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<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Senior Interaction Designer </strong></p><p><strong>£65,000 per annum </strong></p><p><strong>Bedford </strong></p><p><strong>Permanent </strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><em>As a Senior Interaction Designer at Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), you will be responsible for improving engagement, customer satisfaction and ultimately the financial wellbeing of millions of people across the UK, particularly those with vulnerabilities.<br><br></em></p><p><em>Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will use your interaction design skills to ensure our digital products and services are desirable, effective, usable, accessible and inclusive.</em></p><p><em>You will also work with the rest of UCD team to champion and evolve the practice of user centred design at MaPS and align it with the GDS Service Standard.</em></p><p></p><p><em>Your design skills and experience will help MaPS achieve our mission of helping everyone in the UK make the most of their money and pensions. At this role level, you will work with service managers and programme directors to develop design concepts, potentially have responsibility across complex services, help set direction and embed good practice within teams and make important decisions based on research and understand how this research impacts others.</em></p><p></p><p><em>This role is aligned with DDaT Senior interaction designer - </em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/interaction-designer#senior-interaction-designer" target="_blank"><em>https://www.gov.uk/guidance/interaction-designer#senior-interaction-designer</em></a></p><p><strong>About Us</strong><br>The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.</p><p>At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:</p><ul><li><strong>Caring</strong><br>We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.</li><li><strong>Connecting</strong><br>We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.</li><li><strong>Transforming</strong><br>We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.</li></ul><br><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>Guiding a collaborative design process for multiple or complex projects.</li><li>Leading workshops, reviews, critiques and handovers.</li><li>Helping evolve and champion the interaction design practice within MaPS.</li><li>Building interaction design capacity within a multi-functional team by sharing insights, principles and best practices with non-designers.</li><li>Collaborating with a cross functional team to implement the user experience vision for MaPS’s digital channels.</li><li>Advising and teaching colleagues of all levels in your areas of special expertise.</li><li>Helping internal colleagues and external delivery partners define and evolve agile ways of working.</li><li>Identifying, understanding and mitigating the ways design decisions and processes may negatively impact users, especially those who are vulnerable or experience some form of exclusion.</li><li>Working with Business Analysts, Policy and Proposition Managers, and Product Managers to understand business requirements and ensure they are addressed in your designs.</li><li>Collaborating with relevant internal teams to ensure our services meet MaPS, DWP and GDS standards for suitability, efficacy, usability, accessibility, quality, security and data protection.</li><li>Building prototypes for testing and review.</li><li>Identifying and prioritising design assumptions.</li><li>Helping user researchers to plan research to gain the insights needed to advance the design.</li><li>Working with user researchers and performance analysts to use analytics, customer feedback and other internal and external data to identify areas for improvement and inform designs.</li><li>Conducting user experience audits, heuristic evaluations, competitive reviews and other desk research.</li><li>Creating and socialising experience maps, process flows and other design artefacts to understand and communicate the customer journey.</li><li>Creating design documentation and assets including sketches, wireframes, low and high fidelity prototypes, sitemaps &amp; specification documents.</li><li>Helping Product Owners, Policy and Proposition Managers, and Omnichannel Analysts define KPIs and measure the success of our website against them</li><li>Performing design quality assurance on the final delivered product or service.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>You will need to demonstrate the following skills:</strong></p><p></p><ul><li><strong>Agile working:</strong> You can identify and compare the best processes or delivery methods to use, including measuring and evaluating outcomes. You can help the team to decide the best approach. You can help teams to manage and visualise outcomes, prioritise work and adhere to agreed minimum viable product (MVP), priorities and scope.</li><li><strong>Communicating between the technical and non-technical: </strong>You can listen to the needs of technical and business stakeholders and interpret them. You can effectively manage stakeholder expectations. You can manage active and reactive communication. You can support or host difficult discussions within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders.</li><li><strong>Community collaboration:</strong> You can work collaboratively in a group, actively networking with others. You can adapt feedback to ensure it’s effective and lasting. You can use your initiative to identify problems or issues in the team dynamic and rectify them. You can identify issues through Agile ‘health checks’ with the team, and help to stimulate the right responses.</li><li><strong>Digital perspective:</strong> You can apply a digital understanding to your work. You can identify and implement solutions for assisted digital.</li><li><strong>Evidence and context-based design:</strong> You can design systems for use across multiple services and can identify the simplest of a variety of approaches.</li><li><strong>Leadership and guidance:</strong> You can make decisions characterised by medium levels of risk and complexity and recommend decisions as risk and complexity increase. You can build consensus between services or independent stakeholders. You can identify problems or issues in the team dynamic and rectify them. You can engage in varying types of feedback, choosing the right type at the appropriate time and ensuring the discussion and decision stick. You can bring people together to form a motivated team and help create the right environment for a team to work in. You can facilitate the best team makeup depending on the situation.</li><li><strong>Prototyping:</strong> You can use a variety of prototyping methods. You can share best practice and coach others. You can look at strategic service design end to end.</li><li><strong>Prototyping in code:</strong> You can create and validate a dynamic prototype.</li><li><strong>Strategic thinking:</strong> You can define strategies and policies, providing guidance to others on working in the strategic context. You can evaluate current strategies to ensure business requirements are being met and exceeded where possible.</li><li><strong>User focus:</strong> You can give direction on which tools or methods to use. You can demonstrate experience in meeting the needs of users across a variety of channels. You can bring insight and expertise in how user needs have changed over time to ensure they’re met by the business. You can apply strategic thinking to provide the best service for the end user.</li><li><strong>Working within constraints:</strong> You can identify, communicate and work within constraints. You can challenge the validity of constraints. You can ensure standards are being met.</li></ul><p></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The following skills and experience will be helpful in this role. We value people who can bring new perspectives to our teams and encourage you to apply even if you don’t have all of them;<br><br></p><ul><li>Solid interaction design experience (likely to be 5 years or more). Some of this may have been in an adjacent role, such as graphic or UI design, frontend development, product management or customer– or academic research.</li><li>Comfortable working on projects with several stakeholders in a complex, matrix organisation.</li><li>Confident working with colleagues of differing seniority to drive consensus in a multi-disciplinary team.</li><li>Able to balance project work with initiatives to improve the practice of interaction design at MaPS.</li><li>Able to adapt to iterative requirements while championing good design practices.</li><li>Comfortable working ‘in the open’ to involve the full team in the design process.</li><li>Confident presenting solutions to senior stakeholders and addressing feedback.</li><li>Good understanding of and interest in inclusive design including designing for (and with) users with sensory, motor, cognitive, mental health and fluctuating needs among others.</li><li>Knowledge of behavioural economics and behavioural psychology and how they can inform design.</li><li>Experience with Figma, Miro, and Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent tools.</li><li>Experience designing to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility guidelines.</li><li>A basic understanding of accessible, cross-browser front-end development to inform high quality, implementable solutions.</li><li>Experience with mobile-first, responsive website design.</li><li>Experience of working with content rich and/or data-intensive websites, ideally for a consumer audience.</li><li>Experience in the public sector or other regulated field (e.g. financial services, medicine, law).<br><br></li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)</li><li>Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains</li><li>Cycle to work Scheme</li><li>Subsidised eye tests &amp; flu jabs</li><li>Life assurance scheme</li><li>Give as you earn scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme (EAP)</li><li>PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)</li><li>Enhanced family and sick pay</li><li>Paid volunteering (2 days a year)</li><li>Recognition Scheme</li><li>Discounts portal to numerous retailers</li></ul><p><strong>Flexible Working</strong><br>At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.</p><p><strong>Career Development</strong><br>In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.</p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong><br>If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.</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><p>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@maps.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@maps.org.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.</p><p><strong>Step 1: Submit Your Application</strong></p><p><strong>Open: 16/01/2026 , Deadline: 02/02/2026</strong></p><p>To apply, please submit the following two documents:</p><ol><li>Your most up-to-date CV</li></ol><ol><li>A portfolio showcasing evidence of your work</li></ol><p><strong>Step 2: Telephone Interview</strong></p><p><strong>Between 16/01/2026 – 06/02/2026</strong></p><p>If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a telephone interview with one of our recruiters. This is an opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Discuss your experience in more detail</li><li>Learn more about the role and our organisation</li><li>Ask any questions you may have</li></ul><p><strong>Step 3: Final Stage Interview</strong></p><p><strong>Hosted on W/c 23/02/2026</strong></p><p>Successful candidates from the telephone interview will be invited to attend a remote interview over Microsoft Teams. This stage will include:</p><ul><li>A scenario based task given to you before the interview</li><li>A series of competency-based interview questions</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> MaPS01074</p><p><strong>Close Date:</strong> 02/02/2026</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.<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>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 : sophie rigney</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sophie.rigney@reed.com" target="_blank">sophie.rigney@reed.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sophie.rigney@reed.com" target="_blank">sophie.rigney@reed.com</a></li></ul>

