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About the role. As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen internal digital capability within Cyber Security, Digital Operational Services, and Digital Corporate and Shared Services. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the management, development and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network. The Senior Identity Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the security, reliability, and continual improvement of Identity and Access Management (IAM) services across the organisation. Providing expert oversight of identity governance, access controls, and operational service delivery, you will ensure that user and system identities are validated, authorised, and managed in line with security policies, regulatory obligations, and strategic business objectives. The role leads on complex incident resolution, service performance, process optimisation, and the transition of new systems into Identity Operations. By maintaining high-quality identity services and robust access controls, the Senior Identity Analyst strengthens the organisation's security posture and supports a high-performing, user-focused digital environment. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in the office, and can be based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Successful candidates will be required to hold or be willing to obtain SC clearance before starting employment. Five years' UK residency is normally required for the vetting process, although individual circumstances will be considered as part of the recruitment process. • Lead and coordinate technical change requests relating to operational services, ensuring service continuity, quality, and adherence to lifecycle processes., • Maintain and improve technical and operational processes, documentation, and knowledge articles to ensure alignment with policies, standards, and business requirements., • Develop, maintain, and analyse identity service metrics and dashboards; provide regular reporting to demonstrate compliance, performance, and service health., • Implement, enforce, and monitor identity and access policies, standards, and security controls to ensure compliance with organisational expectations and regulatory requirements., • Manage and resolve complex incidents, escalations, and service enquiries, providing technical expertise and guidance to colleagues., • Lead the technical onboarding and transition of systems into Identity Governance, Assurance, and Privileged Access Management frameworks, ensuring secure, controlled, and monitored access to systems and assets. About you. • Demonstrable experience managing or supporting security technology or IAM technologies., • Experience overseeing the operation, maintenance, and improvement of live technology services., • Experience providing first- and second-line support for operational services, and use of tools such as ServiceNow., • Competent in the use of applications and data extraction tools; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders across all levels., • Understanding of change management processes and best practices. About us. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. The Digital Services Directorate is helping to reshape the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data, and technology services across all areas, from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient manner. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real-time information to our customers, as well as integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they evolve, to enhance journey safety and reliability. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. JBRP1_UKTJ

At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you’re engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers. As a Lead Engineer within our Advanced Engineering & Concepts team, you'll play a key role in shaping the next generation of sustainable transport solutions. Working within the Systems Engineering Design Team, you'll be responsible for integrating complex vehicle systems, driving requirements management activities, and supporting the development of innovative electric vehicle technologies. This role combines systems engineering, requirements analysis, model-based engineering techniques and emerging AI-enabled tools to support the design and validation of future vehicle platforms. You'll collaborate with suppliers, engineering specialists and key stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are defined, managed and successfully delivered throughout the product development lifecycle. We're seeking an experienced systems engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. You'll be comfortable working across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines and have experience applying Systems Engineering principles in a product development environment. You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience managing requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, embraces innovation, and is excited by the opportunities presented by electrification, connectivity, autonomy and AI-driven engineering processes. • Experience working within the automotive, commercial vehicle or wider transportation sector., • Knowledge of electric vehicle powertrain systems and associated technologies., • Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies., • Experience with requirements management platforms and systems engineering frameworks., • Experience developing or implementing AI-enabled solutions to enhance engineering processes., • Formal Systems Engineering qualifications or professional accreditation. Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired: Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve. Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills. An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly. Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits. These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other. The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority. We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do. We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability. We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits. We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations. We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Any UK Site At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you're engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers. As a Lead Engineer within our Advanced Engineering & Concepts team, you'll play a key role in shaping the next generation of sustainable transport solutions. Working within the Systems Engineering Design Team, you'll be responsible for integrating complex vehicle systems, driving requirements management activities, and supporting the development of innovative electric vehicle technologies. This role combines systems engineering, requirements analysis, model-based engineering techniques and emerging AI-enabled tools to support the design and validation of future vehicle platforms. You'll