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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your psychological therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider psychological therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist psychological assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced psychological therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running? Job Title: Adults Clinical Psychologist Location: Care First – Pheasey, Walsall area, Birmingham - The Clinical Team will support the provision of services across a number of sites within Walsall, Kings Norton and Walsall. Salary: Up to £60,000 pro-rata DOE Hours: Part Time - 2 days per week Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people / adults we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise • WE LISTEN. We never assume., • WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. The role: We’re looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our team who will contribute to bespoke assessment and intervention plans for the adults we support. This is a wide and varied role ideal for those looking for a new challenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping services and driving change. Care First aim to improve the quality of life for adults with learning difficulties/disabilities, autism and mental health difficulties. Our service offers support through both practical and vocational training. The post is located within Care First – Pheasey, Walsall area. You will be joining a new clinical team to facilitate MDT working, consisting of Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The clinical team is embedded into the structure of the provision which enables positive and effective multi-disciplinary working across the education services, in order to maximise clinical outcomes for the adults. Outcomes First Group support the clinical CPD in the North Region which facilitates supervision and training opportunities in order to deliver interventions that are strong in research evidence base. You will be working within the overall framework of the service policies and procedures and within existing MDT and Clinical Governance structures to support the services in future development and ensuring quality assurance. Our clinical teams help to develop empowering environments where our adults can flourish. Always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the adults we support are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. When it comes to looking after the adults in our care, we strive for excellence. With this in mind, we are looking for a Clinical Psychologist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Clinical Psychologist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: • Registered with the HCPC, • Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate), • Relevant previous experience, working in related settings or with related client group, • Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working (working with both clinical and non-clinical, internal and external agencies), • Experience of effectively communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers, • Experience of effectively working at different systems within an organisation e.g. service development, group and individual levels., • Experience of working via a model of: ‘assess, plan, do and review, • Experience of effectively using consultation as a method of service delivery., • Adequate competence in all core areas of psychological practice, meets HCPC practice standards., • Knowledge of client group and their needs., • Knowledge of trauma informed practice and neuro-diversity., • Ability to develop formulations and use these to inform clinical intervention plans and recommendations for others., • Ability to develop and deliver training to different cohorts of people, • Ability to write coherent and accurate clinical records, including observation records, consultation records, reports and intervention plans, • Excellent communication with people on complex matters and ideas and in complex situations., • Effective IT skills, or aptitude to learn effective IT skills, to use core computer programmes and platforms., • Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals, problem solving with others to achieve excellent service development outcomes., • Ongoing evidence of CPD., • Ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate and improve service effectiveness and outcomes., • Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary., • Excellent time management and organisational skills., • Ability to prioritise multiple work demands and meet work deadlines., • Undertake relevant Group induction training on commencement in post., • Commitment to the values of the organisation., • Flexible approach to working environments., • Ability and willingness to travel on company business., • Experience of working with specific client group (e.g. neuro-diverse and/or social, emotional and mental health) and setting type (e.g. schools and/or residential care)., • Experience of providing supervision to others., • Working knowledge of current philosophies and principles underpinning services for those within the specific client group., • Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group., • Post qualification training in topics related to role, service and/or client group Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: • £2,000 training allowance, • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health services and physical health checks, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support., • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 292114 #Psychologist#psychology#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists #1

Business Unit: Group Unsecured Lending Salary range: £34,400 - £43,000 per annum DOE + Benefits Location: UK Hybrid – Travel to Chester Hub once a month Contract type: Permanent Our Team Are you passionate about driving automation and unlocking efficiencies? We’re looking for a forward-thinking RPA Developer to join our dynamic Business Operations team, supporting major transformation projects across Credit Card systems and Unsecured Lending. Join our fast-paced business where we embrace change and strive for improvement. We’ve made significant progress in transforming into a digital bank - launching new digital propositions for customers and embedding our colleague proposition, A Life More Virgin. As we accelerate our digital agenda, it’s an exciting time to come aboard. Our Credit Card team is disrupting the market, smashing targets, winning awards, and building a successful credit card business. We’ve got big growth plans - and we need talented people to help make them happen. We’re looking for a Business Analyst with strong RPA and VBA experience. If you’re a wizard with macros and thrive on turning business strategies into smart, scalable solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Be part of a team that’s creating something special in UK banking. What you’ll be doing • Monitoring and maintaining existing automated processes, • Designing and building new RPA solutions to streamline operations, • Identifying optimisation opportunities and driving continuous improvement, • Creating and deploying batch files to support automation workflows, • Supporting major projects by automating technical changes across TS2, RPA applications, Mobile App, and Customer Communications, • Configuring TS2 and interfacing systems to align with evolving business strategy, • Defining, testing, and implementing automation activities within Unsecured Lending, • Acting as a subject matter expert to influence customer journey and commercial decisions, • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and policy standards, with rigorous testing and documentation, • Proven experience in RPA development (e.g., Blue Prism, Powercurve, PEGA and Power Automate), • Strong understanding of batch scripting and system integration, • Familiarity with TS2 or similar credit card platforms is a plus, • A proactive mindset with a passion for efficiency and innovation, • Excellent documentation and governance skills, • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more., • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year., • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt., • Market-leading pension., • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team ___ As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

Business Unit: CS&O Financial Crime Salary range: £67,200 - £84,000 per annum Location: UK Hybrid – Occasional travel to local hub Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Our Team We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Project Manager to join our Financial Crime Transformation Programme. We're a dedicated group with a singular focus: Transformed capability to detect and deter Financial Crime.. Our Senior Project Managers benefit from robust support, collaborating with a diverse network of individuals ranging from programme managers, sponsors, senior leaders and more, to talented developers, architects, designers and specialists. If you're passionate about spearheading the delivery of compliant financial crime solutions, this role might be the perfect fit for you! What you’ll be doing • Lead and Manage Projects and Programs: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects from inception to completion, • Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, • Work with various tech and business teams to arrive and track the plans, collaborate with key stakeholders, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including CIO, operations, risk, audit and owning business units, to ensure project alignment with strategic goals, • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project delivery, • Manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with financial objectives, • Ensure all project deliverables meet high-quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements, • Mentor and lead project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, • Experience in managing complex projects within the banking or financial services sector, • Experience in identifying and managing project risks, • Experience in budget management and financial planning, • Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies, • A passion for moving the bank forward, partnering with business areas to get the best delivery possible every time., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage cross-functional teams, • Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely, • Ability to think strategically and align project objectives with broader business goals, • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more., • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year., • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt., • Market-leading pension., • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team ___ As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

Business Unit: COO, Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £33,600 - £42,000 per annum DOE+ Benefits Location: UK Hybrid – Occasional travel to local hub Contract type: Permanent Our Team We’re looking for a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst to join our busy Data Security team, to support analysis and reporting work for data loss and insider threat events in Virgin Money. Your role will involve working closely with our Data Security, Incident Response and Business teams to manage events and progress remediation and represents a great opportunity to work with industry-leading tools and security partners, utilising your analytical, technical and communication skills to really make a difference to our customers and colleagues. Cyber security risks are a key threat to our overall standing, reputation and performance, as evidenced by recent impacts of sophisticated attacks on several high-profile companies and financial institutions. As we seek to grow our profile in an increasingly competitive digital arena, the DLP capability must adapt the strategy to be responsive to these challenges. The DLP Analyst will support the Bank’s security controls for Data Loss Prevention, carrying out assessments of DLP and Insider Threat events, including incident management, escalation and resolution, acting as a liaison with key stakeholders, and be responsible for reporting on current status and trends. What you’ll be doing • Analysis of DLP and Insider Threat events, • Correlating events to determine if a threat exists, • DLP and Insider Threat solutions, showing a good level of operational knowledge and understanding, with the ability to navigate confidently to get the most from the tool, • Communicating with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation to ensure DLP events are managed effectively to resolution, • Feeding into an improvements programme to improve efficiencies and reduce risk, • IT and Information Security best practice, • Team working and the ability to be self-directed on task completion, • Demonstrating a professional ‘can do' attitude and high levels of motivation, • Industry related cyber security qualification (e.g. CISSP, CISM) or equivalent practical cyber security experience, • Proven ability to make sound pragmatic decisions and judgements under tight timelines, • Experience with advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques, • Solid skills and experience in Excel, • Self-driven qualities and able to work independently as well as part of a team, • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more., • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year., • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt., • Market-leading pension., • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team ___ As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £72,800 to £91,000 per annum - DOE Location: UK Hybrid – Occasional Travel to a UK Virgin Money Hub when required Contract type: Permanent full time Our Team Are you passionate about cyber security and eager to make a real impact? At Virgin Money, we’re accelerating our Cyber Transformation Programme and leaving no area of cyber untouched. Our Security Solutions team plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our organisation, and we’re looking for a dynamic Cyber Lead Solutions Designer to help shape the future of our security architecture. You’ll be part of a high-performing Cyber Solutions team, working across multiple domains and projects to create robust, secure and resilient solution designs. If you thrive in a fast-paced and rewarding role that exposes you to exciting technology and challenges you to think differently, this could be your next big move. What you’ll be doing • Lead the design of resilient and scalable security solutions that span infrastructure, operational systems and application layers—ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and cyber strategy., • Collaborate with our Cyber Lead Solution Architects, Enterprise Architecture and other designers to align solutions to our Cyber Security Strategy., • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of design documentation, from creation to approval, through technical design authority and governance forums., • Drive reuse and enhancement of platforms and assets, ensuring designs meet project commitments., • Create design patterns to enable adoption of our security solutions across the bank and drive best practice., • Provide consultancy and assurance to the wider design community, ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures., • Assess and make design decision across in-house and third-party applications, services and infrastructure., • Proven experience in designing solutions across multiple technologies., • Strong understanding of cyber security principles, frameworks and regulatory requirements., • Ability to influence and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners., • A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement., • Excellent communication and documentation skills., • Experience of delivering cyber solutions in financial organisation., • Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and modern identity-centric security architectures., • Knowledge of Azure and or AWS Cyber Security Architecture., • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more., • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year., • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt., • Market-leading pension., • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early, please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team ___ As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team It’s important to note that there may be occasions where it’s not possible to interview all candidates declaring a disability who meet the essential criteria for the job. In certain recruitment situations such as receiving a high-volume of applications, we may need to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £48,000 to £60,000 - Per Annum Location: Hybrid - Occasional travel to Glasgow and Newcastle hub when required. Contract type: Permanent – Full Time Our Team The world is changing and so are we. That is why we are a home for the courageous. We reward those who push themselves, but we know you would do it anyway. You are naturally curious, ambitious, and brave. You want to do big things, and we have the roles to make that happen. We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Cloud Governance Technician to drive the development and implementation of governance frameworks across our cloud environments. This role is critical to ensuring compliance, optimizing cloud usage, and enabling secure, scalable cloud operations. What you’ll be doing • Develop and maintain cloud governance policies, standards, and best practices., • Collaborate with security, compliance, and engineering teams to ensure alignment with regulatory and organizational requirements., • Implement controls for cost management, resource optimization, and data protection across multi-cloud platforms., • Monitor cloud usage and compliance through automated tools and reporting dashboards., • Lead cloud risk assessments and remediation efforts., • Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on cloud governance principles., • Proven experience in cloud governance, cloud architecture, or cloud security., • Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated governance tools., • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST)., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Experience with automation and policy-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Azure Policy, AWS Config)., • Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Azure Governance, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect., • Experience in FinOps or cloud cost optimization., • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more., • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year., • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt., • Market-leading pension., • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team ___ As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

Business Unit: Customer Service & Operations Salary range: £64,800- £81,000 per annum Location: UK Hybrid – with travel to Glasgow or Gosforth Contract type: Permanent Our Team Actionable insights are critical in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of our ~3,500 colleague-strong CS&O. By enabling data-driven and informed decision making, this role will be key in the BAU function of our business, as well as provide the clarity that enables sustainable delivery against our strategic ambitions across a multi-site, regulated environment. The Performance Insights & Optimisation Lead sits within the Resource Planning, Optimisation & Operational Excellence centre within our refreshed Shared Service capability and supports the broader team in enabling consistent and more efficient and effective operations. What you’ll be doing • Own the analysis of operational and performance data to generate insights that inform decision-making and service improvements., • Proactively analyse performance trends across CS&O, identifying focus areas and opportunities for improvement, driving engagement with the area owners., • Own the performance reporting frameworks, identifying and delivering against opportunities for improvement and automation in our reporting and data analysis through partnerships with technology teams., • Drive timely reporting and insight provision across the operational areas, applying automation where relevant, to drive quick business decisioning., • Provide monitoring and reporting support associated to performance-related benefits from strategic transformation initiatives., • Collaborate with various Business Areas and CIO to ensure the data and associated insights, as well as tooling are valid, and fit for purpose., • Deliver the data and insights that underpin service delivery, performance and optimisation across contact centres, back-office operations, fraud, and specialist teams., • Proven track record leading large-scale workforce and performance insight in regulated Financial Services or Tier 1 banking., • Expertise in performance tracking, reporting and optimisation frameworks., • Experience of enabling and driving transformational change in large operational environments., • Demonstrated ability to influence and challenge at ExCo level., • Deep understanding of operational performance metrics and optimisation frameworks., • Advanced knowledge of performance tracking and reporting methodologies, tooling and systems., • Strong market knowledge of best practice in performance reporting and optimisation., • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more., • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year., • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt., • Market-leading pension., • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team ___ As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

Business Unit: Group Unsecured Lending Salary range: £49,600 - £62,000 per annum Location: UK Hybrid – Travel to Chester Hub once a month Contract type: 12 Month FTC Our Team Our Credit Card teams are well on their way to achieving their ambition to disrupt the market - smashing targets, winning industry awards and successfully building both consumer and business credit card businesses, but we’re not done yet. We have big growth plans and we can’t do this without a truly awesome team of talented people to make it happen. We are looking for a Business Operations Specialist to join our team. This role is delightfully surprising and rewarding, and we are looking for you to bolster our brilliant team with demonstrable experience of working with FIS and BASE2000 (P1C). You will be able to use your knowledge and experience of FIS & BASE2000/P1C to become a subject matter expert in Business Credit Cards and an important contributor to the product’s success, platform maintenance and performance. What you’ll be doing • Support all business credit card stakeholders with technical knowledge and system solutions., • Support day-to-day product management activities., • Drive continuous improvement of processes, resulting in an improved customer experience and operating efficiencies for the Business Credit Card, • Build excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise outcomes for our Business Credit Cards delivering an excellent customer experience for our customers., • Provide SME support to Product Managers and key stakeholders in delivering strategic projects and product specific activities., • Review MasterCard Announcements and consider any changes that may impact the platform., • Support timely and efficient implementation of agreed product changes. Work with FIS to develop test strategies and follow through to implementation, • Take ownership to develop and update User Documentation, • Maintain scheme compliance by ensuring all regulatory returns and tasks are completed in a timely manner, • Review MI to look for opportunities to enhance the customer journey and/or gain operating efficiencies, • Experience working with FIS and BASE2000 (P1C) is fundamental, • Ability to engage with stakeholders to build strong working relationships, communicating effectively., • Ability to identify and understand business related issues and opportunities applying appropriate techniques to define and communicate requirements., • Communication skills - You’ll be expected to communicate at all levels, translating complex requirements and solutions to colleagues in a simple, understandable way in your written and verbal updates., • Self-motivation, logical thinking, and a drive to make this role a success. We don’t expect you to know all the answer from day one but we expect insatiable curiosity and a willingness to get to them through research and collaboration., • Presentation and documentation skills. You will be frequently providing management with professional updates. You will also document business processes and change in a meaningful and auditable way., • Understanding of Mastercard processes and compliance requirements, • Understanding of Broadcom and the card authentication process, • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more., • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year., • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt., • Market-leading pension., • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team ___ As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

