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Primary Care Clinical Lead\n Location: HMP Feltham Contract Type: Full-Time Salary: NHS Band 7 Start Date: As soon as possible \n About the Role\n We are recruiting a highly motivated and experienced Primary Care Clinical Lead to join the Health & Justice team at HMP Feltham within Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL). \n This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional with strong clinical and managerial skills, supporting the delivery of high-quality primary care services within a secure environment. \n Working within CNWL’s Health & Justice services offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals while promoting health, wellbeing, and social inclusion through the Trust’s “Caring NOT Judging” approach. \n Key Responsibilities\n \n • \n Support the Deputy Head of Healthcare (Primary Care Lead) in managing and developing the Primary Care Team \n\n • \n Lead and develop services including: \n\n • \n Long-term condition management \n\n • \n Nurse-led minor illness clinics \n\n • \n Immunisation programmes \n\n\n\n • \n Provide clinical leadership and promote high standards of patient-centred care \n\n • \n Manage staff performance, supervision, development, and appraisals \n\n • \n Respond effectively and professionally to challenging or complex situations within a secure environment \n\n • \n Work collaboratively with prison services, healthcare teams, and external agencies \n\n • \n Contribute to the development and implementation of Primary Care strategy within the prison healthcare setting \n\n • \n Deputise for the Deputy Head of Healthcare when required \n\n • \n Support service improvement, governance, and policy development initiatives \n\n\n What We’re Looking ForEssential\n \n • \n Registered Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC registered) \n\n • \n Evidence of continuous professional development \n\n • \n Experience working at Band 6 level or above \n\n • \n Experience within Primary Care or acute adult healthcare settings \n\n • \n Staff management, supervision, and appraisal experience \n\n • \n Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills \n\n • \n Experience responding to medical emergencies \n\n • \n Knowledge of: \n\n • \n Chronic disease and long-term condition management \n\n • \n Current developments within offender healthcare \n\n\n\n\n Desirable\n \n • \n Non-Medical Prescriber qualification \n\n • \n Mentorship qualification \n\n • \n Experience working within secure or prison healthcare settings \n\n • \n Experience developing policies and procedures \n\n

Job Title: Sales Development Representative Must have a driving licence and a car Salary: £28350 basic, with OTE taking your package up to higher Sector: Software Our client has delivered field Management software for almost thirty years, with offices across the UK and Asia. They've entered an exciting growth phase in key markets, and are looking for a number of graduates to join a brand new team! If you're looking to embark on a lucrative career where the reward reflects your effort, this is the opportunity for you! Benefits: • £28350 basic salary, with OTE taking your total package up to higher in year one, • Fantastic, modern head offices centrally located, • Excellent progression, learning and development potential - through to leadership, senior Sales or product, • Team socials in a welcoming, inclusive environment, • Lucrative bonus and incentive schemes, • Healthcare and Pension, • Flexible, hybrid working available Role: • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company's software suite and internal processes, • Generate demand with customers, producing qualified sales opportunities, • Cultivate long-term relationships with businesses, mapping out potential business with fresh prospects, • Book software demonstrations through outbound calling, LinkedIn outreach, emailing and other channels, • Learn and enjoy mentorship from senior sellers on best practice and strategy, • Manage your leads pipeline and tracking effectively Requirements: • Degree educated - but this is not necessary, as long as you can readily demonstrate commercial understanding, • Excellent relationship building and communication skills befitting a Salesperson, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, • Capable working independently and proactively, and a quick learner, • Resilient and highly organised Pareto is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from all, irrespective of background or circumstance. Our consultants are happy to discuss any adjustments you require in support of your application.