collaborate with suppliers, engineering specialists and key stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are defined, managed and successfully delivered throughout the product development lifecycle. We're seeking an experienced systems engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. You'll be comfortable working across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines and have experience applying Systems Engineering principles in a product development environment. You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience managing requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, embraces innovation, and is excited by the opportunities presented by electrification, connectivity, autonomy and AI-driven engineering processes. • Experience working within the automotive, commercial vehicle or wider transportation sector, • Knowledge of electric vehicle powertrain systems and associated technologies, • Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies, • Experience with requirements management platforms and systems engineering frameworksExperience developing or implementing AI-enabled solutions to enhance engineering processes, • Formal Systems Engineering qualifications such as or professional accreditation, • MSC in Systems Engineering Management Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired: Be part of something that's changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve. Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills. An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly. Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits. The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority. We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do. We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability. We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits. We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About the role. As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen internal digital capability within Cyber Security, Digital Operational Services, and Digital Corporate and Shared Services. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the management, development and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network. The Senior Identity Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery, governance, and continual improvement of Identity and Access Management (IAM) services across the organisation. The role ensures user and system identities are validated, authorised, and managed in line with security policies, regulatory requirements, and organisational objectives, ensuring the right people and systems have the right access to the right resources at the right time. The role also leads on service performance, supplier management, incident resolution, and the successful transition of systems into IAM governance frameworks, strengthening the organisation's security posture and contributing to a secure, high-performing, and user-focused digital environment. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in the office, and can be based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Successful candidates will be required to hold or be willing to obtain SC clearance before starting employment. Five years' UK residency is normally required for the vetting process, although individual circumstances will be considered as part of the recruitment process. Manage suppliers of identity services to ensures services are delivered effectively, meet quality expectations, and provide value to users and stakeholders Maintain Identity processes and knowledge-based articles ensuring alignment with policy, change and business processes. Implement and enforce identity policies and standards to ensure that access is compliant and meets business expectations. Manage incidents and enquiries, providing resolution and advice to support the team in delivering the best service to the customer and supporting a high performing team culture Manage the delivery and transition of systems into Identity Assurance Governance and Privileged Access Management monitoring to ensure access to National Highways assets and systems are controlled, monitored and authorised. About you. Demonstrate experience of providing or managing service teams providing fulfilment and support. Experience in managing or providing maintenance of live technology services. Experience of supplier management, ideally a technology service provider, including performance reporting, action tracking and identification of remediation. Experience or knowledge of systems that provide or manage access controls. Knowledge of change management processes. Experience of providing or managing first and second-line support of operational services administration or use of support tools such as ServiceNow. About us. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. The Digital Services Directorate is helping to reshape the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data, and technology services across all areas, from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient manner. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real-time information to our customers, as well as integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they evolve, to enhance journey safety and reliability. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Any UK site At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you’re engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers. As our Lead Engineer for Functional Safety & Cybersecurity, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, security and integrity of our current and future vehicle platforms. Working within our Architecture & Software team, you'll provide technical leadership across Functional Safety and Automotive Cybersecurity, helping to ensure complex electrical, electronic and software-based systems are developed in line with industry standards, legislation and engineering best practice. You'll lead activities aligned with ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434, supporting projects from concept through to production. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the development of next-generation sustainable transport solutions, working at the forefront of electrification, connectivity and software-defined vehicle technologies. We're seeking an experienced engineer with a strong background in Functional Safety and/or Automotive Cybersecurity, ideally gained within the automotive, bus, commercial vehicle or wider transportation sector. You’ll have experience working with complex electrical, electronic and software systems and be comfortable leading technical discussions, engineering reviews and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll possess strong analytical skills, be able to translate complex technical concepts into practical engineering requirements and have the confidence to challenge assumptions to drive robust engineering solutions. We’re looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with leadership capability and is passionate about developing safe, secure and dependable vehicles for the future. • Strong knowledge and practical application of ISO 26262 Functional Safety principles and processes., • Experience applying ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity Engineering., • Experience conducting HARA, ASIL determination, FMEA, FTA or similar safety analyses., • Experience developing Functional Safety Concepts, Technical Safety Concepts, Safety Plans and Safety Cases., • Knowledge of cybersecurity activities including TARA, Cybersecurity Concepts and cybersecurity requirements development., • Understanding of vehicle E/E architectures, embedded systems, diagnostics and software-controlled functions., • Experience with CAN, LIN and automotive communication technologies., • Experience using requirements management or ALM tools., • Experience managing and reviewing suppliers delivering safety or cybersecurity-related systems., • Knowledge of UNECE R155 and UNECE R156 regulatory requirements., • Experience supporting Functional Safety or Cybersecurity audits and assessments., • Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification. Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired: Impact: Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve. Development & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills. Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly. Perks & Benefits: • Competitive salary, • pension, • wellbeing support, • cycle to work scheme, • enhanced maternity and paternity benefits. These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other. Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority. Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do. Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability. Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits. Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations. We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Head of Technology GRC is responsible for building, leading and continuously developing the Group Technology GRC function, translating the Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance strategy into effective services, processes, controls and assurance activity across the Group. The role provides a unique opportunity to shape and lead the long-term Technology GRC capability of one of the UK's largest retail technology estates, building on a significant transformation programme and establishing a sustainable second-line function operating across a complex multi-fascia environment. This is a leadership role with accountability for the performance, capability and day-to-day operation of the Technology GRC function and the transition from programme delivery to a sustainable long-term operating model. The role leads a multi-disciplinary team spanning technology risk, controls and assurance, policy and governance, compliance and third-party technology risk, ensuring the function operates as a coherent service with clear priorities, ownership, standards and measurable outcomes. The Head will lead the areas requiring senior GRC judgement and oversight while building team capability and delegating operational ownership appropriately. They will be responsible for ensuring GRC services are delivered consistently, that risks and control weaknesses receive effective challenge and escalation, and that the function continues to evolve as the Group's technology environment, operating model and risk profile mature. The function sits within Information Security for organisational purposes but operates as an independent second-line GRC function, providing objective challenge and assurance across the wider technology control environment. This includes controls relating to cyber security, ITGC, identity and access management, technology change, operations, resilience, third parties, data and emerging technologies. The role is central to the transition from transformation-led delivery to a sustainable, long-term operating model for Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance across the Group. The Head of Technology GRC will establish, operate and embed the services, frameworks, assurance processes, governance structures and capabilities required to support first-line ownership and provide effective second-line oversight across a complex multi-fascia technology estate. The Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance retains accountability for the overall Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance strategy and the independent opinion provided to Executive leadership, the Audit & Risk Committee and external stakeholders. The Head of Technology GRC is accountable for the delivery, capability and operational effectiveness of the function. • Job Title - Head of Technology GRC, • Location - BL9 8RR, • Reports To - Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance, • Direct Reports - Controls and Assurance Lead; Technology Risk Lead; Policy Lead, • Working rota - Monday-Friday, • Working hours - 40 Hours, • Lead and develop the Group Technology GRC function, providing clear direction, leadership and operational oversight across technology risk, controls and assurance, policy and governance, compliance and third-party technology risk., • Set and manage priorities across the GRC portfolio, balancing risk, regulatory requirements, assurance commitments, business demand and available capacity, and making clear trade-offs where demand exceeds capacity., • Set clear accountabilities and performance expectations for the GRC leadership team, ensuring each service has clear ownership, delivery measures, priorities and escalation routes, and holding Leads accountable for delivery and quality., • Translate the Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance strategy into an effective and sustainable operating model, services, processes and capabilities that are consistently applied across the Group., • Build and mature a high-performing second-line function that provides independent challenge, oversight and assurance across the technology control environment while maintaining clear separation from first-line operational responsibilities., • Establish and continuously improve the Technology GRC service catalogue, ensuring each service has defined scope, ownership, customers, outputs, measures and escalation routes., • Establish, maintain and continually improve the Group Technology Control Framework, ensuring control requirements remain proportionate, risk-based and aligned to business, regulatory and audit expectations., • Agree and lead the annual technology assurance programme with the Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance, providing independent oversight of control effectiveness across ITGC, Provision 29, cyber security, identity and access management, technology change, operations, resilience, third-party technology risk, data and emerging technology domains., • Own the ongoing lifecycle of technology control deficiencies, ensuring issues are appropriately assessed, remediated, validated, risk accepted where necessary and ultimately closed in a controlled and auditable manner., • Embed Controls by Design and point-of-change governance across the