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UK Health Security Agency

Senior Specialist - Power Platform

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Software Engineer will play an important role in making a difference across the Digital Directorate. You will be joining our talented team of around 20 Engineers, who are committed to making a positive change in how we deliver technology.</p><p>This is a rare chance to work within a fast growing, national organisation with real social purpose. Working with key stakeholders and a professional digital services team you will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of engineering challenges and the have the opportunity to help build first-class software solutions for Homes England.</p><p>You will work with digital, data and technology colleagues collaboratively, taking an innovative and creative approach to deliver key strategic projects and products. We value diversity in experience and perspective to foster good decision making and problem solving within our team.</p><p>There are exciting and ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an excellent opportunity to balance day to day delivery whilst providing an environment to learn and stay up to date with current tools and technologies.</p><p>You will be helping us extend our capabilities across the Microsoft Power Platform including Dynamics 365 CRM and continue to build high quality operational solutions.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You are resilient and comfortable managing and communicating with stakeholders across the business. Your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as an engineering team.</p><p>You enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way while delivering high quality solutions.</p><p>You will be comfortable working with other engineers to ensure we are building a well skilled team, while also championing collaboration with external partners to uphold our process and output standards.</p><p>You will understand how to deliver high quality, secure and pragmatic solutions.</p><p>You will have strong experience across the following:</p><ul><li>Microsoft Power Apps</li><li>Power Automate</li><li>Dynamics 365 and CRM</li><li>PowerBI</li><li>SharePoint Online</li></ul><p>This includes, experience working across environments and pipelines with knowledge of managing change in Power Platform.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Skills we are looking for in relation to Dynamics 365 and CRM include:</p><p>• Strong knowledge of Dataverse, including data modelling, relationships, and security roles</p><p>• Configuration and customisation of Dynamics 365, including tables, forms, views, dashboards, and business rules</p><p>• Experience designing, configuring, and extending Dynamics 365 CRM solutions</p><p>Familiarity with Power Platform ALM processes, including solution deployment across environments, would be advantageous.</p><p>Certification in PL-900 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals or PL-400 Microsoft Power Platform Developer beneficial but not essential.</p><p>Solutions you deliver should be reusable and scalable with a focus on consistency and maintainability. You will be able to review existing processes and improve them while thinking about better cost efficiency and performance. As part of this you should have a desire to learn and explore new technologies.</p><p>You will place a high importance on the security of the solutions we build, including secure design, data protection, and the management of security roles within Dataverse and SharePoint. The security of our apps is really important to us in building trust with users and stakeholders.</p><p>As a Digital professional, you’ll understand how to manage relationships with colleagues and your team and demonstrate you can work in a collaborative and inclusive way.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Homes England is an executive non-departmental public body with its own terms and conditions, benefits and pension scheme. We are a government agency working in partnership with the private sector and want to employ and retain great people. In return we offer a range of excellent benefits, some of the key benefits include:<br><br>Holiday - Homes England offers all staff 33 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays.<br><br>Working Flexibly - At Homes England we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours.<br><br>Health and Wellbeing - We offer health screening with Nuffield Proactive Health Clinics, a free Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as well as access to Occupational Health.<br><br>Professional Development - At Homes England we are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values. We pay for one job-related professional membership subscription per year for our employees.<br><br>We also offer an excellent range of family friendly benefits, for example, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>How to apply?</p><p>To apply please follow the links to our careers page.</p><p>Security</p><p>Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.</p><p>Selection process details</p><p>For more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.</p><p>Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this role and Homes England. <br><br>Please note – Homes England has a responsibility to ensure compliance with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard to address the potential problems of identity fraud, illegal working and deception generally. To ensure compliance we will carry out a pre-employment Personal Identity and Vetting Report through Experian to meet the standard and you will therefore be asked to provide certain information in order that the verification check can be carried out if you are successful in your application.<br><br>Homes England are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. Our aim is to be an employer of choice, enabling everyone to reach their full potential.<br><br>Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice which can be viewed here:<br><br><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Forganisations%2Fhomes-england%2Fabout%2Fpersonal-information-charter&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709448708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pjDFFDlHY7zgFNxx382ALMbJiw90f6DVARZfyZfjizs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter</a><br><br></p><p>Nationality requirements</p><p>Open to UK, <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecommonwealth.org%2Fmember-countries&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709464704%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r0Rz6b9bvo4%2Fo7AU2d6SMHLXaaVe5%2BWf%2Bv3jjL%2BHYVg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Commonwealth</a> and <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Feu-eea&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709477834%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9afIX7gl80%2BvPO9deAYKN%2Fgy6ByyqFXW1sHolEZTxic%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">European Economic Area (EEA)</a> and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fnationality-rules&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709489987%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iRgJvWJgZuGR0vW3MsvCQWx9V5KiFAWtqpC0cMqAcdI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Working for the Civil Service</p><p>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.</p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed disability confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.</p><p>Further information</p><p>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.</p><p>Contact point for applicants</p><p>Name: Recruitment Team</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Homes England