The Money and Pensions Service

Senior Interaction Designer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity at HM Land Registry in our Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) directorate for the post of an Information Manager.</p><p>As an Information Manager, you’ll lead the use of SharePoint as our primary system for managing corporate records, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and driving automation for retention and data protection. You’ll champion best practice, improve digital skills, and develop clear guidance to help colleagues manage information securely and effectively. Working with stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll take ownership of key workstreams that support compliance and strengthen collaboration.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>In the role of Information Manager you will promote a strong culture of information management across HM Land Registry, advocating the importance of compliance with records management legislation and its role in supporting data protection and freedom of information requirements.</p><p>You will ensure the organisation maximises the use of SharePoint and MS Teams for capturing and managing corporate records, applying and automating retention policies, and overseeing the review and disposition of digital records to meet statutory obligations.</p><p>Designing and delivering training and awareness activities, both online and face-to-face, you will build staff capability and confidence in managing information securely and collaborating effectively. Working closely with stakeholders, the role will assess and migrate documents to SharePoint, review and improve policies and guidance, and manage processes for secure digital collaboration with external partners.</p><p>As Information Manager you will lead on managing key information-related risks, and maintain critical KIM SharePoint and Teams sites to ensure compliance with legislation and policy.</p><p>In addition, the role will contribute to wider team objectives, represent HMLR in external professional networks, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory standards, best practice and emerging technologies, while following a programme of continual professional development.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To be successful in this role you will have recent experience using SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to capture and manage corporate records, including designing and implementing new sites. You are confident engaging stakeholders at all levels and can devise and deliver learning and awareness programmes covering information management and information rights.</p><p>You understand information security requirements and the protection of digital information, and you have a track record of developing record management policy and undertaking compliance activities. You can advise senior managers on information‑related risks and the organisation of corporate information, bringing a strategic, flexible, service‑focused approach - able to deliver, develop and continuously enhance a high‑quality service.</p><p>HMLR believe that a blended approach to where you work that enables some time working from home, as well as in the office may give you an improved experience and has clear business benefits. We expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office. Beyond this expectation, there is no one size fits all approach (and we can spend up to 100% working in the office if we prefer).</p><p>For more information about the role, please see the attached job description. </p><h4>Qualifications</h4>You must hold a recognised professional qualification in Records Management<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £39,849, HM Land Registry contributes £11,544 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><br><p></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></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, Strengths and Experience.<p>To apply, please complete the online application form and personal statement. </p><p>The personal statement section (in no more than 1000 words) must be used to provide details of how you meet the following essential experience: </p><ul><li>Recent experience in the effective use development of best practice for using SharePoint and MS Teams for the capture and management of corporate records and information</li><li>Ability to drive a strategic agenda, engage with stakeholders and advise senior management on the management and organisation of corporate information</li><li>Experience of engaging with key stakeholders and helping to devise and implement programmes of learning and awareness around information management, information rights, SharePoint and MS Teams</li><li>Experience of developing records management policy and undertaking compliance activities</li></ul><p>In the event of high numbers of applications, the leading criteria for the sift will be:</p><ul><li>Experience of developing records management policy and undertaking compliance activities</li></ul><p>Please review your application form before clicking ‘submit’ – once you have submitted, you will not be able to amend your application. Ensure your application form is received by the closing date for receipt of applications – this is 23:55pm on the advertised date.</p><p>The sift will take place shortly after the closing date. If successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend a MS Teams interview and pre-prepared presentation exercise, which will be held on W/C 2 February 2026. Details of the pre-prepared presentation will be sent to you should you get invited to the interview stage of the process.</p><p>The blended interview will assess the experience and behaviours listed in the Job Description, as well as the strengths associated with the role. We want to hear your first, unrehearsed, natural response to the strength questions, and so we don’t advertise which strengths are being tested. The best way to prepare for <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">strengths questions</a> is to reflect on what you identify as your own personal strengths, and your preferred ways of working.<br><br>Candidates may refer to notes within their interview, but they should be used as a prompt only.</p><p>HMLR is accredited to the Disability Confidence Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview.<br>If any candidate requires the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else they would like the panel to take into consideration they 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>The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to share these values. Please ensure all examples provided throughout the recruitment process are representative of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating (including the improper use of artificial intelligence) will be investigated and, if proven, the application will be withdrawn.</p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship - </strong>Please note that we will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa where a role is in a certain business critical category.</p><p>This role <strong>does not</strong> meet that category, and <strong>we will not sponsor a skilled worker visa</strong>. 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 : Joanne Ruff</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Joanne.Ruff@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">Joanne.Ruff@landregistry.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk</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=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY2OTAmdmVyaWZ5PTQwMTRjZWQ1NDg5Mjk4YjA2MzdiYTE1Yjg5N2Y2MDg5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczMTEyLWJiMmVjODNhNzBiYWE5YmRhNmZhODUyODczNGRiMWVlOWUwNDJiZDk=" target="_blank">HEO Information Manager Job Description Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 450kB)