Head of AI, Global Marketing Heathrow (50/50 Hybrid) Up to £630/day (Inside IR35) Duration: 12-Month Contract The Mission: Lead the Transformation to AI-First MarketingOur client is revolutionising travel through technology. As AI continues to reshape the commercial landscape, they are building a world-class, AI-first marketing capability to drive smarter execution, stronger performance, and exponential business growth.We are seeking a visionary senior leader to define, own, and execute the AI strategy across Global Marketing-permanently embedding AI into how the brand plans, executes, and delivers value at scale.The Role FocusAs the Head of AI for Global Marketing, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and commercial marketing execution. Your mandate will include:Strategy & Roadmap: Define and implement the overarching AI strategy and roadmap for the global marketing function.Workflow Integration: Embed AI tools into end-to-end marketing workflows to radically boost efficiency and effectiveness.Operating Model: Build, scale, and future-proof an AI-first marketing operating model across global, regional, and local teams.Governance & Risk: Partner with enterprise AI, tech, and risk teams to establish robust governance and ethical AI frameworks.Capability & Adoption: Drive organizational change, upskilling teams and fostering a culture of AI adoption.Value Realisation: Establish metrics to measure, optimize, and showcase AI-driven impact on marketing performance and the pipeline.About YouYou are a heavyweight marketing transformation specialist who thrives in complex environments. To be successful, you will bring:Senior Leadership: A proven track record as a senior B2B marketing leader within global, matrixed organisations.Transformation Expertise: Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale AI, automation, or data-driven marketing transformations.Domain Knowledge: A deep, practical understanding of AI applications in marketing (e.g., generative content, advanced campaigns, predictive personalisation).Change Management: Exceptional ability to shape new operating models, ways of working, and organizational mindsets.Influence: A collaborative, pragmatic approach with the gravitas to align diverse stakeholders and a relentless focus on measurable commercial impact.Why This Role?This is a high-visibility, career-defining contract. You will have the mandate and backing to build an AI-first marketing ecosystem from the ground up for a global travel technology leader-shaping how the business operates and performs for years to come.Keywords; AI Strategy, AI Transformation, GenAI, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning adoption, AI governance, AI operating models, data-driven transformation, digital transformation, automation, AI implementation, technology transformation, change management. Global Marketing, B2B Marketing, marketing execution, marketing workflows, marketing automation, predictive personalization, campaign optimization, content automation, marketing performance, pipeline generation, martech, marketing technology, commercial marketingDeerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ

Acquisitions CoordinatorWest London Office BaseThe organisationWe are partnering with a leading business operating across the Media Infrastructure and Real Estate sectors to recruit an Acquisitions Coordinator. With a growing UK portfolio and an active investment strategy, the organisation continues to identify and secure opportunities that support its long-term expansion plans.The roleReporting to the Head of Acquisitions, the Acquisitions Coordinator will support the progression of acquisition opportunities across the UK from initial enquiry through to completion. Working closely with an experienced acquisitions professional, you will help ensure deals progress efficiently, key relationships are maintained and internal systems remain up to date.This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in property acquisitions while gaining exposure to a broad range of transactions and stakeholders. You will work closely with landlords, agents, solicitors and internal teams, helping to drive acquisition activity and develop a strong understanding of the acquisitions process.Responsibilities include:Creating and managing deal packs.Preparing lease and freehold documentation.Maintaining and updating the CRM.Coordinating meetings, site visits and stakeholder communications.Liaising with landlords, agents, solicitors and internal teams.Supporting conveyancing activities through to completion.Assisting with due diligence and acquisition administration.Skills and experienceStrong organisational skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication skills.Good Microsoft Office knowledge.Experience using CRM systems.A proactive approach and willingness to learn.What's on offerSalary of up to £35,000 DOEHybrid working (3-4 days per week in their London office).Company bonus scheme.Private healthcare after probation.Pension, life assurance and income protection benefits.A genuine opportunity to learn the acquisitions process and build a long-term career in property.TPBN1_UKTJ