Software Developer - (T2063N)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Working in a team of enterprise and solution architects, the Solution Architect role plays a critical role in developing solutions for the organisation and supporting the developing the enterprise architecture as a product, practice and service.</p><p>You will be joining our small and friendly team, who are committed to making positive change in how Homes England delivers on its core mission of housing and regeneration and its ambitious business and technology change initiatives.</p><p>The Enterprise Architecture team are dedicated to delivering a holistic service that acts as an internal management consultancy for senior executives, Enterprise PMO and all involved in strategic planning. Using the TOGAF framework as our starting point, part of the role will be embedding architecture as a practice, becoming a trusted advisor and using an experienced and critical eye on the organisational design direction, decisions and outcomes.</p><p>We believe in working in a collaborative and flexible way, we value diversity in experience and perspective to enable a wider viewpoint, supporting good decision making and problem solving within their team.</p><p>This is a rare chance to shape the future Enterprise Architecture within Homes England and the wider government landscape. Homes England is a national organisation with real social purpose. Working with key stakeholders and a professional architecture team you will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of enterprise design questions supporting Homes England mission.</p><p>The role will support the design and delivery of key strategic projects across the whole organisation. There are some exciting projects to get involved with.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You will have experience of participating in a technical design authority, where business and technology are aligned and you will have a good understanding of architecture development methods and models.</p><p>You will have worked within technology for many years but with strong and broad understanding of technical solutions and approached, understanding the business value of technology change is your domain, alongside solid understanding of data, applications and technology.</p><p>You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as an architecture team. You will enjoy working in a fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p> A sound knowledge of architecture methodologies and frameworks and experience of their application e.g., TOGAF</p><p>Experience of modern IT paradigms including event-based architecture design, containerisation and microservices.</p><p>A good understanding of a broad range of technologies with experience of designing ERP solutions and including Microsoft O365, Power Platform, Azure</p><p>Experience of an API-first and services-led design approach, with the ability to use business requirements, user stories, data standards, and integration patterns to help to define services and APIs</p><p>A sound knowledge of cloud technologies, cloud hosting, container, serverless, and networking design patterns, tools and best practice (e.g. Microsoft Azure)</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Homes England is an executive non-departmental public body with its own terms and conditions, benefits and pension scheme. We are a government agency working in partnership with the private sector and want to employ and retain great people. In return we offer a range of excellent benefits, some of the key benefits include:<br><br>Holiday - Homes England offers all staff 33 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays.<br><br>Working Flexibly - At Homes England we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours.<br><br>Health and Wellbeing - We offer health screening with Nuffield Proactive Health Clinics, a free Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as well as access to Occupational Health.<br><br>Professional Development - At Homes England we are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values. We pay for one job-related professional membership subscription per year for our employees.<br><br>We also offer an excellent range of family friendly benefits, for example, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>How to apply?</p><p>To apply please follow the links to our careers page.</p><p>Security</p><p>Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.</p><p>Selection process details</p><p>For more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.</p><p>Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this role and Homes England. <br><br>Please note – Homes England has a responsibility to ensure compliance with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard to address the potential problems of identity fraud, illegal working and deception generally. To ensure compliance we will carry out a pre-employment Personal Identity and Vetting Report through Experian to meet the standard and you will therefore be asked to provide certain information in order that the verification check can be carried out if you are successful in your application.<br><br>Homes England are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. Our aim is to be an employer of choice, enabling everyone to reach their full potential.<br><br>Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice which can be viewed here:<br><br><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Forganisations%2Fhomes-england%2Fabout%2Fpersonal-information-charter&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709448708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=pjDFFDlHY7zgFNxx382ALMbJiw90f6DVARZfyZfjizs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter</a><br><br></p><p>Nationality requirements</p><p>Open to UK, <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecommonwealth.org%2Fmember-countries&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709464704%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r0Rz6b9bvo4%2Fo7AU2d6SMHLXaaVe5%2BWf%2Bv3jjL%2BHYVg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Commonwealth</a> and <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Feu-eea&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709477834%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9afIX7gl80%2BvPO9deAYKN%2Fgy6ByyqFXW1sHolEZTxic%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">European Economic Area (EEA)</a> and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fnationality-rules&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEsra.Demirtas%40homesengland.gov.uk%7C7c822f21f3904e27968808dc52f79f69%7Cfaa8e2690811453882e74d29009219bf%7C0%7C0%7C638476470709489987%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iRgJvWJgZuGR0vW3MsvCQWx9V5KiFAWtqpC0cMqAcdI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Working for the Civil Service</p><p>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.</p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed disability confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.</p><p>Further information</p><p>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.</p><p>Contact point for applicants</p><p>Name: Recruitment Team</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Solutions Architect - (P0220N)

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<p>Please apply online via the link provided.</p>
<p>Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.</p>



<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
<p>The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to delivering a wide range of projects and programmes and data is at the heart of this ambition. As a Data Systems &amp; Information Manager, you’ll lead the development and management of our Management Information Systems (MIS), ensuring robust data governance and insightful reporting that drives evidence based decision making across the organisation.</p>
<p>Reporting to the Senior Assurance Contracts Manager, you’ll oversee data operations for a wide range of funding streams, providing high-quality reports and dashboards for senior leaders, boards, and stakeholders. This is a strategic role that blends technical expertise with leadership, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement across all projects and programmes.</p>
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<p><strong>About the person</strong></p>
<p>We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in scrupulous data management and governance. Experienced in managing Management Information System and leading teams, you combine analytical skills with strategic thinking to deliver accurate, timely insights. You thrive in collaborative environments, engaging confidently with stakeholders and promoting best practices in data quality and compliance.</p>
<p>We value people who are committed to delivering excellence, who take pride in providing outstanding service, and who champion fairness and equality in everything they do. If you’re passionate about using data to shape impactful investment decisions and improve organisational performance, we’d love to hear from you.</p>
<p><strong>If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. </strong></p>
<p><strong>The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.</strong></p>
<p><strong>1) Extensive experience in successfully managing Management Information Systems and reporting tools</strong></p>
<p><strong>2) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</strong></p>
<p><strong>3) Effective leadership and team management skills</strong></p>
<p><strong>Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Interviews to take place week commencing 9th February 2026</strong></p>
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<p><strong>About the organisation</strong></p>
<p>The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.</p>
<p>The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.</p>
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<p><strong>Staff benefits </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>- Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>
<li>- Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>
<li>- Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>
<li>- Flexible and hybrid working</li>
<li>- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>
<li>- Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme</li>
<li>- Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>
<li>- Bike to Work Scheme</li>
<li>- Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>
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<p><strong>Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion </strong></p>
<p>We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.</p>
<p>To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.</p>
<p>Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.</p>
<p>Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.</p>
<p>The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>
<p><strong>Sponsorship</strong></p>
<p><em>We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit </em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank"><em>https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa</em></a></p>