HM Land Registry

Information Manager

<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)

Home Office

Deputy Director DDaT in HO Digital Enterprise Services Technology

<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>

Head of User Centred Design

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>IT Admin Officer</strong></p><p><strong>£30,000 per annum </strong></p><p><strong>Bedford </strong></p><p><strong>Permanent</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working </strong></p><p></p><p>Are you highly organised with a knack for detail and a passion for keeping things running smoothly? Join us as a Contract &amp; Supplier Coordination Specialist, where you’ll play a pivotal role in managing key processes that keep our commercial operations on track. From coordinating Statements of Work and Purchase Orders to ensuring accurate invoicing and supporting strategic planning, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams. If you’re proactive, tech-savvy, and ready to make an impact behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you!</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>The IT Admin Officer will report directly to Contract Executive. In this role, you will be responsible for:</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><p></p><ul><li> Coordinate Statement of Work (SOW) approvals and manage DocuSign workflows.</li><li> Review invoices against days worked for accuracy.</li><li> Organise and minute contract meetings and quarterly strategy sessions.</li><li> Capture demand from planning sessions and help translate requirements into SOWs.</li><li> Raise and track Purchase Orders (POs).</li><li> Respond to queries on invoices and POs promptly.</li><li> Support contract spend forecasting and budget tracking.</li><li> Maintain contracts in the MaPS commercial system with the Commercial team.</li><li> Spot-check timesheets and report on sprint progress.</li><li> Manage supplier onboarding/offboarding and user setup.</li><li> Oversee hardware/software procurement and related approvals.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience. </strong></p><p></p><ul><li> Organisation &amp; Accuracy: Skilled at managing multiple tasks and maintaining precise records.</li><li> Communication: Clear, professional interaction with colleagues and suppliers.</li><li> Collaboration: Team player who builds strong relationships.</li><li> Proactivity &amp; Problem-Solving: Anticipates needs and resolves issues efficiently.</li><li> Integrity &amp; Adaptability: Handles sensitive data confidentially and thrives in a dynamic environment.</li><li> Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with contract systems, spreadsheets, and workflow tools.</li><li> Customer Focus: Provides timely, helpful support to internal teams and suppliers.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li><p><strong>About Us</strong><br>The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.</p><p>At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:</p><ul><li><strong>Caring</strong><br>We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.</li><li><strong>Connecting</strong><br>We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.</li><li><strong>Transforming</strong><br>We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Our Inclusive Working Environment</strong><br>By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”</p><p>Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.</p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)</li><li>Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains</li><li>Cycle to work Scheme</li><li>Subsidised eye tests &amp; flu jabs</li><li>Life assurance scheme</li><li>Give as you earn scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme (EAP)</li><li>PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)</li><li>Enhanced family and sick pay</li><li>Paid volunteering (2 days a year)</li><li>Recognition Scheme</li><li>Discounts portal to numerous retailers</li></ul><p><strong>Flexible Working</strong><br>At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.</p><p><strong>Career Development</strong><br>In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.</p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong><br>If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.</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><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@maps.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@maps.org.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> The Money and Pensions Service requires all candidates to have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.</p><p><strong>Step 1: Submit Your Application</strong></p><p>Open: 07th January 2026 , Deadline: 21st January 2026</p><p>Please submit your most up-to-date CV using the link provided. To progress to the next stage, ensure your CV reflects the key requirements outlined in the job description. Once your application is complete, our Reed recruitment team will review your submission.</p><p><strong>Step 2: Telephone Interview</strong></p><p>Between: 08th January 2026 – 22nd January 2026</p><p>Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly, informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience and gain further insight into the role.</p><p><strong>Step 3: Final Stage Interview</strong></p><p>30th January 2026 (Subject to change)</p><p>The final stage interview will be taking place virtually through Teams. The interview will be one hour long and will consist of a short verbal priority exercise, questions around your CV and a series of competency-based questions.</p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> MaPS01038</p><p><strong>Close Date:</strong> 21/01/26</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.<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>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 : Sabreena</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sabreena.chowdhury@reed.com" target="_blank">sabreena.chowdhury@reed.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:sabreena.chowdhury@reed.com" target="_blank">sabreena.chowdhury@reed.com</a></li></ul>

