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Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role : Senior Agile Delivery Manager Duration : 12 months Day rate : (Apply online only) per day ( inside IR35) Locations : Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham On-site : Minimum 60% office attendance (Hybrid) In this role you would join a newly formed software engineering team focused on a defined backlog of 20-30 items around service security, testability, resilience and recoverability . This is very much a hands-on delivery role - not a coordination-only position. What you would be doing Acting as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team day to day. Leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Removing blockers, managing scope, flow and prioritisation to maintain strong delivery momentum. Working closely with engineers, a Senior Technical BA and an Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable. Managing risks, dependencies and complex backlogs, using Jira at both team and initiative level. Providing clear, evidence-based reporting and influencing senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Technical environment (you should be comfortable operating in most of these areas): Cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS as part of software product delivery (not migration-only). CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices. Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Automated testing and quality practices. Secure, resilient digital services. What the client is specifically looking for Recent, hands-on agile delivery with software development teams in active build. Experience acting as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager embedded with engineers. Practical experience with version control (e.g. Git), CI/CD and cloud-native or platform-based services. Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to challenge and influence at senior level. High proficiency in Jira , plus familiarity with delivery governance tools (e.g. ServiceNow is a bonus). Experience focused only on cloud migrations, Dynamics CRM or purely integration/database projects will not be sufficient unless there is clear, recent evidence of end-to-end software product delivery. Why it might interest you Opportunity to lead delivery in a modern engineering setup where agile ways of working are taken seriously. Clear, technically focused backlog around security, resilience and reliability - not a vague transformation brief. Influential position engaging directly with senior stakeholders on a visible digital initiative. If you are within a realistic commute of Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham and this aligns with your recent experience, I would be keen to share more details and understand your availability and expectations.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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. Job Title: Senior Business Change Lead Location: Warwick / Hybrid - two days on site Monday & Thursday Duration: 6 months with scope to extend Overview At the heart of the UK's critical national infrastructure within the utilities sector, the organisation delivers essential services that power homes, businesses, and the wider economy. As the network evolves to meet future demands, cyber security is vital to ensuring resilience, safety, and reliability. Within the Cyber Security Programme, the Senior Business Change Lead shapes, leads, and delivers business change activities that enable the successful adoption of new controls, processes, and ways of working. The role ensures that change is effectively embedded and transitioned into business-as-usual operations. Key Responsibilities: Change Leadership & Strategy Lead and own the delivery of business change management across the cyber security programme, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with best practice. Develop and implement change strategies to support adoption of new processes, controls, and technologies. Champion the value of business change across the programme and wider organisation to drive engagement and buy-in. Programme Delivery Deliver high-quality change outcomes across multiple concurrent projects within the programme. Work closely with Programme Managers, Project Managers, Sponsors, and SMEs to integrate change activities into overall delivery plans. Ensure change activities are embedded within project lifecycles from initiation through to handover. Stakeholder Engagement & Impact Management Conduct business impact assessments, change readiness evaluations, and define go/no-go criteria. Influence and engage a broad range of stakeholders across business and technical teams. Coordinate and support change agents to drive adoption across impacted areas. Training & Adoption Design and coordinate training strategies and plans to support new ways of working. Ensure smooth transition into business-as-usual through effective knowledge transfer and adoption tracking. Continuous Improvement & Assurance Apply structured methodologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure change is measurable, sustainable, and effective. Collaborate across internal and external teams to align change activities with programme goals. Monitor and assure the effectiveness of change interventions and adjust as needed. Skills & Experience: Change & Leadership Significant experience leading business change within large, complex programmes. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive behavioural change. Strong understanding of change management frameworks (e.g. Prosci, ADKAR or similar). Delivery & Execution Demonstrated experience developing and delivering end-to-end business change plans. Experience working across multiple projects and managing competing priorities. Strong problem-solving capability with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity. Stakeholder & Communication Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging diverse stakeholder groups. Ability to translate technical change (e.g. cyber security controls) into business impact. Technical / Tools Experience working in large-scale transformation or cyber/digital programmes. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Apply Now! Don't miss your chance to be part of an exciting journey in the utilities sector. Send your CV to us today, and let's embark on this adventure together! Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a Workplace Experience Ambassador to join our team in London on a permanent basis. About the Role: As a CBRE Workplace Experience Ambassador, you'll be responsible for delivering a world-class customer service experience to employees and guests of a designated building. This job is part of the Workplace Experience function. They are responsible for providing world-class customer service to the clients and visitors of a designated building. Key Responsibilities: First point of contact for all those entering the facility. Greet them with a friendly and welcoming demeanor. Issue visitor and parking passes and follow security protocols. Make a memorable first impression by answering the telephone in a professional manner. Create presentations and speak to various-sized groups. Arrange and confirm recreational, dining, and business activities on behalf of the requestor. Manage janitorial or maintenance work orders as needed. Coordinate and execute workplace services including mail, office supply services, and onboarding. Acknowledge inquiries or complaints from employees, guests, and co-workers. Provide solutions in a professional customer service-driven manner. Organize and manage on-site events. This includes securing event space, set up and tear down of the room, and delivery of supplies. Follow property-specific security and emergency procedures. Notify appropriate parties to ensure the safety of all individuals in the building. Coordinate with vendors who supply services or goods to the workplace. Explain detailed and/or complicated information within the team. Follow specific directions as given by the manager. Impact through clearly defined duties, and methods and tasks are described in detail. Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion. Experience Required: Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience. Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work. Communication skills to exchange straightforward information. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset. Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Service Delivery Manager MSP Brighton, BN1 (primarily on-site, 1 day hybrid) £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits My client is a well-established Managed Service Provider (MSP), supporting long-standing clients across a variety of sectors. With a fantastic reputation, they pride themselves on building strong client relationships and a collaborative culture. They are now looking for a Service Delivery Manager to take ownership of the IT services department and play a central role in the leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a team of 6 talented IT Technicians while shaping how to deliver outstanding service to clients. What you ll be doing Leading, coaching, and developing the Service Desk Team to deliver consistent, high-quality support Driving improvements in service delivery processes, performance, and client satisfaction Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider leadership team to influence strategy and growth Managing and reporting on KPIs, SLAs, and service metrics Ensuring best use of tools and systems, including the ConnectWise suite Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact What We re looking for Previous MSP experience you ll understand the pace, priorities, and client demands of the MSP world Strong people leadership skills with a values-driven approach Experience with Microsoft 365 and The ConnectWise Suite (Manage, Automate, etc.) Someone who thrives on building teams, improving processes, and delivering excellent client service Why Join My Client? Be part of a growing MSP with a reputation built on long-term client partnerships A leadership role with real influence and visibility Supportive, close-knit culture where face-to-face collaboration matters Competitive salary (£50k+ depending on experience) Pool car available for client visits If you re ready to lead, inspire, and take service delivery to the next level, we d love to hear from you. Integral Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in regard to this advertisement.

Directorate: Environment Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 Salary: 48,003 - 53,172 Location: Colindale Closing Date: Midnight Sun 12 April 2026 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role Working within the PMO Team this role is an opportunity to lead in establishing, implementing and managing a performance management framework for the Highways Service and its suppliers. You will contribute towards the continued improvements of the Highways Service and its performance-focused culture. You will be immersed in an environment of performance, audits and risk where your skills in communication, problem solving, and can-do attitude will be drawn upon to help deliver the department's contractual responsibilities, local projects and improvements to the service. You will be the lead on performance reporting and analytics for the service, collating and coordinating performance reports and risk registers. You will support the Senior Management Team in the monitoring of performance and risk registers and identification of measures to deliver corrective action. You will support internal and external audits. You will undertake performance and risk analysis and propose service improvements to the Senior Management Team. You will review and monitor the effectiveness of the service's performance measures and make recommendations on changes to drive continuous improvement within the service. You will be the main point of contact for the Highways Service's subcontractors and delivery partners in all matters relating to performance management. This includes proposing appropriate performance measures, methods of calculation and reporting processes. You will analyse the outputs and identify the root causes of any failures to report directly to the Senior Management Team. Visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select "Open in new tab" so you can keep the job description open while completing your application) About you You must have: - A strong understanding and experience of Performance Management with proven ability to apply this to improve operational outcomes - Experience of data analysis and working with complex data sets to understand operational efficiencies and recommend business process improvements - Experience in root cause analysis and problem solving using analytical techniques and previous learned experience, applied and theoretical knowledge - Experience of setting up and monitoring Key Performance Indicators to ensure service targets are being achieved - Experience of identifying and implementing business process improvement - Experience of using Microsoft 365 and reporting tools such as Power BI What we offer - 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays - Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time - A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more - Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership - Excellent training and development opportunities - Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application as a reasonable adjustment, 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, escalated to counter Fraud for further investigation and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed) All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. 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Location Swansea About the job Job summary Are you able to break down complex change into clear, prioritised requirements that support successful end to end delivery? Can you confidently run agile ceremonies and workshops that bring clarity, focus, and momentum to your team? Do you enjoy collaborating with testers and engineers to define meaningful acceptance criteria and ensure quality outcomes? If so, we'd love to hear from you! As a Business Analyst, you will provide methodical investigation, analysis, review, and documentation, for all or a significant part of a business area, in terms of business functions and processes. The role requires close working with stakeholders and development teams in shaping and delivering outcomes that are fit for purpose, commercially viable and in line with the organisational strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to mentor and be a role model to other less experienced colleagues in the community. You'll also be an active participant in the DVLA Business Analyst community, as well as working with communities across Government. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Responsible for elicitation and documentation of requirements. Facilitates setting of business priorities for change initiatives of medium complexity. Manages and implements requests for changes to baseline requirements. Facilitates agile workshops and discussions to effectively gather fit for purpose business requirements. Supports the investigation of problems and analyses options for new and existing services. Provides recommendations to solutions. Manages stakeholder relationships to identify objectives, opportunities and potential benefits available. Supports delivery ceremonies such as planning, stand-ups, meetings, reviews, retrospectives, demonstrations of deliverables and other delivery related meetings, ensuring they are effective and fully support delivery. Works with Testers and Software Engineers to define acceptance criteria for requirements. Supports Senior and Lead Business Analysts with the collaborative, dynamic planning process. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Open Sessions: Would you like to find out more about the role, the team and what it's like to work in our department? If so, we are organising an open session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on 07/04/2026 at 12:00 . Sign up here Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Previous experience working in business analysis within agile/lean delivery Proven experience of building great stakeholder relationships, leading and managing investigation into business and technical processes, functions, information flows and data structures, selecting the most appropriate methods and approaches. A history of supporting and facilitating the development and continuous improvement of products and services across a range of high volume, complex and challenging digital, data and technology teams. Additional Information You must hold a BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis or be willing to work towards completing this within 18 months.