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Data Systems & Information Manager

HM Revenue and Customs

Senior Enterprise Architect - Data

Head of Digital Products and Services

Lead Product Manager – ServiceNow

Senior Service Designer

Associate IT Delivery Manager

User Researcher

Senior Enterprise Architect (Data Analytics)

Home Office

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4>We are looking for an experienced technology leader to join Home Office Digital as Deputy Director and Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Enterprise Services. This is a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the technology strategy for one of the most complex digital functions in government, supporting critical national services and enabling transformation across the Home Office.<h4>Job description</h4><p>As Deputy Director and Portfolio CTO for Enterprise Services, you will lead the technology and platforms capability within Home Office Digital. Enterprise Services provides core digital platforms and solutions that underpin departmental operations, including networks and infrastructure, end-user services, operational support, service management, and data analytics.</p><p>You will set the technical direction for Enterprise Services, ensuring secure, resilient, and innovative solutions that support the Home Office’s mission to keep the public safe and deliver essential services. This includes defining solution architectures, leading engineering and architecture teams, embedding continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.</p><p>The role is central to delivering the Home Office Digital Technical Strategy 2030, which focuses on AI and automation, cyber resilience, data as a strategic asset, and evolving our operating model. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the department to align technology decisions with business priorities and drive efficiency, agility, and innovation.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and deep technical expertise to make a real impact on national services and digital transformation.</p><p>For full details of the role, responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the Candidate Pack.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will:</p><ul><li>Provide technical leadership for Enterprise Services, setting strategy and standards for technology and platforms.</li><li>Define and implement solution architectures aligned to Home Office Digital Enterprise Architecture.</li><li>Lead engineering and architecture teams, embedding continuous improvement and efficiency.</li><li>Oversee governance for technology and platforms, ensuring compliance and security.</li><li>Support delivery of the Home Office Digital Technical Strategy 2030, including AI, automation, cyber resilience, and data-driven innovation.</li><li>Manage technical risk, cyber security integration, and product roadmaps across Enterprise Services.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Home Office contributes £23,465 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their knowledge, experience, capability and behavioural approach to a high standard against the following key criteria:</p><ul><li>Sets technical vision and embeds architecture governance to align technology strategy with organisational objectives.</li><li>Leads large, multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering innovation and operational excellence across the department.</li><li>Champions cyber security and risk management, ensuring robust protection and compliance at enterprise scale.</li><li>Engages senior stakeholders and communicates complex strategies to drive collaboration and informed decision-making.</li><li>Drives Agile product management and service delivery, enabling high-impact solutions for internal and external customers.</li></ul><p><strong><br>Online Application </strong></p><p>Please follow the Job Advert instructions on the Civil Service Jobs website to apply online, no later than <strong>23:55hrs on Friday 30th January 2026</strong>.</p><p>Provide some basic <strong>personal information</strong>;</p><p>1.A <strong>CV - </strong>setting out your career history, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant for this role, including details where budgets and numbers of people managed, relevant achievements in recent posts, together with reasons for any gaps within the last two years;</p><p>2.<strong>A Statement of Suitability –</strong> (limited to <strong>1250 words</strong>) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.</p><p>3.<strong>Diversity Monitoring -</strong> as part of the online application process, you will be asked a number of diversity-related questions. If you do not wish to provide a declaration on any of the characteristics, you will have the option to select 'prefer not to say'. See the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025-html" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: 2022 to 2025 (HTML) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a> for more information.</p><p>It is essential that in your written application you give evidence, using examples, of proven experience. These responses will be developed and discussed with candidates invited for interview.</p><p><strong>Failure to submit both a CV and Supporting Statement will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification.<br><br>For further information on SCS careers and the application process, please see below:</strong></p><p><strong>Home Office SCS Further Information </strong></p><p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.homeoffice.gov.uk%2Fsenior-leaders&amp;data=05%7C01%7CVipul.Maisuria%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cd6d3dcf5fb744cf2001208db8d0ac751%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638258849644816156%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=k%2BufzahG8iUkG%2BJ4bmkLUvKaV4c%2BxG%2BFEuUO%2FMtdQLo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Home Office Senior Leaders - Home Office Careers</a></p><p><strong>Home Office SCS Application Process </strong></p><p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.homeoffice.gov.uk%2Fapply-scs-vacancies&amp;data=05%7C01%7CVipul.Maisuria%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7Cd6d3dcf5fb744cf2001208db8d0ac751%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638258849644972454%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=wGx6lAeFVgOBb2rKN%2F8aYBEbbZEC1iUj6yrzFQqysDY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Applying for Senior Civil Service vacancies - Home Office Careers</a></p><p><strong>Home Office SCS Use of AI</strong></p><p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CVipul.Maisuria%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C9c3959accc3140b1cba708ddb875d248%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C638869538367197629%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=66dwPUChhLnZWXP6eU8kGaLCjCBjhs2gMtmwx5cOU%2F8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Steph Tullett</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Steph.Tullett@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Steph.Tullett@homeoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:SCSRecruitment@homeoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">SCSRecruitment@homeoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyNTQmdmVyaWZ5PWYzOGI0MGM5MDhhNjZhNGM2MjRiMTNiNDI2NTgxYTU2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5Njg1LTk1ZTVmZDRiZmQ2OGRkOGFlMWIzNjk2ODViZmVjNzY2MjdjNjU1NjM=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack - Deputy Director DDaT in HO Digital Enterprise Services Technology Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 910kB)

