Associate Platform Owner
8 hours ago
Bristol
Location: The Centre, Bristol, UK; 3 Glass Wharf, Bristol BS2 0EL, UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; Telford Plaza, Lawn Central, Overdale, Telford TF3 4NT, UKSalary: 45,544 - 49,523 per yearEmployment: FlexibleCategory: ITPosted: 2026-09-10Valid to: 2026-09-24Employer: HM Revenue and CustomsJob summaryDiscover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it’s really like to work at HMRC.Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential.HMRC Chief Digital and Information Office (CDIO) is continuing to evolve its platform model, with greater emphasis on platform ownership, lifecycle management and consistent service delivery across complex technology estates.We are looking for an Associate Platform Owner to join Network Services, supporting the ownership and management of network platforms across LAN, WAN, cloud networking and central infrastructure services.This role will support Platform Owners in understanding user needs, managing platform backlogs, shaping roadmap priorities and delivering continuous improvement across Network Services platforms. Working across LAN, WAN, cloud networking and central infrastructure services, the role helps translate demand, service insight and operational feedback into platform improvements that deliver measurable user and business outcomes.You will work with Platform Owners, internal teams and suppliers to help ensure platform improvements are prioritised, planned and delivered in line with user needs, business value, resilience, security and long-term platform strategy.Job descriptionNetwork Services provides critical connectivity and network capabilities that support HMRC colleagues, digital services and operational sites across a large and distributed estate. These platforms include LAN, WAN, cloud networking and central network infrastructure services.The Associate Platform Owner supports the effective ownership and ongoing improvement of these platforms. The role helps connect day-to-day operational insight with longer-term platform health, lifecycle management, roadmap planning, risk management and continuous improvement.You will support Platform Owners in developing platform roadmaps, managing backlogs, gathering user insight and helping prioritise platform investment. You will work across engineering, service, architecture and supplier communities to help ensure platform improvements are aligned to business needs, platform strategy and measurable outcomes.Person specificationThis is a practical associate platform ownership role, suited to someone with strong organisational skills, curiosity about user needs and an interest in developing product-thinking, prioritisation and platform ownership capability across Network Services.Responsibilities:Platform ownership support, roadmap and improvementSupport Platform Owners in maintaining platform roadmaps and backlogs, helping ensure work is shaped around user needs, business value, resilience, security and service outcomes.Assist with prioritising platform backlog items, lifecycle work, remediation activity and continuous improvement actions using performance insight, demand signals, risks and dependencies.Support the development and maintenance of platform plans and roadmap views, ensuring priorities, risks, dependencies and operational considerations are visible and managed.Help identify opportunities to improve user experience, service quality, operational control and consistency across Network Services platforms.Platform insight, assets and enablementMaintain asset information, inventories, service records and dependency information so Platform Owners can make informed roadmap, lifecycle and prioritisation decisions.Support lab and test environments used to explore platform change, validate improvements and provide evidence for roadmap and backlog decisions.Gather and analyse platform performance measures, user feedback and service insights to identify improvement opportunities and support roadmap decisions.Help improve platform processes, controls and governance so ownership, prioritisation and decision-making are clear across Network Services platforms.Supplier and stakeholder coordinationWork with Platform Owners, suppliers and internal teams to coordinate platform backlog activity, improvement work, maintenance and remediation in line with agreed priorities.Support supplier delivery by tracking actions, progress, risks and outcomes against agreed platform priorities, roadmap commitments and service outcomes.Engage with stakeholders to understand user needs, demand, constraints and priorities that inform platform planning and service improvement activity.Communicate clearly, providing accurate information to support prioritisation, trade-off decisions and effective platform ownership.Risk, dependency and operational awarenessSupport the identification and coordination of issue resolution, remediation activity and preventative improvement actions that inform backlog and roadmap priorities.Maintain awareness of platform risks, dependencies, lifecycle considerations, user impact and operational constraints across services.Support root cause analysis, problem management and change-related activity where required, ensuring learning is captured and considered in platform improvement plans.Contribute to a culture of platform ownership, accountability, product-thinking and continuous improvement across Network Services.Essential Criteria:The successful candidate must be able to clearly demonstrate evidence of the following Essential Criteria:• Experience working within an IT, infrastructure or network services environment, supporting platform-based or product-led technology services.• Experience supporting platform, product, service or technology improvement initiatives, including planning, prioritisation, backlog management or delivery of change.• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage and track multiple activities, actions, risks and priorities.• Experience using performance data, service insight, user feedback, asset information or operational information to inform decisions and support improvement activity.• Experience working collaboratively across teams, including with suppliers, internal stakeholders and technical teams.• Good communication skills, with the ability to clearly present information and support effective decision-making.• A proactive approach to identifying issues, understanding user impact, supporting resolution and contributing to continuous improvement.Desirable Criteria: Ideally you will also have experience or understanding of:• Network technologies or platforms, such as LAN, WAN, cloud networking or central network infrastructure services.• Contributing to roadmap planning, backlog management, product ownership or platform lifecycle activities.• Supplier-managed platform, service or product delivery environments.• Asset, lifecycle, roadmap or configuration management within an IT platform environment.• Lab or test environments used to support platform development, assurance or service activity.• ITIL v4 practices or service management approaches.• Continuous improvement methods, product-thinking or service optimisation approaches.