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Senior Machine Learning Engineer Remote Salary 90,000- 160,000 (flexable) Hexwired Recruitment has partnered with an innovative AI technology company developing next-generation machine learning systems for real-world applications. They're looking for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to join a small, highly technical team building production-grade AI solutions from the ground up. The Role This is a hands-on engineering position where you'll take ownership of key machine learning components throughout their entire lifecycle. You'll be responsible for designing, developing and deploying scalable ML systems that solve complex real-world problems. Your responsibilities will include: Designing and implementing production-ready machine learning systems. Owning the full ML lifecycle, from data preparation and model training through to deployment and optimisation. Translating research concepts into robust, scalable production solutions. Monitoring, debugging and improving models using production data and user feedback. Working closely with software engineers, researchers and product teams to deliver impactful features. Mentoring other engineers through technical leadership, code reviews and best practices. Building systems that balance performance, latency, reliability and scalability. Technology Python PyTorch and/or JAX GPU-based model training and inference Modern machine learning infrastructure What We're Looking For Commercial experience building and deploying machine learning models into production. Strong understanding of modern ML architectures and production challenges. Excellent software engineering skills with a focus on maintainable, production-quality code. Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical delivery. Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to engineering. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Apply today by contacting Hexwired Recruitment. If you are an experienced Senior Machine Learning Engineer looking for a new remote opportunity paying a market-leading salary up to 160,000. Apply today by contacting Hexwired Recruitment. For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Golang Development, FPGA, Python, Javascript, C#, Electronics, Secure Boot, Power Electronics, Digital Design, Machine Learning, Data Science or Simulation contact us today.

Applications Engineer (Electron Microscopy) North West England - Remote (1x monthly meeting in Liverpool) 42,000- 50,000 + Worldwide Travel + Flexible Working + 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension Do you have hands-on electron microscopy experience (TEM/STEM/SEM/FIB-SEM), looking to join a cutting-edge scientific software start-up with global travel and high autonomy? Do you want to be the technical bridge between world-leading researchers and an R&D team, helping deploy and support software that enables real-time electron microscopy image processing with dramatically reduced data/storage requirements? This innovative company have been recently established and are now scaling rapidly. They are bringing a genuinely disruptive microscopy software product to market, with huge scope for long-term growth as the business expands globally. In this role you will support customers with installation, configuration and troubleshooting, deliver demos and technical training, and feed real-world user insight back into the software roadmap. You'll also support pre-sales activities and represent the company at conferences and events. Travel is occasional (typically 1-2 days per month). This is a fantastic opportunity for a scientifically minded Applications Engineer who wants autonomy, global exposure, and the chance to join at an early stage in a high-growth technology business. The Role Applications Engineer supporting global scientific customers (remote + occasional travel) Install/configure/troubleshoot electron microscopy software integrations Deliver product demos, workshops and technical training (live + remote) Work closely with R&D, translating customer feedback into product improvements. Support pre-sales and attend conferences/trade shows The Person Master's degree minimum in Physics / Materials Science / Engineering / Biology (or similar) Hands-on electron microscopy experience: TEM / STEM / SEM and/or FIB-SEM Comfortable customer-facing, problem-solving and communicating technical concepts Desirable: PhD, based in the North West. Reference Number :BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Title: Senior UI Designer Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (3 months) Daily Rate: 400 - 580 Working Pattern: Full Time Join Our Client's Team and Make an Impact! Are you a passionate and skilled Senior UI Designer ready to elevate user experiences in the retail industry? Our client, one of the UK's largest supermarket chains, is on the lookout for a bold designer to join their dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is your chance to create intuitive solutions that enhance the shopping journey for millions! About