Deputy Director DDaT in HO Digital Enterprise Services Technology

Lead Technical Architect

Senior DevOps Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><em>Ready to deliver digital transformation with a national impact? Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is the UK's largest public procurement organisation. In 2023/24, we delivered £4.9 billion in commercial benefits for the taxpayer. Join our Digital and Data Services team to lead on high-impact digital products, implement our Data Strategy, and influence the adoption of new technologies like AI. We are a Top 50 Inclusive Employer with significant opportunities for career growth. Make your mark on public services. Apply today</em></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>As Head of UCD, you will be crucial in leading CCS’s shift to being a customer-focused organisation. You will recruit, inspire and develop a team of UCD professionals, set best practices, influence organisational priorities, and collaborate across CCS and wider government to deliver for our customers.</p><p><strong>Directorate Overview</strong></p><p>The Digital &amp; Data Services (DDS) directorate is at the heart of CCS's digital transformation journey, responsible for delivering modern, efficient, and user-centred digital services that support over £30bn of public sector procurement annually. We're building a world-class digital capability that will revolutionise how the public sector buys common goods and services.</p><p><strong>Team Summary</strong></p><p>You will be heading up an expanding User Centred Design team that, when fully resourced, will include service designers, user researchers, interaction designers and accessibility specialists. We are building a culture that values user-centricity, experimentation and agility where team members will work closely with Digital and Commercial colleagues.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Visionary Leadership</strong>: Provide strategic direction to the UCD community, fostering a culture of excellence in product and service development while championing uncompromising standards for inclusivity and accessibility.</p></li><li><p><strong>Strategic Governance: </strong>Establish and lead robust design assurance frameworks and cross-portfolio governance, clarifying accountabilities and streamlining workflows to ensure all products align with unified standards and organisational goals.</p></li><li><p><strong>Stakeholder Influence</strong>: Build high-impact partnerships with senior leaders and stakeholders, positioning UCD as a strategic driver to ensure all activities are directly aligned with broader organisational objectives.</p></li><li><p><strong>Talent &amp; Capability Building:</strong> Oversee the full talent lifecycle for the UCD profession—including recruitment, performance management, and career progression—while providing high-level coaching and mentorship to empower practitioners at all levels.</p></li><li><p><strong>Community &amp; Advocacy</strong>: Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and innovation; collaborate with government and industry peers to advocate for UCD standards and ensure a relentless focus on customer-centricity across the organisation.</p></li><li><p><strong>Performance &amp; Standards:</strong> Set and elevate the benchmark for UCD excellence by implementing policies, frameworks, and performance metrics that ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality work that meets both user needs and business outcomes.</p></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria (to be assessed at application stage):</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Strategic Influence: </strong>Proven experience in shaping both design and organisational strategy, with the ability to navigate complex environments to align user-centered priorities with overarching business goals.</p></li><li><p><strong>Professional Leadership &amp; People Management:</strong> A track record of coaching and mentoring UCD professionals at all levels, with expert ability to manage the full talent lifecycle—from recruitment and performance management to career progression.</p></li><li><p><strong>Excellence in UCD Standards:</strong> Deep expertise in translating user insights into inclusive, accessible products, with a demonstrated mastery of applying government digital standards and the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://GOV.UK&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1767624467584631&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ns9IN6bM_YlsA-UOTVEsp" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a> Service Standard at scale.</p></li><li><p><strong>Senior Stakeholder Engagement:</strong> Highly skilled in building and sustaining influential relationships with senior leaders and diverse professional communities to advocate for UCD interests and secure buy-in for design-led initiatives.</p></li><li><p><strong>Governance &amp; Quality Assurance:</strong> Substantial experience in establishing organisational frameworks, governance structures, and performance metrics that raise design standards and guarantee the delivery of quality, outcome-driven services.</p></li></ul><br><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Designing strategically</li><li>Applying user centred insights</li><li>Stakeholder relationship management</li><li>Agile research practices</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £72,771, Crown Commercial Service contributes £21,081 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li><p><strong>What we will offer you, here are some of the benefits you can expect:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Competitive salary </p></li><li><p>Generous pension scheme</p></li><li><p>A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus </p></li><li><p>Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location</p></li><li><p>Flexi time scheme (available for B1-B6)</p></li><li><p>Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays</p></li></ul><p><strong><em>Explore fully how we will</em><a href="https://assets.crowncommercial.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/7404-23-CCS-Benefit-pack_May24-2.pdf" target="_blank"> reward</a><em>your work.</em></strong></p><p>Want to make a difference? Find out more about the rewarding work that we do in our <a href="https://assets.crowncommercial.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/7403-23-CCS-Generic-Candidate-pack_SU_v2-1.pdf" target="_blank">candidate pack</a>.</p><p>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Cqusz8FEHTaHOfPlWvrqgTl11iIOldR" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025-html" target="_blank">Civil ServiceD&amp;I Strategy.</a></p><p>We want to make our recruitment process accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Working flexibly, delivering outcomes</strong></p><p>CCS is a flexible business with a smarter working model where our colleagues benefit from a mix of home and office working. Successful candidates are expected to work from one of the office locations listed. Our current office attendance approach requires a minimum of 26 days per quarter (approx 2 days per week, which may be subject to change) in CCS office locations or off site meetings with suppliers, customers, partners, networking / industry events. This is pro rata for those who work part time. Our smarter working principles mean that our people have the advantage of both office and offsite based collaboration and learning, as well as working from home. This way of working allows us to honour our commitment to being a responsible business, offer flexibility and better work life balance as well as ensuring we deliver our business with confidence and in accordance with our CCS values.</p></li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.<p><strong>Assessment </strong></p><p>If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to take part in an alternative leadership assessmen<strong>t</strong>. These assessments will not result in a pass or fail decision. Rather, they are designed to support the panel's decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview.</p><p><em>Please note that as part of this recruitment process, if you are unsuccessful at interview stage but are close to the benchmark score you may be considered for and offered a role at a lower pay band within the same job family.</em></p><p><strong>Selection Process</strong></p><p>Candidates who are successful at sift will be contacted as soon as possible following the closing date and advised of the interview process in more detail. The sift will commence WC 26th January and interviews will be held WC 23rd February either at one of our offices or via video with interview times and dates to be confirmed. (Subject to change)</p><br><p><em>To find out more about our recruitment process please click</em><a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs/recruitment-process/" target="_blank"> here</a></p><p>Please note: <em>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 </em><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a><em> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</em></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles details of which can be found at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a> in the first instance.<br>If you remain unsatisfied with the response you receive you can then contact the Civil Service Commission at <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs" target="_blank">https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs</a>