Microsoft Security Architect - (Purview) Join a leading Microsoft Cloud Security Partner delivering cutting-edge solutions across Purview, Sentinel, Defender, and Entra ID. We're looking for a hands-on, client-facing Security Engineer to lead enterprise-scale deployments - from compliance to Zero Trust. Location: Hybrid - London (1-2 days/week onsite) Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE What You'll Be Doing Architect and deploy Microsoft Purview (DLP, classification, compliance) Implement the Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365) Build and tune Sentinel SIEM: analytics rules, playbooks, KQL, automation Design Zero Trust controls via Entra ID: Conditional Access, PIM, RBAC Lead client-facing workshops and contribute to presales and security strategy Create LLDs/HLDs, support compliance (e.g. Cyber Essentials), and manage onboarding into Managed Security Services Ideally you'll bring some of the following; Real-world experience deploying Microsoft Purview in enterprise environments Strong working knowledge of Purview - MUST HAVE Confident in client engagement, workshop delivery, and technical consultancy Proven skills in producing design documentation and guiding implementation Certifications (SC-400, AZ-500, SC-300, MS-500 Experience with SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, PowerShell/Python scripting Knowledge of Cyber Essentials or similar frameworks We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Senior DevOps Engineer Are you passionate about collaborative working and problem solving? Do you enjoy using your technical skills to help teams work more effectively, and get software into the hands of users with speed and stability? Are you looking for a new role in an organisation that treats you as an individual and supports you on your professional and career development journey? Then this is the role for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a DevOps Engineer, within the Platform Engineering group, during the IPO digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Key Tech: Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines, Azure, Terraform, scripting, deploying to Azure Machine Learning Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Support all aspects of the software development lifecycle, applying DevOps principles and to lead on developing, implementing, enhancing and managing DevOps practices following agreed processes and best practices. Applying industry best practices and patterns across infrastructure and application components e.g. availability, security, performance and scalability. Leading on the design, release and implementation of automated, repeatable, efficient delivery pipelines and holds responsibility for the management, delivery and improvements of the deployments onto Production. Lead delivery, integration, administration and configuration of DevOps tools, seeking continual improvement and ensuring effective transition onto operational support (where applicable). This includes tools for source control, build, CI & CD support, code reviews, security scans, test automation, monitoring and agile management etc. Implementing and configuring DevOps specific monitoring, alerting, auditing and notification strategies and be an advocate for security and performance standards in the organisation Contributing to technical decisions and directions in a collaborative team environment, including solution architecture, estimations, product planning, user stories (requirement) creation. Attending Team and Agile Scrum ceremonies. Sharing knowledge and expertise and providing mentorship and training to other members of the team, enabling them to work in an automated, repeatable fashion. Promoting and encouraging the use of test automation and infrastructure-as-code within delivery teams. Person specification Essential Strong understanding of DevOps principles and experience of working in a DevOps or iterative development culture. Excellent knowledge and proven experience implementing continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) tools, including pipeline design and administration. Experience with automated testing and embedding this in CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrable experience in service support including troubleshooting and incident resolution. Experience in identification and tracking of risks and issues. Experience of knowledge sharing and mentoring junior members of the team. Technical Essential Substantial development or scripting experience in one or more of the following: Python Bash PowerShell Substantial experience in administration and configuration of Azure DevOps Pipelines (preferred) or other CI/CD orchestration tools. Substantial experience supporting the build and deployment of, or coding in one or more of the following or equivalent: Python Net Core / C# NextJs / Node frontend Experience with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure container services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps or Azure Container Registry or equivalent. Experience in managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Experience of consuming cloud platform resources (Microsoft Azure preferred).