Business Unit: Customer Service & Operations Salary range: £68,400 - £85,500 per annum Location: UK Hybrid – with regular travel to Glasgow or Gosforth Our Team We want to help colleagues build the skills, confidence and cultural alignment they need to deliver brilliant and memorable experiences for our customers. By embedding continuous learning and linking training to real business outcomes, we aim to create a resilient, future ready workforce that underpins our strategy and drives sustainable transformation across Customer Services & Operations. The Capability & Learning Lead sits within the Resource Planning, Optimisation & Operational Excellence centre within our refreshed Shared Service capability and supports the broader team in enabling consistent and more efficient and effective operations . What you’ll be doing • Owning the end-to-end colleague development journey, from induction and onboarding through to in life training, capability uplift and partner alignment., • Designing and delivering engaging programmes that build the skills, confidence and cultural alignment needed to deliver Simply Brilliant Experiences, • Partnering with journey teams and rapid improvement to make sure training translates into sustained performance uplift, linking capability programmes directly to customer outcomes, reducing failure demand and increasing Smile Scores., • Embedding continuous capability development so colleagues stay relevant as customer needs, technology and processes evolve, • Ensuring suppliers and partners are consistently inducted and aligned to Virgin Money’s way of working., • Developing frameworks to measure, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of training and capability programmes, • Leading, coaching and developing a team of training and capability professionals to deliver great outcomes, • Proven experience leading training, learning or capability function in financial services or complex service industries., • Track record of linking learning interventions to measurable business and customer outcomes., • Experience leading multi-disciplinary training teams and influencing senior stakeholders, • Strong understanding of learning and development practices, capability frameworks and performance uplift measurement., • Familiarity with operational excellence, customer experience and transformation contexts., • Experience designing and delivering capability programmes within large scale service or transformation environments, • Experience with digital learning platforms or modern learning technologies that enhance colleague engagement and performance, • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more., • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year., • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt., • Market-leading pension., • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team ___ As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security - Cyber Detect and Respond Salary range: £57,600 to £72,000 Per Annum - DOE Location: UK – Hybrid monthly travel to the Glasgow or Newcastle Virgin Money Hub Contract type: Permanent Our Team Working in Technology Operations is a big deal as we continue to play a key role on keeping Virgin Money safe. We’re at our best when we have something to drive us forward, a belief that underlines who we are and what we do. Our Purpose. We want to make people happier about money – and that idea starts with every single one of us here at Virgin Money. Feeling Insatiably Curious about your next adventure? You might have just found it. We have a new and exciting role within our IT Service Management function and are looking for an experienced Technology Operations Manager who will report directly to the Head of Service Management. What you’ll be doing • Drive the maintenance and continuous enhancement of our monitoring systems across multiple estates., • Oversee, manage and support shift leaders & colleagues to ensure smooth operations across all shifts., • Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations., • Ensure the availability and reliability of critical systems through proactive monitoring and response., • Help to implement and maintain observability tools and practices to monitor system health and performance., • Prior experience in Technology Operations or Service Management., • A successful track record in technical leadership roles., • Deep knowledge of infrastructure platforms, with a focus on Availability and Observability best practices., • Ability to tackle large-scale technical challenges independently across a distributed teams in geographically different areas., • Experience guiding teams through transformational change., • Proficiency in platform architecture and design., • Strong analytical skills and experience with technology operations metrics and risk management., • Outstanding problem-solving abilities., • Skill in managing multiple tasks and engaging with stakeholders across a complex organisation., • Familiarity with Service Management and ITIL best practices., • ITIL Service Management process awareness (Change, Incident, & Problem Management processes)., • Experience of Operational Security Controls and Product Stack., • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more., • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year., • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt., • Market-leading pension., • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early, please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team ___ As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team It’s important to note that there may be occasions where it’s not possible to interview all candidates declaring a disability who meet the essential criteria for the job. In certain recruitment situations such as receiving a high-volume of applications, we may need to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

Business Unit: Chief Data Office Salary range: £37,000 - £47,000 per annum Location: UK hybrid with occasional travel as determined by business requirements to local VM hub location. Contract type: 12 Month FTC Our Team The Data Governance and Regulation (DG&R) team provide valuable support to help Virgin Money harness the value from its rich data assets. The Data Protection and Privacy function sits within DG&R. We help deliver the Bank’s innovative change agenda, by providing SME oversight, advice and guidance. Our goal is to ensure the business can process data fairly and ethically, building trust and enhancing good customer outcomes whilst also meeting our regulatory obligations. What you’ll be doing • The Senior Privacy Analyst will help the team embed a proactive data protection culture across the Bank, by providing subject matter expertise on all data privacy matters., • You will build strong relationships with key Business Partners and stakeholders to ensure that Data Privacy processes are understood, met and managed in line with our policy and technical standards., • You will help the Business complete its transformation agenda, by supporting critical and complex project and change initiatives, encouraging and building a privacy by design and default approach., • You will support delivery of training and awareness sessions to ensure Data Protection and Privacy (DP&P) standards are upheld pan Bank., • You will provide oversight and assessment of Data Privacy Impact Assessments, Personal Data Breach events and drive the delivery of action plans created to strengthen the DP&P risk and control environment., • You will deliver best in class advice and guidance to business areas on data governance and privacy to support control activities, reducing DP&P risk events and maintaining compliance in line with Virgin Money’s standards and processes aligned to 2nd Line policies., • You will support creation of horizon scanning reports and help enhance the reporting MI suite to support compliance and risk tracking as well as keeping the business abreast of external data events, and regulatory changes. We need you to have • Significant demonstrable experience of working within the frameworks of UK GDPR, PECR and DPA 2018., • An ability to analyse complex Data Protection Impact Assessments, providing effective guidance to influence and drive compliant decision making., • Experience in translating regulatory ICO expectations into actionable, practical and meaningful advice across a varied range of stakeholders., • Experience of communicating and presenting key messages to engage with people across all levels of the Group., • Strong analytical skills (possibly statistical analysis) and experience of interrogating large volumes of data to identify and report on risk trends., • A professional Data Protection and Privacy Qualification, • Experience or working with Power Platforms, including Power Automate and Power BI, • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more., • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year., • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt., • Market-leading pension., • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance., • Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team ___ As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security - Cyber Detect and Respond Salary range: £71,200 to £89,000 per annum Location: UK – Hybrid monthly travel to the Glasgow or Newcastle Virgin Money Hub Contract type: Permanent Our Team Working in Technology Operations is a big deal as we continue to play a key role on keeping Virgin Money safe. We’re on an exciting journey with a big vision as we grow our team to enhance our security and cyber operations. We’ll be working to identify threats to Virgin Money and the financial services sector and respond appropriately. You’ll play an important role in helping us understand the threat landscape so we can protect ourselves from risks and prevent attacks. We've a new and exciting role within our IT Service Management function and looking for an experienced Lead Technical Consultant who specialises in Observability who'll report directly to the Head of Service Management. What you’ll be doing • Act as the key consumer & gatekeeper of operational Observability across the estate, ensuring the data is not only visible but actionable which in turn will drive real-time operational excellence., • Own, shape & develop Observability in practice i.e. day to day for the 24/7 Operations teams, • Be the strategic player for all things in driving the continuous enhancements & maintenance of our monitoring systems., • Utilise your deep knowledge of monitoring tools and best practices., • Help shape Observability to lead the diagnosis and resolution of incidents, ensuring that creative solutions are identified or escalated., • Work closely with senior stakeholders to manage risks and influence key decisions., • Take charge of technical decision-making and develop our teams capabilities., • Translate strategy into actionable plans and communicate effectively with your team., • Provide guidance and mentorship, ensuring a unified approach to cybersecurity., • Keep senior management informed of all things Observability to help shape the immediate, reactive decision making as well as mould strategic thinking across not only Technology Operations, but across the Bank as a whole. We need you to have • Prior experience in Technology Operations, SRE, or Observability practices, • A successful track record in technical leadership roles., • Deep knowledge of infrastructure platforms, with a focus on Availability and Observability best practices., • Ability to tackle large-scale technical challenges independently., • Experience guiding teams through transformational change., • Proficiency in platform architecture and design., • Strong analytical skills and experience with cybersecurity metrics and risk management., • Outstanding problem-solving abilities., • Skill in managing multiple tasks and engaging with stakeholders across a complex organisation., • Familiarity with Incident Management, ITIL, and SRE best practices., • Expertise in prioritising activities in a rapidly changing environment. It’s a bonus if you have but not essential • ITIL Service Management process awareness (Change, Incident, & Problem Management processes)., • Experience of Operational Security Controls and Product Stack., • Experience in working in an Agile Environment. Red Hot Rewards • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more., • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year., • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt., • Market-leading pension., • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance., • Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team ___ As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

Business Unit: Group Risk, Operational Risk Management Salary range: £58k - £73k DOE Location: UK Hybrid - with occasional travel to one of our key hubs Contract type: Permanent Our Team We have an exciting opportunity for a risk professional to join our Change Risk team within our broader Operational Risk Management Team which also covers: Operational Risk, Digital & Technology Risk, Payments Risk, Data Risk, Third Party Risk and People Risk. You’ll work closely across each of these teams as well as the wider Group Risk Management function as necessary. We require a highly motivated, innovative and talented candidate who is looking for a role that provides plenty of variety, pace and challenge. You will be a seasoned professional with significant expertise in providing oversight of change and in-depth knowledge and expertise in risk management and how this applies to change. Experience in technology change risk would be beneficial. You will use your experience and knowledge to really understand the business’ changing risk landscape and ensure our change risk oversight activity is effectively targeted and value-add. You will lead and provide SME input, challenge and oversight on portfolio management and projects ensuring change is managed within risk appetite in accordance with the Change Management Framework and delivered into BAU in a safe and controlled manner. You will support the business to identify and evaluate risks associated with change and use your knowledge and experience to ensure these are properly mitigated, monitored, and reported. What you’ll be doing • Evaluate how the change portfolio supports the bank’s strategic objectives, challenging misalignments and escalating material impacts to the overall risk profile., • Provide subject matter expertise, challenge, and advice at Risk Boards, Governance Committees, Programmes, and directly to change practitioners., • Lead risk assessments, thematic reviews, and continuous assurance activities across change programmes., • Deliver insightful updates on 2LOD Risk’s oversight of the change portfolio and change management framework to stakeholders at all levels., • Contribute to the development and execution of the Change Risk Oversight Plan in collaboration with the wider Operational Risk team., • Produce high-quality risk insights and reporting for Group ExCo, Group ERC, and external regulators (e.g., FCA, PRA)., • Ensure risks and issues arising from change are identified, assessed, managed, and reflected in the bank’s risk profile, • Support the wider risk team by providing constructive oversight and challenge to key stakeholders., • Embrace Agile principles, seeking innovative approaches to achieve outcomes and improve delivery., • Demonstrated experience across multiple components of the risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring., • Proven ability to oversee change programmes with a strong grasp of technology risks associated with transformation and innovation., • Experience operating within the 2nd or 3rd Line of Defence is highly beneficial, offering valuable perspective on independent oversight and assurance., • Strong track record of managing and influencing stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration and driving risk-informed decision-making., • Skilled in producing clear, targeted reports for diverse audiences, including senior leadership and regulators, ensuring key messages are effectively communicated and understood., • Experience of designing and implementing Change Framework and/or change oversight practices, • Experience of working under the Agile methodology, • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more., • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year., • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt., • Market-leading pension., • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance., • Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team ___ As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security, COO Salary range: £57,000 - £82,000 depending on experience plus amazing benefits Location: UK Hybrid, with occasional travel to Glasgow / Gosforth hubs Our Team An exciting opportunity has arisen within IT Service Management for a leader to pick up the operational responsibility & drive strategic thinking for the Service Asset & Configuration Management (SACM) Team. You'll lead and inspire them to deliver the best user experience whilst following auditable processes and ISO 10007, ISO 19770-1 and ITIL standards. You’ll shape and implement future strategy and ensure the function continues to meet the needs of a growing, ever-changing business. You'll work in conjunction with multiple business units including, IT Development & Change, and support pools to ensure effective governance, controls and policies are communicated, implemented and continually improved and will support them in the day to day running of the business area to ensure we meet our SACM commitments. You'll lead a team of Configuration Management (CM) Specialists, as well as Hardware Asset Management HAM) & Software Asset Management/License Management (SAM) Specialists to provide first class service utilising ITIL & ISO standards. We'll also ask you to support all of VM’s Banking areas in relation to the fundamental Configuration Management Database within ServiceNow whilst developing and maintaining operational processes for both the Hardware and Software Asset Management functions. What you’ll be doing • Influence, engage and be an active and effective member of the TOCS extended Leadership Team., • Leading and inspiring the SACM Team to enable effective delivery, encouraging a high achievement culture and role modelling Great Leadership and demonstrating VM’s Purpose, values and behaviours., • Effective management of Software and Hardware Asset Management controls including asset monitoring, compliance, cost oversight and reporting as well as Configuration Management controls to identify, control, report, control and validate the Configuration Management Database (CMDB)., • Leading conversations across the area on asset cost saving initiatives, leadership of cost challenge initiatives and their delivery and identifying opportunities to influence budgets and specifically, third party spend to drive a more efficient organisation., • Establishing and promoting Configuration Management processes to deliver and enrich CMDB’s data interaction with other ITIL processes across TOCS and the wider organisation., • Management of SACM control risks and managing audit items effectively., • Strong leadership and experience of People Leading at various levels with a proven track record in the development of staff., • Understanding of commercial and people challenges and understanding of the underlying principles of continuous improvement and driving efficiencies., • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyse information appropriately., • Effective change management ability and a sound understanding of dealing with change in large organisations., • Proven ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines., • Knowledge of ServiceNow & Flexera toolsets for SACM is preferable., • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more., • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year., • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt., • Market-leading pension., • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible. Say hello to Virgin Money Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group, together we're the UK's first full-service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose; Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us, you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative, customer obsessed, and fun-filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks, and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full-service banking provider. Be yourself at Virgin Money At Virgin Money, we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big, and relentlessly include each other, all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team ___ As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications, we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role, while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants. Now the legal bit Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK, we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks – we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will: • Inspire and empower a team of Infrastructure Engineers as you help shape the future of our services. Your leadership will guide the selection, design and delivery of smart, strategic solutions that drive our IT and departmental goals forward. Together, you'll build infrastructure that makes a real difference., • Bring people together and make communication count. Whether you're working with engineers, support teams, business users, architects or external partners, your ability to connect across all levels will drive collaboration, clarity and shared success., • Take the lead in delivering complex technical solutions that make a real impact. You'll navigate dependencies, manage risks with confidence and drive progress from concept to successful implementation turning challenges into achievements every step of the way., • Familiarity with network automation coding and techniques (Python and ansible) is a plus., • Implementing and maintain TLS authentication to ensure secure communication across the network., • Relevant certifications such as PCNSE, CCNP, Arista ACE or equivalent experience is highly desirable.Person specification When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line withessential criteriabelow: • (Lead Criterion) Influential and able to lead with strong communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Proactively identifies potential issues before they arise and takes full ownership., • Extensive experience and proven track record in Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing, and maintaining NGFW's with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama., • Strong working knowledge and practical experience in Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and Dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies., • Significant demonstrable experience in Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM, and DNS., • Understanding of public cloud solutions and services such as AWS, Azure and OCI encompassing Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Benefits Alongside your salary of 57,946, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 16,786 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. Salary Information Pay for this role is from 57,946 to 68,517. The maximum salary for the grade is 68,205, however a Digital Allowance of up to 312 per annum is available for exceptional candidates. Digital Allowance is non-salary, and non-pensionable, and is classed as a temporary allowance. It is reviewed annually where it could be retained, amended, or removed. Our offer to successful candidates will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer will maintain their current salary. Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will either move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or get a 10% increase to their current salary whichever would be the greater. Things you need to know Selection process details Stage 1: Application Your application will consist of three parts: 1. A Personal Details application form., 2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed based on the essential criteria., 3. Personal statement - up to 1250 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person specification. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. The sift panel will use the information in your employment history and personal statement to assess your experience, skills and knowledge against the essential criteria. You will be provided with one combined overall assessment score for both your CV and Personal Statement. An initial sift will be conducted using the lead criterion stated above. Candidates who pass the initial sift will progress to a full sift. For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. Applications will be sifted at regular intervals from the date the posts are advertised. Please apply as soon as you can, do not wait until the end of the campaign. Important Information • You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form., • Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered., • If your employment history/personal statement contains any personal details your application will be withdrawn. If youre successful at sift stage you will be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. There, you will be assessed against the experiences listed in the essential criteria. You will be asked to do a 10 minute presentation on a specific topic. Further details will be provided to candidates invited to interview. Interviews will take place from mid November 2026. Interview dates to be confirmed Further information Find out more about Working for DWP If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed. Security Clearance Requirement You must meet the security requirements before you can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. For meaningful checks to be carried out, you will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. Whilst a lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance, and expectation of UK residency may range from 3 to 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements needed for the role may result in the withdrawal of provisional jobs offers. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website . The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action. Reasonable Adjustment At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the How we recruit page. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Richard Hanley Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: . Attachments Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 67kB) DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 17kB)