the Role: As a Senior UI Designer, you will: Design UI for multi-platform projects, transforming complex experiences into simple, effective solutions. Own the end-to-end UI process, from interaction design discovery to delivering ready-for-build design files. Collaborate with UX designers, researchers, engineers, product managers, and more to create remarkable designs. Champion human-centred design practises, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility across all designs. Facilitate workshops and run participatory design sessions that inspire creativity and innovation. Continuously improve design processes to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you will need: 5+ years of UI design experience with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise. Exceptional skills in UI and interaction design, including proficiency in Figma and knowledge of the latest design tools. Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and a passion for inclusive design. Proven problem-solving abilities and experience in high-profile, customer-facing projects. Strong communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly to various stakeholders. Coaching and mentoring experience, helping junior team members grow and succeed. Why Join Us? By joining our client, you'll be part of a team that values your expertise and fosters personal and career growth. Here's what you can expect: A hybrid work model that supports work-life balance. A diverse and inclusive team environment where your ideas are valued. Competitive benefits package that goes beyond industry standards. Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a real difference in the retail industry, we want to hear from you! Your creativity and expertise could help shape the future of shopping experiences. How to Apply: If you're excited about this opportunity, please submit your application along with a portfolio demonstrating your design skills. Join our client's mission to transform the retail landscape and help customers shop better! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Apply now and be a part of something special. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Lead Product Designer VP Location: London Role Type: Permanent Work Setup: Hybrid Who We Are We are a consultancy operating within Robert Walters, the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. The Role We have an exciting new opportunity for a Lead Product Designer VP to join Robert Walters as a Consultant. As a Consultant, you will benefit from permanent employment with Robert Walters and will be deployed on an assignment within our clients' organisations, in return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training and professional support. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global business, providing top-tier service to our blue chip clients. What You'll Do Drive product design excellence within a dedicated product squad, balancing high-quality craft with business impact, consistency and efficiency. Translate complex business requirements and customer needs into intuitive, accessible and easy-to-use product experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including researchers, designers, technologists and business specialists, to develop customer-focused products and services. Align design and business objectives by partnering with leaders across Customer Experience, Product and Marketing. Lead discovery, design and delivery research through workshops, design sprints and ideation sessions, using customer insights and data to inform experiences. Produce and present high-quality design deliverables, including concepts, prototypes, user journeys, wireframes, UI flows and detailed interface designs, while managing stakeholders and resolving issues. Partner with the design system team, identify opportunities for design innovation, and mentor designers by promoting effective practices and methodologies. What You Bring Demonstrable experience in hands-on product design roles, delivering end-to-end digital products and services from discovery through to implementation. Strong portfolio showcasing user-centred solutions to complex customer and business challenges, including user journeys, wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity UI designs. Commercially aware, solution-focused and interested in fintech. Able to synthesise complex and competing requirements, communicate clearly and influence decisions across diverse, cross-functional teams and stakeholder groups. Experienced in designing across multiple digital touchpoints, including native iOS and Android applications, with a practical understanding of current and emerging technologies. Proficient in UX research, usability testing, iterative design and modern design systems, with expert knowledge of Figma and other prototyping and design tools. Versatile, collaborative and passionate What's Next If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at (see below) to discuss how we can support you. This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.

