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Spherical Search has recently partnered with a well-established Analytical Testing and CRO services organisation specialising in inhalation and nasal drug delivery. The company works with a broad range of pharmaceutical, biologics, and device organisations on a global scale. We are currently seeking an Associate Manager to join the team in an on-site role, based within a commutable distance of Cwmbran, Wales. Associate Manager, Pharmaceutical Development Role Details • Job Title: Associate Manager, Pharmaceutical Development, • Business Unit: Pharmaceutical Development, • Team: Pharmaceutical Development, • Line Manager: Manager, Pharmaceutical Development, • Functional Report: General Manager Role Overview • Lead and manage a team of Senior Scientists and Pharmaceutical Analysts., • Provide scientific and technical leadership to project teams and clients., • Act as a recognised internal point of contact for problem solving within area of technical expertise. Values & Behaviours Act as a role model for exemplary performance aligned with the Company’s values: • Respect and trust people, • Value each individual’s contribution, • Take initiative and develop full potential, • Promote teamwork and collaboration, • Act with openness, honesty, and integrity, • Behave ethically and responsibly, holding accountability to all stakeholders Job Responsibilities Job descriptions outline approximately 85% of responsibilities. Additional reasonable duties may be required. Core Responsibilities • Promote the Company’s best interests through professional and effective performance., • Complete timesheets, expenses, training records, and appraisals in a timely manner., • Maintain compliance with SOPs, QMS requirements, and data integrity standards (ALCOA+)., • Ensure confidentiality of company information., • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and compliant records. People Management • Lead, manage, and inspire Senior Scientists and Pharmaceutical Analysts., • Plan and allocate resources to meet project and customer requirements., • Ensure team members are appropriately trained and competent., • Conduct performance reviews, objective setting, and development planning., • Support recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives., • Manage absence, wellbeing, and return-to-work plans with care and consistency., • Support and deputise for the Head of Department as required., • Foster a positive working environment that supports retention and engagement. Science & Technical Leadership • Provide scientific and technical leadership to internal teams and external clients., • Deliver specialist training internally or externally as required., • Act as a technical expert in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting., • Maintain comprehensive experimental records and author/review formal reports., • Contribute to publications, including peer-reviewed journals., • Stay informed on emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate., • Act as an ambassador within the wider scientific and industrial community. Quality & Regulatory Compliance • Ensure work conducted under GMP meets all regulatory and quality standards., • Maintain audit-ready training records for self and team members., • Ensure timely completion of Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs., • Promote a strong culture of compliance and data integrity. Continuous Improvement • Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives., • Identify and address inefficiencies in processes and workflows., • Deliver improvement projects on time and in full. Customer & Project Support • Support project teams as a technical subject matter expert., • Maintain and enhance client relationships throughout project delivery., • Communicate project issues promptly and transparently., • Ensure high-quality data presentation and reporting standards., • Present technical results clearly to internal and external stakeholders. Health, Safety & Environment • Act as a role model for health, safety, and environmental best practice., • Ensure risk assessments, COSHH compliance, and safe working practices., • Ensure incidents are logged, investigated, and corrective actions implemented., • Promote continuous improvement in safety standards. Systems, Processes & Facilities • Implement and maintain quality systems and technical procedures., • Author and review SOPs within area of expertise., • Ensure effective use of IT systems and prompt issue escalation., • Support laboratory, equipment, and facility management activities. Role Context & Collaboration • Collaborate cross-functionally on resource planning, training, safety, and facilities., • Communicate effectively with customers regarding project progress and issue resolution. Scope • Direct Reports: Senior Scientists and Pharmaceutical Analysts, • Facilities: Laboratory ownership and oversight (shared), • Equipment: Formulation and product processing assets, • Financial Responsibility: None Working Arrangements • Location: Office and laboratory based (laboratory presence encouraged), • Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (09:00–17:00 core hours), • Travel: Up to 10% for training, inter-site support, or customer engagement, • Flexibility: Occasional evening or weekend work by prior agreement Education, Experience & Skills Education • Degree in science, pharmacy, or a related discipline (2:1 or above preferred) Experience & Skills • Experience in inhalation or respiratory product development or research, • Strong understanding of GMP, ICH, and COSHH requirements, • Proven people leadership and team management experience, • Strong technical expertise within a specialist scientific field, • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, • Highly organised, data-driven, and adaptable in fast-paced environments Training & Development • Six Sigma training desirable, • Management training preferred Licences/Certifications • None required