As a Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will work in an agile multidisciplinary team building and operating products and services that are consumed by the rest of DWP Digital. You will build centralised, shared cloud infrastructure services that allow application teams to build, deploy and scale applications quickly to serve our citizens. Our infrastructure hosts applications that serve 22 million citizens, making around 177 billion in payments each year. You will design, implement, administer and support cloud infrastructure technologies, solutions and services such as: • Container platforms, • Continuous integration, • Infrastructure as Code You will have a deep understanding of cloud tools and technologies, especially around container build and runtime environments, Kubernetes administration and associated technologies e.g. Flux/ArgoCD/Helm, infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines. You will have an appreciation of information security, designing solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats as a core part of the solutions and services. As part of the team, you will support products (in-hours and on-call), ensuring that the right actions are taken to investigate, resolve and anticipate problems. You will have line-management responsibilities and provide technical support and assistance to junior team-members. You will communicate with others in a clear, honest and enthusiastic way to build trust, and be able to explain complex issues in a way that is easy to understand. Person specification See selection process for further details. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Provide evidence of strong demonstration of leading teams and departments in the design, implementation, administration and support of container related infrastructure solutions and services. Benefits Alongside your salary of 75,026, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 21,735 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. Salary Information Pay for this role is from 75,026 to 89,995. The maximum salary for the grade is 80,267, however a Digital Allowance of up to 9,728 per annum is available for exceptional candidates. Digital Allowance is non-salary, and non-pensionable, and is classed as a temporary allowance. It is reviewed annually where it could be retained, amended, or removed. Our offer to successful candidates will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer will maintain their current salary. Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will either move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or get a 10% increase to their current salary whichever would be the greater. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application Your application will consist of four parts: 1. A Personal Details application form., 2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed., 3. Personal statement - up to 1000 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria below: • Significant demonstrable expertise in container build and runtime environments, Kubernetes administration and associated technologies e.g. Flux, Argo CD, Helm, • Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab or equivalent., • Strong track record ofwriting and maintaining Infrastructure as Code., • Expert detailed working knowledge of developing and supporting cloud-based applications (Cloud Infrastructure Engineering). 4. Technical statement (up to 250 words). The following statement is aligned to the required technical skill of IT Infrastructure. The sift panel will use the information in your employment history, personal statement, and technical statement to assess your experience, skills and knowledge. An initial sift will be conducted using the technical statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift. For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. Applications will be sifted at regular intervals from the date the posts are advertised. Please apply as soon as you can, do not wait until the end of the campaign. Important Information • You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form., • Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered., • If your employment history, personal statement or technical statement contain any personal details your application will be withdrawn. If youre successful at sift stage you will be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. There, you will be assessed against the following Technical Skills: • Evidence of strong demonstration of leading teams and departments in the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure solutions and services., • Significant demonstrable experience in container build and runtime environments, Kubernetes administration and associated technologies e.g. Flux, Argo CD, Helm., • Demonstrated expertise in implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab or equivalent., • Strong track record of writing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code. Interviews will take place from mid-November. Interview dates to be confirmed. Offers of employment: Following the interview stage, should you not reach the required standard for the advertised Grade 6role, we may be able to offer you a role which would be a grade below the advertised post under our Near Miss process. Any candidates falling into this category will be contacted once the interview results have been released. Further information Find out more about Working for DWP If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed. Security Clearance Requirement You must meet the security requirements before you can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. For meaningful checks to be carried out, you will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. Whilst a lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance, and expectation of UK residency may range from 3 to 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements needed for the role may result in the withdrawal of provisional jobs offers. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website . The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action. Reasonable Adjustment At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the How we recruit page. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Richard Hanley Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: . Attachments DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 17kB) Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 67kB)

Were looking for someone who can do the hands-on delivery of products and end to end services. You will see them through from initiation to live. You'll be a true leader who serves, steering from the front. You'll remove blockers and create the right environment for your multidisciplinary teams to succeed, helping them to self-sufficiency and creating a culture of learning and transparency. Youll use your agile expertise to build a culture of continuous improvement with high performing teams. Youll promote user-centred design, applying it to the software development lifecycle. Its a complex landscape and youll need your skills as a persuasive and engaging communicator. Youll solve cross-cutting problems and use your experience of delivery to get the job done. Day-to-day you will be working with experts in engineering, business process design, user research, user experience design and policy development. Youll join a thriving community of practice, where you'll share best practice, insight and support with a bunch of other talented, expert Agile Delivery Managers. Person specification See selection process for further details. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Agile and Lean Practices Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,447, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 12,876 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. Salary Information 44,447 - 46,547 Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer will maintain their current salary. Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will either move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or get a 10% increase to their current salary whichever would be the greater. New entrants to the Civil Service will join on band minimum. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application Your application will consist of four parts: 1. A Personal Details application form., 2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed based on the essential criteria., 3. Personal statement - up to 500 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria below: • D emonstrable experience of agile principles and practices., • Influential and able to lead a team while promoting a healthy team culture, managing team dynamics and fostering a continuous improvement environment., • Experience of leading and building stakeholder relationships., • Having a proactive approach to learning and development of yourself and others. 4. Technical statement (up to 250 words). The following statement is aligned to the required technical skill of: Agile and Lean Practices. An initial sift will be conducted using the technical statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. Applications will be sifted at regular intervals from the date the posts are advertised. Please apply as soon as you can, do not wait until the end of the campaign. Important Information • You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form., • Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered., • If your employment history, personal statement or technical statement contain any personal details your application will be withdrawn. If youre successful at sift stage you will be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. There, you will be assessed against the experiences listed in the essential criteria. Interviews will take place from mid November. Interview dates to be confirmed. Other information: If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed. Reasonable Adjustment At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the How we recruit page. Find out more about Working for DWP A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Natalie Selby Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: . Attachments DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 17kB) Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 67kB)

• Lead the work relating to Directorates priorities., • Build and develop the immediate Private Office e.g. (Assistant Private Secretary and Diary Manager), and wider Business Support Team to support the director and wider Directorates., • Commission work and advice to enable timely decisions to be taken to ensure director and wider directorate is provided with the right advice at the right time to enable evidence-based decision-making. Engage subject matter experts, often on technical issues, to understand issues and develop concise and easy to understand briefing, for example programme boards, departmental priorities, etc., • Quality-assuring advice from others on key director responsibilities., • Interpret and analyse information to think strategically and plan ahead to identify long and short-term priorities; and take action to respond to them: applying a critical, challenging mind-set to technical matters, for example commercial contracts; long term spending decisions etc. to advise director accordingly., • Commissioning, reviewing, filtering and challenging strategic and technical advice to the director, that helps them to take timely and well-informed decisions on key issues in the directorate, group, and department., • Use discretion, tact, and diplomacy to advise the director and drive forward issues on their behalf., • Build and maintain strong and effective relationships across the complex stakeholder environment that makes up DWP (Executive Team and director offices, Finance Group colleagues including Finance Executive Team, Permanent Secretarys, and Ministers Private Offices) to identify issues early. This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. This role can only be delivered from the UK. Visa Sponsorship For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed. Locations You will be asked for your preferences for up to 3 locations, these will tell us where you would prefer to work if you are successful. Please do not select a location unless you are prepared to accept a role in that location. Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, this role will be based at Benton Park View from September 2025, and then at 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027. Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles here . Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on your location preferences, where appropriate, and the geographical requirements of the business.Dependent on your position on the merit list, if none of your location preferences remain at the point we make a job offer DWP may offer you a role at an alternative advertised location. If we are unable to offer you a role in any of your preferred locations, and you are unable to accept a role at an alternative advertised location, we will add you to the reserve list if one is being held. The roles available will be based in : Birmingham 3 Arena Central, Bridge Street, Birmingham B1 2AX Blackpool Peel Park, Brunel Way, Blackpool FY4 5ES Leeds Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UA. Manchester 2 St Peters Square, Manchester, M2 3AA. Newcastle Benton Park View, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE98 1BA. Sheffield Hartshead Square, Sheffield, S1 2FD. Some travel may be required. Person specification This is a varied and demanding role, drawing on a range of skills, and it is essential that the post-holder is flexible and able to manage their time efficiently. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:. • (Lead Criteria) Excellent judgment, organisational and prioritisation skills., • Excellent communication skills and be competent at engaging professionally with stakeholders at many levels, including ministerial and cross-government, with a good ability to persuade and influence others., • Act as the primary liaison point between the Director and the wider Directorate., • The strong ability to upwardly manage to ensure the director and deputy directors can effectively execute their roles by seeking support on a timely and appropriate basis, and keeping the director updated., • Stakeholder management as you will need to work closely with senior officials from across the department.Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Seeing the Big Picture, • Communicating and Influencing, • Working Together, • Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of 57,946, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 16,786 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes., • An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Womens Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Sift stage: As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement. A sift will be conducted only using the Personal Statement of 1000 words. Your Personal Statement should showcase your skills and should demonstrate how you meet the key criteria, and your suitability to the role. In the event of a high level of applications, we reserve the right to conduct the application sift based on a single Lead Criteria, as indicated in the Person Specification section. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to interview. Interview stage: If you have been successful in sift stage, you will be invited to an online interview via Teams. You will need to produce evidence of ID at the video interview. The interview will include 10 minutes for a presentation testing the lead behaviour Seeing the Bigger Picture (5 minutes presenting and 5 minutes for follow up questions). DWP may consider increasing the overall pass mark at sift or interview stage in order to manage applications and outcomes Further information will be provided to those who are invited to interview. Application sift is planned to be carried out WC: 10th November 2025 Interviews are planned to be carried out WC: 1st December 2025 Interview results are planned to be released WC: 8th December 2025 Please be advised that the above dates are indicative only and are subject to change. Further Information At the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. Find out more about working for DWP on the DWP Careers Hub . Reserve List A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. If you are placed on a reserve list but we cannot immediately offer you a post, please note: • If you are later offered the role you applied for, in a location you have expressed a preference for, and you decline the offer or are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe you will be withdrawn from the campaign and removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances (e.g. a contractual Part Time Working Pattern cannot be accommodated in the initial role offered or in cases of serious ill health). If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. Reasonable Adjustments We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. Integrity, plagiarism, Civil Service Principles and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Examples of plagiarism can include: • Presenting the work, ideas and experience of others as your own Disclosure and Barring Service and Internal Fraud Database Checks In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. If successful and transferring from another Government Department, a criminal record check will be carried out. Important New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. If you are a current employee and are successful you must be able to be released from your current post within four weeks. Those on protected TUPE/ COSoP terms and conditions applying on promotion or voluntary permanent level move will adopt DWPs Terms and Conditions and this may have a different impact on pay and allowances. Please review this prior to acceptance of a role. Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP's terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing. Accepting a post will be taken to mean acceptance of revised terms & conditions. Civil Servants applying on promotion will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or within 10% of existing salary. Any move to DWP from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at the Childcare Choices Website. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Katherine Lamb Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DWP by email: . If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Click here to visit the Civil Service Commission. 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• Responsible for providing expert domain knowledge and advice to project teams when dealing with complex projects or issues., • Maintain relationships both internally and externally, reconciling on priorities and agreeing on approach, tooling, or strategy improvements., • Advise on problems arising from specific work programmes or from implementation of proposed changes in Departmental policy and make balanced recommendations., • Managing performance against the technical roadmap for every product within responsible function area., • Advise senior DWP stakeholders on the development of DWP technical strategy including viability of improvements, estimated timescales and means needed to implement agreed strategy., • Work with production, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure highly resilient, secure, and available products., • Work closely with delivery team to ensure alignment to DWP standards and best practice for all product development and support.Person specification See selection process for further details. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact . Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Technical Skill: Service support (GDaD) Benefits Alongside your salary of 75,026, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 21,735 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. Salary Information Pay for this role is from 75,026 to 89,995. The maximum salary for the grade is 80,267, however a Digital Allowance of up to 9,728 per annum is available for exceptional candidates. Digital Allowance is non-salary, and non-pensionable, and is classed as a temporary allowance. It is reviewed annually where it could be retained, amended, or removed. Our offer to successful candidates will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer will maintain their current salary. Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will either move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or get a 10% increase to their current salary whichever would be the greater. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application Your application will consist of four parts: 1. A Personal Details application form., 2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed., 3. Personal statement - up to 750 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria below: • Strong working knowledge with a deep understanding of each layer of an organisations cyber security controls, designing solutions that enable defence in depth and services with security controls embedded., • Significant demonstrable experience of implementing enterprise security tooling and platforms in line with the NIST cyber security framework or equivalent, and CIS security controls., • Influential and able to lead investigative work into problems and opportunities in existing processes, driving the collection of information and creation of recommendations for improvements. Can absorb large amounts of conflicting information and use it to determine solutions., • Extensive experience and proven track record in designing, implementing, administering and supporting Security products and services, ensuring adherence to Digital Security Standards and Architectural Principles both on premise and in Cloud., • Significant experience in working hands on with the business and SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) to define use cases and developing searches in Splunk Enterprise Security to provide the required security alerting across multiple tools. 4. Technical statement (up to 250 words). The following statement is aligned to the required technical skill of Service support (GDaD), demonstrates a breadth of understanding of service support, with cyber security using Splunk Enterprise Security. • Please provide a written summary of how you have successfully implemented Splunk Enterprise Security in a complex technical environment and implementing integrations with other security tools. The sift panel will use the information in your employment history, personal statement, and technical statement to assess your experience, skills and knowledge. An initial sift will be conducted using the technical statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift. For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. Applications will be sifted at regular intervals from the date the posts are advertised. Please apply as soon as you can, do not wait until the end of the campaign. Important Information • You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form., • Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered., • If your employment history, personal statement or technical statement contain any personal details your application will be withdrawn. Candidates who are successful at the sift stage will be invited to a face-to-face interview at a Digital hub location of their choice, as indicated in their application. During the interview, you will be assessed against the experiences listed above. Please note that expenses to attend the interview will not be provided. Interviews will take place from late October 2025. Sift dates to be confirmed. Other information: If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed. Security Clearance Requirement You must meet the security requirements before you can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. For meaningful checks to be carried out, you will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. Whilst a lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance, and expectation of UK residency may range from 3 to 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements needed for the role may result in the withdrawal of provisional jobs offers. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website . Further Information Find out more about Working for DWP For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism o r copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action. Reasonable Adjustment At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the How We Recruit, page Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Richard Hanley Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: . Attachments DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 17kB) Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 70kB)