technology lifecycle, ensuring risk, control and assurance requirements are considered before new technology, services or material changes are introduced., • Ensure GRC provides effective challenge and oversight without assuming first-line accountability for risk, controls, remediation or operational delivery., • Lead the operation and continuous improvement of technology risk management processes, ensuring technology risks are identified, assessed, reported and managed consistently across the Group., • Maintain a forward-looking view of technology risk, regulatory developments and emerging threats, translating these into practical control, governance and assurance requirements that support informed decision making., • Oversee the development and maintenance of technology risk, governance and information security policies, standards and methodologies, ensuring they remain aligned to organisational objectives, regulatory obligations and industry good practice., • Ensure effective governance structures, reporting and decision-making forums are established and maintained, providing clear visibility of technology risk, control performance, assurance outcomes and remediation progress., • Lead the GRC aspects of third-party technology risk management, including due diligence, supplier assurance, contractual control obligations, independent assurance reporting and remediation of identified gaps., • Oversee the effective operation and continuous development of the Group's GRC tooling estate, ensuring risk, control, issue, assurance and evidence data remains accurate, reliable and supports meaningful management reporting., • Develop and maintain effective relationships with Technology, Information Security, Finance, Internal Audit, Procurement, Legal and external assurance partners, ensuring clear accountability, constructive challenge and strong cross-functional collaboration., • Act as the senior operational contact for internal and external audit on Technology GRC matters, coordinating responses, evidence and follow-up while supporting the Director in senior stakeholder engagement and reliance activity., • Lead the transition of Technology GRC from transformation programme into a permanent Group capability, embedding governance, risk management, controls and assurance services across a complex multi-fascia technology estate., • Build organisational capability and awareness by promoting a strong culture of technology risk management, governance, accountability and continuous improvement across the Group., • Support the Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance in providing Executive leadership, the Audit & Risk Committee, external auditors and other stakeholders with confidence in the effectiveness and maturity of the Group's technology control environment through a robust and independently operated second-line assurance capability., • Technology change is delivered safely and at pace, with effective risk assessment, Controls by Design and proportionate governance embedded before solutions enter production., • Technology risk decisions are evidence-based, transparent and defensible, with material risks and exceptions escalated through clear governance and informed decision-making., • First-line ownership of technology risks and controls is embedded across the Group, with clear accountability, timely execution and minimal dependency on GRC intervention., • A trusted, risk-based assurance programme provides confidence in the effectiveness of the technology control environment, supporting strong audit outcomes and timely remediation of identified weaknesses., • Technology risks arising from operational change, supplier dependencies, contractual commitments, ageing technology and emerging risks are identified early enough to support proactive business decisions., • Control monitoring, testing, evidence collection, workflow and attestation are increasingly automated, reducing administrative burden and enabling greater focus on judgement, challenge and risk management., • GRC data, tooling and AI provide reliable insight into risks, controls, issues and assurance outcomes, supporting informed Executive and Board decision-making., • The Technology GRC function operates as a sustainable, trusted and internally capable second-line function, providing confidence to Executive leadership, the Audit & Risk Committee and external auditors., • A pragmatic and outcome-focused leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery., • Demonstrable experience building, developing and leading high-performing teams., • Strong judgement, credibility and resilience, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge where supported by evidence., • Ability to influence senior stakeholders, suppliers and control owners whilst maintaining independence and objectivity., • Comfortable operating in complex environments and translating ambiguity into clear priorities and outcomes., • Leads through ownership and accountability, taking responsibility for outcomes and driving issues through to resolution., • Comfortable moving between strategic discussions and detailed operational matters, knowing when to remain at altitude and when to become directly involved., • Demonstrates strong personal curiosity and a willingness to understand the detail behind risks, controls, findings and remediation activities., • Builds capability in others through coaching, mentoring and leading by example rather than creating dependency., • Identifies emerging issues early, escalates proportionately and acts before problems become audit findings, programme delays or operational incidents., • Operates with a high degree of autonomy, judgement and pragmatism, balancing governance discipline with commercial and operational realities., • Comfortable holding a position that may be unpopular where evidence, risk or control effectiveness supports that position., • Experience leading a Technology GRC, Technology Risk, IT Controls, Technology Assurance or IT Audit function within a complex organisation., • Strong understanding of technology risk, governance and controls, including ITGC and UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29 requirements., • Experience designing and operating technology control frameworks and second-line testing and assurance programmes., • Experience embedding Controls by Design and integrating controls into technology delivery and change processes., • Experience managing technology control deficiencies through remediation, risk acceptance, validation and closure., • Experience operating GRC platforms and using risk, control and assurance data to support decision-making and reporting., • Experience of third-party technology risk and assurance, including interpretation of SOC reports and independent assurance outputs., • Experience applying relevant frameworks and regulatory requirements, including NIST, PCI DSS, data protection and emerging AI governance requirements., • Experience operating in multi-entity or multi-fascia environments where governance is established centrally and executed locally., • Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience, with certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, CIA or CISSP desirable., • 10+ years of progressive experience in governance, risk, compliance, or audit, with at least 3 years in a Head of, leadership or equivalent role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen internal digital capability within Cyber Security, Digital Operational Services, and Digital Corporate and Shared Services. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the management, development and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network. As Lead Identity Manager you will be responsible for leading Identity and Access Management functions, providing strategic and operational leadership for identity lifecycle management, access governance, privileged access, and authentication services across operational and business environments. You will lead Identity Governance and Assurance, Privilege Access Management, Vetting Services and JML (Joiners, Movers, Leavers) accounts, ensuring National Highways information and assets are only accessed by authorised individuals and systems with the appropriate level of access. Accountable for enforcing, reviewing, and continuously improving security policies, standards, and processes to ensure the right people or systems have the right access to the right resources at the right time, reducing the risk of unauthorised access, strengthening organisational resilience, and safeguarding critical assets. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in the office, and can be based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Successful candidates will be required to hold or be willing to obtain SC clearance before starting employment. Five years' UK residency is normally required for the vetting process, although individual circumstances will be considered as part of the recruitment process. Provide develop and maintain sufficient management of Identity Systems and Standard Operating Procedures. Lead resources to prevent, detect, respond to and mitigate security threats to prevent loss of confidentiality, integrity or availability of business systems and assets. Ensure strategic alignment of the team's objectives to business strategies, governance and policies, by providing operational leadership and lifecycle management, strengthening security posture and reducing security risk, while maintaining compliance. Lead the implementation and delivery of operational Identity Services to ensure they are delivered effectively, meet quality expectations, and provide value to users and stakeholders. Maintain and develop Standard Operating Procedures, Identity processes and knowledge-based articles ensuring alignment with policy, change and business processes. Provide regular reporting of Identity threats, risks and controls to internal and external stakeholders. Lead the delivery and transition of systems into Identity Assurance Governance and Privileged Access Management monitoring to ensure access to National Highways assets and systems are controlled, monitored and access is authorised. Lead National Highways Identity and Access Service to maintain compliance with relevant security standards, legislation and monitor requirements, including those recommended or sponsored by UK Government Lead and influence the strategic direction of Identity Management functions to develop improvements that secures protection of corporate information and assets that contribute to a reduction of risk, improved business outcomes and alignment to business objectives, The Digital Services Directorate is helping to reshape the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data, and technology services across all areas, from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient manner. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real-time information to our customers, as well as integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they evolve, to enhance journey safety and reliability. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. • Demonstrate experience in leading security or technology functions providing services and support., • Proven experience in leading the development and deployment of security or technology services., • Practical experience in leading or building teams operating in a technology environment., • Demonstrable experience in developing policies, strategies and processes., • Experience in managing teams providing first and second-line support of operational services or use of support tools such as ServiceNow. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. #J-18808-Ljbffr

As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen internal digital capability within Cyber Security, Digital Operational Services, and Digital Corporate and Shared Services. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the management, development and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network. As a Lead Service Delivery Manager within our Workplace Services team in the Service Operations Division, you'll play a key role in ensuring the effective leadership, delivery and continual improvement of integrated services across a range of business and technical service lines. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, suppliers and internal teams to ensure services meet business needs, deliver value for money and support National Highways' strategic objectives. The role offers an opportunity to influence service strategy, drive operational excellence and lead improvements across a complex technology environment. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in the office, based at any National Highways office location. You will be required to travel to Birmingham, Leeds or other National Highways offices on need basis. Lead the integrated service operations and continual improvement of services within Workplace Services (including Digital Workplace Services), ensuring capabilities, processes and performance align with business objectives, industry standards and National Highways' policies and risk appetite. Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, suppliers and partners, influencing decisions and facilitating effective engagement to support the delivery of services and change. Lead supplier management activities, ensuring supplier performance, service quality, contract health, risk and commercial objectives are effectively managed to deliver value for money. Develop and communicate strategic plans, management information and service insights to support effective decision-making, prioritisation and the delivery of organisational and service improvements. Lead the management of service risks, performance, availability, capacity and quality, identifying opportunities for continual improvement and ensuring services meet current and future business needs. As Lead Service Delivery Manager for Workplace Services, you will be expected to deputise for the Head of Service (Workplace Services) as required. You will also be expected to oversee the performance of the Service Delivery Managers within the team., The Digital Services Directorate is helping to reshape the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data, and technology services across all areas, from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient manner. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real-time information to our customers, as well as integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they evolve, to enhance journey safety and reliability. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Strong experience leading operational service delivery within a mature ITIL-aligned organisation, with the ability to drive continual improvement and deliver against strategic and operational objectives. Proven ability to influence and build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, suppliers and partners, including facilitating collaboration between stakeholders with diverse objectives. Strong commercial, financial and risk management experience, with the ability to manage budgets, identify efficiencies and ensure value for money. Excellent analytical, communication and strategic planning skills, with the ability to use management information and insight to support complex decision-making and articulate complex issues to a broad range of audiences. Demonstrates strong leadership, people management, and mentoring capabilities, consistently providing clear direction, fostering team development, and leading by example. ITIL 4 Foundation or above, with relevant ITIL 4 Specialist/Strategist qualifications, or strong demonstrable experience operating within a mature ITIL-aligned organisation. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire We're looking for a Data Platform Engineer to join our Infrastructure Operations team and play a key role in supporting, maintaining and developing our database and data platform services. Working across IT, Software Development and Engineering teams, you'll help ensure the performance, availability, security and resilience of our growing data estate. This includes Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL and emerging technologies such as TimescaleDB and Microsoft Fabric. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong database background who is passionate about optimisation, troubleshooting and modern data platforms. As our data capabilities continue to evolve, you'll have the opportunity to expand into broader data engineering activities and cloud technologies. • Administer, maintain and optimise SQL Server and Azure SQL environments., • Monitor database and platform performance, identifying opportunities for improvement., • Work closely with Development teams to optimise queries, stored procedures, functions, views and indexes., • Support backup, recovery, maintenance and disaster recovery activities., • Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions., • Contribute to platform resilience through high availability, replication and failover solutions., • Support the adoption and migration of Azure SQL and related cloud services., • Assist in the development and support of PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB and Microsoft Fabric platforms., • Maintain accurate technical documentation and operational procedures., • Collaborate with teams across Software, Engineering and IT to support releases and ongoing service improvements., • Provide support for high-priority and occasional out-of-hours incidents when required., • Degree qualified in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering or a related discipline., • Experience supporting SQL Server databases and related infrastructure environments., • Strong understanding of SQL, T-SQL, database objects and query optimisation techniques., • Knowledge of indexing, execution plans and database performance tuning., • Experience with backup, recovery, maintenance and disaster recovery processes., • Understanding of Windows Server administration and Microsoft Azure services., • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical teams., • Experience with PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, Azure SQL, PowerShell scripting or Microsoft Fabric would be advantageous., • A proactive approach to learning and developing new technical skills within modern data and cloud platforms. This role offers the chance to work with modern data technologies in a collaborative engineering environment while developing your expertise across cloud, database and data engineering disciplines. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to platform modernisation initiatives and help shape the future of our data capabilities. Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join us on our journey to build scalable, reliable and innovative data platforms. The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra, are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutionsand are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems.Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units (called OpCos), organised into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra. Spirax Groupis a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones! Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included. • competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), • flexible working, • 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), • 3 days' paid volunteering leave, • comprehensive private healthcare, • enhanced pension plan, • life assurance, • optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, • free onsite parking, • flexible benefits, • access to a personal discounts' portal, • range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone's contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique. We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working. We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include gender-neutral parental leave, 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, menopause-friendly workplace principles and more. Learn more at en/life-at-spirax/our-inclusive-group/our-inclusion-commitments. We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form or notify our recruitment partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you’re engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers. As a Lead Engineer within our Advanced Engineering & Concepts team, you'll play a key role in shaping the next generation of sustainable transport solutions. Working within the Systems Engineering Design Team, you'll be responsible for integrating complex vehicle systems, driving requirements management activities, and supporting the development of innovative electric vehicle technologies. This role combines systems engineering, requirements analysis, model-based engineering techniques and emerging AI-enabled tools to support the design and validation of future vehicle platforms. You'll collaborate with suppliers, engineering specialists and key stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are defined, managed and successfully delivered throughout the product development lifecycle. We're seeking an experienced systems engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. You'll be comfortable working across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines and have experience applying Systems Engineering principles in a product development environment. You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience managing requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, embraces innovation, and is excited by the opportunities presented by electrification, connectivity, autonomy and AI-driven engineering processes. • Experience working within the automotive, commercial vehicle or wider transportation sector., • Knowledge of electric vehicle powertrain systems and associated technologies., • Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies., • Experience with requirements management platforms and systems engineering frameworks., • Experience developing or implementing AI-enabled solutions to enhance engineering processes., • Formal Systems Engineering qualifications or professional accreditation. Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired: Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve. Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills. An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly. Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits. These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other. The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority. We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do. We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability. We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits. We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations. We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Head of Technology GRC is responsible for building, leading and continuously developing the Group Technology GRC function, translating the Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance strategy into effective services, processes, controls and assurance activity across the Group. The role provides a unique opportunity to shape and lead the long-term Technology GRC capability of one of the UK's largest retail technology estates, building on a significant transformation programme and establishing a sustainable second-line function operating across a complex multi-fascia environment. This is a leadership role with accountability for the performance, capability and day-to-day operation of the Technology GRC function and the transition from programme delivery to a sustainable long-term operating model. The role leads a multi-disciplinary team spanning technology risk, controls and assurance, policy and governance, compliance and third-party technology risk, ensuring the function operates as a coherent service with clear priorities, ownership, standards and measurable outcomes. The Head will lead the areas requiring senior GRC judgement and oversight while building team capability and delegating operational ownership appropriately. They will be responsible for ensuring GRC services are delivered consistently, that risks and control weaknesses receive effective challenge and escalation, and that the function continues to evolve as the Group's technology environment, operating model and risk profile mature. The function sits within Information Security for organisational purposes but operates as an independent second-line GRC function, providing objective challenge and assurance across the wider technology control environment. This includes controls relating to cyber security, ITGC, identity and access management, technology change, operations, resilience, third parties, data and emerging technologies. The role is central to the transition from transformation-led delivery to a sustainable, long-term operating model for Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance across the Group. The Head of Technology GRC will establish, operate and embed the services, frameworks, assurance processes, governance structures and capabilities required to support first-line ownership and provide effective second-line oversight across a complex multi-fascia technology estate. The Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance retains accountability for the overall Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance strategy and the independent opinion provided to Executive leadership, the Audit & Risk Committee and external stakeholders. The Head of Technology GRC is accountable for the delivery, capability and operational effectiveness of the function. • Job Title - Head of Technology GRC, • Location - BL9 8RR, • Reports To - Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance, • Direct Reports - Controls and Assurance Lead; Technology Risk Lead; Policy Lead, • Working rota - Monday-Friday, • Working hours - 40 Hours, • Lead and develop the Group Technology GRC function, providing clear direction, leadership and operational oversight across technology risk, controls and assurance, policy and governance, compliance and third-party technology risk., • Set and manage priorities across the GRC portfolio, balancing risk, regulatory requirements, assurance commitments, business demand and available capacity, and making clear trade-offs where demand exceeds capacity., • Set clear accountabilities and performance expectations for the GRC leadership team, ensuring each service has clear ownership, delivery measures, priorities and escalation routes, and holding Leads accountable for delivery and quality., • Translate the Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance strategy into an effective and sustainable operating model, services, processes and capabilities that are consistently applied across the Group., • Build and mature a high-performing second-line function that provides independent challenge, oversight and assurance across the technology control environment while maintaining clear separation from first-line operational responsibilities., • Establish and continuously improve the Technology GRC service catalogue, ensuring each service has defined scope, ownership, customers, outputs, measures and escalation routes., • Establish, maintain and continually improve the Group Technology Control Framework, ensuring control requirements remain proportionate, risk-based and aligned to business, regulatory and audit expectations., • Agree and lead the annual technology assurance programme with the Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance, providing independent oversight of control effectiveness across ITGC, Provision 29, cyber security, identity and access management, technology change, operations, resilience, third-party technology risk, data and emerging technology domains., • Own the ongoing lifecycle of technology control deficiencies, ensuring issues are appropriately assessed, remediated, validated, risk accepted where necessary and ultimately closed in a controlled and auditable manner., • Embed Controls by Design and point-of-change governance across the technology lifecycle, ensuring risk, control and assurance requirements are considered before new technology, services or material changes are introduced., • Ensure GRC provides effective challenge and oversight without assuming first-line accountability