Director of Finance and SystemsAre you a qualified accountant with experience at a senior level in a finance roleWe are looking for a Director of Finance and Systems to join the Strategy Team, responsible for shaping the organisations long-term strategy and financial sustainability.Working for an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.Position: Director of Finance and SystemsLocation: Hybrid working: two days a week in the Bolton or London offices (based in White City) combined with home-working and travel across our Youth Zone network as required.Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annumHours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)Contract: PermanentBenefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts.Closing Date: 12noon on Wednesday 8 July 2026 (We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.)First stage interviews (virtual): Wednesday 15 July 2026Second stage interviews (in-person): w/c 27 July 2026There will also be a short, values-based phone interview between Stage 1 and 2.About the RoleAs a key member of the Executive Team, you will partner closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to develop and deliver a financially resilient and scalable organisation, supporting both the charity's and its growing national network of independent Youth Zone charities.You will lead the organisation's finance, systems and data capability ensuring strong financial stewardship, high-quality insight for decision-making, and efficient, innovative ways of working.This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial and operational model of one of the UK's most ambitious youth charities, with influence extending across a growing national network.Key areas of responsibility include:Financial Strategy & SustainabilityFinancial Leadership & GovernanceSystems, Data & InsightNetwork Support & InfluenceAbout YouYou will be a fully qualified accountant (CCAB recognised) with strong leadership skills and the ability to develop team members to their full potentialYou will have experience ofWorking at a senior level in a finance role with responsibility across the whole finance function (ideally also including responsibility for the systems function)Substantial financial leadership across scaling organisation or multi-entity structure spanning organisational planning, analysis and improvement, ideally a national-level charityEffective collaborative working with senior colleagues at Executive and Board LevelAbove all, you're motivated by purpose and excited by the opportunity to help deliver spaces that enable young people to thrive.About the OrganisationA national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country's most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities.It's about opportunity.You may have experience in areas such as Accountant, Business Account, Finance Manager, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Finance and Systems, Director of Finance and Systems, Finance and Systems Manager, Finance and Systems Lead.Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFPTPBN1_UKTJ

The Mission Club JURA is Zaizis dedicated club for Defence. We are looking for a heavyweight Head of Engineering to lead our technical mission. You will lead the technical mission, ensuring our solutions are architected with the holistic rigour of systems engineering while providing high-level technical oversight for modern, cloud-native software delivery.Reporting to the Club Exec, you will be the technical linchpin of Club JURA, translating high-level mission objectives into rigorous engineering roadmaps, while providing the data-backed assurance and performance reporting necessary to de-risk our most complex sovereign programmes.Requirements Key Responsibilities System Design Authority (SDA): Act as the ultimate technical authority for Club JURA. You will own the architectural integrity of the "System of Systems," providing overwatching of design, integration, and test (I&T) technical oversight across both hardware-software interfaces and pure software platforms.Standards & Compliance: Own the application of established standards from ISO 15288 to Def-Stan 00-55 / IEC 61508. You will provide the engineering oversight and process rigour required to enhance quality in high-security and safety-critical domains.Software Oversight: While focussed on the system, you will provide technical oversight for software engineering teams. Youll ensure that modern software practices (Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD) are harmonised with the overall system V-lifecycle and safety requirements.Performance & Board Reporting: Establish and track KPIs for engineering performance. You will provide the Club Exec and Zaizi Board with transparent, data-driven reporting on technical risk, system maturity, and delivery health.Team Shaping & Governance: Recruit, mentor, and lead elite engineering teams. You will mentor engineers in "systems thinking" to help them influence and shape complex customer problems. You will instill the V-Model lifecycle across the club while maintaining the agility of DevSecOps and cloud-native delivery.Bid & Solution Strategy: Lead the technical strategy for major defence tenders. You will translate complex MoD requirements into robust, high-confidence estimates and architectural blueprints that navigate the nuances of commercial frameworks (e.g., DSP). You will use your experience across multiple defence domains to ensure our bids are technically sound, commercially viable, and compliant with relevant standards.Intelligent Problem Solving: Where applicable, identify and architect AI-driven solutions for complex defence challenges. You will ensure that AI and Machine Learning are integrated into systems engineering to solve specific mission problemssuch as predictive maintenance or autonomous ISTARensuring they are fit for purpose and operationally sound.Internal Collaboration: Work with our in-house AI team and provide practical, frontline-focused input to help shape internal IRAD, ensuring our research has real-world utility in contested environments.Requirements;Security: Active UK Security Clearance (SC and above) is mandatory.Systems Mastery: Deep expertise in the V-Model and systems-of-systems thinking. You are well-versed in the application of ISO 15288, IEC 61508, and are familiar with AI risk frameworks like ISO/IEC 23894 where applicable.Technical Breadth: A strong systems engineering core with significant hands-on experience in IT, Data, and Cloud (AWS/Azure). You understand the "Silicon" as well as the "System."Commercial Intelligence: Significant experience across multiple defence domains with a thorough understanding of relevant commercial frameworks, DEFCONs, and MoD technical standards.C-Suite Gravitas: The ability to navigate between technical specialists and senior stakeholders, translating complex technical and safety risks into clear strategic and commercial choices.Benefits If you dont meet all the requirements?Studies show that women and black, Asian and minority ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description, wed love you to still apply. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role here at Zaizi.We actively welcome applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.If you need any accommodations to support your specific situation, please feel free to let us know. For candidates who are neurodiverse or have disabilities, we are happy to make any adjustments needed throughout the interview processjust ask!Salaries - £90,000 - £115,000SC Clearance:Zaizi works with UK Central Government departments on a range of projects. To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers. Due to this restriction we can currently only recruit candidates who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 5+ years continuously.Benefits CompensationCompetitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value.Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8% .Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind.Purpose & CultureReal Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure.Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success.Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service.Work / Life BalanceTime Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle.Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year.Development & GrowthMaster Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave .Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires youwork-related or not.Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career.Health & BalancePremium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards).Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup.Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices.TPBN1_UKTJ