Service Designer 3 Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 580 per day London based - hybrid working - 2-3 days onsite Government sector - must have current and active SC Clearance to be considered Key Responsibilities: Plan, lead, and deliver service design for public service in Discovery, Apply a range of methods-e.g. stakeholder interviews, contextual inquiry Synthesise findings into clear, actionable outputs such as problem statements, user journeys, blueprints and flows Translate insights into strategic priorities and design recommendations that inform product strategy and roadmap decisions Collaborate with cross functional teams - User Researchers, Interaction Designers (UX / UI), Business Analysts and Technical leads to ensure materials are insight driven. Communicate findings to varied audiences-through visual artefacts, presentations, and stakeholder playbacks Facilitate workshops, playback sessions and show-and-tells to drive cross-functional understanding and alignment To map the whole problem and think beyond the confides of the brief yet be cognisant of the challenge at hand Skills & Experience Excellent experience advocating for and working within GDS service standards. Create engaging narratives and stories based on research findings to communicate insights effectively. Strong portfolio or case studies showing research that informed successful service or product outcomes Incredible and demonstrable experience creating user journey maps or E2E diagrams. Strong storytelling skills with an ability to present complex information clearly. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 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.

User Researcher Based at client locations, remotely, or from our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary: Up to £60,000 plus excellent benefits. About Triad Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data and technology consultancy with more than 35 years of experience delivering impactful solutions across the UK public sector. We help organisations design and deliver services that improve outcomes for citizens and users. Our collaborative culture encourages learning, innovation and professional growth. Whether supporting digital transformation programmes or improving public services, you'll work alongside talented multidisciplinary teams while helping shape user-centred solutions. Why join us? Glassdoor rating: 4.5/5 92% of employees would recommend Triad 100% CEO approval Examples of our work include: Supporting UK law enforcement with secure intelligence systems Enabling advanced weather forecasting through large-scale technology platforms Delivering systems that improve product safety monitoring Helping government organisations track and reduce transport emissions Role Overview As a User Researcher, you will help clients understand their users and make evidence-based decisions. You'll plan and deliver research activities that uncover user needs, behaviours and pain points, ensuring services are designed around real user insight. Working within multidisciplinary Agile teams, you'll translate research findings into actionable recommendations that improve products and services. You'll also champion user-centred design and help organisations embed research-led ways of working. Experience working within Government Digital Service (GDS) environments is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities User Research Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative research. Select suitable methodologies based on business and user needs. Facilitate interviews, surveys, usability testing, workshops and other research activities. Ensure research is inclusive and representative. Analysis & Insights Analyse and synthesise findings from multiple sources. Identify patterns, opportunities and risks. Produce clear recommendations and communicate findings to stakeholders. Present insights to delivery teams and senior leaders. Service Improvement Create and contribute to: Personas User journeys Empathy maps Service blueprints Research reports Collaborate with UX Designers, Service Designers, Business Analysts, Product Owners and Delivery Managers. Support usability testing and iterative improvement. Accessibility & Stakeholder Engagement Promote inclusive research practices. Support delivery of accessible services aligned with WCAG 2.2 principles. Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement activities. Advocate for the value of user research and evidence-based decision making. Agile Delivery & Community Contribute throughout discovery, Alpha, beta and live phases. Support continuous improvement through ongoing research. Participate in Triad's User-Centred Design Community of Practice. Share knowledge and support development of research capability across the organisation. Skills & Experience Essential Strong experience conducting user research across the service life cycle. Experience using qualitative and quantitative research methods. Ability to analyse research findings and communicate actionable insights. Experience facilitating interviews, workshops and usability testing. Strong stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills. Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary teams. Understanding of accessibility and inclusive research practices. Experience working with GDS standards and public sector digital services. Ability to influence decisions through evidence and insight. Desirable Experience creating personas, user journeys and service blueprints. Familiarity with tools such as Dovetail, Mural, Microsoft Forms, Optimal Workshop or UserZoom. Knowledge of Google Analytics or similar tools. Understanding of UX design and prototyping processes. Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Qualifications A degree in Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Research, Social Research, Design or a related discipline is desirable. Relevant industry certifications are advantageous. Security Clearance Candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain SC Clearance. To be eligible, you must have the right to work in the UK and normally have been resident in the UK for at least five years. Recruitment Process Introductory conversation with our Talent Team. First-stage interview with a senior member of the UCD team. Second-stage workshop interview with the UCD team. We aim to move successful candidates through the process quickly and efficiently. Equal Opportunities Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and are proud supporters of the Tech Talent Charter and Disability Confident initiatives.

Applications Engineer (Electron Microscopy) - Graduate / Early-Career North West England - Remote (1x monthly meeting in Liverpool) 36,000- 44,000 + Worldwide Travel + Flexible Working + Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension Are you a recent Master's or PhD graduate with hands-on electron microscopy experience (TEM/STEM/SEM/FIB-SEM), looking to join a cutting-edge scientific software start-up with global travel and high autonomy? Do you want to become the technical bridge between world-leading researchers and an R&D team, helping deploy and support pioneering software within microscopy? This innovative company have been recently established and are now scaling rapidly. They are bringing a genuinely disruptive microscopy software product to market, with huge scope for long-term growth as the business expands globally. In this role you will support customers with installation, configuration and troubleshooting, deliver demos and technical training, and feed real-world user insight back into the software roadmap. You'll also support pre-sales activities and represent the company at conferences and events. Travel is occasional (typically 1-2 days per month). This is a fantastic opportunity for a scientifically minded graduate / early-career Applications Engineer who wants autonomy, global exposure, and the chance to join at an early stage in a high-growth technology business. The Role Applications Engineer supporting global scientific customers (remote + occasional travel) Install/configure/troubleshoot electron microscopy software integrations Deliver product demos, workshops and technical training (live + remote) Work closely with R&D, translating customer feedback into product improvements Support pre-sales and attend conferences/trade shows The Person Recent Master's or PhD graduate in Physics / Materials Science / Engineering / Biology (or similar) Hands-on electron microscopy experience: TEM / STEM / SEM and/or FIB-SEM (through research/projects is fine) Comfortable customer-facing, problem-solving and communicating technical concepts Desirable: experience supporting users (training, lab support, demos), based in the North West Reference Number :BBBH(phone number removed)A Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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