Crown Commercial Service

Head of User Centred Design

Senior Service Manager - Metis Live Services

Principal Technical Architect, Networks & Infrastructure

Health and Safety Executive

Data & Management Information Analyst (Band 3/SEO)

Senior Data Engineer - Platforms and Tooling

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvskd7njnwc" target="_blank"><strong>Insight into CCS - Webinar</strong></a></p><p><em>Watch our Webinar on the above link and gain valuable insight into CCS and our recruitment processes! </em></p><p><em>Ready to step up from merely managing systems to designing the future of our entire technology ecosystem? We're seeking X2 Senior Technical Architect to be the driving force behind our next generation of scalable, resilient, and innovative solutions, directly translating business strategy into technical reality. Do you possess the deep technical mastery to mentor a high-performing engineering team while navigating the complex trade-offs between speed, cost, and quality?</em></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p><em>We are seeking a visionary Senior Technical Architect ready to own and evolve our enterprise-wide DDaT technical strategy and architecture. You will be the defining authority, responsible for architecting highly scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that directly impact public service delivery. Lead technical governance, mentor high-performing engineering teams, and drive our complex digital transformation journey by translating national strategy into robust technical reality. </em></p><p><strong>Directorate Overview</strong></p><p>The Digital &amp; Data Services (DDS) directorate is at the heart of CCS's digital transformation journey, responsible for delivering modern, efficient, and user-centred digital services that support over £30bn of public sector procurement annually. We're building a world-class digital capability that will revolutionise how the public sector buys common goods and services.</p><p><strong>Team Summary</strong></p><p><em>The team operates as a single, unified unit of 6 (and growing to 10), combining both Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Senior Technical Architecture expertise. While we leverage supplemental support from preferred partners, we always maintain control, with our architects establishing the guardrails and managing the strategic direction of their work. </em></p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Own the Technical Vision: </strong>Define the 'how' for all strategic change, ensuring solutions align with the long-term enterprise architecture.</p></li><li><p><strong>Lead Technical Governance: </strong>Champion and implement architectural standards, including Secure by Design, across high-impact projects.</p></li><li><p><strong>Mentor and Guide Teams:</strong> Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and architecture teams on complex design decisions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Manage Architectural Risk:</strong> Identify and clearly articulate technical debt and architectural risks early in the investment process.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ensure System Integrity: </strong>Verify that new High-Level Designs (HLDs) are scalable, secure, and fit within the broader CCS technology ecosystem.</p></li><li><p><strong>Drive Strategic Alignment: </strong>Collaborate with Business Architecture to translate strategic goals into practical, resilient technical blueprints.</p></li><li><p><strong>Review Supplier Capability:</strong> Assess the technical viability and integration methods of solutions proposed by market suppliers (e.g., for the Self-Serve programme).</p></li><li><p><strong>Document Architecture:</strong> Lead the creation of clear, concise architectural documentation suitable for senior leadership.</p></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria (to be assessed at application stage):</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Enterprise Architecture Governance: </strong>Proven experience in defining and enforcing architectural standards (e.g., through an Architecture Review Board or similar forum) to manage technical debt and ensure system integrity.</p></li><li><p><strong>Secure &amp; Scalable Design: </strong>Deep expertise in designing and leading the implementation of highly scalable, resilient, and secure solutions, including applying Secure by Design principles to large-scale platforms (e.g., IDAM or high-volume transactional services).</p></li><li><p><strong>Strategic Technical Alignment:</strong> Ability to translate abstract business or policy strategy into concrete, actionable technical blueprints, and effectively articulate risks to senior stakeholders (e.g., GCF architecture presentation at 'level zero').</p></li><li><p><strong>Complex Integration &amp; Trade-offs:</strong> Demonstrated experience navigating and making complex technical trade-offs (e.g., speed vs. cost vs. quality) and defining integration strategy for major enterprise systems.</p></li><li><p><strong> Leadership: </strong>Experience in providing technical mentorship and coaching to technical teams.</p></li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Architecture communication</li><li>Architect for the whole context</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £59,877, Crown Commercial Service contributes £17,346 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>What we will offer you, here are some of the benefits you can expect:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Competitive salary </p></li><li><p>Generous pension scheme</p></li><li><p>A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus </p></li><li><p>Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location</p></li><li><p>Flexi time scheme (available for B1-B6)</p></li><li><p>Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Explore fully how we will</strong></em><a href="https://assets.crowncommercial.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/7404-23-CCS-Benefit-pack_May24-2.pdf" target="_blank"><strong> reward</strong></a><strong></strong><em><strong>your work.</strong></em></p><p><strong>Want to make a difference? Find out more about the rewarding work that we do in our </strong><a href="https://assets.crowncommercial.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/7403-23-CCS-Generic-Candidate-pack_SU_v3.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>candidate pack</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Cqusz8FEHTaHOfPlWvrqgTl11iIOldR" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025-html" target="_blank">Civil ServiceD&amp;I Strategy.</a></p><p></p><p>We want to make our recruitment process accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></p><br><p><strong>Working flexibly, delivering outcomes</strong></p><p>CCS is a flexible business with a smarter working model where our colleagues benefit from a mix of home and office working. Successful candidates are expected to work from one of the office locations listed. Our current office attendance approach requires a minimum of 26 days per quarter (approx 2 days per week, which may be subject to change) in CCS office locations or off site meetings with suppliers, customers, partners, networking / industry events. This is pro rata for those who work part time. Our smarter working principles mean that our people have the advantage of both office and offsite based collaboration and learning, as well as working from home. This way of working allows us to honour our commitment to being a responsible business, offer flexibility and better work life balance as well as ensuring we deliver our business with confidence and in accordance with our CCS values.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.<p>Candidates who are successful at sift will be contacted as soon as possible following the closing date and advised of the interview process in more detail. The sift will commence on 26th January and interviews will be held WC 9th February either at one of our offices or via video with interview times and dates to be confirmed. (Subject to change)</p><p><em>To find out more about our recruitment process please click</em><a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs/recruitment-process/" target="_blank"> here</a></p><p>Please note: <em>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 </em><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a><em> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</em></p><p>A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, which the Civil Service may use to fill future suitably similar vacancies across government for candidates who are considered appointable following interview. Should you be placed on a reserve list and want to be removed please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a>.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles details of which can be found at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a><br><br><a href="https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs" target="_blank">https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/careers-with-ccs</a>