IT Admin Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Role Purpose:</strong></p><p>A power platform developer delivers and integrates software to form a complete service</p><p><br>At this role level, you will:</p><p>- Lead development on sets of related requirements<br>- Have a thorough understanding of the end-to-end system capability<br>- Work with other disciplines to understand what needs to be built<br>- Operate and manage the production services you build<br>- Find ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability<br>- Proactively identify continuous improvements and ways to prevent technical debt</p><p>You will join the Omnichannel team as a developer who are responsible for managing Dynamics 365 CRM <br>and Genesys Cloud CX.</p><p>Your responsibilities will be developing D365 solutions to specified requirements and to agreed level of <br>quality. This will include integrations into other technologies in order to deliver the required user <br>experience. You will collaborate with other team members including Product Owner, Application <br>Engineer, Solutions Architect and Business Analyst.</p><p>The overall MaPS architecture includes – Adobe Experience Manager, React.js, D365, Genesys Cloud, Azure functions, Azure DevOps Tooling, Power BI.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>- Developing our digital products using D365 and Azure Functions with a focus on writing efficient, <br>modular and maintainable code.<br>- Producing testable code complete with unit/integration tests.<br>- Collaborating within an agile team, working closely with other developers, designers, editors, <br>product owners and testers to deliver the best possible digital experiences.<br>- Using ADO (Azure DevOps) to manage work and tasks, collaborating with other agile team <br>members &amp; Engaging collaboratively with Architecture and DevOps on solutions design and implementation <br>to ensure robust and well supported software.<br>- Following GDS guidelines for Government Digital Services.<br>- Writing and reviewing technical documentation.<br>- Participating in our agile planning, estimation and delivery processes.<br>- Able to self-manage including keeping technical knowledge up to date.<br>- Promoting collaborative working, efficiencies and knowledge transfer.<br>- Releasing code and or D365 solutions via Azure DevOps pipelines<br>- Build and manage Azure resources (e.g., Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Key Vault, API <br>Management) to support scalable and secure application backends.<br>- Use Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud environments in a consistent and automated manner<br>- Develop reusable components and templates for Power Platform solutions to accelerate delivery and maintain consistency across projects.<br>- Implement robust error handling and logging mechanisms in Power Automate flows and Azure <br>Functions to ensure traceability and reliability.<br>- Leverage Azure Service Bus topics and queues to orchestrate asynchronous workflows and <br>decouple microservices in enterprise-grade solutions.<br>- Document technical designs, configurations, and deployment procedures to support <br>maintainability and knowledge transfer.</p><p><strong>Skills &amp; Qualifications:</strong></p><p>Availability and capacity management. You can manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets.</p><p>Development process optimisation. You can identify process optimisation opportunities with guidance and contribute to the implementation of proposed solutions.</p><p>Information security. You can understand information security. You can design solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered with mitigation of security threats as a core feature.</p><p>Modern standards approach. You can competently apply a modern standards approach and guide others to do so.</p><p>Programming and build (software engineering). You can collaborate with others when necessary to review specifications. You can use the agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools. </p><p>Prototyping. You can approach prototyping as a team activity, actively soliciting prototypes and testing with others. You can establish design patterns and iterate them. You can use a variety of prototyping methods and choose the most appropriate.</p><p>Service support. You can identify, locate and fix faults.</p><p>Systems design. You can design systems characterised by medium levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity. You can select appropriate design standards, methods and tools, and ensure they are applied effectively. You can review the systems designs of others to ensure the selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology.</p><p>Systems integration. You can define the integration build. You can co-ordinate build activities across systems. You can understand how to undertake and support integration testing activities</p><p>User focus. You can collaborate with user researchers and can represent users internally. You can explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user. You can champion user research to focus on all users. You can prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. You can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><p>- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power Automate, Dataverse and Power Apps.<br>- Extensive experience with customisation and configuration.<br>- Strong technical expertise with .NET, Visual Studio, JavaScript, C# and Plugins (Ideally have <br>experience working with Genesys APIs or similar)<br>- Experience in Azure Function Apps integrations including monitoring them for performance and failures</p><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><p>Experience with Customer Service, Sales and Marketing modules.</p><p>Configure and customize on standard workflows, dashboards, forms, views and develop standard or custom reports</p><p><strong>Personal Attributes:</strong></p><p>- Excellent communication skills <br>- Problem-solving <br>- Attention to detail <br>- Process Optimisation <br>- Strategic technical planning</p><h4>Benefits</h4><p><strong>About Us</strong><br>The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.</p><p>At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:</p><ul><li><strong>Caring</strong><br>We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.</li><li><strong>Connecting</strong><br>We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.</li><li><strong>Transforming</strong><br>We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Our Inclusive Working Environment</strong><br>By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”</p><p>Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.</p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)</li><li>Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains</li><li>Cycle to work Scheme</li><li>Subsidised eye tests &amp; flu jabs</li><li>Life assurance scheme</li><li>Give as you earn scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme (EAP)</li><li>PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)</li><li>Enhanced family and sick pay</li><li>Paid volunteering (2 days a year)</li><li>Recognition Scheme</li><li>Discounts portal to numerous retailers</li></ul><p><strong>Flexible Working</strong><br>At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.</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><p><strong>Recruitment Process: </strong></p><ol><li><strong>Initial Review: Our recruiter will review your CV. If it looks like a good fit, they'll reach out to arrange a call.</strong></li><li><strong>Hiring Manager Review: If the recruiter thinks you're suitable, your CV will be passed to the hiring manager, who will decide whether to invite you for an interview.</strong></li><li><strong>Interview: If selected, you'll participate in a virtual interview. This single-stage process allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience through competency-based questions. This will also require you to deliver a short presentation.</strong></li></ol><p><strong>Career Development</strong><br>In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.</p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong><br>If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.</p><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@maps.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@maps.org.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.</p><p><strong>Job Reference: MaPS01035</strong><br><strong>Close Date: 19th January 2026</strong></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>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 : Marty Sikora</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:marty.sikora@reed.com" target="_blank">marty.sikora@reed.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moneyand.pensions@reed.com" target="_blank">moneyand.pensions@reed.com</a></li></ul>