As a Higher Executive Officer (HEO), you will play a key role in leading and delivering work that supports departmental priorities. You will be responsible for managing projects or workstreams, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to strategic planning and decision-making. This role requires confident communication, effective leadership, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. More information on our individual Divisions can be found within the candidate pack, and successful candidates can expect to be involved in: Leadership and Delivery • Lead on specific areas of work, ensuring progress against objectives and delivering high-quality outcomes., • Manage multiple tasks and priorities, demonstrating flexibility and resilience across different business areas., • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at various levels., • Understand and articulate how your work contributes to wider departmental and government priorities., • Demonstrate awareness of external factors and broader policy context when making decisions., • Communicate confidently and clearly, both verbally and in writing, to influence decisions and support delivery., • Scope and plan key activities required to progress workstreams, contributing to wider planning and design processes. Person specification LEAD CRITERIA: • Strong communication skills, with experience presenting information clearly and drafting formal documents., • Proven stakeholder engagement skills, including managing differing views and building effective relationships., • Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and adapt to changing demands.Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Delivering at Pace, • Communicating and Influencing, • Managing a Quality Service, • Making Effective Decisions Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • LEAD CRITERIA: Demonstrable ability to lead and manage workstreams, delivering high-quality outcomes to deadlines, using evidence and data to support decision-making and continuous improvement. Benefits Alongside your salary of 38,772, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 11,232 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes., • An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Womens Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. Applicants will be asked to provide the following in their written application: 250 word Technical statement on the Lead criteria: Demonstrable ability to lead and manage workstreams, delivering high-quality outcomes to deadlines, using evidence and data to support decision-making and continuous improvement. 750 word Personal Statement against the Essential criteria as outlined in the Person Specification. You will also be asked to provide a short CVlisting your skills and experience. Your CV will only be considered for applications that progress to job offer and will assist the vacancy holders in matching skills to suitable opportunities/locations. It will not form part of the sifting process or be scored. Sift: An initial sift will be conducted using the information applicants provide against the Technical criteria outlined on the technical template (250 words) supplied in the application process. Applicants who do not meet the minimum standard at this stage will not have their personal statement assessed. Applicants who reach the minimum standard on the initial sift will be progressed to full sift. If successful at the initial sift stage, a full sift will be conducted using the information applicants provide in line with the Essential Criteria within the person specification section of this advert, using the information applicants provide on the Personal statement template (750 words) supplied in the application process. Interview: Applicants meeting the agreed minimum standard will be interviewed using the blended approach testing both Behaviours & Strengths. Interviews will be conducted either face-to-face or virtually (confirmation of interview method will be confirmed closer to the time) Applicants invited to interview, will also be required to deliver a 5-minute presentation at the start of your interview. Details of the presentation and what is required will be supplied as part of the invite to interview. Applicants should be aware that further questions relating to your experience may be asked following your presentation. Sift and Interview dates to be confirmed. Postings: Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on your location preferences and the geographical requirements of the business. If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards You will be asked for your preferences for up to 2 locations, these will tell us where you would prefer to work if you are successful. Please do not select a location unless you are prepared to accept a role in that location. Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles here . Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on your location preferences, where appropriate, and the geographical requirements of the business. Dependent on your position on the merit list, if none of your location preferences remain at the point we make a job offer, DWP may offer you a role at an alternative advertised location. If we are unable to offer you a role in any of your preferred locations, and you are unable to accept a role at an alternative advertised location, we will add you to the reserve list if one is being held. Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on your location preferences, where appropriate, and the geographical requirements of the business. Further Information At the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. Find out more about working for DWP on the DWP Careers Hub . Reserve List A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. If you are placed on a reserve list but we cannot immediately offer you a post, please note: • If you are later offered the role you applied for, in a location you have expressed a preference for, and you decline the offer or are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe you will be withdrawn from the campaign and removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances (e.g. a contractual Part Time Working Pattern cannot be accommodated in the initial role offered or in cases of serious ill health). If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. Reasonable Adjustments We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. Integrity, plagiarism, Civil Service Principles and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Examples of plagiarism can include: • Presenting the work, ideas and experience of others as your own Disclosure and Barring Service and Internal Fraud Database Checks In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service/Disclosure Scotlando n your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading. For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment scre ening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. If successful and transferring from another Government Department, a criminal record check will be carried out. Important New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. If you are a current employee and are successful you must be able to be released from your current post within four weeks. Those on protected TUPE/ COSoP terms and conditions applying on promotion or voluntary permanent level move will adopt DWPs Terms and Conditions and this may have a different impact on pay and allowances. Please review this prior to acceptance of a role. Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP's terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing. Accepting a post will be taken to mean acceptance of revised terms & conditions. Civil Servants applying on promotion will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or within 10% of existing salary. Any move to DWP from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at the Childcare Choices Website. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Laura Jones Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DWP by email: . If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Click here to visit the Civil Service Commission. 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As a Lead Agile Delivery Manager in Data Platforms & operations, you will: • Lead the delivery of secure, high-quality, performant data platforms in cloud, with a focus on delivering data aligned to user needs., • Provide strong agile leadership for complex, scaled programmes involving multiple stakeholders., • Act as an experienced agile practitioner, with deep knowledge of agile and lean tools and techniques, leading by example, coaching delivery specialists across multiple teams, building capability ensuring teams deliver value often., • Lead the delivery of complex work, managing multiple teams and senior stakeholders, building momentum, and balancing competing demands., • Build consensus across different services and products, mediating between teams to achieve shared goals., • Communicate with clarity, building influence and trust at all levels, managing stakeholder expectations, and facilitating discussions on high-risk or complex issues., • Optimise team delivery flow, implement changes to team structures, and coordinate efforts across teams to maintain and improve momentum., • Manage complex risks, issues, and dependencies, serving as an escalation point to unblock delivery challenges., • Lead hands-on delivery of products and end-to-end services, guiding teams to deliver tangible outcomes,and foster a culture of guided innovation, continuous learning, and professional development, to generate impactful more efficient data solutions that generate value.Person specification See selection process for further details. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact . Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Agile Delivery Benefits Alongside your salary of 75,026, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 21,735 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. Salary Information Pay for this role is from 75,026 to 80,267. The maximum salary for the grade is 80,267, however a Digital Allowance of up to 9,728 per annum is available for exceptional candidates. Digital Allowance is non-salary, and non-pensionable, and is classed as a temporary allowance. It is reviewed annually where it could be retained, amended, or removed. Our offer to successful candidates will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer will maintain their current salary. Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will either move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or get a 10% increase to their current salary whichever would be the greater. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application Your application will consist of four parts: 1. A Personal Details application form., 2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed., 3. Personal statement - up to 1000 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria below: • Exemplary leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate high performing teams and influence diverse stakeholder groups, including experience of coaching and mentoring., • Be an experienced agile practitioner, with deep knowledge of agile and lean tools and techniques, leading by example, coaching delivery specialists across multiple teams, building capability ensuring teams deliver value often., • Lead the delivery of complex work, managing multiple teams and senior stakeholders, building momentum, and balancing competing demands., • Communicate with clarity, building influence and trust at all levels, managing stakeholder expectations, and facilitating discussions on high-risk or complex issues and risks., • Optimise team delivery flow, adapt to changing user priorities, implementing changes to team structures, and coordinate efforts across teams to maintain and improve momentum. 4. Technical statement (up to 250 words). The following statement is aligned to the required technical skill of Agile Delivery. An initial sift will be conducted using the technical statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift. For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. Important Information • You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form., • Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered., • If your employment history, personal statement or technical statement contain any personal details your application will be withdrawn. If youre successful at sift stage you will be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. There, you will be assessed against the experiences listed above. You will be asked to do a (5 -10 minutes) presentation on a specific topic. Further details will be provided to candidates invited to interview. Interviews will take place from Mid November. Sift and Interview dates to be confirmed. Further Information: Find out more about Working for DWP If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed. Security Clearance Requirement You must meet the security requirements before you can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. For meaningful checks to be carried out, you will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. Whilst a lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance, and expectation of UK residency may range from 3 to 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements needed for the role may result in the withdrawal of provisional jobs offers. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website . Reasonable Adjustment At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the How we recruit page. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Natalie Selby Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: . Attachments DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 (3) Opens in new window (docx, 17kB) Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 69kB)

As Apprenticeship Programmes Lead, you will: • Ensure apprenticeship procurement is effectively managed, future-focused, and aligned to business needs, • Lead and oversee HEO(s), maintain procurement plans, drive continuous improvement, and manage escalation of issues., • Provide clear direction, coaching, and oversight to HEOs, role modelling inclusive and collaborative leadership., • Lead the operational delivery of the end-to-end apprenticeship procurement process., • Engage with Commercial colleagues to ensure timely, compliant, and effective procurement., • Deliver standard-setting calls and support moderation meetings with evaluation panels., • Maintain and review procurement plans to ensure accuracy, completeness, and forward-looking coverage., • Monitor provider performance in collaboration with Delivery and Experience teams, escalating issues where appropriate., • Manage communications escalated by Programme Manager across internal and external stakeholders during procurement., • Conduct regular review of the provider market to identify emerging opportunities and risks., • Contribute to process improvement, sharing lessons learned and best practice across the team.Person specification Candidates should be able to demonstrate the Key Criteria as outlined below. Key Criteria: • Strong understanding of public sector procurement regulations and assurance processes (Lead Criteria), • Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes, • Proven ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders, including commercial teams and external providers, • Ability to interpret procurement and performance data to inform decisions and drive improvements, • Experience in leading change initiatives and embedding continuous improvement, • Ability to remain effective under pressure and adapt to changing priorities or challenges, • You must have achieved CIPD Associate membership or be willing to work towards this upon commencement of your role. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Communicating and Influencing, • Delivering at Pace, • Managing a Quality Service Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,447, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 12,876 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes., • An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Womens Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. Selection will be by a written sift, followed by a virtual video interview. Written Application and Sift As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV, and a Personal Statement of no more than 750 words detailing the relevant skills and experience you can bring to the role, based on the Key Criteria listed earlier in this advert. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Please provide a CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years. Our CV element is short and allows an initial check of eligibility but is not scored so please put the main content of your evidence and skills in your Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be based on evidence of what you did and how you did it in order to achieve the outcomes notified. When completing your personal statement,please read and understand the Key Criteriathoroughlyas this is what your written evidence will assessed against. Please ensure you evidence the key personal requirements and what you have done that relates to these requirements.You dont have to explain the whole process, just what you have done and the skills and experience you have used.Share with us why you are most suited to this role, what you can do, the skills you have that are transferable to the key requirements, and the life experiences or passion you have that are linked to this role. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using theLead Criteriaonly: " Strong understanding of public sector procurement regulations and assurance processes (Lead Criteria) " Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview. If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised.In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. If you withdraw your application at any stage, it will not be progressed any further. Interview Process After the sift is complete, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a virtual video interview on MS Teams. The overall interview will last around 45-minutes and you will need to use your personal device to access the video link. The interview will assess Behaviours and Strengths. The interview aims to be more of a conversation exploring the candidates capability for the role. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. After the interview Once all interviews have been completed, candidates will be notified of the outcome by email and through their Civil Service Jobs account. The successful candidate for the initial post offered will be contacted regarding their preferred location based on the role being offered. If you are able to accept this provisional offer, pre-employment checks will commence and once they are cleared, the vacancy holder will contact you with details of a start date. Please note that for some of the locations currently listed in this vacancy, we may not be able to immediately offer a position based on the needs of the business at the time. Further Information At the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. Find out more about working for DWP on the DWP Careers Hub . Reserve List A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. If you are placed on a reserve list but we cannot immediately offer you a post, please note: • If you are later offered the role you applied for, in a location you have expressed a preference for, and you decline the offer or are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe you will be withdrawn from the campaign and removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances (e.g. a contractual Part Time Working Pattern cannot be accommodated in the initial role offered or in cases of serious ill health). If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. Reasonable Adjustments We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. Integrity, plagiarism, Civil Service Principles and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Examples of plagiarism can include: • Presenting the work, ideas and experience of others as your own Disclosure and Barring Service and Internal Fraud Database Checks In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading. For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. If successful and transferring from another Government Department, a criminal record check will be carried out. Important New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. If you are a current employee and are successful you must be able to be released from your current post within four weeks. Those on protected TUPE/ COSoP terms and conditions applying on promotion or voluntary permanent level move will adopt DWPs Terms and Conditions and this may have a different impact on pay and allowances. Please review this prior to acceptance of a role. Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP's terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing. Accepting a post will be taken to mean acceptance of revised terms & conditions. Civil Servants applying on promotion will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or within 10% of existing salary. Any move to DWP from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at the Childcare Choices Website. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DWP by email: . If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Click here to visit the Civil Service Commission. 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As a Senior Software Engineer, your key responsibilities will include: • Lead the design, strategy, development, and deployment (end-to-end development) of high-quality software solutions that meet user needs and policy intent., • Champion engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and cloud-native development., • Contributing to the migration and integration of systems into cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)., • Supporting and enhancing applications that support our corporate colleagues within DWP., • Application modernisation - rewriting applications and code., • Ensuring service continuity through effective incident and problem management., • Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement., • Collaborate with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Architects, Researchers, Testers, Designers and other specialists to deliver value iteratively., • Build capability across your teams through coaching and mentoring, training and development, formal qualifications, • Lead in one or more of our Engineering teams ensuring best practice and standards, • Develop and foster a collaborative team culture that produce world class software solutions., • Be an advocate for accessibility, usability, and inclusive design principles, • The ability to analyse complex problems and design robust, scalable solutions., • Work effectively across disciplines, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders., • Support and have experience in modern programming languages and frameworks as Python, Go, Node.js, TypeScript and React. Person specification See selection process for further details. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact . Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Technical Leadership & Mentoring Benefits Alongside your salary of 57,946, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 16,786 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. Salary Information Pay for this role is from 57,946 to 68,205. The maximum salary for the grade is 68,205, however a Digital Allowance of up to 10,312 per annum is available for exceptional candidates. Digital Allowance is non-salary, and non-pensionable, and is classed as a temporary allowance. It is reviewed annually where it could be retained, amended, or removed. Our offer to successful candidates will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer will maintain their current salary. Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will either move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or get a 10% increase to their current salary whichever would be the greater. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application Your application will consist of four parts: 1. A Personal Details application form., 2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed., 3. Personal statement - up to 1000 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria below: • Software Development and testing Expertise: Strong hands-on experience and expert knowledge in designing, building, and deploying APIs, RESTful services, and microservice architectures using Java; Additional experience in modern programming languages such as Python, Node.js/JavaScript, and Go. Demonstrable expertise in front-end development of large-scale systems using open-source technologies including HTML, CSS, React, TypeScript, Node.js, and other modern front-end frameworks and templating languages; Experience in building robust automated test suites to support continuous deployment environments, including proficiency in TDD (Test-Driven Development) and BDD (Behavior-Driven Development)., • Cloud & DevOps Practices: Expert knowledge and hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/ Azure/ GCP), containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), and cloud-native databases (e.g., AzureDB, DocumentDB) ; Practical experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana., • Database Technologies: Strong working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database applications; working knowledge incloud-native database (e.g. AzureDB, DocumentDB), • Technical Leadership: Proven experience leading engineering teams or projects, including selecting and adopting frameworks, tools, and processes to responsibly develop, deploy, and monitor products and services., • User-Centred Design: Solid understanding of accessibility, usability, and inclusive design principles., • Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across disciplines, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. 4. Technical statement (up to 250 words). The following statement is aligned to the required technical skill of Technical Leadership and Mentoring. An initial sift will be conducted using the technical statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift. For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. Important Information • You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form., • Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered., • If your employment history, personal statement or technical statement contain any personal details your application will be withdrawn. Candidates who are successful at the sift stage will be sent a coding test to complete remotely. The exercise will focus on the technical elements listed in the Essential Criteria in this advert. Full details will be sent to candidates when the exercise is issued. Candidates will have 7 days to complete the test from the date of receipt. Candidates that are not successful in the technical exercise will not progress to the interview stage. Please add: to your safe senders list or monitor your spam folder to ensure safe receipt of the code test via email. The code test must be completed by the candidate using their skillset without using any AI or generative tools. Stage 3: Interview If youre successful at coding test stage you will be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. There, you will be assessed against the experiences listed above. Interviews will take place from late November 2025. Interview dates to be confirmed. Other information: If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed. Security Clearance Requirement You must meet the security requirements before you can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. For meaningful checks to be carried out, you will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. Whilst a lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance, and expectation of UK residency may range from 3 to 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements needed for the role may result in the withdrawal of provisional jobs offers. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website . Reasonable Adjustment At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the How we recruit page. Find out more about Working for DWP A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Oliver Canham Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: . Attachments DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 17kB) Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 67kB)