Description Join us, be part of more. We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That's why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. Centrica Power is a leading energy infrastructure company in the UK and Irish market with energy assets across conventional and flexible generation, renewable energy and energy storage. Nuclear is a key pillar of our ambition in the power sector and driver of our plan to invest c£3bn over the next five years. Our ambition builds on our existing investment in the current UK operating fleet, our 15% stake in Sizewell C and partnership with X-Energy. The Head of Nuclear Strategy is key in leading delivery of our ambitions - in particular maximising the prospect of X-Energy being successfully deployed and beyond that, building a sustained growth runway in the nuclear sector. This role is critical to ensure we are viewed as a credible and more prominent player within the sector and a key outcome is that wider stakeholders (including our investors) recognise the significant value and growth opportunities. The X-Energy project at Hartlepool represents a sizeable 1GW multi-billion opportunity with the potential of a wider fleet role out in the UK and beyond - this is a game changing opportunity for the Group and the role we play in the energy system. The role is expected to lead across a range of internal projects with peers and present with credibility to senior executives and prepare board level materials to drive progress on our nuclear ambitions. Key accountabilities: Strategy Delivery Work directly with the Nuclear Power Strategy Director to bring together our views on market opportunities, which we are going to target and what it means in terms of capabilities Be responsible for bringing actionable clarity to a complex external market - and landing a strategy clearly understood across the Group Establish a forward pipeline of growth opportunities for Nuclear within the Power business - categorised in terms of priority with milestones and plan for delivery (working with appropriate colleagues). Subject Matter Expertise Provide subject matter expertise on development of government support frameworks which balance investibilty and Government policy ambitions Draw effective links between project development, DEVEX milestones, debt and equity financing and wider nuclear policy drivers. Strategic Market scanning Takes a broad perspective on opportunities and development across the rapidly changing nuclear sector (domestic and international) Undertake assessments of key technology and market opportunities, and assess how Centrica can create a value and growth focused pipeline Be actively connected in the external market so perspectives are well developed - ability to manage key external relationships and engage at a senior level across the sector, representing Centrica credibly as a partner of choice. Cross Group and External Stakeholder Engagement Develop solid relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to drive value from our existing assets and identify/ move forward new opportunities for the Group Build our external network across the nuclear eco-system including with key stakeholders such as DESNZ, NWF and GBN. Governance & Reporting Establish and Implement a Robust and Action Orientated Governance process for our nuclear activity Provide regular cadence of updates within Power and key internal stakeholders on key developments globally in the nuclear industry (peers, finance, policy etc) with implications and actionable insights for Centrica Lead development of a lean and actionable MI so we can track in one place our overall nuclear position - from a financial, strategic and capability perspective. Leadership Drive a strategic and commercial mindset for the development of our nuclear pipeline anchored in a breadth of understanding across nuclear development, commercial, financing and Government policy and decision making Contribute to the leadership of Centrica Power and the wider Group, promoting a strong safety, governance and performance culture Provide thought leadership on market evolution, policy developments and competitive positioning. The Person: Significant experience in the energy infrastructure industry with strong nuclear power experience across the full value chain - with sufficient technical understanding of the asset class to be credible with key internal and external stakeholders Strong understanding of finance with the ability to read models, understand debt finance and credit rating dynamics Excellent regulatory finance knowledge and ability to understand how precedent business model frameworks work Experience of working in a large corporate or organisation in terms of getting things done, effective governance cadence, supporting investment committee decisions Governmental experience and knowledge of how decisions get made and how to bring pace and momentum The role is not directly technical in an engineering sense but it would be an advantage if broadly familiar with how nuclear plants are constructed (key phases in lifecycle, learnings from global experience etc) Experience in Project Management, able to establish a plan and making sure milestones are met. Be familiar with how this is done effectively in virtual teams across the business Be an excellent communicator with clarity and purpose to a senior audience to frame high value decisions Able to operate as a senior external representative, enhancing Centrica Power's profile and credibility in the market. Why should you apply? We're not a perfect place - but we're a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That's why we've designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we're a great place to work and what being part of more means for you. https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. TPBN1_UKTJ