Head of Digital Design - Intellectual Property Office - G7\n £66,162 plus up to £77,888 with additional allowances. \n Published on 9 February 2026. Deadline 16 February 2026. \nLocation\n Newport, NP10 8QQ \nAbout the job\nJob summary\n Head of Digital Design - An exciting opportunity as part of the DDaT Extended Leadership Team (ELT) to lead our Digital Design team. An established and high performing team which is integral to the current Transformation programme – an ambitious and high‑profile delivery of modern customer‑centric services for Intellectual Property. Leading and managing a team of interaction and content designers, coaching and mentoring and helping mature the profession and championing personal development alongside high‑quality delivery. We need an engaging leader, with a passion for excellence, with great stakeholder skills who can communicate across a range of technical and non‑technical audiences. You’ll get the most from your team by supporting and challenging them as they work across our services and change portfolios. You’ll be able to see and appreciate the bigger picture, and see where the design profession sits as part of the wider UCD profession, DDaT directorate and the IPO to play your part in delivering our strategy. \nWorking Style\n This role will be carried out in line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office. \n The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. \n Main duties consist of but are not limited to: \n\n • Direct line management of senior designers as well as supporting delivery teams through matrix management.\n, • Be an advocate for UCD approaches, educating and championing awareness of the benefits of UCD across the organisation.\n, • Ensure a clear direction for the design community, aligned with the wider DDaT strategy.\n, • Management of key stakeholders across both IT and the wider IPO.\n, • Coaching and mentoring all members of the team as well as members of the organisation about the value of user‑centred design.\n, • Active engagement to the wider leadership of the Digital, Data & Technology function as part of the Extended Leadership Team.\n\nPerson specification\n\n, • Leading and managing technical teams.\n, • Experience of being part of a leadership team and helping to shape and influence wider decisions across an organisation.\n, • Extensive experience of user‑centred design tools and methodologies within both agile and DevOps environments.\n, • Demonstratable experience of being a user‑centred design practitioner who drives and implements change across a number of delivery teams simultaneously.\n, • Demonstrable experience of professional development of a community of design practitioners including development of new talent such as graduates and apprentices.\n, • Experience of large transformational programmes of work and experience of analysis of componentised delivery methods.\n, • Influencing, both inside a DDaT department, and across the organisation.\n, • Knowledge or experience of blue‑printing, prototyping (including prototyping in code) and storyboarding techniques including giving direction on what tools and methods to use.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the job Job summary Associate Patent Examiner: Physics, Engineering, Maths or other similar STEM subjects The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IP touches everything that makes life more enjoyable, easier, safer, and more prosperous. Our work gives researchers, inventors, creators and businesses the confidence to invest their time, energy and money in doing something new. Explore the Frontier of Innovation as an Associate Patent Examiner Patent Examiners are at the forefront of technological advancement, playing a pivotal role in shaping our future. Patent examining offers a unique and fascinating career where scientific and technical ingenuity meets legal acumen. Currently, we are looking for people who have knowledge in one of the following technical fields: Physics, engineering, electronics, maths or other similar STEM subjects. Candidates with a background in electronic or electrical engineering are particularly welcome. Working Style For the first six months of employment, you will be required to work onsite in Newport for four days each week. This will give you a great introduction to the Intellectual Property Office and will help you to build contacts and relationships to support your future career. Once this six-month period has passed, attendance will be in line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport office. Job description Why Join Us? As a Patent Examiner, you'll be at the forefront of technological advancement, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of innovation in the world around us. You will gain insight into the developments being made around the world, from large businesses to individual innovators, supporting the UK economy by analysing and granting applications for UK patent rights. Unparalleled Training and Mentorship To complement your specialist scientific and technical knowledge, we'll provide you with all the necessary training in the legal aspects of the role. You will be assigned a line manager who will work closely with you as you consolidate your learning in your initial years in the role. The initial training course will start on Monday 21st September 2026 full time for 7/8 weeks. The training will include an engaging variety of seminars, practical demonstration, coursework and associated tutorials held in person, onsite at our Newport Office. Following on from this, for the remainder of your first six months of employment, you will be required to attend the office for at least 4 days per week. This training period will ensure you have all the support you need to settle into the role and will allow you to get to know your colleagues and fellow recruits. Professional Development At our organisation, we prioritise the growth and development of our team members. With a clear path for advancement, after 2-5 years you'll have the opportunity to progress from Associate Patent Examiner to Patent Examiner. After a few more years of development, a further non-competitive promotion is available to Senior Patent Examiner to become a subject matter expert and leader within our division. Tune into our live webinar! Hear from three of the IPO's patent examiners to find out where you, our STEM graduates, can fit in! Join us live at 2pm on Thursday 5th February and register to attend via GradCracker here: Intellectual Property Office Hub , Gradcracker - Careers for STEM Students Additional information To find out more about the Patent Examining career check out our Patent Career Site Page here: IPO Opportunities , Civil Service Careers Qualifications Applicants must hold at least a 2:2 degree in the listed areas or be on track to receive one by the end of the academic year. Alternatively, applicants must demonstrate equivalent proficiency through substantial industrial experience in technical roles. IPO cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. IPO holds a Visa sponsorship licence, but this can only be used for certain roles, and this campaign does not qualify. Person specification Essential Criteria • Have a genuine interest in the listed technologies with enthusiasm for keeping your technical knowledge up to date, • Value others' views and have an open and respectful approach to collaboration, • Communicate strongly, with the ability to convey complex technical issues clearly both in writing and verbally, • Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role ., • Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification., • Working Together, • Developing Self and Others, • Please evidence your knowledge in one of the following scientific fields detailing how you have applied and embedded your technical knowledge in practical situations, for example through research project, industrial or laboratory experience:, • A flexible working scheme with excellent development opportunities, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments (1 day per year) over 5 years of reckonable service. You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave, • Family friendly policies that support modern working families and individuals with caring responsibilities, • A variety of support functions; Staff Counselling Service, Peer to Peer Support Group, • Eligibility for special and office-wide bonus payments, • The opportunity to form part of our many inclusive network groups, find out more by looking at Intellectual Property Office (IPO) (diversityjobsgroup.com), • A range of wellbeing initiatives; Onsite Gym (Newport office), Eye Care Scheme, Volunteering Programme, Cycling facilities, • Free car parking is available on site at our Newport office, • In order to capture your employment history please complete the employment history box under the 'Your CV' section of the online application form., • We are currently recruiting a range of technical specialists. Please apply to the role that best aligns with your technical experience. Check your suitability and apply here for either:, • Associate Patent Examiner: Chemisty & Biotechnology: Associate Patent Examiner: Chemistry & Biotechnology - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK, • Associate Patent Examiner: Computing & Telecoms: Associate Patent Examiner: Computing & Telecoms - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK, • All communications will be electronic therefore it is vitally important that you check your Civil Service Jobs account regularly, as well as your spam/junk email folder., • 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

About the job Job summary Head of Digital Design An exciting opportunity as part of the DDaT Extended Leadership Team (ELT) to lead our Digital Design team. An established and high performing team which is integral to the current Transformation programme - an ambitious and high-profile delivery of modern customer centric Services for Intellectual Property. Leading and managing a team of interaction and content designers, coaching and mentoring and helping mature the profession and championing personal development alongside high-quality delivery. We need an engaging leader, with a passion for excellence, with great stakeholder skills who can communicate across a range of technical and non-technical audiences. You'll get the most from your team by supporting and challenging them as they work across our Services and change portfolios. You'll be able to see and appreciate the bigger picture, and see where the design profession sits as part of the wider UCD profession, DDaT directorate and the IPO to play your part in delivering our strategy. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: • Direct line management of senior designers as well as supporting delivery teams through matrix management., • Be an advocate for UCD approaches, educating and championing awareness of the benefits of UCD across the organisation., • Ensure a clear direction for the design community, aligned with the wider DDaT strategy, • Management of key stakeholders across both IT and the wider IPO., • Coaching and mentoring all members of the team as well as members of the organisation about the value of user-centred design., • Leading and managing technical teams., • Experience of being part of a leadership team and helping to shape and influence wider decisions across an organisation., • Extensive experience of user-centred design tools and methodologies within both agile and DevOps environments., • Demonstratable experience of being a user-centred design practitioner who drives and implements change across a number of delivery teams simultaneously., • Demonstrable experience of professional development of a community of design practitioners including development of new talent such as graduates and apprentices., • Experience of large transformational programmes of work and experience of analysis of componentised delivery methods., • Influencing, both inside an DDaT department, and across the organisation., • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role ., • Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification., • Developing Self and Others, • Seeing the Big Picture, • Working Together, • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • 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

About the job Job summary Dynamics Developer The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers systems need to be developed, improved, and maintained. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the core applications are reviewed and continually improved. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the squad assigned deliveries. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. Opportunities to contribute to the technical strategy are also available. As a multi-skilled individual specialising in MS Dynamics and Power Apps, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical • Be responsible for the design, coding, configuration, testing and documentation of large, complex or mission critical applications in a cloud first environment using Dynamics and Power Platform in MS Azure, • Configure and customise both model model-driven and canvas apps, • Develop Power Automate Flows via connectors to the Dataverse and other data sources, • Develop Power platform integrations with other Azure components such as Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions and SharePoint, • Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage, • Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders, • Identify defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards, • Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to, • Work collaboratively with IT and stakeholders, share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork, • Keeping an open mind and exploring innovative ways to solve problems, working in a fail-fast fashion to provide required functionality, • Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values, • Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork, • Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills, • Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork, • Experience in delivering technical solutions, • Experience with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile, • Understanding of DevOps principles, • Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc., • Developing Self and Others, • Delivering at Pace, • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access, • Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite, • Hybrid working with no core hours, • Substantial support for career progression, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments, • 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

About the job Job summary Project Manager The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trademarks, and copyright. We operate and maintain a clear and accessible IP system in the UK, which encourages innovation and helps the economy and society to benefit from knowledge and ideas. We help people get the right type of protection for their creation or invention. Delivering the best IP services to our customers is central to the IPO strategy and we are building on our strengths in rights granting and related services to improve our digital service offering and data. The role sits in the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) within the Strategy directorate. The post holder will be part of a team of project professionals responsible for delivering the Portfolio to support the IPO Strategy and corporate priorities. This will consist of a variety of IT and Business change initiatives across the IPO. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for: • Deliver end‑to‑end IT projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved within agreed time, cost, quality, and aligned to the organisation's System/Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)., • Maintain and assure detailed project plans using MS Project, Azure DevOps, or similar toolsets, running planning sessions with technical teams to sequence work, identify dependencies, and keep plans accurate and up to date., • Manage technical risks and issues, proactively identifying technology‑related impacts and ensuring effective tracking, escalation, and mitigation., • Provide clear leadership to multidisciplinary technical teams, maintaining delivery direction, scope, and alignment with the business case., • Produce concise and accurate delivery reports, including progress summaries, performance metrics, and time and cost forecasts for governance purposes., • Proven experience delivering complex IT projects using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies within structured governance frameworks, with strong knowledge of project management principles and proficiency in digital delivery toolsets such as MS Project, Azure DevOps, and related technologies. This includes ensuring alignment with an organisation's System/Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)., • Demonstrable experience across all levels of testing, from unit and integration testing through to system testing and UAT, with the ability to develop comprehensive test plans aligned to organisational testing strategies., • Extensive experience working with technical teams - including developers, engineers, testers, and architects - with the ability to interpret technical information and manage complex technical dependencies effectively., • Demonstrable ability to manage technical risks and issues, including identifying emerging technology related risks, assessing impact, securing appropriate technical ownership, and producing and maintaining high quality delivery artefacts (such as PIDs, Gantt charts, POAPs, Level 0 plans, milestone trackers and technical delivery roadmaps) to support governance and assurance., • Skilled in technical dependency management, with sufficient understanding of architecture and system design to identify, validate, and coordinate interdependencies across multiple teams, services, or platforms., • Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role., • Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification., • Communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner - choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact, • Communicating and Influencing, • Seeing the Big Picture, • Making Effective Decisions, • A flexible working scheme with excellent development opportunities, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments (1 day per year) over 5 years of reckonable service. You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave, • Family friendly policies that support modern working families and individuals with caring responsibilities, • A variety of support functions; Staff Counselling Service, Peer to Peer Support Group, • Eligibility for special and office-wide bonus payments, • The opportunity to form part of our many inclusive network groups, find out more by looking at Intellectual Property Office (IPO) (diversityjobsgroup.com), • A range of wellbeing initiatives; Onsite Gym (Newport office), Eye Care Scheme, Volunteering Programme, Cycling facilities, • Free car parking is available on site at our Newport office, • communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner - choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact, • 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