• Apply data science at scale to influence outcomes that affect millions of UK citizens, contributing to one of DWPs highest priority transformation projects the Health Transformation Programme., • Work within a close-knit team supporting the delivery of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Health Assessment services., • Handle and analyse large-scale datasets, potentially among the largest in the UK public sector, to deliver insights and benefits that positively impact thousands of citizens., • Respond to commissioned data science requests from primary stakeholders, including feature discovery and prioritisation, hypothesis testing, trial and feature evaluation, natural language processing and machine learning and development of success measures., • Contribute to cross-cutting data science initiatives, enhancing technical capabilities in machine learning, data visualisation as well as experimentation and evaluation., • Collaborate across disciplines to ensure data-driven decision-making supports service transformation and policy development., • Engage in continuous professional development, supported by comprehensive training and a collaborative working environment., • Work in a supportive, inclusive and family-friendly organisation, committed to employee wellbeing and delivering services with real social purpose.Person specification See selection process for further details. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact . Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Data Insight Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,447, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 12,876 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. Salary Information Pay for this role is from 44,447 to 46,547. The maximum salary for the grade is 46,547, however a Digital Allowance of up to 8,544 per annum is available for exceptional candidates. Digital Allowance is non-salary, and non-pensionable, and is classed as a temporary allowance. It is reviewed annually where it could be retained, amended, or removed. Our offer to successful candidates will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer will maintain their current salary. Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will either move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or get a 10% increase to their current salary whichever would be the greater. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application Your application will consist of four parts: 1. A Personal Details application form., 2. Civil Service Numerical Test: After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Numerical Test.If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application. Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 23:55on 26/10/2025. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website. Following successful completion of thetest, you will then be asked to complete: 3. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed in line with the essential criteria below: • Academic background in Data Science, Maths, Statistics or Computer Science or equivalent Data Science-related business experience., • Experience of writing code in Python and SQL., • Hands-on experience using data science to solve problems or improve established processes., • Stakeholder management skills and experience working with colleagues to understand their requirements and deliver complex analytical projects in a timely manner., • Being proactive in recognising opportunities to use Data Science to contribute to team or wider organisational priorities. 4. Technical statement (up to 250 words). The following statement is aligned to the required technical skill of Data Insight. An initial sift will be conducted using the technical statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift. For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. Important Information • You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form., • Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered., • If your employment history or technical statement contain any personal details your application will be withdrawn. If youre successful at sift stage you will be invited to a face to face interview. There, you will be assessed against the experiences listed above. You will be asked to do a 10 minute technical reasoning test at the interview. Further details will be provided to candidates at interview. Interviews will take place from mid to late November 2025. Sift dates to be confirmed. Other information: If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed. Security Clearance Requirement You must meet the security requirements before you can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. For meaningful checks to be carried out, you will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. Whilst a lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance, and expectation of UK residency may range from 3 to 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements needed for the role may result in the withdrawal of provisional jobs offers. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website . Further Information Find out more about Working for DWP For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action. Reasonable Adjustment At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the How We Recruit, page Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Caicy Sandford Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: . Attachments DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 17kB) Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 70kB)

An exciting opportunity to join our Birmingham office as a 12-month fixed term and full time, Executive Assistant. The role This role provides comprehensive Executive Assistant services to the local team. To succeed in the role, you will work closely with Team Leaders and Regional Executive Services Managers and utilise the internal resources available to you including the Document Production team, Administrative Assistants and Business Services. While you will have a degree of autonomy in how you structure your day, you will still be an integral part of the team you work in. You will be expected to be aligned with the values of the firm, have a good level of client knowledge, strong relationships across the business and, where appropriate, with clients. The person Given the challenges of this role, it is likely that your background and experience will include having spent some time working in a professional services environment. You may additionally have experience of providing executive services level support to lawyers or similar professionals. You will be a natural organiser who thrives in a role that requires multi-tasking and working with a variety of people across the business. The role additionally requires someone who: • will manage multiple lawyers and delegate where appropriate using the support teams available;, • is confident in setting and prioritising their own work agenda;, • is organised and methodical in how they approach their work;, • has good written as well as verbal communication skills;, • has excellent attention to detail, communicates effectively and works well within a team;, • is confident and able to build sustainable relationships with internal and external clients; and, • is willing to take on new responsibilities and challenges, whilst remaining resilient. The activities Business development • Manage and attend team and project meetings, taking minutes where required, preparing meeting arrangements including booking travel (this may include overseas travel), rooms, catering, accommodation, desks, equipment and updating internal business development calendars;, • plan, arrange and attend events including liaising with business support teams and updating attendee lists or reports;, • engage in networking in order to build relationships and raise the business profile, to include use of external media platforms such as LinkedIn, etc;, • manage email bounce backs, processing feedback forms and logging referrals and activities;, • support lawyers with legal directory submissions and updating lawyer biography/CVs and sector pages; and, • Deliver outstanding client service by looking for improvements, speaking up and taking responsibility;, • receive verbal and written instructions and see them through to conclusion;, • work proactively and use own initiative to progress tasks;, • undertake client/matter creation and updating tasks, alerts, reserves, estimating tools and ensuring these are kept up to date and accurate throughout matter life;, • ensure compliance process is followed, including carrying out conflict checks, matter risk assessments and liaising with Central Inception team and clients for ID;, • run client financial reports;, • use our digital technology to update and manage in-house data systems such as Collaborate, Volume Control and Dialogue;, • participate in the running of helplines, websites, phone calls and logging referrals, which may include liaising with clients, counsel and other professionals;, • be a point of contact to assist with client and matter contact queries;, • initial drafting of correspondence and legal documents; and, • Coordinate diary appointments ensuring papers, itineraries and all other arrangements are in place; and, • Hold regular financial housekeeping meetings with lawyers, printing billing guides and preparing breakdown of costs and liaising with the finance team;, • raise draft proformas;, • help prepare and despatch client invoices with covering correspondence;, • liaise with counsel and experts regarding fee notes and outstanding bills;, • deal with general day to day client and finance queries;, • prepare finance forms including generating purchase orders;, • update internal reporting systems;, • manage standard annual rate review letters and terms of business;, • complete timesheet input for sickness/holidays/own time where appropriate; and, • Prioritise tasks effectively, including managing emails, monitoring inboxes, meeting deadlines, progressing instructions, providing regular updates and managing expectations;, • communicate effectively with lawyers and internal support teams, such as Business Support, Administrative Assistants and Document Production teams in order to meet required deadlines;, • provide clear instructions and review in order for high quality work to be completed;, • manage and update specific client spreadsheets; and, • manage multiple lawyers and delegate where appropriate using the support teams available. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. The benefits As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. ___ to find out more about our core benefit offering. Pre employment screening If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request. The firm Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it. We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients. By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase! Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day. • We're ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work, • We're open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right, • We care - We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet, • We collaborate - We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done - together And finally Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these. To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, ___. Documents

A Senior Technical Architect (Solutions) works with multiple projects or teams on problems that require broad architectural thinking. At this role level, you will: • Be responsible for leading the technical design of systems. and services, justifying and communicating design decisions., • Assure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government., • Explore the benefits of cross-government alignment., • Provide mentoring within teams. Person specification When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line withessential criteriabelow: • Architecture design across on-prem, cloud and hybrid environments involving networking, security, presentation, middleware, database, and integration aspects., • Architecture design informed through use of principles, patterns, technical radars, practices and standards., • Architecture design working with project delivery teams within agile, waterfall and hybrid environments throughout the lifecycle - from concept to go-live., • Translating business requirements into technical solutions with traceability that can be demonstrated to stakeholders., • Architecture design through use of architecture modelling techniques and tools to devise and represent. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Leadership, • Working Together, • Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Architecture communication (Practitioner), • Architect for the whole context (Practitioner), • Community collaboration (Practitioner), • Making architectural decisions (Practitioner), • Strategy design (Practitioner), • Technical design throughout the life cycle (Practitioner) Benefits Alongside your salary of 57,946, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 16,786 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. Salary Information The role is part of the Government Digital and Data profession and utilises an enhanced Government Digital and Data Pay Framework linked to capability which provides access to a Government Digital and Data allowance. Pay for this roleis insert 57,946 to 68,205, subject to candidate type. In addition to this, the role can attract a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to 25,971. Please see additional info below regarding candidate type. The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills as demonstrated in the selection process.Government Digital and Data Allowance is a discretionary non-consolidated, non-pensionable allowance. External applicants Pay for this role is 57,946 plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to 25,971, subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Our offer to successful candidates will be based on our assessment of your capability based on the evidence you provide at interview against the listed Technical Skills for the role. There is no negotiation at offer stage. Internal and OGD applicants Pay for the role is from insert 57,946 to 68,205, you may also be eligible for a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to 25,971, subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer should maintain their current base salary. Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion should eithermove to the bottom of the grade pay scale or receive a 10% increase to their base salary; whichever would be the greater. In addition to your base salary a Government Digital and Data Allowance may be payable based on our assessment of your capability. Our offer to successful candidates will be based on the evidence you provide at interview against the listed Technical Skills for the role. There is no negotiation at offer stage. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application Your application will consist of three parts: 1. A Personal Details application form., 2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed based on the essential criteria., 3. Personal statement - up to 1250 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person specification. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. The sift panel will use the information in your employment history and personal statement to assess your experience, skills and knowledge against the essential criteria. You will be provided with one combined overall assessment score for both your CV and Personal Statement. For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. Important Information • You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form., • Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered., • If your employment history/personal statement contains any personal details your application will be withdrawn. If youre successful at stage 1, you will be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. You will be asked to do a 10 minute presentation to further assess your experience and to assess the technical skill "Architecture Communication (Practitioner)". Your presentation should focus on the following: Present an example of an architecture design that youve worked with external suppliers to define and deliver, explaining how you translated business requirements into technical solutions including your key decisions, applied architectural standards, patterns and modelling techniques, and worked with delivery teams through the full lifecycle. Stage 3: Interview 2 If youre successful at stage 2, you will be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. There, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours and Technical Skills: Behaviours: • Leadership, • Working Together, • Architect for the whole context(Practitioner), • Community collaboration (Practitioner), • Making architectural decisions(Practitioner), • Strategy design(Practitioner) Further information Find out more about Working for DWP If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action Reasonable Adjustment At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the How we recruit page. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Caicy Sandford Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: . Attachments Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 67kB) DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 17kB)

Youll join a thriving community of practice, where you'll share best practice, insight and support with a bunch of other talented, expert Agile Delivery Managers. Were looking for a candidate that will: • Champion Agile Delivery Lead teams using Agile frameworks, ensuring efficiency and value driven outcomes., • Drive High Performance Motivate and mentor teams to work collaboratively, optimising workflows and maximising productivity., • Remove Barriers Identify and eliminate impediments, keeping teams focused and moving forward., • Engage Stakeholders Build strong relationships with product owners, engineers, and business leaders to align goals and expectations., • Ensure Quality and Continuous Improvement Foster a culture of feedback, learning, and iteration to enhance ways of working., • Data and Metrics Use key Agile metrics and insights to drive decision making and optimise delivery performance. Person specification See selection process for further details. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact . Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Agile and Lean Practices Benefits Alongside your salary of 57,946, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 16,786 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. Salary Information Pay for this role is from 57,946 to 68,205. The maximum salary for the grade is 68,205, however a Digital Allowance of up to 7,543 per annum is available for exceptional candidates. Digital Allowance is non-salary, and non-pensionable, and is classed as a temporary allowance. It is reviewed annually where it could be retained, amended, or removed. Our offer to successful candidates will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer will maintain their current salary. Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will either move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or get a 10% increase to their current salary whichever would be the greater. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application Your application will consist of four parts: 1. A Personal Details application form., 2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed., 3. Personal statement - up to 750 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria below: • Promoting a culture of psychological safety in teams, managing team dynamics. Fostering a continuous improvement environment., • Experience of leading and building stakeholder relationships at multiple levels., • Having a proactive approach to learning and development of yourself and others., • Experienced in the use of Agile principles and practices. 4. Technical statement (up to 250 words). The following statement is aligned to the required technical skill of Agile and Lean Practices. An initial sift will be conducted using the technical statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift. For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. Important Information • You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form., • Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered., • If your employment history, personal statement or technical statement contain any personal details your application will be withdrawn. If youre successful at sift stage you will be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. There, you will be assessed against the experiences listed above. Interviews will take place from mid November 2025. Sift dates to be confirmed. Other information: If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed. Further Information Find out more about Working for DWP For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location. Reasonable Adjustment At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the How We Recruit, page The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Natalie Selby Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. If you wish to make a complaint, please find further details here: . Attachments DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 17kB) Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 70kB)