• Communicating technical and non-technical information to stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.Further Location InformationPlease ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a ‘Further Location Preferences (optional)’ field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application.Office closuresFor more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it’s important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time.These sites include:Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, NewcastleTelford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, TelfordYou will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage.BenefitsAlongside your salary of 45,544, HM Revenue and Customs contributes 13,194 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues’ Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.Family friendly policies.Personal support.Coaching and development.To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it’s really like to work for HMRChear from our insiders or visitThinking of joining the Civil ServiceThings you need to knowArtificial intelligenceArtificial 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 (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process detailsHow to ApplyAs part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences.Your Personal Statement (max 750 words) should evidence your suitability for the role, and how you meet the responsibilities and essential criteria as outlined in the Person Specification part of the advert. Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at interview.Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.SiftIn the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on the CV.At full sift, your CV and your Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview.We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.InterviewDuring the panel interview, you will be assessed using experience based questions.Interviews will take place via video link.Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.Please note that circumstances may arise that require the planned interview format to change. We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice of any change as possible.EligibilityPlease take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk – Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example – ‘Please re-open my application – [insert vacancy ref] & vacancy closing date [insert date]’.To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.Exceptionally, candidates who are not successful at this grade may be considered for appointment to similar roles at a lower grade where the eligibility criteria are met. If this applies, we will contact you directly.The HMRC app can help you with your applicationThe HMRC app can provide you with your past 5 years' employment history, making the process of filling in your application quicker and easier.If successful in your application, you will need your National Insurance number for the onboarding process.Download the HMRC app now and save your National Insurance number to your digital phone wallet.How to download the HMRC app and sign up for an account Download the free HMRC app from the App Store or Google Play store. If you have an HMRC online account already, sign straight in using your ID and password. If not, you can prove your identity by answering some questions or providing your photo ID.You’ll then be able to access the app quickly and easily by signing in using a 6-digit PIN, your fingerprint, or facial recognition.You can find guidance for technical issues on GOV.UK: Technical support with HMRC online services.Reserve ListA reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles – if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.Merit List After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location. Criminal Record CheckApplications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.Hybrid working at HMRCHMRC is an office-based organisation, and colleagues are expected to spend 60% of their working time in the office. Our offices provide opportunity for interaction, collaboration which aids learning and development and a sense of community. Where the role allows it, and where the home environment is suitable, colleagues can work from home for up to 2 days a week, averaged over a calendar month (or a proportionate amount of time for colleagues who work less than full time). Reasonable AdjustmentsWe want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact the UBS Recruitment team via unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the “Assistance required” 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 you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.Technical SupportIf you are experiencing problems that cannot be resolved by our ‘help’ section, then technical support is available. You will receive a reply in 2 working days.Additional Security InformationPlease note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post. From 1 April 2026, applicants will be required to meet updated nationality and residency requirements so that National Security Vetting (NSV) checks can be conducted. If this affects you, we will give you more information at the appropriate time.Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkersThis role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers. Occasional attendance to the office will be required where there is a business need. Please consider the advertised office locations for this role when applying and only select locations from the ‘location preferences’ section that you can travel to.Terms and Conditions Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process. Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.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 applicant’s 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.New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.Please note that, if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. For more Information for people applying for, or thinking of applying for, roles at HM Revenue and Customs, please see link: Working for HMRC: information for applicants - GOV.UK.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a standard (or equivalent) 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 requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals 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 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe 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 InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Apply and further informationThis vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.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 applicantsJob contact : Name : Chris HaywardEmail : chris.hayward@hmrc.gov.ukTelephone : 03000588367Recruitment teamEmail : unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.ukFurther informationAppointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via ubsrecruitmentcomplaints@hmrc.gov.uk. Please note that we do not accept complaints or appeals regarding scoring of outcomes of campaigns, unless candidates can provide clear evidence that the campaign did not follow the Recruitment Principles. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their website.
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