Microsoft Power Platform Developer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Software Developer</strong><br>£57,000 per annum<br>Bedford<br>Permanent<br>Hybrid Working</p><p><strong>Role Details:</strong></p><p>We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Software Developer with a strong focus on front-end technologies to help us build and enhance digital products that make a real difference in improving financial wellbeing. </p><p>You’ll work with modern JavaScript technologies including React, Next.js, and TypeScript, while also leveraging Node.js and cloud services to deliver robust, user-focused solutions. </p><p>The ideal candidate will be proactive and collaborative, with a passion for clean, maintainable code and modern development practices. You’ll thrive in an agile environment, working closely with product, design, and delivery teams to create accessible, high-quality experiences that have a positive societal impact. </p><p><strong>Key Relationships: </strong></p><ul><li>Other Engineers and Developers </li><li>Delivery Managers/Scrum Masters </li><li>Product Owners </li><li>Business Analysts </li><li>Test Engineers </li><li>Security and Architecture </li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Accountabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Developing our digital products using React, Next.js and TypeScript with a focus on writing efficient, modular and maintainable code. </li><li>Building and integrating with services in Azure (such as Cosmos DB). </li><li>Following a component-driven development practice, working towards a common design system through development of our shared component libraries, promoting re-use of existing code where possible, and providing a clear and consistent user experience. </li><li>Producing clean, testable code complete with unit/integration/e2e tests. </li><li>Ability to leverage AI tools and services where appropriate, to boost productivity and quality. </li><li>Following the government Service Manual to ensure we build compliant experiences for our customers (e.g. ensuring we build for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, compatibility with different devices, and utilising technology such as Server Side Rendering for performance and compatibility where JavaScript is disabled). </li><li>Collaborating within an agile team, working closely with other developers, devops, designers, editors, product owners and testers to deliver the best possible digital experiences. </li><li>Writing technical documentation. </li><li>Participating in our agile planning, estimation and delivery processes. </li><li>Peer reviewing code developed as part of our workflow. </li><li>Able to self-manage including keeping technical knowledge up to date. </li><li>Actively participating within communities of practice; contributing to our best practices and sharing your knowledge and experience with the team. </li><li>Pairing with other developers where appropriate. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Skills:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Availability and capacity management</strong>. You can manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and key performance indicators (KPIs). </li><li><strong>Development process optimisation</strong>. You can explain the importance of developing process efficiency and the common ways in which processes are optimised. You can support specific activities to improve development processes. You can identify obvious deficiencies. </li><li><strong>Information security</strong>. You can design solutions and services with security controls included, specifically engineered to mitigate security threats. </li><li><strong>Modern development standards</strong>. You can apply modern development standards and support others in applying them. </li><li><strong>Programming and build (software engineering)</strong>. You can collaborate with others when necessary to review specifications and use the agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools. </li><li><strong>Prototyping</strong>. You can approach prototyping as a team activity, actively soliciting prototypes and testing with others. You can establish design patterns and iterate them. You can use a variety of prototyping methods and choose the most appropriate.</li><li><strong>Service support</strong>. You can help fix service faults following agreed procedures and carry out maintenance tasks on service support infrastructure.</li><li><strong>Systems design</strong>. You can translate logical designs into physical designs. You can produce detailed designs. You can effectively document all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate. You can design systems characterised by managed levels of risk, manageable business and technical complexity, and meaningful impact. You can work with well understood technology and identify appropriate patterns. </li><li><strong>Systems integration</strong>. You can build and test simple interfaces between systems. You can work on more complex integration as part of a wider team. </li><li><strong>User focus</strong>. You can collaborate with user researchers and can represent users internally. You can explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user. You can champion user research to focus on all users. You can prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. You can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working in a junior-mid level development role. </li><li>Demonstrable experience developing full stack applications, with knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, React and Next.js. </li><li>Familiarity with Node.js. </li><li>Experience writing unit, integration and e2e tests (e.g. Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright). </li><li>Experience integrating with third party services using REST or GraphQL. </li><li>Awareness of security best practices such as OWASP and tooling such as SonarCloud. </li><li>Experience producing mobile-first, responsive CSS and familiarity with CSS frameworks such as Tailwind. </li><li>Experience with accessibility; semantic HTML and ARIA. </li><li>Experience working in an environment with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Pipelines). </li><li>Demonstrable commitment to high quality, robust engineering practices. </li><li>Experience of productive collaboration with design, testing, product and other digital delivery colleagues. </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working with a cloud platform (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, Netlify) </li><li>Familiarity with non-relational databases such as CosmosDB/MongoDB. </li><li>Experience building and working within design systems and development tooling such as Storybook. </li><li>Experience working with a Content Management System. </li><li>Experience with monorepo architecture/tooling (e.g. Nx, Turborepo) </li><li>Experience integrating Tag Management and Analytics tools such as GTM and Google Analytics. </li><li>Experience with other languages such as C# or Python. </li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p><strong>About Us</strong><br>The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.</p><p>At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:</p><ul><li><strong>Caring</strong><br>We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.</li><li><strong>Connecting</strong><br>We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.</li><li><strong>Transforming</strong><br>We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Our Inclusive Working Environment</strong><br>By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”</p><p>Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.</p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)</li><li>Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains</li><li>Cycle to work Scheme</li><li>Subsidised eye tests &amp; flu jabs</li><li>Life assurance scheme</li><li>Give as you earn scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme (EAP)</li><li>PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)</li><li>Enhanced family and sick pay</li><li>Paid volunteering (2 days a year)</li><li>Recognition Scheme</li><li>Discounts portal to numerous retailers</li></ul><p><strong>Flexible Working</strong><br>At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.</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><p><strong>Recruitment Process: </strong></p><ol><li><strong>Initial Review: Our recruiter will review your CV. If it looks like a good fit, they'll reach out to arrange a call.</strong></li><li><strong>Hiring Manager Review: If the recruiter thinks you're suitable, your CV will be passed to the hiring manager, who will decide whether to invite you for an interview.</strong></li><li><strong>Interview: If selected, you'll participate in a virtual interview. This single-stage process allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience through competency-based questions. This will also require you to deliver a short presentation.</strong></li></ol><p><strong>Career Development</strong><br>In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.</p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong><br>If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.</p><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@maps.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@maps.org.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.</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>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 : Marty Sikora</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:marty.sikora@reed.com" target="_blank">marty.sikora@reed.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moneyand.pensions@reed.com" target="_blank">moneyand.pensions@reed.com</a></li></ul>