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

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

Service Design & Transformation - 6-Month Contract - 500 to 550pd - Fully Remote We are seeking an experienced Service Designer to play a key role within a major transformation programme. This is an opportunity for a passionate user-centred design practitioner to shape and improve services that deliver meaningful outcomes for users, stakeholders and the organisation. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams through discovery, service mapping, service blueprinting, prototyping and testing, helping define problems clearly before designing and validating solutions. This role is ideal for someone whose primary discipline is Service Design and User-Centred Design (UCD), rather than project delivery, PMO or change management. You will champion user-centred ways of working, facilitate collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups, and build the capability of others to adopt evidence-led service design approaches. Key Responsibilities Lead service design activities across discovery, alpha and iterative delivery phases. Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions that bring together users, stakeholders and delivery teams to build shared understanding and momentum. Guide multidisciplinary teams through complex problem-solving and transformation initiatives. Create and maintain service maps, service blueprints, journey maps and other design artefacts that support decision-making. Use research, data, analytics and operational insight to identify problems, opportunities and improvement initiatives. Design, develop and test prototypes, ensuring ideas are validated before wider implementation. Balance user needs, organisational objectives and operational considerations when shaping service improvements. Advocate for and embed user-centred design practices across teams and stakeholders. Help teams navigate ambiguity, define problems effectively and focus on meaningful outcomes. Support capability development, coaching colleagues in service design methods and best practice. Work closely with researchers, business stakeholders, technical teams and delivery colleagues to ensure services meet user needs and organisational goals. Contribute to the continuous improvement of service design practices, tools and standards. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Strong practical experience in Service Design, User-Centred Design (UCD) and process mapping. Proven experience leading service design activities within complex organisational or digital transformation programmes. Excellent facilitation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders, users and delivery teams effectively. Experience delivering sustainable process improvements and business change initiatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using evidence to understand issues and identify opportunities. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, managing differing viewpoints and reaching effective outcomes. Ability to plan and lead discovery activities, experimentation and iterative design approaches. Experience applying user research, feedback, analytics and operational insight to inform decision-making. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate and balance technical, operational and business requirements. Ability to make evidence-based design decisions and confidently explore multiple solution options. Experience of creating and testing prototypes using appropriate methods and tools. Strategic thinking with the ability to focus on long-term outcomes rather than short-term activities. Strong understanding of accessible and inclusive service design principles. Experience using collaborative digital tools such as Microsoft 365, Teams, Trello or similar platforms. Ability to build capability in others and promote user-centred, outcome-focused ways of working. Desirable Familiarity with the Government Service Standard or similar service design frameworks. Experience working within Agile environments and understanding of Agile delivery practices and tools. Knowledge of Lean, Lean Startup, Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies. Experience working in public sector, digital transformation or service improvement environments. Professional certifications in Service Design, User-Centred Design or related disciplines. We are looking for someone who is: A strong advocate for user-centred design and service improvement. Comfortable operating in complex environments with ambiguity and competing priorities. Collaborative, curious and evidence-driven. Skilled at bringing people together to solve problems and create better outcomes. Passionate about designing services that work for both users and the organisation. 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Job Description: Senior User Researcher - Public Sector Remote Working with occasional travel to Newcastle £450-£500 - Per a day Inside IR35 4 Months Initially Help shape the future of digital public services. We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior User Researcher to drive the evolution of a digital programme. As a Senior User Researcher, you will: Bring genuine experience in conducting user and field research to deeply understand user needs and real-world behaviors. Lead digital services through every stage of the Service Standardfrom Discovery and Alpha to Beta and Liveleveraging your background in the public sector. Apply an empathetic, design-led mindset to research, focusing on genuine human experiences rather than rigid business analysis requirements. Work closely alongside Product Managers, Content Designers, and Interaction Designers to co-design and refine services. Lead collaborative analysis and synthesis sessions to turn complex research data into clear, compelling findings that build consensus and challenge team assumptions. Ensure services work for everyone by actively recruiting and involving diverse, representative user groups in your research. What You'll Bring as a Senior User Researcher: A track record as a public sector User Researcher with direct experience taking digital services through official GDS assessments across Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live stages. Proven experience in genuine user, customer, or field research (including market or industry research background). An empathetic, design-led approach to understanding user needs, moving beyond rigid business analysis or requirements gathering. Proven success working Embedded within cross-functional teams alongside Product Managers, Content Designers, and Interaction Designers. Ability to turn complex research into actionable insights, involving your team in analysis to challenge assumptions and build strong consensus. Deep understanding of the diverse audience for government services, with experience designing inclusive research that ensures accessibility for all. £450.00 - £500.00/hr Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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