Senior Technical Architect

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>As the Head of Asset Management, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of asset management. Leading a skilled team of asset management professionals, you will ensure that HSE’s Software and IT Assets are managed throughout the IT Asset Lifecycle from requirements definition, to procurement, operation and disposal. You will be part of the IT Service Management, Management Team and will attend various management meetings representing the Asset Management Team.</p><p><strong>Due to the nature of the work involved, this role is only suitable for full time working.</strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Responsible for the development and management of the IT Budget and Forecast, and account for expenditure on IT Assets using the IT Hardware Contract.</p><ul><li>Lead and manage the IT Asset Management team (circa 10 posts).</li><li>Plan, budget and execute the IT Asset procurement strategy to manage and refresh the HSE’s IT estate.</li><li>Ensure that the HSE’s IT Asset Inventory is accurate and trustworthy.</li><li>Ensure that all Software and IT assets are tracked, clearly identifiable by location and user, and all audit requirements supported.</li><li>Support the Incident, Problem and Request Managers in the Incident, Problem Management and Request Fulfilment processes.</li><li>Attend management meetings to represent Asset Management functions.</li></ul><br><br><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential skills and Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in IT budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking for IT assets.</li><li>Robust understanding of service management frameworks.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.</li><li>Working knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes, with ability to support Incident, Problem, and Request Management functions.</li><li>Experience using ServiceNow service management tool or similar.</li></ul><p>For details of HSE locations please see here <a href="https://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/maps/" target="_blank">HSE Offices</a></p><h4>Qualifications</h4>ITIL 4 Foundation certificate or willingness to work towards qualification.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,686, Health and Safety Executive contributes £13,814 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li></ul><p><strong>We invest in our people with;</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive rates of pay</li><li>Access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme to which HSE contribute 28.97 %,far more than in the private sector</li><li>Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career ·</li><li>Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture</li><li>25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave</li><li>Parental leave benefits </li><li>As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards, and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed.</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>As part of the application process you will be asked to complete an anonymised CV that displays your career history, skills, experience and qualifications. This is for information only and will not be scored.</p><p>You will also be asked to complete an anonymised Personal Statement, of no more than 750 words which demonstrates your experience and how you meet the essential skills and criteria of the job advert. </p><p><strong>Application Guidance </strong></p><p>Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</a></p><p><strong>Sift Information</strong></p><p>The sift is due to take place on 3rd February 2026, when you will be assessed on your 750 word Personal Statement.</p><p><strong>Interview Information </strong><br><br>Interviews are due to be held from 19th February 2026,when you will be assessed on the Behaviour's listed in the advert and your experience.</p><p><strong>Please note the sift and interview dates could be subject to change due to panel availability. </strong></p><p><strong>Sponsorship </strong></p><p>This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><strong>Due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and, Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.</strong></p><p>Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply.</p><p>HSE reserve the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within HSE. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.</p><p>From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, HSE’s Recruitment Team are required to check your details against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH), using your personal details – name, NINO, and date of birth. If you are included on the database, you will be refused employment. If you believe that there has been an error in the inclusion of your data and wish to make an appeal, please contact the CO email box <a href="mailto:internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk .</a></p><p>Details of the types of internal fraud/dishonesty covered by this process are defined by the Cabinet Office and can be found here <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register privacy notice - GOV.UK</a></p><p>It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document.</p><p>Progression through pay ranges is subject to annual pay awards as permitted within annual Civil Service pay remit guidance and negotiations with Trade Unions.</p><p>HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.</p><p>If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example, if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk </a></p><p>If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.</p><p>Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility <a href="https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further; Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:TD.DST@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">TD.DST@hse.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:TD.DST@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">TD.DST@hse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you believe that Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition have not been met, you can raise a complaint by emailing: <a href="mailto:HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk</a> or by writing to HSE at the following address: HR Resourcing Team, 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact Civil Service commissioners: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecodecomplaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecode…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0MjImdmVyaWZ5PTdiNzdmYzA5NjkxNGUwYTYyNDU3MTAzZDBlOTMyNTZlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMjM0LWU1M2E2ZmI3MDUxMWZjZTZhMGQ0YjE3NTQ0YjI4ODU1N2IzNDA3ZDI=" target="_blank">HSE Terms and Conditions - CSJ Advert Annex Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 116kB)