for risk, controls, remediation or operational delivery., • Lead the operation and continuous improvement of technology risk management processes, ensuring technology risks are identified, assessed, reported and managed consistently across the Group., • Maintain a forward-looking view of technology risk, regulatory developments and emerging threats, translating these into practical control, governance and assurance requirements that support informed decision making., • Oversee the development and maintenance of technology risk, governance and information security policies, standards and methodologies, ensuring they remain aligned to organisational objectives, regulatory obligations and industry good practice., • Ensure effective governance structures, reporting and decision-making forums are established and maintained, providing clear visibility of technology risk, control performance, assurance outcomes and remediation progress., • Lead the GRC aspects of third-party technology risk management, including due diligence, supplier assurance, contractual control obligations, independent assurance reporting and remediation of identified gaps., • Oversee the effective operation and continuous development of the Group's GRC tooling estate, ensuring risk, control, issue, assurance and evidence data remains accurate, reliable and supports meaningful management reporting., • Develop and maintain effective relationships with Technology, Information Security, Finance, Internal Audit, Procurement, Legal and external assurance partners, ensuring clear accountability, constructive challenge and strong cross-functional collaboration., • Act as the senior operational contact for internal and external audit on Technology GRC matters, coordinating responses, evidence and follow-up while supporting the Director in senior stakeholder engagement and reliance activity., • Lead the transition of Technology GRC from transformation programme into a permanent Group capability, embedding governance, risk management, controls and assurance services across a complex multi-fascia technology estate., • Build organisational capability and awareness by promoting a strong culture of technology risk management, governance, accountability and continuous improvement across the Group., • Support the Director of Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance in providing Executive leadership, the Audit & Risk Committee, external auditors and other stakeholders with confidence in the effectiveness and maturity of the Group's technology control environment through a robust and independently operated second-line assurance capability., • Technology change is delivered safely and at pace, with effective risk assessment, Controls by Design and proportionate governance embedded before solutions enter production., • Technology risk decisions are evidence-based, transparent and defensible, with material risks and exceptions escalated through clear governance and informed decision-making., • First-line ownership of technology risks and controls is embedded across the Group, with clear accountability, timely execution and minimal dependency on GRC intervention., • A trusted, risk-based assurance programme provides confidence in the effectiveness of the technology control environment, supporting strong audit outcomes and timely remediation of identified weaknesses., • Technology risks arising from operational change, supplier dependencies, contractual commitments, ageing technology and emerging risks are identified early enough to support proactive business decisions., • Control monitoring, testing, evidence collection, workflow and attestation are increasingly automated, reducing administrative burden and enabling greater focus on judgement, challenge and risk management., • GRC data, tooling and AI provide reliable insight into risks, controls, issues and assurance outcomes, supporting informed Executive and Board decision-making., • The Technology GRC function operates as a sustainable, trusted and internally capable second-line function, providing confidence to Executive leadership, the Audit & Risk Committee and external auditors., • A pragmatic and outcome-focused leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery., • Demonstrable experience building, developing and leading high-performing teams., • Strong judgement, credibility and resilience, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge where supported by evidence., • Ability to influence senior stakeholders, suppliers and control owners whilst maintaining independence and objectivity., • Comfortable operating in complex environments and translating ambiguity into clear priorities and outcomes., • Leads through ownership and accountability, taking responsibility for outcomes and driving issues through to resolution., • Comfortable moving between strategic discussions and detailed operational matters, knowing when to remain at altitude and when to become directly involved., • Demonstrates strong personal curiosity and a willingness to understand the detail behind risks, controls, findings and remediation activities., • Builds capability in others through coaching, mentoring and leading by example rather than creating dependency., • Identifies emerging issues early, escalates proportionately and acts before problems become audit findings, programme delays or operational incidents., • Operates with a high degree of autonomy, judgement and pragmatism, balancing governance discipline with commercial and operational realities., • Comfortable holding a position that may be unpopular where evidence, risk or control effectiveness supports that position., • Experience leading a Technology GRC, Technology Risk, IT Controls, Technology Assurance or IT Audit function within a complex organisation., • Strong understanding of technology risk, governance and controls, including ITGC and UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29 requirements., • Experience designing and operating technology control frameworks and second-line testing and assurance programmes., • Experience embedding Controls by Design and integrating controls into technology delivery and change processes., • Experience managing technology control deficiencies through remediation, risk acceptance, validation and closure., • Experience operating GRC platforms and using risk, control and assurance data to support decision-making and reporting., • Experience of third-party technology risk and assurance, including interpretation of SOC reports and independent assurance outputs., • Experience applying relevant frameworks and regulatory requirements, including NIST, PCI DSS, data protection and emerging AI governance requirements., • Experience operating in multi-entity or multi-fascia environments where governance is established centrally and executed locally., • Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience, with certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, CIA or CISSP desirable., • 10+ years of progressive experience in governance, risk, compliance, or audit, with at least 3 years in a Head of, leadership or equivalent role. #J-18808-Ljbffr