Significant experience in Data Protection, Information Governance, Freedom of Information or Cyber Security. A recognised Data Protection or Information Governance qualification (or actively working towards one). Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, data protection legislation and information governance frameworks. Experience working within the healthcare sector, or another highly regulated environments. The ability to interpret complex legislation and provide practical, outcome-focused advice to colleagues and senior stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and make sound recommendations. The ability to build strong working relationships and take a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Next steps: If you have the above skills and experience, then please apply today - this is such an incredible opportunity where you can really grow your career at this company. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details. If you successfully refer a friend for the above role, you will receive a 100 voucher of your choice! Terms apply Please note if your skills match the requirements for the job then you will receive an e-mail from us (remember to check your junk mail). If you do please call us on (phone number removed) ASAP or within 24 hours to discuss the position in further detail with Pippy (Candidate Manager) or Nicola (Permanent Consultant). We look forward to your application. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts 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, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