Head of IT Asset Management (Band 3/SEO)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We have a great opportunity for a Head of Cyber Security (2nd Line) to join our Data and Register Integrity Group, within Risk, Assurance and Security. The successful candidate will be part of a security team whose role is to protect HM Land Registry people, assets and information, including the Land Registers for England and Wales valued at circa £8trillion.</p><p>The role reports to the Chief Security Advisor. The Chief Security Advisor is responsible for the delivery of second line security assurance. The Head of Cyber Security is responsible for providing proportionate and effective assurance for cyber security across HMLR.</p><p><strong>If you would like to find out more about the role and what it’s like to work at HMLR, there will be a Hiring Manager Q&amp;A session where you can virtually 'meet the team' will be held via Teams on Wednesday 21st January at 12:30. Please register your interest here:</strong></p><p><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fhiring-manager-qa-head-of-cyber-security-2nd-line-hmlr-tickets-1980072726828%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cannie.roberts%40landregistry.gov.uk%7C8beed2de3ea44c6b3d9108de4e9bc880%7C236309a8284b4e57a7b3fc767736f69d%7C0%7C0%7C639034628486036013%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lH%2B9rMHgE02X%2BDiqzGyWH7%2FJr9QGEhpWt1D7S4Cn1Ts%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hiring-manager-qa-head-of-cyber-security-2nd-line-hmlr-tickets-1980072726828?aff=oddtdtcreator</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>In this role you will establish the appropriate Cyber security posture for HMLR, providing senior leaders with assurance on the effectiveness of these controls. Fundamental to this role is the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all grades, including with the senior leadership of the Transformation and Technology Directorate who are a key partner.</p><p>Deliver an effective risk-based approach to manage security of HMLR information, including the Land Register by working across the Protective Security, Information Security Assurance and Cyber Security domains.</p><p>Lead the management of Cyber security risks including a review of cyber controls.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To be successful in this role you will have the technical skills:</p><ul><li>CISSP (or equivalent)</li><li>Level 3 Security Management Qualification (or equivalent)</li><li>A working knowledge of information security principles, standards or frameworks (for example, ISO 27001).</li><li>Familiarity with practical risk assessment approaches and how to apply them to different scenarios.</li><li>An understanding of how to assess whether security measures are proportionate and effective.</li></ul><p>You will have experience of:</p><ul><li>Managing complex cyber security assurance programmes at a strategic level. </li><li> Problem solving in a complex environment, across multiple stakeholders demonstrating significant judgement and the highest briefing standards, both written and face to face.</li><li>Undertaking audit and assurance activity, for example GovAssure.</li><li> Engaging, advising and influencing at all levels of an organisation, including senior managers and proven leadership skills in challenging and complex environments. </li><li>Working with community, considering the impact of your decisions in the broadest of settings. </li><li>Forming excellent relationships at all grades within your department and with the wider security community and the UK Intelligence Community. </li><li>Managing a complex and diverse workload, drawing on multiple teams to complete tasks. </li><li>Contributing to policy development through research and analysing issues, identifying potential issues and determining processes and procedures for policy implementation. </li><li>Delivering effectively to deadlines, maintaining focus in challenging situations and adapting to find solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders.</li><li> Strong leadership and people management, including the ability to get the best outcomes with people you work with.</li></ul><p>(Note: These skills reflect the competencies for the Head of Cyber Security role, as defined within <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-government-security-profession-career-framework" target="_blank">The Government Security Profession career framework.</a> in order to qualify under the Government, Digital and Data Framework. </p><p>Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. This will not be tested during the application or interview process.</p><p>The role will require travel to other HM Land Registry offices, including over-night stays and to London once a quarter. </p><p>For more information about the role and the full Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Pack.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £66,200, HM Land Registry contributes £19,178 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you</a></p><p>#WeAreHMLR</p><p>At HM Land Registry our vision is a world leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future. We are unique in terms of the economic and social impacts of our work, our ability to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers, our sense of mission, and our great people. They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We want our people to feel proud to work for HM Land Registry and able to fulfil their full potential.</p><p>We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.</p><ul><li><strong> We have integrity</strong> – we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.</li><li><strong> We drive innovation</strong> – we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.</li><li><strong> We are professional</strong> – we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.</li><li><strong> We give assurance</strong> – we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.</li></ul><p>You can find <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you" target="_blank"> more information on our rewards package on our website.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>We are working with our recruitment partner (Inspire People) for this campaign. </p><p>Please submit your CV​ through the Inspire People’s website link:</p><p><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhmlr.inspirepeople.net%2Fjobs%2Fhead-of-cyber-security%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cannie.roberts%40landregistry.gov.uk%7C8beed2de3ea44c6b3d9108de4e9bc880%7C236309a8284b4e57a7b3fc767736f69d%7C0%7C0%7C639034628486021386%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VbL5xpS1bpuS8zkvdnCGh56VZoLfRU4p2%2FXyEskTcVo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://hmlr.inspirepeople.net/jobs/head-of-cyber-security/</a></p><p>Your CV will need to outline how you meet all the <strong>Technical Skills and Essential Experience</strong></p><p>Inspire People will assess your CV and compile a longlist of applications for HM Land Registry to sift.