Im currently recruiting for a Collaboration & Identity Manager to join a well-established organisation undergoing significant technology transformation. This is a hands-on leadership role where youll own the strategy, design, and delivery of collaboration and identity services across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and evolve Microsoft 365, Teams, and identity platforms Define and deliver click apply for full job details

Location Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow About the job Job summary The Automation & Innovation (A&I) function is the Home Office's strategic partner for automation, AI, and innovation delivery, operating within the Chief Technology Office. Automation & Innovation delivers secure, value driven solutions that remove manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and enable smarter ways of working across the department. Our AI as a Service platform is a critical enabler for AI delivery across the department. This trailblazing multi-cloud service is creating secure, scalable and reusable AI microservices to enable teams across the Home Office to harness AI to transform public services. The successful candidate for this role will join our growing AI as a Service team. As Lead Infrastructure Engineer for AI as a Service, you will lead and direct our AI infrastructure team in building, managing, transitioning, supporting and maintaining AI solutions according to departmental policy and foster open feedback and continuous learning with service support to ensure continuous improvement. You are responsible for overall management activities such as workforce planning, budgeting, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks. You will oversee programmes and projects and work with Technical Architects to translate the architectural designs into operational systems and support technical architects. You will be responsible for coordinating with third party provision of infrastructure services and the provision of expertise to deliver architectural solutions for infrastructure services throughout the service lifecycle. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description Your main day to day responsibilities will be: Leading the AI as a Service team in the implementation, administration and support of infrastructure solutions and services. Reviewing systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, integration of multiple systems and technology and that 'Secure by Design' principles have been followed. Managing planning of system and/or acceptance tests, coordinating both functional and non-functional specifications and provide authoritative advice and guidance on test planning. Troubleshooting and identifying problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, cloud, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and ovia specification and configuration of automated monitoring, logging, and alerting systems, and manual interventions. Establishing standards and procedures across a service lifecycle including the development lifecycle and ensure that practitioners adhere to this. Manage resources to ensure that the HO teams are onboarded to AIaaS effectively and new microservices can be integrated into the AIaaS platform. After a solution has been integrated, you will evaluate the success of the project, identifying best practices and lessons learned. You will provide feedback to teams and incorporate this information into future plans. Managing, coaching and mentoring more junior engineers. Tools and Technologies we use: We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies, we have a large range in the Home Office including: Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power platform Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Mongodb, Apache Cassandra DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Azure, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform AI: Azure ML Studio, Python, Github Copilot, OpenAI Person specification Working pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Essential Skills You'll have a demonstrable passion for Infrastructure Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in: Managing and delivering complex technologies, including design and deployment of AI solutions to cloud platforms, within time, cost and quality targets. (HSIN, ITOP)( Lead essential criteria ). Leading the technology team to adhere to good engineering principles from architecture through to deployment (DESN, TEST) Providing leadership to the teams responsible for delivery of the service through effective direction and coaching (OFCL) Different methodologies including Agile, waterfall and continuous integration principles (TEST) Building strong partnerships with diverse teams across multiple technologies and areas of the organisation (OFCL) Advising on future technology changes and innovations and defining best practice for network improvements and information security (ITOP). Providing timely incident response, triage and resolution for issues raised through infrastructure monitoring, dashboards, or user reporting (USUP).

A leading, multi-site organisation is seeking a Head of Information Technology to shape and deliver the digital future of its operations. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to drive transformative change across a complex, geographically dispersed organisation. As Head of IT, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, support frontline teams, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of those in care. You will join an inclusive, supportive environment where your expertise in strategy, leadership, and technical excellence will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and respect, this organisation provides a unique platform for you to make a meaningful difference while enjoying flexible working arrangements, generous benefits, and the chance to lead a talented team through an exciting period of digital evolution. Play a central role in shaping and executing a forward-thinking IT strategy that underpins essential services across England, Wales, and Scotland. What you'll do: As Head of Information Technology you will play an instrumental role in guiding the digital journey of this organisation. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with senior leaders to align technology initiatives with strategic objectives while ensuring operational continuity across more than 180 sites. You will empower your team to deliver exceptional support services balancing innovation with reliability and oversee major projects including cloud infrastructure enhancements and bespoke application development. By nurturing talent within your department and fostering strong relationships with external partners, you will help create an agile IT function capable of responding swiftly to changing demands. Your ability to anticipate industry trends and champion best practices will be crucial in maintaining high standards of security and compliance while driving efficiencies that benefit both staff and service users. Success in this role means not only delivering robust technical solutions but also cultivating a culture of trust, collaboration, and shared achievement. Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with organisational goals, ensuring technology enables operational excellence across all locations. Partner collaboratively with internal stakeholders to design, implement, and optimise user-friendly systems that meet evolving business needs. Lead the IT department by providing clear direction, regular feedback, appraisals, and ongoing development opportunities for team members. Oversee the management of outsourced IT providers and third-party suppliers to ensure high-quality service delivery within budgetary constraints. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for digitisation, cost savings, and process enhancements throughout the business. Ensure robust information security practices are maintained including expansion of ISO27001 certification and manage risk effectively across all systems. Monitor market trends to identify new tools or technologies that could add value or improve efficiency within the organisation. Champion the execution of key projects such as cloud migration, modern workplace rollouts including Windows 11 deployment, mobile device management upgrades, and next-generation application development. Establish effective governance processes within the IT team such as regular meetings, one-to-ones, appraisals to foster accountability and shared success. Act as an ambassador for organisational values by promoting openness, professionalism, engagement, consistency, and continual improvement throughout your team. What you bring: To excel as Head of Information Technology you will bring substantial experience from senior roles where you have shaped digital strategies that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and service quality. Your background should include hands-on leadership of diverse teams guiding them through complex projects while fostering an environment built on trust and mutual support. You are adept at navigating both technical challenges such as cloud migrations or cybersecurity threats and organisational dynamics including stakeholder engagement or supplier negotiations. Your approach combines analytical rigour with empathy ensuring solutions are tailored to real-world needs while upholding the highest standards of integrity. A passion for continuous learning keeps you abreast of emerging technologies which you translate into actionable plans that benefit colleagues across multiple locations. Above all else your interpersonal skills enable you to build lasting partnerships inside and outside the organisation making you a dependable advisor during times of change. Demonstrated experience operating at a senior level within IT ideally with over ten years' progressive responsibility including leadership roles. Proven track record in developing and executing successful IT strategies that drive transformation within complex organisations. Comprehensive knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure alongside hybrid infrastructure environments supporting mission-critical applications. Expertise in managing IT operations using recognised frameworks such as ITIL ensuring high availability and responsive support services. Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles including risk management and experience maintaining relevant certifications such as ISO27001. Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams through periods of change skilled at mentoring staff and building collaborative cultures focused on growth. Experience managing budgets effectively while negotiating contracts with third-party suppliers to achieve value for money. Exceptional stakeholder management skills able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences at all levels. Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with practical delivery identifying opportunities for digitisation that enhance business performance. Desirable: Experience working within geographically dispersed organisations or sectors with unique operational drivers; relevant degree Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity; ITIL 4 certification; additional technical accreditations in cloud or information security. What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to safety, respect, fairness, and continuous improvement values that permeate every aspect of its operations. Serving communities across England, Wales, and Scotland, this is not just a job it is a role with purpose embraced by every member of staff from frontline teams to executive leadership. The company fosters an atmosphere defined by warmth and inclusivity where each individual is treated with dignity. Employees enjoy access to flexible working arrangements designed around work life balance as well as comprehensive benefits including health cover for themselves and their partners, enhanced pension contributions, annual bonus scheme, car allowance, death in service protection, generous paid leave, plus ongoing training opportunities tailored to personal growth ambitions. With strong backing from established parent companies this is an environment where your expertise is valued and where your efforts contribute to meaningful outcomes. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Leading manufacturer and supplier of Under Pressure Drilling, FlowStop Equipment and associated Pipeline Tooling supplied to the gas, water and construction industry are looking for a procurement administrator. Purpose of the Role The Procurement Administrator will provide accurate and efficient support to procurement and production activities. The role ensures purchasing, supplier communication, and goods-in processes are completed in line with company procedures. The successful candidate will help ensure parts, materials, and subcontract services are ordered, tracked, and received on time to support manufacturing operations or customer orders. This role requires strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accurate records. Key Responsibilities Purchasing and Order Processing Raise and process purchase orders accurately in line with company procedures Ensure correct pricing, quantities, and delivery requirements are recorded Maintain purchasing records and update internal systems Maintain back order Supplier Liaison and Follow-up Communicate with suppliers to confirm lead times and delivery schedules Follow up overdue orders and support expediting urgent requirements Assist with obtaining quotations and supplier documentation Goods-In and Documentation Support goods-in checks by matching deliveries against purchase orders Ensure incoming parts are recorded correctly and documentation completed Report missing, damaged, or incorrect goods in accordance with ISO9001 standards Coordination with Production Work closely with production and engineering teams to understand material needs Support subcontract order tracking and return of completed work Help ensure components are available to meet build and delivery schedules Organisation and Administrative Support Maintain structured filing systems for procurement and supplier records Ensure purchasing data is accurate for audit and reporting purposes Provide general administrative support to the operations team as required Skills and Experience Required The successful applicant will have: Strong procurement experience within a manufacturing or engineering organisation Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail Confidence using IT systems and Microsoft Office tools Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal technical teams A proactive, dependable approach and commitment to accuracy and quality Experience of running procurement within an ISO9001 accredited business Desirable Knowledge of engineering or manufacturing components and terminology Experience working with subcontract machine shops or technical suppliers Understanding of goods-in, stock control, or inventory processes Sicon Works order processing or Sage experience Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5pm Friday 8.30am-4pm Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Leeds, Livingston, or Osterley office. We believe in better. And we make it happen." Better content. Better products. And better