You'll work closely with our Head of People Partnering and Culture, VP People and Senior People Partner to connect our people strategy to the things that actually matter: our mission, our culture, and our strategic company goals. As a Senior People Partner at Moneybox, you'll be more than an HR expe

This is your seat at the tableAs Therapeutic Area Head for Oncology, you'll sit at the heart of our Medical Leadership Team - not as a contributor to strategy, but as someone who helps write it. But beyond the credentials, you're someone who:* Believes deeply** in the strategic value Med

Customs, Trade & Compliance to lead its national strategy across regulatory compliance, customs brokerage, and trade operations. This executive level, Head of Customs, Trade and Compliance role, will drive enterprise wide compliance, optimize operational performance, and ensure alignment with evolvi

This senior role blends HR operational leadership with transformation initiatives, shaping HR strategy across Europe. The candidate will work in a hybrid model, supporting key HR priorities and developing robust relationships throughout Europe. Sharp Electronics Europe UK is seeking a Head of HR Ope

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in student finance, strong UK tuition fee knowledge, and exceptional leadership skills. A leading education organization is seeking a Head of Tuition Fees and Student Finance to oversee tuition fee policies and income collection. This position involves

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Head of Sales for a top-quality automotive business in Brentford.

Well known UK broadcaster is looking for an experienced Head of Press to implement corporate comms, execute specific projects and develop the brand's communications strategy to enhance their reputation and standing among business influencers, the media and the news community. Ability and ideally the

The Head of Capital Programme Engagement and Governance provides strategic leadership for stakeholder engagement across Heathrow’s Capital Programme. The role is responsible for shaping and delivering a cohesive, programme‑wide engagement strategy, while promoting strong alignment and collaborat

Head of Digital Governance Location: Swansea, Bristol, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Nottingham, Yeading (Hayes), Oldham (Chadderton), Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Timeor Part Time Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 DVSA is investing in the foundations that support a strong, modern digital function-from the way we govern and assure delivery to how we build trust in our services and data. We're growing a team that can shape and strengthen how digital work gets done, and we're looking for leaders who bring clarity, consistency, and confidence to how we manage change. This role is part of the Digital & Data Hub-a centre of expertise designed to improve how we recruit and develop digital talent, embed better governance, and support business areas with expert advice and insight. Whether it's setting clear routes through governance forums, improving how we assess digital risk, or supporting portfolio delivery teams, you'll play a key role in making sure DVSA delivers smarter, more joined-up digital services. You'll work closely with colleagues across Driver, Vehicle, Enforcement, and Common Services, helping teams navigate complexity, stay aligned to strategy, and make decisions with the right information at the right time. We're building a high-performing, inclusive digital culture-and this is your chance to help shape how it operates. If you're motivated by improving delivery standards and want to help others succeed through clear, practical governance-you'll feel right at home here. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The Head of Digital Governance will lead a small team responsible for maintaining oversight of DVSA's digital portfolio. You'll ensure that digital activity is delivered responsibly, aligned with organisational goals, and supported by sound decision-making and assurance. Based in one of our administrative offices (Bristol, Newcastle, Swansea, Nottingham, Oldham, Birmingham, or Leeds), this role requires a blend of strategic thinking, relationship management, and professional credibility in governance and assurance. Required experience: Leadership: Guide and support a small team of governance and assurance professionals, creating a culture of integrity, collaboration, and constructive challenge. * Governance Oversight: Own the digital governance framework and ensure it reflects best practice, government standards, and the evolving needs of DVSA's digital teams. * Assurance & Risk: Be the go-to expert for digital assurance-ensuring our projects are accountable, well-documented, and set up for success from the outset. * Project & Programme Practice: Maintain and evolve our programme and project delivery standards, ensuring they're usable, proportionate, and aligned with recognised methodologies like MSP and PRINCE2. * Senior Engagement: Work alongside directors, service owners, and external partners to maintain trust and alignment across DVSA and the wider Department for Transport family. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Key Responsibilities We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Head of Digital Governance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in environments where they can work with high levels of autonomy and bring structure and rigour to areas that need it most. You have extensive experience and a deep understanding of governance and policy compliance. Your background in project and programme methodology is robust, and you have a proven track record of working with and influencing Executives or Board level colleagues. Your advice is not just sound but authoritative, and you are known for your excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. You have used assurance functions to inform decision-making effectively and have set standards and processes that enable and monitor quality. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application. https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=c2VhcmNocGFnZT0xJnNlYXJjaHNvcnQ9c2NvcmUmcGFnZWNsYXNzPUpvYnMmcGFnZWFjdGlvbj12aWV3dmFjYnlqb2JsaXN0JnVzZXJzZWFyY2hjb250ZXh0PTE5NTE5OTQ1NyZqb2JsaXN0X3ZpZXdfdmFjPTIwMDI0MjAmb3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZyZXFzaWc9MTc4MjIwOTg2MS1lNDA0ZGRlNDU0ZmVlZGRmNTU3NzYyMzc0NWY0ODdiY2U1ZWRhNzRl