</p><p>If you progress through this stage, you will be asked to complete a short, pre-recorded video with Inspire People on the essential experience, details will be provided on invitation. HM Land Registry will then sift these applications.</p><p>If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend a virtual, blended interview and deliver a pre-prepared presentation. Details will be provided on invitation to interview. The blended interview will test the Experience, Behaviours and Technical skills listed in the Candidate Pack</p><p>Candidates can refer to notes within their video interview but they should be used as a prompt only.</p><p>HMLR is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. </p><p>If you require the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else you would like the panel to take into consideration, you are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement.</p><p>Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application</p><p><strong>Security</strong></p><p><strong>The post will require a Developed Vetting (DV) Check and will therefore be subject to further background checks, including meeting the UK minimum residency requirement of 10 years. Further details of the process and checks can be found here: </strong><br><strong><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#developed-vetting-dv" target="_blank">National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK</a></strong></p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>Please note that we will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa where a role is in a certain business critical category. This role <strong>does not</strong> meet that category, and <strong>we will not sponsor a skilled worker visa</strong>.</p><p>You must ensure you have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying. </p><p>You can <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-land-registry-job-applicant-personal-information" target="_blank">find more information on how we use your personal data on our website</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Alison Whitehead - Inspire People</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:alison@inspirepeople.net" target="_blank">alison@inspirepeople.net</a></li><li>Telephone : 020 7871 8555</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:alison@inspirepeople.net" target="_blank">alison@inspirepeople.net</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance to the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email <a href="mailto:hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from HM Land Registry then you may take your complaint to the Civil Service Commission: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcwNzYmdmVyaWZ5PTI5NGYyZjdmM2Y1MjM3MmUwMjJhOWUzNDI2ZGM2ZTY4" target="_blank">Head of Cyber Security (2nd Line) - Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 2112kB)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong>Job title:&nbsp;</strong>Senior Technical Architect</p><p><strong>A bit about us:</strong></p><p>Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;&nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;</p><p>Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.</p><p>We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!</p><p><strong>The role:</strong></p><p>The role of a Senior Architect involves advanced responsibilities, you will act as a subject-matter-expert for the ICT architecture landscape, founded on an extensive, demonstrable track-record of real-world, successful ICT architecture experience in Technical Architecture, or a technical design role. Plan and carry out skills/knowledge sharing and mentoring of Technical Architects and Service Analysts. You will typically be responsible for the implementation of business applications. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>The role of Senior Technical Architect will provide&nbsp;expert knowledge of business application implementation, mapping interdependencies between technologies, process and projects.&nbsp;Identify, propose and support delivery of programmes of work that provide a logical and achievable path to deliver objectives whilst minimising risk and preventing rework</li><li>Delivery of technical standards and architecture artifacts will be a key requirement of the Senior Technical Architect.&nbsp;Reusing existing technologies wherever possible, to provide cost reduction and exploit new business opportunities</li><li>In the role Senior Technical Architect you will act as solution architect, responsible for delivering technical change within the existing Enterprise. &nbsp;Leading and/or participating in the development of high-quality technical process and documentation standards and templates to be used within ICT, which are appropriate to and tailored to meet the requirements of a range of audiences</li><li>The role of Senior Technical Architect will work with technical experts across multiple disciplines and business owners who deliver Council services.&nbsp;</li><li>Your demonstrable knowledge as a Senior Technical Architect will see you work across all areas of ICT, networks, security, application and data hosting, in addition to softer skills with projects and non-technical staff.&nbsp; You will be required to maintain a comprehensive and current understanding of the ICT marketplace, key trends across the public sector, and opportunities, backed up by first-hand experience of complex technologies including Cloud based infrastructures, virtualisation platforms, high-availability and Disaster Recovery solutions, and enterprise applications</li><li>The role Senior Technical Architect will support other Designers in carrying out their assignments, identifying and delivering commonality: Common processes, common information, common infrastructure, and common standards, with the aim of delivering reduced Enterprise complexity, while supporting change and transformation across the Council</li></ul><p><strong>Please note: we have one permanent post available and one fixed term contract to cover a secondment within the service until 30 April 2027.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></p><ul><li>At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Next steps:</strong></p><p><strong>Closing date:</strong> midnight on Thursday 22 January 2026<br><strong>Shortlisting date:</strong> Friday 23 January 2026<br><strong>Interview date:</strong> late January/early February 2026<br><strong>Interview format:</strong> face-to-face at the Cunard Building</p><p>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.</p><p>Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.</p><p>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Chris Marsden at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:chris.marsden@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.marsden@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.</p><p></p><p>Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;</p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.</p><p>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.</p><p>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.</p>

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