careers. " Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile," SkyQ "to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. " We turn" big ideas "into the products, content and services millions of people love. " And we do it all right here at Sky. " " As a Technical Product Owner, you will work closely with product colleagues, engineers, architects and engineering teams to shape and deliver high quality technical solutions. You will help keep everyone aligned, support clear communication and ensure that the work delivered is maintainable and meets the needs of the business. What you'll do - Breakdown complex problems through feature analysis . Lead on technical analysis ; breaking down complex features into development ready user stories . Write clear and detailed technical features and user stories with testable acceptance criteria and measurable benefits. Maintain a prioritised data driven backlog of features and user stories through refinements, planning and retrospectives . Read and interpret technical documentation, including system specifications and architecture diagrams, and use these to guide decisions. Build a strong understanding of how our systems work, how software is developed, tested and released. Contribute to agile ceremonies and support good practice across the team, using your knowledge of Agile, Scrum and the Agile for Sky framework. Alongside product delivery, you will also look for opportunities to improve existing systems. This may be performance, reliability, security, or simplifying processes to help the team work more effectively. What you'll bring - Strong previous experience in a Technical Analyst or Business Strong previous experience of leading technical analysis; breaking down complex capabilities and features into clear user stories and acceptance criteria U nderstanding of backlog management, including benefits analysis and delivery planning through data driven priority decisions The ability to read and understand technical documentation and ask the right questions. Strong communication skills and a calm, practical approach to problem solving. Experience working with development teams and understanding modern development and testing practices. Experience supporting agile ceremonies and helping teams adopt good agile practices. You will also be comfortable using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, Figma, Postman and SQL as part of your everyday work. " Team overview: " " You'll be part of Customer Engagement Enablement, a portfolio within the Tech Platform Directorate. Our vision is simple: we enable teams to deliver future ready, modern platforms that accelerate change, simplify complexity and create experiences that exceed expectations while driving lasting value for our people, partners and customers. Our teams work across app, web and assisted channels, building the foundations that power brilliant end to end customer journeys. This is a fast moving, collaborative environment where you'll help shape technical direction, influence key customer touch points and enable teams across the business to innovate at pace. " The rewards" " There's "one thing people" can't "stop talking about when it comes to" : the" perks ." Here's "a taster: " Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place " The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate " A generous pension package " Private healthcare " Discounted mobile and broadband " A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences " " Inclusion & how" you'll "work: " Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial" injustice "and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky. " We've "embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home." You'll "find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role" later on "in the recruitment process. " " Your office space: Leeds, Livingston or Osterley " We'd "love to hear from you" " Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky." It's "a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. " But better" doesn't "stop at what we do," it's "how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. " " If you believe in better," we'll "back you all the way. " Just so you know: if your application is successful," we'll "ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. "

Recovery Support Team Leader Location: London Salary : £30,082 Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role The Recovery Support service is available to current or former Forward Trust clients who are on a substance misuse recovery pathway, making good progress within the Forward Trust towards their personal goals, and coming to the end of their current treatment pathway. While Recovery Support is not exclusively for clients who are abstinent, clients will need to be in control of their drink and/ or drug use, and not be chaotic in their using i.e. heavy drinking, antisocial behaviour, daily/binge using of either drugs or alcohol (especially main substance/s of choice). Roles Responsibilities The Team Leader will be based within the central Recovery Support team. The Team Leader will be responsible for co-ordinating all recovery support functions across Forward Trust s substance misuse services into a coherent and effective service that offers inspiration and a structured pathway to recovery for service users, as well as supporting to develop our peer led network called Forward Connect. The Team leader will also support with the delivery of the peer mentoring strategy in their allocated geographical areas. The aim of the role is to have a robust recovery support service integrated into all services, promoting and modelling the organisations values and ethos, supporting service users to further develop their recovery and lives, whilst bringing visible lived experience to all including staff via a range of recovery support interventions. The role is Hybrid but regular travel is required to London and Surrey prison and community projects as well as visits to national Forward Trust projects. This role will require occasional cover of weekend and out of hours shifts in this area. Travel will be covered by The Forward Trust to any areas outside of your base unit and ideally you should be based within the London or Surrey areas. The Team Leader will be responsible for co-ordinating all recovery support functions across Forward Trust s substance misuse services into a coherent and effective service that offers inspiration and a structured pathway to recovery for service users, as well as supporting to develop our peer led network called Forward Connect. The Team leader will also support with the delivery of the peer mentoring strategy in their allocated geographical areas. All prison-based roles will require enhanced DBS and HMPPS security vetting. Please note this process can take up to 4-12 weeks. All offers are subject to receiving both HMPPS vetting and DBS clearances . Checks will require you to provide information on the below: Yourself (personal information, financial information, police information, criminal history) Your family (parents, parents partners, siblings, partner(s), children) Co-residents Associations that may cause a conflict of interest with your role or the prison service. Background checks across police information systems on you, your family and other associates Credit reference checks Social media and Open-Source checks (these are checks on content about you that's publicly available on the internet to ensure there's nothing linked to you that could undermine public trust and confidence in the prison service) Other government and overseas agency or police checks. The Ideal Candidate Flexibility to meet the needs of the service as it develops. A