Software Developer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Senior Cyber Security Engineer</strong></p><p><strong>c.£85,000 per annum </strong></p><p><strong>Bedford</strong></p><p><strong>Permanent </strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working </strong></p><p><strong><em>Are you a strategic cybersecurity leader ready to make a meaningful impact on the future of digital financial services? Do you have deep experience in safeguarding complex architectures and managing cyber risks across cloud and hybrid environments? If so, we have a pivotal opportunity for you. The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), supporting the delivery of the Pensions Dashboard Programme (PDP), is looking for a Cyber Security Lead to join our team. This is a critical leadership role, overseeing the full security lifecycle — from architecture and policy development to operational resilience and incident response — across complex hybrid environments with a strong emphasis on cloud security (AWS and Azure). Your leadership will be central to ensuring that digital financial infrastructure remains secure, compliant, and future-resilient, working at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and public trust. The role also involves oversight of third-party security providers and suppliers, ensuring that outsourced services meet contractual, technical, and regulatory expectations while delivering value for public money. Join us and play a key role in securing the UK’s next-generation financial ecosystem</em></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>The Cyber Security Lead will report directly to the Head of Information Security and will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity and resilience of the Pensions Dashboard Programme (PDP) within the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS).</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Working in close partnership with third-party security and service providers to ensure systems and networks are proactively monitored, security events are accurately detected and triaged, and incidents are responded to base on their severity and business impact.</li><li>Leading the design, assurance, and continuous improvement of security systems and tooling, ensuring alignment with national cyber standards and best practices (e.g. NCSC, ISO 27001, NIST).</li><li>Collaborating with architects, risk owners, and delivery teams to embed secure design principles and ensure the security operations centre (SOC) is equipped to handle emerging threats effectively.</li><li>Lead security assurance activities including penetration tests, technical risk assessments, assurance reviews, and third-party security evaluations to ensure alignment with internal and external standards.</li><li>Chairing PDP security governance and technical authority forums to ensure pension providers and schemes connect to the ecosystem in a secure and compliant manner.</li><li>Representing security within change boards and design authorities and ensuring that security non-functional requirements (NFRs) are clearly defined, prioritised, and tracked within product and service delivery.</li><li>Maintaining compliance with national cybersecurity standards, regulatory expectations, and internal frameworks by authoring, updating, and enforcing the PDP Code of Connection (CoCo) security requirements, ensuring all participants meet defined security criteria before connecting to the ecosystem.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of supporting the design or implementation of secure systems, you can support the design and review of system architectures through the application of patterns and principles.</li><li>Experience of defining secure architecture principles and applying them to the design and review of on-premises and cloud-based systems, particularly within AWS and Azure environments.</li><li>Knowledge of embedding security requirements throughout the solution lifecycle, from initial design through development, testing, and into operational deployment.</li><li>Demonstrate a strong understanding of leading operational security functions, including SOC operations, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.</li><li>Experience of managing the incident response lifecycle, including triage, containment, investigation, remediation, and conducting post-incident reviews.</li><li>Ability to establish and improve incident response playbooks and escalation processes to ensure readiness for cyber threats and regulatory reporting.</li><li>Experience of providing strategic cyber risk oversight, working with risk owners to advise on exposure and inform proportionate, evidence-based decisions.</li><li>Demonstrate capability in planning, scoping, and reviewing security assurance activities, including penetration tests, IT health checks, and vulnerability assessments.</li><li>Ability to interpret technical findings and ensure remediation actions are appropriately prioritised and managed through to resolution.</li><li>Experience of maintaining a technical risk register and developing appropriate compensating controls where residual risks exceed tolerance thresholds.</li><li>Experience of supporting and informing risk-based decisions working with risk owners to advise and give feedback.</li><li>Knowledge of chairing security authority and governance forums and contributing to broader cross-government cybersecurity initiatives.</li><li>Experience of influencing security decisions within digital transformation and change programmes, ensuring services are secure by design.</li><li>Understanding of how to embed security into agile and DevSecOps processes by feeding non-functional requirements (NFRs) into delivery backlogs.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with architecture, product, engineering, and delivery teams to shape secure digital services.</li><li>Experience of managing third-party and outsourced security providers to ensure alignment with contractual, regulatory, and technical expectations.</li><li>Demonstrate ability to conduct supplier assurance, including onboarding assessments, ongoing security reviews, audits, and compliance monitoring.</li><li>Experience of providing both internal and external security consultancy on a wide range of issues, offering expert advice across strategy, operations, risk, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to respond to challenges and manage stakeholder expectations.</li><li>Experience of research and innovation with the ability to advise on developments to security properties in technology and design.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 8 years of experience in technical and security consulting roles.</li><li>Strong knowledge of cloud security technologies (AWS, AZURE).</li><li>understanding of identity and access management (IAM) concepts and technologies, EntraID, forgerock etc</li><li>Any experience of government systems and audits such as OneLogin or GovAssure are highly desirable.</li><li>Experience with security frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, CyberEssentials Plus and CIS.</li><li>Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM.</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Strong work ethic and commitment to security best practices.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or a related field.</li><li>Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or platform-specific credentials including: AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate</li><li>Experience with cloud security best practices.</li><li>Experience with security audits and compliance.</li><li>Experience with Scoping and reviewing penetration tests / IT health checks</li></ul><p><strong><em>*Please note there will be frequent travel to London*</em></strong></p><h4>Benefits</h4><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.</p><p>At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:</p><ul><li><strong>Caring</strong><br>We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.</li><li><strong>Connecting</strong><br>We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.</li><li><strong>Transforming</strong><br>We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Our Inclusive Working Environment</strong></p><p>By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”</p><p>Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.</p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)</li><li>Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains</li><li>Cycle to work Scheme</li><li>Subsidised eye tests &amp; flu jabs</li><li>Life assurance scheme</li><li>Give as you earn scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme (EAP)</li><li>PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)</li><li>Enhanced family and sick pay</li><li>Paid volunteering (2 days a year)</li><li>Recognition Scheme</li><li>Discounts portal to numerous retailers</li></ul><p><strong>Flexible Working</strong></p><p>At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.</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><p><strong>Recruitment Process: </strong></p><ol><li><strong>Initial Review: Our recruiter will review your CV. If it looks like a good fit, they'll reach out to arrange a call.</strong></li><li><strong>Hiring Manager Review: If the recruiter thinks you're suitable, your CV will be passed to the hiring manager, who will decide whether to invite you for an interview.</strong></li><li><strong>Interview: If selected, you'll participate in a virtual interview. This single-stage process allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience through competency-based questions. This will also require you to deliver a short presentation.</strong></li></ol><p><strong>Career Development</strong></p><p>In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.</p><p><strong>Reserve List</strong></p><p>If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.</p><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@maps.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@maps.org.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.</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>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 : Marty Sikora</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:marty.sikora@reed.com" target="_blank">marty.sikora@reed.com</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moneyand.pensions@reed.com" target="_blank">moneyand.pensions@reed.com</a></li></ul>

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><em>Would you like to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS)? Do you thrive on turning strategic vision into tangible operational improvements? Are you passionate about leveraging innovation to achieve significant strategic goals? We are looking for innovative and strategically minded Business Architects to join our newly established Business Architecture function.</em></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>This critical and exciting opportunity requires strategic vision to harness innovation and align business strategy to drive operational improvements that deliver our strategic goals. Collaborating across the organisation to model value streams, services, capabilities, and processes, building a comprehensive understanding of the current enterprise landscape and mapping strategic change.</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>In the Business Architecture and Continuous Improvement function you will be working closely with 6 permanent colleagues, and as part of a wider Strategy and Architecture domain tasked with developing the CCS Digital Strategy and Enterprise, Technology and Data Architecture.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong></p><p>● Apply and develop business architecture frameworks, principles, and techniques within CCS. Guide others in using appropriate business architectural tools and methods. </p><p>● Understand and apply business architectural principles, techniques, and tools to business scenarios. </p><p>● Create business architecture artefacts, including abstract representations of the organisation. </p><p>● Develop standard and scalable models to collect, aggregate, or disaggregate complex information. </p><p>● Support the definition of vision for business capabilities and value streams using various architecture and collaboration tools used within CCS. </p><p>● Identify and anticipate business impacts, issues, and activities, supporting the shaping of principles, patterns, standards, processes, plans, and policies accordingly. </p><p>● Contribute to the creation of transition plans, roadmaps, and strategic alignment, ensuring investments and initiatives align with business objectives. </p><p>● Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide recommendations. </p><p>● Stay informed about external influences that may help or hinder strategic goals. </p><p>● Support process optimisation and improvement through analysis and design.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria (to be assessed at application stage):</strong></p><ul><li><p>Demonstrable experience in applying and developing Business Architecture frameworks and principles to model value streams, capabilities, services, and processes.</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to translate strategic vision into tangible operational improvements and contribute to the creation of transition plans, roadmaps, and strategic alignment.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and modelling skills to collect, aggregate, or disaggregate complex business information and support process optimisation and design.</p></li><li><p>Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills with the ability to gather requirements, provide recommendations, and guide others in using appropriate architectural tools and methods.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Success Profiles (to be assessed at interview):</strong></p><p>You will be assessed against the following<strong> Behaviours:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Working Together</p></li><li><p>Seeing the bigger picture</p></li><li><p>Changing and Improving</p></li></ul><p>You will be assessed against the following<strong> Technical Skills </strong></p><p><strong>(Some of the below technical skills will be tested via a presentation at interview)</strong></p><ul><li><p>Business Architecture</p></li><li><p>Communicating Information</p></li></ul><p>(A link to the Civil Service Success Profiles Framework is provided below)</p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles Framework</a></p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Business Architecture</li><li>Communicating Information</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>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><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>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 W/C 2Oth February 2026 either at one of our offices or via video with interview times and dates to be confirmed.</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><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>