About the job Job summary Associate Patent Examiner: Chemistry & Biotechnology The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IP touches everything that makes life more enjoyable, easier, safer, and more prosperous. Our work gives researchers, inventors, creators and businesses the confidence to invest their time, energy and money in doing something new. Explore the Frontier of Innovation as an Associate Patent Examiner Patent Examiners are at the forefront of technological advancement, playing a pivotal role in shaping our future. Patent examining offers a unique and fascinating career where scientific and technical ingenuity meets legal acumen. We are seeking people who have a specialist knowledge in one of the following technical fields: • Have a genuine interest in chemistry or biotechnology with enthusiasm for keeping your technical knowledge up to date, • Value others' views and have an open and respectful approach to collaboration, • Communicate strongly, with the ability to convey complex technical issues clearly both in writing and verbally, • Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role ., • Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification., • Working Together, • Developing Self and Others, • Please evidence your established knowledge in chemistry or biotechnology detailing how you have applied and embedded your technical knowledge in practical situations, for example through research project, industrial or laboratory experience, • A flexible working scheme with excellent development opportunities, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments (1 day per year) over 5 years of reckonable service. You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave, • Family friendly policies that support modern working families and individuals with caring responsibilities, • A variety of support functions; Staff Counselling Service, Peer to Peer Support Group, • Eligibility for special and office-wide bonus payments, • The opportunity to form part of our many inclusive network groups, find out more by looking at Intellectual Property Office (IPO) (diversityjobsgroup.com), • A range of wellbeing initiatives; Onsite Gym (Newport office), Eye Care Scheme, Volunteering Programme, Cycling facilities, • Free car parking is available on site at our Newport office, • In order to capture your employment history please complete the employment history box under the 'Your CV' section of the online application form., • We are currently recruiting a range of technical specialists. Please apply to the role that best aligns with your technical experience. Check your suitability and apply here for either:, • Associate Patent Examiner: Physics, engineering & Maths: Associate Patent Examiner: Physics, Engineering, Maths or other similar STEM subjects - Civil Servi..., • Associate Patent Examiner: Computing & Telecoms: Associate Patent Examiner: Computing & Telecoms - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK, • All communications will be electronic therefore it is vitally important that you check your Civil Service Jobs account regularly, as well as your spam/junk email folder., • 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

About the job Job summary Associate Patent Examiner: Computing & Telecoms The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IP touches everything that makes life more enjoyable, easier, safer, and more prosperous. Our work gives researchers, inventors, creators and businesses the confidence to invest their time, energy and money in doing something new. Explore the Frontier of Innovation as an Associate Patent Examiner Patent Examiners are at the forefront of technological advancement, playing a pivotal role in shaping our future. Patent examining offers a unique and fascinating career where scientific and technical ingenuity meets legal acumen. Currently, we are looking for people who have knowledge in one of the following technical fields: Telecommunications or related field with knowledge of one or more of the following: the air interface, core network, MIMO, small cell arrangements and network slicing in LTE and 5G, Wi-Fi network protocols and operation, cryptography or encryption or network security. Computer systems or related fields with knowledge and interest in the underlying technology, particularly in one or more of the fields of hardware design, encryption and data security, quantum computing, computational physics, neural networks, machine learning algorithms, virtualised and cloud computing, fault-tolerant computing and error handling, program control or databased technologies. NOTE: The role does not involve any hands-on programming or development work. Successful candidates will have an interest in and understanding of how the technology works at a fundamental level. Knowledge of programming languages or completion of projects using machine learning or AI will only be beneficial where accompanied by a deep understanding of these areas of computing. For the first six months of employment , you will be required to work onsite in Newport for four days each week . This will give you a great introduction to the Intellectual Property Office and will help you to build contacts and relationships to support your future career. Once this six-month period has passed, attendance will be in line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport office. Job description Why Join Us? As a Patent Examiner, you'll be at the forefront of technological advancement, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of innovation in the world around us. You will gain insight into the developments being made around the world, from large businesses to individual innovators, supporting the UK economy by analysing and granting applications for UK patent rights. Unparalleled Training and Mentorship To complement your specialist scientific and technical knowledge, we'll provide you with all the necessary training in the legal aspects of the role. You will be assigned a line manager who will work closely with you as you consolidate your learning in your initial years in the role. The initial training course will start on Monday 21st September 2025 full time for 7/8 weeks. The training will include an engaging variety of seminars, practical demonstration, coursework and associated tutorials held in person , onsite at our Newport Office. Following on from this, for the remainder of your first six months of employment, you will be required to attend the office for at least 4 days per week. This training period will ensure you have all the support you need to settle into the role and will allow you to get to know your colleagues and fellow recruits. Professional Development At our organisation, we prioritise the growth and development of our team members. With a clear path for advancement, after 2-5 years you'll have the opportunity to progress from Associate Patent Examiner to Patent Examiner. After a few more years of development, a further non-competitive