positive problem solving approach with the ability to focus on key issues quickly and clearly. Effective negotiating and influencing skills. Previous experience of developing and implementing service improvements. The ability to engage effectively with the client group. Experience of developing partnerships with employers and running a job brokerage service. Experience of supervision work of others and proven human resources management skills. Understanding of the voluntary sector. Understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and equality issues. Working knowledge of using Microsoft office packages and databases. Commitment to 12 steps interventions and treatment approach. Knowledge of the use of database monitoring systems. Experience of overseeing the collection, recording and collating of information, including statistical data, for audit, research and reporting purposes. Knowledge and experience of Disciplinary procedures and policy, demonstrable in the management of people and performance We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Leeds, Livingston, or Osterley office. We believe in better. And we make it happen." Better content. Better products. And better careers. " Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile," SkyQ "to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. " We turn" big ideas "into the products, content and services millions of people love. " And we do it all right here at Sky. " " As a Technical Product Owner, you will work closely with product colleagues, engineers, architects and engineering teams to shape and deliver high quality technical solutions. You will help keep everyone aligned, support clear communication and ensure that the work delivered is maintainable and meets the needs of the business. What you'll do - Breakdown complex problems through feature analysis . Lead on technical analysis ; breaking down complex features into development ready user stories . Write clear and detailed technical features and user stories with testable acceptance criteria and measurable benefits. Maintain a prioritised data driven backlog of features and user stories through refinements, planning and retrospectives . Read and interpret technical documentation, including system specifications and architecture diagrams, and use these to guide decisions. Build a strong understanding of how our systems work, how software is developed, tested and released. Contribute to agile ceremonies and support good practice across the team, using your knowledge of Agile, Scrum and the Agile for Sky framework. Alongside product delivery, you will also look for opportunities to improve existing systems. This may be performance, reliability, security, or simplifying processes to help the team work more effectively. What you'll bring - Strong previous experience in a Technical Analyst or Business Strong previous experience of leading technical analysis; breaking down complex capabilities and features into clear user stories and acceptance criteria U nderstanding of backlog management, including benefits analysis and delivery planning through data driven priority decisions The ability to read and understand technical documentation and ask the right questions. Strong communication skills and a calm, practical approach to problem solving. Experience working with development teams and understanding modern development and testing practices. Experience supporting agile ceremonies and helping teams adopt good agile practices. You will also be comfortable using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, Figma, Postman and SQL as part of your everyday work. " Team overview: " " You'll be part of Customer Engagement Enablement, a portfolio within the Tech Platform Directorate. Our vision is simple: we enable teams to deliver future ready, modern platforms that accelerate change, simplify complexity and create experiences that exceed expectations while driving lasting value for our people, partners and customers. Our teams work across app, web and assisted channels, building the foundations that power brilliant end to end customer journeys. This is a fast moving, collaborative environment where you'll help shape technical direction, influence key customer touch points and enable teams across the business to innovate at pace. " The rewards" " There's "one thing people" can't "stop talking about when it comes to" : the" perks ." Here's "a taster: " Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place " The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate " A generous pension package " Private healthcare " Discounted mobile and broadband " A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences " " Inclusion & how" you'll "work: " Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial" injustice "and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky. " We've "embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home." You'll "find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role" later on "in the recruitment process. " " Your office space: Leeds, Livingston or Osterley " We'd "love to hear from you" " Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky." It's "a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. " But better" doesn't "stop at what we do," it's "how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. " " If you believe in better," we'll "back you all the way. " Just so you know: if your application is successful," we'll "ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. "

The role of Procurement Lead involves managing procurement and commercial activities within the public sector, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of services. Based in Nottinghamshire, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital area of operations. Client Details This role is with a respected organisation in the public sector, known for its commitment to delivering essential services. The organisation operates from a location in Nottinghamshire and is supported by a professional team dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Description Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies to support organisational objectives. Manage supplier relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery and value for money. Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance with relevant public sector regulations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs and offer tailored solutions. Track and report on key performance indicators related to procurement activities. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies within the supply chain. Provide advice and guidance on procurement best practices to key stakeholders. Ensure all procurement activities align with organisational policies and ethical standardards. Profile A successful Procurement Lead should have: Proven experience in procurement within the public sector A strong understanding of public sector procurement regulations and compliance requirements.(PCR 2015 and PA23). Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. A relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience in procurement or supply chain management. Proficiency in using procurement software tools. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from 50,949 to 64,869 per annum, depending on experience. Employer will pay double your pension contribution Holiday buy and sell scheme Discounts for a high number of retail and hospitality Access to group insurance scheme Access to private healthcare If you are an experienced procurement professional ready to take on a leadership role in the public sector, apply today to join a team dedicated to excellence in Nottinghamshire.

calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. We provide a comprehensive range of services across the built environment, including Architecture, Building Information Management (BIM), Building Safety, Engineering, Fire Safety, Health and Safety, Surveying, Sustainability, and more. Assistant Employers Agent/Project Manager Location: Orpington/Hybrid Hours: 35 per week Are you looking to build a career in project management within the built environment? Want to learn from experienced professionals while working on meaningful construction projects across Kent and East Sussex? Our small team of Employer's Agents in Orpington is looking for an Assistant Employer's Agent who is passionate about the built environment, well organised and keen to develop. An Employer's Agent makes sure the contract between the client and contractor runs smoothly - overseeing communication, managing key milestones and ensuring everyone meets their obligations. You'll play a key part in keeping construction projects on track and delivering great outcomes for clients. What you'll be doing: You'll be learning on the job through a mix of office based work and site visits. You'll get involved in; Shadowing senior members of the team, both within the office environment and also on construction sites. Assisting with: Taking meeting notes and minute preparation. Reviewing drawings that are received, against the contractual requirements. Handover procedures including checking documentation against contractual requirements and inspections of completed units on site. Reviewing contractors' applications for payment. Issuing contractual notices during the construction period. Preparation of and updating information tracker documents using Microsoft Excel. Carrying out end of the defect liability inspections of properties (usually whilst occupied) and compiling a schedule of any defects identified. Managing digital filing and project documentation. What you'll need: Qualifications A level 5 construction related qualification, OR; At least 2 years' experience as an Assistant - Employer's Agent / Quantity Surveyor / Construction Project Manager / Building Surveyor Full UK Driving licence and own vehicle for travel across Kent and East Sussex. Knowledge You should have a basic understanding of: Construction technology and techniques. Basic law and construction law or an appetite towards learning more about. Standard construction contract forms or an appetite towards learning more about. Skills Able to produce written reports in good English Numerate. Proficient in the use of standard IT software including MS Word and Excel, and able to learn and use bespoke software. Provide appropriate levels of feedback to others e.g to line manager. Good communicator with great people skills. Personable and confident. Able to work on own initiative but accept and seek guidance when required. What we offer People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we invest in them at every stage of their career. We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, which we believe demonstrates our commitment to nurturing our people. Structured Apprenticeships and work experience opportunities are available across the organisation to support those at the beginning of their careers. We also have career development pathways to help you understand and structure your professional development. We provide a range of benefits including hybrid working, the option to buy and sell annual leave, enhanced annual leave for long service, sponsorship for qualifications, a recruitment referral bonus scheme, enhanced family leave policies, an employee assistance programme, and more! Who we are We're a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with offices in Orpington, London, Birmingham, Essex, Cambridge, and Hampshire. With 80 years of experience of delivering award-winning projects across all major sectors, we're committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve. Our vision is to be identified as a trusted client advisor; national in reach, local in service, and selected for our quality and expertise in the built environment. Our brilliant team consists of individuals who are passionate about delivering the best results and continuously demonstrate why our clients choose us to help bring their projects to life. You can find out more about our work on our website Our values are integral in everything we do. They shape the way we work with clients and each other. Our values are: Collaboration - Being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential. Authenticity - Being true to ourselves and others and celebrating our differences. Giving Back - Recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact. Excellence - Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do. Support - Providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our People. Integrity - Being honest and doing the right thing If you are a talented individual, with a commercial mind, and align to our values, please apply. If this job isn't quite right for you but you would like to start or progress a career within our construction consultancy, please connect with us so you can be notified about relevant future vacancies. calfordseaden is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to supporting the principles of equality of opportunity in employment, training, and service delivery.

Location Bristol About the job Job summary We're looking for a Senior Delivery Manager to lead complex digital projects that improve how people experience the planning system. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality digital products and help us shape modern, user centred services across the Planning Inspectorate. The Planning Inspectorate has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system for England. The work we do has a significant impact on people's lives, the communities where they live and the economy. We want our colleagues to be able to work more flexibly and more collaboratively, exploring new and innovative ways to improve the way we provide services. For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please visit our careers page at Civil Service Careers Job description As a Senior Delivery Manager, you'll guide the delivery of digital products from initial discovery through to live service. You'll work with product owners, software engineers, testers and other specialists to understand user needs, plan delivery, and maintain momentum across multiple workstreams. You'll build strong relationships with stakeholders, support your team to remove blockers, and ensure delivery remains aligned to technical, security and organisational requirements. You'll also mentor Delivery Managers and contribute to continuous improvement across the wider Digital & Data function. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the end to end delivery of complex digital projects, ensuring progress against agreed time, cost and quality expectations. Supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver user focused products and enhancements. Managing risks, issues, dependencies and change using appropriate digital delivery tools and processes. Facilitating agile ceremonies, tracking delivery metrics, and resolving blockers. Working with architecture, infrastructure and security teams to ensure designs meet organisational standards. Planning releases into production, including go/no go reviews and transition into live service. Monitoring and forecasting budgets, resources and delivery plans. Building effective stakeholder relationships and ensuring clear, accessible communication. Coaching and supporting Delivery Managers to develop their practice. Salary New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. Internal rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest This role is being advertised at SEO grade with a starting salary of £46,689 Working hours: Standard working week is 37 hours, flexible working hours policy available. Office Attendance This role is contractually based in Bristol, 10 minute walk from Temple Meads train station. We recognise and value the mutual benefits of hybrid working and have a flexible approach to in person attendance, which can vary dependent on the requirements of individual business units - the details of which can be discussed with candidates if invited to attend an interview. Person specification Essential Criteria In depth understanding of the full Software Delivery Lifecycle. Experience delivering digital products using agile and/or Waterfall approaches. Practical experience of agile delivery management (lead sift criteria) Experience managing delivery across a suite of digital products. A proven ability to clearly communicate technical and complex matters to different audiences. Experience using development methodologies such as Agile or RUP. Demonstratable awareness of digital security standards. Success Profiles - Behaviours (assessed at sift and Interview) Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Seeing the Big Picture Experience (assessed at interview) Evidence of delivering digital products across the full lifecycle. Practical experience of agile delivery management. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technical solutions. Ability to communicate complex information clearly. Technical (assessed at interview) A Jira board activity will test your ability to interpret delivery information and discuss priorities, risks and next steps. For guidance on how to structure your application please visit: About the application process , Civil Service Careers