As a supply chain security specialist, youll play a critical role in safeguarding DWPs services by assuring the security posture of contracts and suppliers. Youll lead the identification and analysis of supply chain risks, translating complex data and threat intelligence into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers. Working closely with commercial, delivery, and security teams, youll drive targeted risk management interventions that strengthen resilience, ensure compliance, and protect sensitive assets across a diverse supplier landscape. Your work will directly support strategic assurance efforts and help shape a proactive, risk-aware culture across DWP and its partners. Responsibilities will include: Strategic and team leadership • Lead by example, visibly and confidently engaging colleagues and stakeholders to support and deliver effective security risk and assurance capabilities, • Clearly define priorities, ensuring all risk analysis and assurance activities align with departmental and HMG strategic risk. Reflect priorities in measurable team objectives, • Identify opportunities for enhanced assurance of DWPs supplier and known supply chain risks, • Continue to iterate the service to ensure we continue to meet end user needs, stakeholder requirements, and align to wider departmental risk and control assessment practices, • Lead and deliver a data-driven analysis to improve both contract- and enterprise-level decision-making, providing holistic and robust opinion on the security posture of people, processes, and technology, • Oversee the delivery of activities ranging from targeted contract or supplier-focused risk assessments to inform the management of specific risks, through to enterprise-level assessments of DWP exposure to security risk from its vast and complex supply chain, • Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in Commercial, Digital and other enabling functions to collectively identify and address supply chain security risks, • Provide input at senior governance levels, ensuring security outcomes are fully understood and considered, • Clearly communicate analytical results and complex concepts to non-expert audiences, including senior stakeholders, to secure buy-in and support for recommendations, • Champion supply chain security and risk management services across DWP, particularly within Commercial Directorate Given the geographic spread of our team, DWP customers, cross-government stakeholders and industry suppliers, you'll need to be willing to travel to other DWP locations, with periodic overnight stays required. Person specification We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate your skills and experience across the following essential criteria: Leadership and delivery • Leading by example, visibly and confidently engaging colleagues and stakeholders to support and deliver effective security risk and assurance capabilities., • Knowledge and experience of commercial practice, preferably in a public sector context., • Solid understanding of the principles of risk management and a proven track record of working on risk management., • A comprehensive technical understanding of security risk management processes and controls., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and negotiate easily and confidently with stakeholder at all levels. Benefits Alongside your salary of 57,946, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 16,786 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Youll join us in one of our brilliant hub locations: Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield. Our team loves the ability to balance their life and their work. We have flexible hours, and hybrid working. We use Flexitime, which means at those times when you might need to work longer to get the job done, you build up flexicredit that you can use to start later or finish earlier. In return for your skills, we offer salary range of 57,946 - 68,205 p.a., an attractive civil service pension with employer contributions of over 27%, and a generous annual leave package starting at 26 Days, rising to 31 Days over time. Additionally, these posts currently attract a Recruitment and Retention Allowance of 7,000 per annum. The work we do is important, and we know healthy and happy people do better work. We have a great benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Volunteering and charitable giving, • Discounts and savings on shopping, days out and more, • Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so its even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference, • Sports and social activities Things you need to know Selection process details Your application will consist of the following: • A completed Personal Details application form., • Completion of the Civil Service Numerical Test., • A curriculum vitae including education, professional qualifications and full employment history, giving details of key achievements, including details of the work and projects that you have been involved in Online Tests After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete an online Civil Service Numerical Test. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the next stage of the application. Please complete the online test as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended) to ensure you do not experience any technical issue and fail to meet the deadline. The closing date for the application is23:55 on 20th October 2025. You must have completed the test and submitted your full application in advance of this deadline. Do not leave it to the last minute. If you fail to complete the online test and submit your application before the deadline, your application will be unsuccessful. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website. When you are invited to take the test, you will be sent full guidance and a link to practice tests which provide an authentic test-taking experience, so you can understand how tests work. Application & Sift The next stage of the application will ask you to complete a CV and Personal Statement. The CV is for reference only and will not be scored. A sift will be carried out using your 1250-word Personal Statement. Your personal statement needs to set out evidence of how your experience meets all the Essential Criteria in the advert. We are not looking at how much time you have spent in a job, where relevant, but rather how you have performed. Your Personal Statement must show demonstrable evidence of what you did, how you did it, and what outcome was achieved. This should include the impact of your approach and evidence of your ability to take forward different approaches in different circumstances. The standards detailed in the Person Specification are the minimum expectations for the role and only candidates with the strongest evidence will be invited to interview. Candidates will have to meet the standard for all criteria to progress to interview. If high application volumes are received, candidates may be assessed against the lead criteria (Leadership and delivery). The benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may also be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. Your statement must not exceed 1250 words and you are advised to take advantage of the full word count. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide must relate to your own experiences. If evidence of plagiarism, or sharing of questions, information or answers throughout any part of the selection process is found, your application will be withdrawn. Examples of plagiarism can include: • Presenting the work, ideas and experience of others as your own, • Copying content from an online/published source Interview stage If youre successful at sift stage, you will be invited to complete an analysis, prioritisation and decision-making exercise (sometimes called an in-tray exercise) and a face-to-face interview. These will both take place on the same day. The exercise is designed to simulate the kind of real-world challenges a Lead Security Risk Assurance Manager might face. The task will assess your ability to evaluate data, make sound decisions under time pressure or with incomplete information, and communicate rationale clearly and professionally. The interview will be based on the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification section above. Interviews will take place at one of our Corporate Hubs listed at the top of this advert. Indicative timelines are: Sift Week Commencing 20th October 2025 Interviews Week Commencing 17th November 2025. Postings Posting will be made in merit order by location, this will be based on the geographical requirement at the time. Successful candidates will be posted to a specific role and will have the opportunity to express a preference as part of the selection process, although final decisions may come down to business need, and the skills and development needs of candidates. Standard promotion rules will apply, and successful candidates will be placed on the pay scale and terms and conditions of DWP. Offers of employment: Following the interview stage, should you not reach the required standard for the advertised G7 role, we may be able to offer you a role which would be a grade below the advertised post under our Near Miss process. Any candidates falling into this category will be contacted once the interview results have been released. You will be asked to indicate if you are interested when completing your application. Further Information At the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. Find out more about working for DWP on the DWP Careers Hub . Reserve List A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. If you are placed on a reserve list but we cannot immediately offer you a post, please note: • If you are later offered the role you applied for, in a location you have expressed a preference for, and you decline the offer or are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe you will be withdrawn from the campaign and removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances (e.g. a contractual Part Time Working Pattern cannot be accommodated in the initial role offered or in cases of serious ill health). If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. Reasonable Adjustments We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. Integrity, plagiarism, Civil Service Principles and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Examples of plagiarism can include: • Presenting the work, ideas and experience of others as your own Disclosure and Barring Service and Internal Fraud Database Checks In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check toDisclosure and Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading. For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. If successful and transferring from another Government Department, a criminal record check will be carried out. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website . Important New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. If you are a current employee and are successful you must be able to be released from your current post within four weeks. Those on protected TUPE/ COSoP terms and conditions applying on promotion or voluntary permanent level move will adopt DWPs Terms and Conditions and this may have a different impact on pay and allowances. Please review this prior to acceptance of a role. Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP's terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing. Accepting a post will be taken to mean acceptance of revised terms & conditions. Civil Servants applying on promotion will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or within 10% of existing salary. Any move to DWP from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at the Childcare Choices Website. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Helen Broadhead Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DWP by email: . If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Click here to visit the Civil Service Commission. Attachments DWP Terms and Conditions January 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 17kB) Success-Profiles-Candidate-Overview-Accessble-Version Opens in new window (docx, 70kB)

• Maintain and develop legacy systems to ensure operational continuity., • Respond to and resolve incidents and problems, ensuring minimal disruption to services., • Support service management and knowledge management processes., • Implement essential legislative and business changes., • Remediate technical and security debt in line with application roadmaps., • Ensure compatibility with evolving hosting and desktop environments, • Modernisation of core systemsthrough cloud migration and service re-architecture., • Improved service resilience and agilityby embedding DevOps and automation practices., • Legacy technologies Actian Ingres, OpenROAD., • Modern platforms including AWS, Azure, and containerized services., • Programming languages like Java, C, C++, .NET and JavaScript., • Service management tools and practices. Person specification See selection process for further details. If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact . Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Programming and Build Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,447, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 12,876 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: • Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours., • Generous annual leave at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave., • Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme., • Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly)., • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service., • Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. Salary Information Pay for this role is from 44,447 to 58,347. The maximum salary for the grade is 46,547, however a Digital Allowance of up to 11,800 per annum is available for exceptional candidates. Digital Allowance is non-salary, and non-pensionable, and is classed as a temporary allowance. It is reviewed annually where it could be retained, amended, or removed. Our offer to successful candidates will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer will maintain their current salary. Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion will either move to the bottom of the grade pay scale or get a 10% increase to their current salary whichever would be the greater. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application Your application will consist of four parts: 1. A Personal Details application form., 2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed., 3. Personal statement - up to 1000 words. This statement should be used to provide examples of how you meet the essential criteria below: • Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL scripting., • Detailed working knowledge and experience of development and deployment in Cloud environments (AWS, Azure)., • Proven ability of supporting and maintaining complex legacy applications in live environments., • Demonstrable experience of managing incidents and problems with a focus on service continuity., • Stakeholder management of service owners and able to challenge delivery and products. 4. Technical statement (up to 250 words). The following statement is aligned to the required technical skill of: Programming and Build: An initial sift will be conducted using the technical statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift. For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. Important Information • You will be asked to complete your employment history. Any information that you would customarily share on a CV should therefore be entered onto the application form., • Personal details that could be used to identify you including your name, contact details and address must be removed for your application to be considered., • If your employment history, personal statement or technical statement contain any personal details your application will be withdrawn. If youre successful at sift stage you will be invited to a video interview via Microsoft Teams. There, you will be assessed against the experiences listed above. You will be asked to deliver plan for dealing with the legacy systems using the Whiteboard function in Microsoft Teams. Further details will be provided to candidates invited to interview. Interviews will take place from early November 2025. Sift and Interview dates to be confirmed. Other information: If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. All successful candidates and those placed on reserve will be posted in merit list order by location. For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed. Security Clearance Requirement You must meet the security requirements before you can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. Further Information Find out more about Working for DWP For Hints and Tips on completing your application visit Applying for jobs at DWP Digital. A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action. For meaningful checks to be carried out, you will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. Whilst a lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance, and expectation of UK residency may range from 3 to 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements needed for the role may result in the withdrawal of provisional jobs offers. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website Reasonable Adjustment At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. For further information on reasonable adjustments, terms and conditions and how we recruit visit the How We Recruit, page Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. 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Operations Manager - Childrens Services Permanent Walsall - office and field based £50,000 - £55,000 Job Summary My client is looking for a strong, reputable Operations Manager to join their team and take on this exciting new position. This role comes at a time when their organisation is looking to grow and expand and is therefore recruiting a new senior manager to oversee the current services, as well as to play an integral part in opening and supporting new services. As Operations Manager, you will be reporting directly to the Director, Head of Safeguarding and Head of Operations, and you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the registered / home managers of the services throughout West Midlands. It will be your responsibility to provide support and advice to the registered managers where needed, whilst ensuring that all homes meet the minimum standard of ‘Good’. Duties • Creating and implementing improvement / performance plans for the different homes, • Conducting supervisions with Registered/ Home Managers, • Deliver management development sessions and support mangers through CQC/Ofsted Registration process and PIR documentation, • Support with action plans from audits / mock inspections, • Support with Safeguarding / Investigations & Sickness review meetings, • Work closely with the referral department to conduct referral assessments, • Maintain and develop relationships with new and existing local authorities, • Being available to travel to different homes when needed Requirements • Level 5 NVQ in Leadership and Management (or equivalent) (Social Care), • At least 5 years’ experience at either a senior Registered Manager position or Operational role within residential Children’s services (adult services will also be considered), • A sound understanding of Ofsted & CQC and all safeguarding requirements for residential services., • Your own form of transport and a full UK driving licence, • Proven Operational / Business development understanding from previous roles. If you are interested in this position please apply to this advert of contact Issy Eaden on

Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services | Renewable Energy Consultancy | Birmingham (Outskirts), in office 2/3 days per week- £60,000 + bonus and benefits A forward-thinking renewables consultancy based just outside Birmingham is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in building services, particularly in heating systems, to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a company driving sustainable energy solutions across commercial and residential sectors. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and a hands-on approach to designing and delivering mechanical systems within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: • Design and develop mechanical systems with a focus on heating, ventilation, and associated building services., • Produce accurate technical drawings and schematics using CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar)., • Collaborate closely with engineers, consultants, and on-site teams to ensure efficient implementation of designs., • Conduct site visits, support installations, and provide technical guidance throughout project lifecycles., • Ensure all designs meet regulatory standards and sustainability goals. Key Requirements: • Proven experience in mechanical design within the building services or HVAC industry., • Strong working knowledge of CAD tools., • Comfortable with both office-based design work and hands-on involvement on site., • A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently or as part of a team., • Experience in or a passion for renewables and sustainable energy solutions is highly desirable. Why Join? • Be part of a mission-driven consultancy at the forefront of the renewable energy sector., • Work on exciting, impactful projects across the Midlands and beyond., • Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development. 📍 Location: Office based just outside Birmingham (with site travel as required) 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💼 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Structures Technician – Birmingham | Full Time | No Travel Required Contract Type: Permanent TARCG is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a respected leader in the aerospace engineering sector, for the position of Structures Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team working on cutting-edge aircraft modification projects. This is a full-time, site-based role ideal for skilled individuals with a solid background in aircraft structures and sheet metal work, looking to further their career in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Lead Structures Technician, the successful candidate will be responsible for the structural modification and maintenance of aircraft in line with approved drawings and maintenance data. You will be expected to deliver work to exacting standards while ensuring safety and quality are never compromised. Responsibilities include: • Complete removal and strip-down of major structural components, • Installation of complex structural assemblies to precise tolerances, • Reading and interpreting technical drawings, manuals, and regulatory documents, • Applying bonding techniques, fasteners, and sealants in line with technical procedures, • Maintaining tool control and cleanliness within the work area, • Reporting unsafe conditions promptly via appropriate internal channels, • Proactively identifying and communicating any issues affecting work plans, along with recommendations Skills & Experience Required: • Completed apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering or a military equivalent, • Ideally 2+ years of live aircraft structural/sheet metal experience, • Previous experience in aircraft production or modification is advantageous, • Excellent hand skills with a strong eye for detail, • Good working knowledge of airframe structures and components, • Adaptable, reliable, and a strong communicator, • Eligible to live and work in the UK, • Able to meet the requirements for UK security vetting Mandatory Training (Part-145 Compliance): Candidates should possess, or be willing to complete, the following training: • Initial and continuation Human Factors, • SFAR Phase 1 & 2 (initial and continuation), • EWIS Group 1 & 2 (initial and continuation), • ETOPS, • RVSM If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please send your updated resume to Vicki Senner at TARCG is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. By applying to this advert, you give consent to TARCG holding & processing your personal data for the purpose of work finding services. TARCG is The Aviation Recruitment & Consulting Group.