Business Architect

<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

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Corporate GIS Analyst<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time)<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage - Hybrid&nbsp;<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>This role is within the Corporate Centre GIS Team which is a small team of GIS analysts who form part of the wider Community and Geospatial Intelligence team. The team is responsible for the management of the corporate GIS infrastructure which is used by staff, partners and the public. The role will be supporting a range of workstreams across the authority, whether that be providing location based spatial analysis in support of the council’s service planning, or by managing Hertfordshire County Council’s Enterprise ESRI suite, including application support (desktop and web), web services, and spatial datasets. If you have a passion for data and information and want to use your analytical and GIS skills to bring it to life and help, make a difference to communities in Hertfordshire, then this role is for you.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen within the team to support the development and management of Hertfordshire’s enterprise deployment of the ESRI suite of products. The post holder will provide GIS expertise, analysis and technical support for web and desktop to the user base. You will also work alongside other analysts on a variety of projects across the council, utilising a variety of different data types from often disparate sources to analyse and visualise information, making it accessible and presenting findings in a logical and attractive way.</p><p>Some examples of tasks include:</p><ul><li>Providing GIS support/analysis including digitisation, editing, publishing and production of hard copy or digital maps.</li><li>Support the ESRI Enterprise suite with use of Arc Pro Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, Web GIS apps including Experience Builder.</li><li>Source and update spatial datasets including Ordnance Survey data. This will include processing these before loading to our Enterprise geodatabase.</li><li>Assist with user licence management and administration.</li><li>Provide GIS related advice via meetings and documentation and assist users with the use of GIS and promote training.</li><li>Collaborative working with stakeholders to drive up data quality, currency and use of metadata.</li><li>Assist with Enterprise geodatabase schema management within SQL. Configuring the geodatabase to support user workflows and access.</li><li>Design, build and promote automated workflows with the use of Model builder, python or Fabric.</li><li>Keeping up with GIS advances and technology.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><p>Essential:</p><ul><li>Qualification in GIS or related subject at degree or postgrad level, or significant experience in a similar role.</li><li>Experienced and accomplished user of Arc Pro desktop software, tools and extensions. Competent and demonstrable skills in use of ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS to include creation of content/web maps and admin of these systems.</li><li>Experience of supporting others in a GIS/Technical capacity.</li><li>Knowledge/experience of creating web applications.</li><li>Experience of maintaining and processing geospatial datasets including within relational databases.</li><li>Experience in building automated workflows and geoprocessing models using Model Builder, Python or equivalent.</li></ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul><li>Good numeracy, analytical and computer skills for data manipulation and management (MS Excel, Power BI, Power Query, VBA, MS Fabric)</li><li>Passion about continuing to update your GIS knowledge and skills in respect of new technology.</li><li>Ability to produce concise documentation for user support or system management.</li><li>Experience of programming languages and software development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, .NET).</li><li>Experience in GIS systems integration, development and support.</li><li>Knowledge of Ordnance Survey and PSGA related datasets and their licensing and use in map production.</li><li>Experience of managing projects to meet deadlines.</li></ul><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. <strong>We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</strong></em></p><p>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP10 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Corporate services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:kellie.blanchard@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kellie.blanchard@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: 11th &amp; 12th February 2026</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>





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Hertfordshire County Council

Senior Corporate GIS Analyst

<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></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></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)<h4>Share this page</h4><ul><li><a href="#">Print</a>$(document).ready(function(){$('#print_button').show();});</li><li><a href="mailto:?subject=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Head%20of%20Cyber%20Security%20%282nd%20Line%29%20%28reference%20%3A%20443483%29%20with%20you&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1982874.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk" target="_blank">Email</a></li><li><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?view=cm&amp;source=mailto&amp;body=I%20have%20found%20this%20opportunity%20on%20Civil%20Service%20Jobs%20and%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested.%0D%0A%0D%0ACheck%20it%20out%20by%20clicking%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1982874.%20%0D%0A%0D%0AIf%20you%20are%20interested%20in%20a%20career%20in%20the%20Civil%20Service%20you%20can%20search%20for%20opportunities%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk&amp;su=I%20would%20like%20to%20share%20Head%20of%20Cyber%20Security%20%282nd%20Line%29%20%28reference%20%3A%20443483%29%20with%20you" target="_blank">Gmail</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1982874" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk%2Fcsr%2Fjobs.cgi%3Fjcode%3D1982874" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign" target="_blank"></a>