Head of Quality Engineering Location: Swansea, Bristol, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Nottingham, Yeading (Hayes), Oldham (Chadderton), Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £69,501 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Timeor Part Time Closing Date: Monday 29th June 2026 The Head of Quality Engineering will provide organisational leadership to foster a cohesive quality engineering strategy across the DVSA. They will build capability across the profession and delivery teams, ensuring teams are equipped to support the strategic direction and deliver high-quality digital services. This role will be responsible for leadership across a variety of quality and testing professionals within the organisation. The role holder will provide Leadership, guidance, coaching and mentorship to teams to adopt and embed modern quality engineering practices that support the delivery of digital services that are critical to the DVSA. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your base salary. 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description The role requires a high level of strategic thinking, technical understanding, capability building, and the ability to influence organisational change, enabling teams to adopt scalable, modern approaches to quality across DVSA. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: • Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction, and guidance to staff to support the delivery of organisational objectives. Define and execute a long-term quality and testing strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, user needs and DVSA's digital strategy. Guide and influence testing and quality engineering practices across product teams, promoting consistent and scalable approaches to quality. Drive the integration of quality engineering practices at every stage of the software development lifecycle, ensuring quality is embedded from design through to delivery and operation. Promote the adoption of automation and scalable quality frameworks that support efficient, reliable and repeatable delivery across product teams. Shape and refine testing and quality engineering design principles, governance, metrics, and reporting, ensuring clear visibility of quality across DVSA services. Establish a strong direction and a persuasive future vision for quality engineering and digital service assurance across DVSA. * Manage and engage with honesty and integrity, acting as a role model and upholding the reputation of the Agency, Department and Civil Service. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. Open Sessions: Would you like to find out more about the role, the team and what it's like to work in our department? If so, we are organising an open session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on Thursday 25th Juneat 16:30-17:00. Sign up here Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: • Strong strategic leadership experience within software testing, quality engineering or digital delivery, with the ability to define and implement organisational quality strategies that support the delivery of reliable, secure and user-focused digital services. Demonstrable experience of modern quality engineering practices, including test automation, continuous testing, risk-based quality approaches and the integration of quality throughout the software development lifecycle. A strong technical understanding of software delivery practices, tooling and engineering approaches, combined with the ability to guide teams in adopting scalable and sustainable quality practices. * Proven ability to lead, influence and develop professional capability across teams, fostering a collaborative and quality-focused culture. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application. https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=c2VhcmNoc29ydD1zY29yZSZwYWdlY2xhc3M9Sm9icyZwYWdlYWN0aW9uPXZpZXd2YWNieWpvYmxpc3Qmc2VhcmNocGFnZT0xJm93bmVyPTUwNzAwMDAmb3duZXJ0eXBlPWZhaXImdXNlcnNlYXJjaGNvbnRleHQ9MTk1MTk5NDU3JmpvYmxpc3Rfdmlld192YWM9MjAwMTkzMSZyZXFzaWc9MTc4MjIwOTg2MS1lNDA0ZGRlNDU0ZmVlZGRmNTU3NzYyMzc0NWY0ODdiY2U1ZWRhNzRl

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