promotion is available to Senior Patent Examiner to become a subject matter expert and leader within our division. Tune into our live webinar! Hear from three of the IPO's patent examiners to find out where you, our STEM graduates, can fit in! Join us live at 2pm on Thursday 5th February and register to attend via GradCracker here: Intellectual Property Office Hub , Gradcracker - Careers for STEM Students Additional information To find out more about the Patent Examining career check out our Patent Career Site Page here: IPO Opportunities , Civil Service Careers Qualifications Applicants must hold at least a 2:2 degree in computing, telecommunications, or a related field or be on track to receive one by the end of the academic year. Alternatively, applicants must demonstrate equivalent proficiency through substantial industrial experience in technical roles. IPO cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. IPO holds a Visa sponsorship licence, but this can only be used for certain roles, and this campaign does not qualify. Person specification Essential Criteria • Have a genuine interest in computing and/or telecoms with enthusiasm for keeping your technical knowledge up to date, • Value others' views and have an open and respectful approach to collaboration, • Communicate strongly, with the ability to convey complex technical issues clearly both in writing and verbally, • Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role ., • Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification., • Working Together, • Developing Self and Others, • In the 250 word box provided, • A flexible working scheme with excellent development opportunities, • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments (1 day per year) over 5 years of reckonable service. You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave, • Family friendly policies that support modern working families and individuals with caring responsibilities, • A variety of support functions; Staff Counselling Service, Peer to Peer Support Group, • Eligibility for special and office-wide bonus payments, • The opportunity to form part of our many inclusive network groups, find out more by looking at Intellectual Property Office (IPO) (diversityjobsgroup.com), • A range of wellbeing initiatives; Onsite Gym (Newport office), Eye Care Scheme, Volunteering Programme, Cycling facilities, • Free car parking is available on site at our Newport office, • In order to capture your employment history please complete the employment history box under the 'Your CV' section of the online application form., • We are currently recruiting a range of technical specialists. Please apply to the role that best aligns with your technical experience. Check your suitability and apply here for either:, • Associate Patent Examiner: Physics, engineering & Maths: Associate Patent Examiner: Physics, Engineering, Maths or other similar STEM subjects - Civil Servi..., • Associate Patent Examiner: Chemistry & Biotechnology: Associate Patent Examiner: Chemistry & Biotechnology, • All communications will be electronic therefore it is vitally important that you check your Civil Service Jobs account regularly, as well as your spam/junk email folder., • 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

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Head of Digital Design An exciting opportunity as part of the DDaT Extended Leadership Team (ELT) to lead our Digital Design team. An established and high performing team which is integral to the current Transformation programme an ambitious and high-profile delivery of modern customer centric Services for Intellectual Property. Leading and managing a team of interaction and content designers, coaching and mentoring and helping mature the profession and championing personal development alongside high-quality delivery. We need an engaging leader, with a passion for excellence, with great stakeholder skills who can communicate across a range of technical and non-technical audiences. Youll get the most from your team by supporting and challenging them as they work across our Services and change portfolios. Youll be able to see and appreciate the bigger picture, and see where the design profession sits as part of the wider UCD profession, DDaT directorate and the IPO to play your part in delivering our strategy. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Direct line management of senior designers as well as supporting delivery teams through matrix management. Be an advocate for UCD approaches, educating and championing awareness of the benefits of UCD across the organisation. Ensure a clear direction for the design community, aligned with the wider DDaT strategy Management of key stakeholders across both IT and the wider IPO. Coaching and mentoring all members of the team as well as members of the organisation about the value of user-centred design. Active engagement to the wider leadership of the Digital, Data & Technology function as part of the Extended Leadership Team. Person specification Essential Criteria Leading and managing technical teams. Experience of being part of a leadership team and helping to shape and influence wider decisions across an organisation. Extensive experience of user-centred design tools and methodologies within both agile and DevOps environments. Demonstratable experience of being a user-centred design practitioner who drives and implements change across a number of delivery teams simultaneously. Demonstrable experience of professional development of a community of design practitioners including development of new talent such as graduates and apprentices. Experience of large transformational programmes of work and experience of analysis of componentised delivery methods. Influencing, both inside an DDaT department, and across the organisation. Knowledge or experience of blue-printing, prototyping (including prototyping in code) and story boarding techniques including giving direction on what tools and methods to use. How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CV Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc. Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification. 500-word Personal Statement Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role . Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification. Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement. AI Usage 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. 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