Gas Engineer – Radiator Replacement & Gas Services Location: Must be based in Birmingham, Coventry or Leicester Work Schedule: You will work across all areas, concentrating on one key area each day You will receive a fully costed van and fuel card to support your daily operations Be Part of Something Bigger, join us in revolutionising how we power the planet • £28,860.13 basic, with expected earnings of around £35-40K – Annual Pay Review – Profit Share Scheme, • Full-Time, Permanent Contract, • Fully Costed Van & Fuel Card – EV options available with free install at your home, • Renewables Upskill Potential (Net Zero Carbon), • Local ByBox Allocation – reducing daily travel and increasing additional earning potential Work Hard, Live Well – Exceptional Benefits for our Engineers • Employee Energy allowance and discount on HIVE products, • Company Funded Healthcare Plan PLUS Online GP24 Virtual Service, • Access to MyHealth with 24/7 MyCare phone line, • FREE Eye Test Voucher, • Centrica Benefits via the Offer Store – Offers with high street partners and discounts, • Full Sick Pay following successful probationary period, • 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays, • 24 Hour Support System & fully managed diary accessible via allocated field device, • Group Income Protection, Life Assurance & Accident Insurance Financial Education, • Legal Help, • Full Uniform & PPE Provided In this role you will carry out general Repairs and Maintenance in Social Housing properties, achieving ‘first time fix’ where possible by utilising our 24-hour support network. This is a long duration role, which would suit a well-rounded engineer looking for a varied role carrying out Wet Works and Radiator Replacement. We’re searching for passionate Gas Engineers who are committed to quality and excellence. Skills that Drive Innovation – What we need from you • Hold a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points, • Hold the Right to Work in the UK, • Hold 2 year’s minimum qualified experience, • Be ACS qualified, including CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, & CKR1, • Exhibit knowledge of all procedures and safety measures to PH Jones and British Gas standards whilst offering excellent customer service PH Jones was formed in 1963 and has continued to grow through the provision of excellent customer service, high quality delivery and an unrivalled focus on customer care. PH Jones was acquired by British Gas in 2011 and is a key member of the Centrica Plc, a FTSE 100 company. At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed.

Job Title: EV Installation Engineer Location: UK Wide Salary: £42,000 per annum Benefits: • £2,000 annual attendance bonus (paid quarterly), • Excellent overtime opportunities, • Van, fuel card, tools, and uniform provided, • Pension scheme and career progression opportunities, • Occasional overnight stays covered, • Ongoing professional training and support About the Role: We are seeking experienced and motivated EV Installation Engineers to join a growing nationwide team. This full-time role involves the installation, testing, and commissioning of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems across various UK sites. You will ensure all works are delivered to high standards, in compliance with current electrical regulations, and with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and safety. This position offers stability, excellent earning potential, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the UK’s transition toward sustainable energy solutions. Job Responsibilities: • Install, test, and commission electric vehicle (EV) charging systems, • Conduct safety checks and ensure compliance with electrical standards and regulations, • Complete installations efficiently while maintaining quality and professionalism, • Carry out inspections, maintenance, and repair works as required, • Travel to customer sites across the UK (occasional overnight stays may be required), • Maintain accurate documentation and use handheld reporting systems, • Provide outstanding customer service and represent the company professionally Professional and Personal Attributes: • Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, AM2, 18th Edition or equivalent), • Experience as an EV-Installer, • Experience in electrical design, power distribution, and power systems, • Background in EV charging systems installation, operation, or maintenance, • Metering and/or communications experience (desirable but not essential), • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, • Confident using digital tools and reporting systems, • Full UK driving licence, • Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team, • Three-phase and dual-fuel metering experience advantageous, • PV (solar) experience beneficial

Senior Sous Chef - Aston Villa FC, Birmingham | Full-Time / Permanent £40000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more. OVERVIEW Levy is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality. In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include iconic venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur - and here in Birmingham, the legendary Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club. We are culinary champions - it’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service, is key to creating legendary experiences. Focused on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage. ROLE PURPOSE Based at Villa Park, the overall purpose of a Senior Sous Chef is to serve as a key leader in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in maintaining exceptional culinary standards and operational efficiency. This role will play a vital part in delivering food that fuels the ambitions of Aston Villa Football Club - from supporting the performance needs of players, to creating outstanding hospitality experiences for fans, guests, and partners on matchdays and events. KEY RESPONSIBILTIES: • Menu Planning and Development: Collaborate with the Head Chef to design and develop balanced, nutritious menus tailored for players, staff, and Villa Park hospitality guests., • Food Preparation and Cooking: Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring they meet the highest standards expected at a Premier League club., • Team Supervision and Development: Lead and mentor the kitchen team, supporting growth and cohesion in a fast-paced sporting environment., • Quality Control: Maintain consistency in food quality and presentation, reinforcing the high standards associated with Aston Villa and Levy UK&I., • Inventory and Stock Management: Assist in managing ordering and stock control to ensure smooth operations across both matchdays and non-matchday events., • Cost Management: Help manage budgets and food costs, sourcing ingredients responsibly while supporting both quality and sustainability commitments., • Health and Safety Compliance: Uphold health, hygiene, and safety standards across all Villa Park kitchens., • Event Catering Support: Assist in planning and delivering catering for matchdays, private events, and club functions, ensuring a memorable experience for fans, guests, and stakeholders., • Collaboration with Nutritionists: Work with club nutritionists and sports scientists to design menus that enhance player performance and recovery., • Positive Dining Experience: Help create enjoyable dining experiences for players, staff, and Villa Park visitors, reflecting the pride and tradition of Aston Villa., • Culinary Innovation: Introduce fresh ideas and techniques to keep menus exciting, innovative, and relevant for both performance and hospitality., • Operational Efficiency: Ensure efficient kitchen operations to meet the demands of a busy Premier League football environment., • Performance & Wellness Support: Directly support the health and wellness objectives of Aston Villa Football Club through nutrition-focused meals. PERSON SPECFICATION: • Menu Planning and Development: Collaborate with the Head Chef to design and develop balanced, nutritious menus tailored for players, staff, and Villa Park hospitality guests., • Food Preparation and Cooking: Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring they meet the highest standards expected at a Premier League club., • Team Supervision and Development: Lead and mentor the kitchen team, supporting growth and cohesion in a fast-paced sporting environment., • Quality Control: Maintain consistency in food quality and presentation, reinforcing the high standards associated with Aston Villa and Levy UK&I., • Inventory and Stock Management: Assist in managing ordering and stock control to ensure smooth operations across both matchdays and non-matchday events., • Cost Management: Help manage budgets and food costs, sourcing ingredients responsibly while supporting both quality and sustainability commitments., • Health and Safety Compliance: Uphold health, hygiene, and safety standards across all Villa Park kitchens., • Event Catering Support: Assist in planning and delivering catering for matchdays, private events, and club functions, ensuring a memorable experience for fans, guests, and stakeholders., • Collaboration with Nutritionists: Work with club nutritionists and sports scientists to design menus that enhance player performance and recovery., • Positive Dining Experience: Help create enjoyable dining experiences for players, staff, and Villa Park visitors, reflecting the pride and tradition of Aston Villa., • Culinary Innovation: Introduce fresh ideas and techniques to keep menus exciting, innovative, and relevant for both performance and hospitality., • Operational Efficiency: Ensure efficient kitchen operations to meet the demands of a busy Premier League football environment., • Performance & Wellness Support: Directly support the health and wellness objectives of Aston Villa Football Club through nutrition-focused meals. Why Join Us? Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world?s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality. We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive. Together, we create unforgettable experiences ? and shape the future of hospitality. • Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children), • Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check, • Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work), • Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets, • Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%), • Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia, • Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards, • Meals on duty, • Vodaphone discounts, • Pension scheme and Life Assurance, • Employee Assistance Programme, • 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday, • 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back, • Competitive and supportive family benefits, • Day off for baby's first birthday, • Holiday purchase scheme, • On-going training & development and career pathways, • Professional subscriptions paid Job Reference: com/2609/92706001/52765033/SU #Levy UK Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Castlefield is proud to be partnering with a well-established Case Management company operating within the Medico-Legal sector to recruit an experienced Case Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist team providing expert assessment and coordination of complex rehabilitation, health, and social care needs for clients who have sustained life-changing injuries. Role: Full Time Permanent (Part-Time may be consider) 37.5 hours per week Hybrid Working - You will be require to regular visit clients and attending business meetings in the office Salary: £40,000 to £48,000 (Subject to experience) + Excellent benefits Location: Roles available across the Midlands, London and South East Region Role Overview: As a Case Manager, you will lead and coordinate the delivery of comprehensive rehabilitation and care plans for clients who have suffered significant injuries or illnesses. Working primarily within the personal injury and clinical negligence legal-insurance context, you will ensure that each client receives tailored support that maximises independence and quality of life. This is a home-based position, however regular travel within the local regions will be required for client visits, multidisciplinary meetings, and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities: • Lead on the assessment, planning, and coordination of complex rehabilitation, health, and social care packages., • Monitor and review client progress, adjusting care plans as required to meet changing needs., • Ensure high standards of clinical and professional practice, maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and efficiency standards., • Produce comprehensive reports, including medical assessments, cost analyses, and progress evaluations for legal and insurance purposes., • Supervise and allocate cases effectively, maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records., • Collaborate with healthcare professionals, legal representatives, and clients’ families to achieve positive outcomes. Role Requirements: • Ideally have a Minimum of 3 years’ experience in case management, managing complex care packages within the Medico-Legal sector (Although a extensive background in complex care will be considered), • Minimum of 5 years post-qualification in your clinical profession., • Current clinical registration (e.g., as a registered Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Nurse, Speech and Language Therapist or Social Worker)., • Membership or registration (or working towards registration) with one or more of the following bodies: CMSUK, BABICM, or IRCM., • Demonstrated commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including attendance at relevant conferences and updates on new regulations., • Exceptional report writing and analytical skills, with the ability to produce detailed medical and cost reports. About Castlefield Recruitment & How to Apply: Castlefield Recruitment is a leading specialist in Healthcare & Medico-Legal recruitment, connecting talented healthcare professionals with exceptional opportunities across the UK. We are committed to supporting your career journey and ensuring you find a role that aligns with your skills and aspirations To apply for this role, please submit your CV via the apply button. For more information or to speak our dedicated consultant Scott Hilton, contact Castlefield Recruitment 0161 938 7249

Project Assurance Lead (Permanent Way & Overhead Line) Location : Wednesbury Depot, Midland Metro Ltd, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (9 months) Salary : £58,500 per annum + Excellent Benefits! Benefits: MML Pension, Annual Leave & Free travel on Tram & WM Bus for you and your partner Shape the Future of Urban Transport! At West Midlands Metro, we're driving forward the next stage of our expansion into Dudley - a project that will connect communities, boost local economies, and deliver a more sustainable transport system for the West Midlands. This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact role leading two core infrastructure disciplines - Permanent Way and Overhead Line - through to successful delivery. You'll make sure that every new asset is safe, compliant, and ready to support smooth passenger operations from day one. What You'll Be Doing As our Project Assurance Lead, you will: Take ownership of both Permanent Way and Overhead Line disciplines during the expansion, ensuring readiness for operation. Shadow the existing MML Team Leaders during a structured 3-month induction to gain network-specific knowledge. Lead on infrastructure checks and static testing to verify compliance with design specifications and operational suitability. Oversee snagging inspections, joint walkthroughs, and the sign-off process to declare assets safe and service-ready. Coordinate the familiarisation and training of operations and maintenance teams on new track and overhead line environments. Develop and update maintenance schedules, procedures, and instructions aligned with manufacturer and regulatory guidance. Support the collation of Health & Safety File data, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations. Ensure all new assets are fully registered and scheduled in the Agility asset management system. Work closely with the Infrastructure Manager, Asset Handover Coordinator, and Technical Officer to guarantee a seamless transition into business as usual operations. What We're Looking For Essential: Demonstrable experience across both Permanent Way and Overhead Line infrastructure. Strong knowledge of maintenance principles, asset inspection, and safety regulations within light rail or rail infrastructure. APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), or Prince 2. NEBOSH Managing Safely or IOSH Managing Safely. Ability to interpret technical drawings and confirm asset compliance. Experience of commissioning and operational readiness (static testing, staff training, documentation). Familiarity with CMMS systems such as Agility. Desirable: Experience of infrastructure handovers, extensions, or commissioning in light rail/rail projects. Understanding of Health & Safety File requirements under CDM regulations. Knowledge of West Midlands Metro infrastructure and practices. Why This Role Stands Out This isn't a standard role. You'll be the key link between two of the most critical rail systems - track and overhead line - during a live network expansion. Your work will directly ensure passenger safety, asset reliability, and the long-term resilience of the West Midlands Metro. Start your career journey with us today! West Midlands Metro is the place to be if you're passionate about growth, sustainability, and making a difference in your community. Click on APPLY today! TPBN1_UKTJ

Become a Driving Instructor with My Four Wheels Earn Up to 50,000! Are you looking for a career change that offers fantastic earning potential, flexibility, and job satisfaction? Join My Four Wheels , one of the UKs most trusted and highest-rated driving schools, and start your journey towards a rewarding career as a driving instructor. No previous experience is neededjust a passion for teaching and the drive to succeed! Why Choose My Four Wheels? High earnings potential Earn up to 38,688 per year working 32 hours per week, with the opportunity to earn 50,000 for full-time hours (40-hour week). Flexible working schedule Work when it suits you! Whether you prefer weekdays, evenings, or weekends, you set your own hours. Work locally Most of our instructors operate within a 30-minute radius of their home, reducing travel time and increasing earning potential. Your own dual-control car Choose from a range of brand-new and nearly-new vehicles, including the Ford Puma, Renault Clio, MG3, and Vauxhall Corsa, all supplied by leading UK dual-control car providers. 5-star rated driving school Join a trusted and well-established driving school with a strong track record and high learner pass rates. Job satisfaction Experience the rewarding feeling of helping learners gain confidence and pass their driving tests, enabling their independence. The Role of a Driving Instructor As a driving instructor with My Four Wheels, you will: Teach learners of all skill levels, helping them develop safe and confident driving habits. Structure lessons to suit individual learning styles. Offer guidance and support to ensure students pass their driving tests. Be part of a professional, highly rated driving school with ongoing support and resources. What We Look For To become a driving instructor, you must: Have held a full UK driving licence for at least three years. Have no more than five penalty points and no driving bans in the last five years. Be reliable, punctual, and patient, ensuring students feel comfortable and supported. Have good communication and customer service skills to build rapport with learners. Take control of your career and start a new, rewarding journey Apply Now!