Head of Cyber Security (2nd Line)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Who are JNCC?</strong></p><p>We’re small enough (c.300 staff) that your voice is heard by everyone including the CEO, but big enough that we have all the skills, resources and people you’ll need to get the job done. All our staff are passionate about conservation and making a difference to the world we live in. We have a very flexible, inclusive and welcoming organisational culture. Our Executive Management provides employees with the freedom and tools you will need, and our friendly team will assist you in your role. </p><p><strong>Why the IT Operations Team</strong></p><p>The IT Operations Team is committed to continuous improvement, upskilling, and collaboration, ensuring our services meet the evolving needs of the organisation. You’ll work alongside subject matter experts in Office 365, Azure, on-premises infrastructure (Windows domain (2016/19), and cyber security, with opportunities for professional development and mentorship. </p><p><strong>Post background</strong></p><p>The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Support Analyst to play a pivotal role in its IT Operations and Cyber Security Team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the protection and enhancement of the UK’s natural environment through innovative technology solutions. The successful candidate will provide expert second and third-line support, manage critical infrastructure, and collaborate across departments to ensure secure, efficient, and future-ready IT services. If you're passionate about technology, cyber security, and making a real-world impact, we want to hear from you.</p><p>The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical foundation and a proactive approach to IT support and cyber security. Essential qualifications include advanced expertise in identity management using Azure Active Directory, implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication, and configuration of conditional access policies. Strong skills in endpoint management are required, particularly with Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Intune for mobile and device compliance. As part of your M365 experience you will have a good working knowledge of Co-pilot and the functionality it can undertake to improve workflow for staff members. Candidates should also demonstrate proficiency in configuring and managing Windows Defender, applying security best practices, and responding to threats. A solid understanding of Microsoft Azure fundamentals—including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and virtual machine deployment—is key, along with experience in managing Office 365 environments, VPNs, and network infrastructure. Desirable skills include the ability to create intelligent forms using Microsoft Power Automate. A commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and delivering high-quality support services is essential for success in this role.</p><h4>Job description</h4><strong>Main Duties and Responsibilities</strong><br>• Maintain and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, and VPN technology for remote users.<br>• Utilise centralised software deployment tools for application updates and automated laptop builds for new users.<br>• Manage network servers, critical services (DNS, DHCP), virtual desktops, and backup systems.<br>• Collaborate with the Cyber Security Officer for system patching and manage JNCC's Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.<br>• Administer the Endpoint Manager mobile device management system and provide technical support for corporate Apple phones.<br>• Respond to helpdesk tickets, resolve technical issues, document solutions, and share knowledge with colleagues.<br>• Engage in continuous learning, research projects, and business partnering to meet JNCC's technical infrastructure needs.<br>• Collaborate with various departments to ensure IT Operations deployments align with organisational needs and objectives.<br>• Contribute to incident management, service quality improvement, and process documentation.<br>• Support the development and delivery of user guidance and training materials.<br>• Participate in regular team meetings, knowledge sharing, and skills development initiatives.<br>• Design, build, and manage SharePoint websites and document repositories to support collaboration, compliance, and secure information management across the organisation.<br>• Champion the use of Co-pilot, including prompt engineering, agent creation, and workflow automation to drive efficiency and innovation within the IT Operations team and wider business.<h4>Person specification</h4><p>To apply for this role, we will require you to provide a “Statement of suitability against the technical and experience skills” required to do the job (no more than 1250 words) and a 2-page CV. Ensure you address the technical skills and behaviours in your statement of suitability. Please demonstrate your ability to meet the lead behaviour of 'Changing and Improving' in your statement of suitability. Evidence your work experience via your CV. Your technical skills, behaviours, and work experience will be assessed at interview. </p><p><strong>Technical Skills </strong></p><p>To be successful in this role, you will have:</p><ul><li>Advanced identity management skills in both on-premises Windows networks and M365 cloud environments, including Entra-ID, Multi-Factor Authentication, and conditional/compliance policies.</li><li>Strong endpoint management experience, particularly with Microsoft Intune for managing and securing Windows and Apple devices.</li><li>Working knowledge of configuring, managing and monitoring Defender for endpoints on windows-based devices</li><li>In-depth knowledge of administrating and managing a Windows 2016/19 domain</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, virtual machine deployment, resource groups) and Office 365 environment management.</li><li>Expertise in designing, building, and managing SharePoint Online sites hosted in the M365 environment, document libraries, and permissions structures, including integration with Teams and other M365 services.</li><li>Advanced Co-pilot skills, including prompt engineering, agent creation, and the ability to train and support colleagues in Co-pilot adoption and workflow optimisation.</li><li>Desirable: Experience with Microsoft Power Automate for intelligent forms and workflow automation. </li></ul><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><ul><li>Changing and improving</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><p><strong>Work Experience</strong></p><ul><li>At least 2 years of experience working on a service desk, resolving 2nd/3rd line calls.</li><li>At least 2 years’ experience working within a technical team managing endpoint devices, Windows network servers, and network data storage devices.</li><li>Experience in researching and project managing the deployment of new systems to increase network efficiencies.</li><li>Commitment to continuous learning, upskilling, and sharing knowledge with colleagues.</li><li>Ability to contribute to the team’s skills matrix and participate in structured training and mentorship programmes.</li><li>Strong collaboration skills, working effectively with colleagues across IT Operations and other departments.</li></ul><p><strong>Using AI in your application</strong></p><p>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. </p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £33,130, Joint Nature Conservation Committee contributes £9,597 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>Equality and diversity <br><br>JNCC is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected and see this as a good place to work. JNCC has a responsibility to ensure that we have an inclusive culture where discrimination, harassment, bullying and prejudice will not be tolerated. Our selection process is determined on fair and open competition and regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership. <br><br>Continuous professional development (CPD) <br><br>Employees are encouraged to keep developing skills and professional knowledge. <br>JNCC has made available, and encourages employees to use, on average, five working days per annum for CPD activities with access to related funding <br><br>Leave entitlement <br><br>JNCC annual leave allowance is 25 days per annum. After five years’ service, leave entitlement increases to 30 days per annum. <br>In addition to annual leave, JNCC offers 12 public and privilege days per annum, three of which are explicitly reserved for office closure between Christmas and New Year. <br><br>Work/life balance <br><br>JNCC supports flexible working hours and practices to help employees strike a good balance between work life and personal life. <br><br>Our policies are family-friendly and include flexi-time, flexible working patterns, compressed hours and dispersed working. JNCC also offers paid maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave, over and above the minimum statutory entitlements. Some work/life balance benefits are available following a minimum length of service. <br><br>Any move from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a> <br><br>Civil Service Pension <br><br>Employees will have the opportunity to join Civil Service pension arrangements, which include a valuable range of benefits. JNCC makes a significant contribution to the cost of employee pensions. <br><br>Employee Assistance Programme <br><br>JNCC provides employees with a free and confidential support service which gives unlimited access to information, advice and emotional support to help employees prepare for and manage all of life's ups and downs, events and challenges. <br><br>Trade Union <br><br>JNCC has entered into a partnership agreement with its recognised Trade Unions: Prospect and PCS, which employees are able to join and be involved with. <br><br>Salary sacrifice schemes <br><br>Employee Discount Scheme <br><br>Civil Service Sports Club<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>To apply for this role, we will require you to provide a “Statement of suitability against the technical and experience” required to do the job (no more than 1250 words) and a 2-page CV</p><p>You will be assessed against the following behaviours at Interview stage</p><p>Behaviours </p><ul><li>Changing and Improving </li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together </li></ul><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.<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 : Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@jncc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@jncc.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@jncc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@jncc.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. 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@jncc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@jncc.gov.uk</a> in the first instance.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzU4MzEmdmVyaWZ5PTM4MDM5Njc0MWUyNjM0MmFmMWNkMGNkMTk0NjU1MjU2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2MjA0NDY1LTkzMGVjMjM1ZTBhZGQwYTA4Mzc0Y2U0YWZlMjBiNjk1NmRkMzVlY2E=" target="_blank">202556 - Senior IT Support Analyst Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 154kB)

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