Chartered Surveyor – Residential & Commercial 📍 West Midlands (Home-based with travel) 💰 £50,000 – £60,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits 🕒 Full-time (flexible/part-time options considered) The Opportunity We’re excited to be recruiting on behalf

Please see info below! 🔥 Passive Fire Protection Surveyor Location: Birmingham | Type: Full-Time | Travel Required: Yes Overview: My client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Passive Fire Protection Surveyor to join our technical team. This role focuses on surveying and assessing p

SHEQ Delivery Advisor 📍 Location: Birmingham (with UK travel) 💼 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 💷 Salary: Competitive + Van/Cash Allowance + Excellent Benefits 🕐 Hours: 07:30 – 17:00 Overview TradesTech Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading civi

Job Summary Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for the automotive industry? Do you have expertise in Type Approval, Homologation, or the TIC market in general? TÜV Rheinland is seeking a dynamic UK Automotive Sales Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving growth within the UK automotive sector. If you are motivated, results-oriented, and possess a strong understanding of the automotive industry and its regulatory requirements, we’d love to hear from you! What will you be doing with us? • Drive business growth: Generate order income and revenue by acquiring new customers, recovering former clients, and developing existing accounts through cold calling, customer visits, and participation in industry events., • Deliver sales performance: Consistently achieve and monitor sales targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and optimise internal sales costs within your area of responsibility., • Strategic planning: Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager Europe to create and maintain a customer-focused plan leveraging marketing leads, market insights, and existing opportunities., • Leverage expertise in Homologation & Type Approval: Support customers in navigating UK and international regulatory requirements with tailored solutions., • Harness CRM tools: Utilise and analyse Salesforce to manage opportunities while fostering strong customer relationships and identifying growth potential., • Enhance customer relationships: Build loyalty, strengthen partnerships, and secure critical business accounts with frequent customer visits. Work proactively to up-sell services and promote TÜV Rheinland’s full portfolio., • Stay informed and report progress: Stay up to date with industry trends through training, events, and meetings. Provide key sales data and feedback to senior management. What we expect of you? • A proven sales background, ideally in the automotive sector or TIC industry., • Proficiency in English, with additional European languages being advantageous., • Experience using Salesforce.com or similar CRM systems, with solid knowledge of pipeline management and sales processes., • Familiarity with a range of sales techniques and strategies., • Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills., • A self-motivated, target-driven attitude with a proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets., • Experience in an international automotive environment is beneficial., • Flexibility and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time., • A valid UK (or European) driving licence. Join TÜV Rheinland and become part of a globally respected leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services. You’ll contribute to helping clients meet rigorous global standards while building strong, long-term business relationships in the growing automotive sector. Accelerate your career with us — apply now!

Position Summary As the Territory Manager Vascular Access covering North London and East of England, you will sell, promote and train customers on the full range of Teleflex Arrow Vascular Access products. Key call points include Vascular Access Teams, Critical Care, Theatres and Procurement. Building strong relationships with key hospital personnel to maximise sales growth, this role will ensure Teleflex Medical is always positioned as a key and preferred supplier. Travel expected: 50% of the time across the territory. Principal Responsibilities • Schedule and confirm on-site sales appointments with key healthcare professionals and decision makers to promote and sell products., • Conduct initial sales visits and presentations, followed by calls, emails, and hands-on training to generate orders., • Provide hospitals and clinical staff with up-to-date product information, catalogs, and samples., • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve customer complaints and inquiries., • Expand market share and revenue by growing existing accounts and developing new customers., • Monitor and record renewal dates of pricing agreements within the customer base., • Fully utilise the CRM system for managing accounts and tracking sales activities., • Deliver service education programs following Clinical Medical Affairs guidelines., • Plan territory coverage proactively based on needs assessments., • Negotiate sales contracts and pricing, review contracts for follow-up, and manage administrative duties including reporting, forecasting, and complaint handling. Education / Experience Requirements • Experience: 2–3 years of medical sales or device experience (Vascular Access preferred)., • Clinical Understanding: Familiarity with Vascular Access Teams, Critical Care, Theatres and Procurement, • Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal, consultative selling, and communication skills., • Tech Proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); CRM tools., • Driver’s License Specialized Skills / Other Requirements • This role requires an experienced medical sales professional with at least 3 years in a similar role with experience in managing a large territory, with the following qualifications:, • Appropriate clinical or business qualification., • A high level of proficiency in the English language and Mathematics is essential., • Excellent customer ethic, good attention to detail and ability to complete timely progress reports., • Strong communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills., • High level of skill in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Teams. Teleflex is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion and/or membership of the traveller community. If you require accommodation and support to apply for a position, please contact us at . Diversity fosters innovative thinking and entrepreneurship and that’s what we are about at Teleflex. We trust and value our people and their diversity and we make it fun to work here. We are on a journey to ensure our workplaces mirror the patients we serve and the communities we operate in. Our approach is simple, we embrace everyone and want them to feel they belong here. We are building a culture where all employees can bring their best and unique selves to work. If that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you. Come join a company where diversity is sought out and inclusivity is how we progress. At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front. Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries. © 2025 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved.

Research Director – Quantitative Brand Measurement 📍 Hybrid/Remote within the UK (occasional travel for client and team meets) 💸 £70,000 - £85,000 We’re partnering with a leading insights consultancy looking for a Research Director with strong quantitative expertise and a deep understanding of advertising research and brand measurement. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how brands are evaluated, understood and grown through data-led insight. This is an opportunity to lead a talented team, influence strategic direction, and deliver impactful work that helps clients make confident brand decisions. The role offers full UK flexibility, with the option to connect through national offices when needed. What you’ll do • Lead high-impact quantitative research focused on brand understanding and performance, • Oversee project design, execution and delivery, ensuring clarity, quality and strategic relevance, • Guide and support a team of researchers across hybrid and remote setups, • Collaborate with senior leaders to refine and implement business strategy, • Champion innovation in quantitative methods and insight storytelling, • Build trusted relationships with clients, bringing commercial awareness and strategic thinking What you’ll bring • Deep quantitative research experience, ideally within brand measurement or related fields, • Strong leadership skills and confidence managing dispersed teams, • A consultative, client-focused mindset and ability to influence strategic outcomes, • Proven experience balancing analytical rigour with creative thinking, • Energy, curiosity and commercial awareness to help drive growth This role cannot support sponsorship at this time.

Shape the Future of Global Education Senior Trade Manager – International & U.K. Based in the UK, International Travel Required, Full Time Are you ready to lead international growth for one of the UK’s most trusted education brands? Findel Education is seeking a dynamic, commercially astute Senior Trade Manager to drive our global trade strategy across international and UK markets. This is a high-impact role for a strategic thinker who thrives on building distributor networks, launching tailored product ranges, and forging long-term partnerships with educational institutions and ministries. What You’ll Do • Lead trade growth strategy across multiple international regions, • Appoint and manage distributor and reseller networks, • Collaborate with internal teams to co-develop and launch market-specific product ranges, • Deliver product demonstrations and training to educators and procurement bodies, • Engage with Ministries of Education, NGOs, and global organisations, • Forecast and report territory performance with precision What We’re Looking For • Proven success in international educational sales or trade development, • Experience managing distributor/reseller networks, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with institutional buyers, • Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability, • Comfortable presenting, negotiating, and influencing at senior levels, • Willingness to travel internationally to deliver results Why Join Findel? • Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping global education, • Work with a passionate, collaborative international team, • Lead strategic initiatives with autonomy and impact, • Competitive package + travel + growth opportunities Ready to take education global? Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Content Executive Location: Anywhere 🌍 | Type: Full-time Join the team that’s changing how the world connects to live experiences. At Tickitto, we’re tearing down the barriers to the world’s best events. Whether it’s a sold-out concert, a hidden cultural gem, or a last-minute sports ticket — we make it easy for global consumer brands to offer unforgettable experiences to their users. Founded in late 2019, Tickitto quickly attracted backing from some of Europe’s top investors. After building a next-generation B2B marketplace for live events and securing major distribution partners, we were acquired in early 2025 by travel powerhouse InteleTravel — unlocking the scale and reach to bring our vision to millions globally. Now, as we enter our next chapter of growth, we’re hiring a Content Executive to join our content and marketing team. You’ll collaborate closely with our Head of Content & Marketing and our Partnerships Lead, helping bring our product to life and creating materials that don’t just inform—but convert. 🌟 Your Mission Your mission is simple: use words and images to bring the events we source from our suppliers to life and produce content that empower our sales and partnerships activities. We’re looking for a detail-oriented creative writer with a knack for turning dry data into engaging stories. 🎯 What You'll Do Enrich & Elevate Event Pages • Write and edit engaging event descriptions aligned with Tickitto’s content style guide., • Research and curate data, imagery, and metadata to transform basic listings into immersive experiences., • Ensure every event goes live polished, accurate, and exciting. Fuel Marketing & Sales Growth • Create blogs, newsletters, and social content that showcase the value of Tickitto’s marketplace., • Support sales and partnerships with editorial assets that highlight why brands should integrate events into their offering., • Use storytelling to position Tickitto as a thought leader in its category. Work Smarter, Not Harder • Leverage AI tools (like ChatGPT) to boost creativity, speed, and efficiency., • Ensure compliance with copyright and best-practice content standards., • Deliver high-quality copy and content on time, every time. 🔍 What You Bring • Creative writing & editing excellence – ability to turn raw data into compelling, polished content that engages diverse audiences., • Sales-driven storytelling – proven skill in crafting persuasive blogs, newsletters, and marketing collateral that support lead generation, client conversion, and retention., • Digital & AI fluency – comfortable using tools like ChatGPT and other AI platforms to increase efficiency and creativity., • Social media & audience engagement – strong grasp of what drives clicks, shares, and conversation across multiple platforms., • Attention to detail & consistency – ensuring accuracy, copyright compliance, and adherence to Tickitto’s style and tone., • Collaborative spirit – ability to work closely with marketing, partnerships, and product teams in a fast-paced environment. 💥 Why This Role Rocks You’ll join at a pivotal inflection point — post-acquisition and poised for scale. You’ll shape the future of how people experience live entertainment — with real ownership and upside. Competitive compensation and 33 days of paid holiday in a fast-scaling, high-impact business. 🔊 Sound like you? Let’s talk. This is your chance to take our content to the next level at a company redefining how the world discovers, shares, and accesses unforgettable experiences.

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced construction NVQ assessor to join our team. You will work closely with our senior IQAs and assessors to ensure the company’s high standards are always maintained. You will be able to assess a range of NVQs. It would also be advantageous for you to have an IQA qualification. We are looking for assessors with the following competencies & experience of assessing: • Site Management (Level 6 - 7), • Various Trade NVQs (Level 2 - 3) All our portfolios are online e-portfolios (Quals Direct) therefore you need to be able to work remotely and have a strong understanding of how e-portfolio systems work. You will also be expected to visit candidates on site. (Expenses will be paid and a car allowance considered if regular travel is undertaken.) In addition to your role as an Assessor, there is a clear pathway to up-skill and progress into a Tutor role, delivering training across a variety of qualifications. You must therefore be open and willing to take on this professional development opportunity. The company has grown rapidly in the last few years. Our success is due in part to our commitment to effective and concise communications and prompt response to enquiries. The successful candidate must always be prepared to strive to replicate and achieve these qualities. Qualifications Required • Holder of assessor/verifies qualifications such as:, • A1/A2, V1/V2 or, • D32/33/34 or, • You will require one of the following qualifications, • Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment, • Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement, • Relevant Level 2 or 3 Trade NVQ e.g. Level 2 NVQ in Site Carpentry., • Level 6 Construction Site Management NVQ Or Level 7 Senior Construction Management NVQ Or Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety NVQ., • Experience: You must have Construction Industry experience, ideally with experience in Construction Site Supervision / Management Benefits • Salary is negotiable – based on experience, • Bonus available based on the volume of candidates completed, • Car allowance, • Expenses such as Mileage and hotel accommodation will be covered if needed, • 23 days (27 days after 6 months employment) leave plus usual bank holidays, • Opportunity to work from home, • Development opportunities to deliver other training programmes and train other assessors, • Support from a great admin team, • Professional development opportunities, including upskilling to a tutor role., • Flexible schedule Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: • Additional leave, • Employee discount, • Flexitime, • Free parking, • Work from home Experience: • Construction NVQ Assessment: 3 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: • IQA Award (preferred), • NVQ Assessor's Award (preferred), • Level 6 or 7 Construction Management NVQ (preferred) Work Location: Remote

Who are we? Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of over 21,000 employees spanning over 100 countries. We're moving from strength to strength, expanding our global reach and growing both organically and through strategic, high-quality mergers and acquisitions. By bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives, we're enhancing our unique culture and values, whilst continuing to expand our capability to innovate, and deliver exceptional solutions for our clients. The Role We have an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive to join our team in Birmingham, supporting a portfolio of national governing bodies across the UK. This is a dynamic, client-facing role that combines relationship management with strategic growth. You'll be responsible for delivering outstanding service, ensuring client retention, and identifying opportunities to expand our footprint. The role involves regular travel to client sites, making strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach essential. The ideal candidate will be a confident self-starter, capable of managing their own workload, building long-term partnerships, and thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. What You'll Be Doing • Manage and prioritise your workload to meet personal and team objectives., • Review and prepare client documentation to support accurate and timely quoting., • Liaise with clients and underwriters to ensure appropriate cover and pricing., • Produce compliant market documentation and ensure accurate data entry., • Monitor and forecast renewal and new business activity for planning purposes., • Support the development of new products and wordings through market research., • Ensure all documentation and communications meet compliance and audit standards., • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, underwriters, and internal teams., • Provide leadership and mentoring to junior team members where applicable., • Support recruitment, succession planning, and personal development initiatives. Who We're Looking For • Strong understanding of insurance principles and relevant regulatory environments., • Proven experience in a similar broking or client-facing insurance role., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • Highly organised with strong time management and prioritisation abilities., • Confident decision-maker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment., • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance., • Adaptable and resilient under pressure, with a positive approach to change., • Skilled in coaching or mentoring junior colleagues (desirable)., • Proficient in relevant systems and Microsoft Office applications. Qualifications • Full UK Driver's Licence, • 2+ years insurance experience, • GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English., • A Levels (or equivalent) desirable., • LLMIT (Lloyd's and London Market Introductory Test) where relevant., • Working towards or attained ACII (preferred but not essential). What do we offer in return? A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: • Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new, • We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges, • We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Diversity and Inclusion At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden 'personality type'. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: • Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new, • We support each other, in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*. If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. *Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more. Our sustainability promise We're on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here.