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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we’re all a part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda.</p><p>We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you’re thinking of joining us, there’s never been a more exciting time. We have circa 3,500 staff who are based in 20 offices across the UK.</p><p>As a senior technical architect for MHCLG you’ll sit within the heart of the technology team in our digital directorate. The technology team is responsible for delivering various modern technology services to a user base. We work flexibly to deliver excellent user centred services within Microsoft Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365 and other SaaS and Desktop apps.</p><p>We’re now looking to build internal capability and skills so that we can take forward cloud-based services for the department. We’re looking for a "Senior Technical Architect” who will sit within solution architecture space. Your work will include the creation of new capabilities and services that span digital services and other organisational teams. The team works in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy.</p><p>Find out more about our Digital teams and what they are working on through our <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk/jobs/&amp;data=05%7c02%7cLindsey.Dodd%40communities.gov.uk%7c3d252a374e444ddbbf6508de4f782195%7cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7c0%7c0%7c639035574535842893%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=sbXVV4EqCVt8jZVAm/HpOu1I3VapoDNiFyp0GkOa/MY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">MHCLG Digital blog</a>. <strong>Please note that MHCLG do not offer visa sponsorship and applicants will need a valid visa for the duration of your employment.</strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Senior Technical Architect, you’ll;</p><ul><li>Lead a small team that assesses requests from the organisation relating to new and existing services, understanding the actual requirement and identifying an overall solution that will meet the needs</li><li>Work closely with dedicated Azure, AWS and Cyber Security teams to ensure the necessary work is then taken forward</li><li>Be responsible for day to day management of some core services such as DNS, New Requirements, Data, Mail and systems/services migrations/integrations and Zscaler Administration</li><li>Identify changes to infrastructure and solutions in Azure, AWS or other services that allow introduction of new services to meet business needs whilst ensuring alignment of solutions to our target architecture and broader technical strategy</li><li>Evaluate the impact of change of your proposed solutions on our current technical cloud estate and core IT services such as M365</li><li>Line manage engineers, educate, mentor and coach them and other teams in applying architectural techniques and improving capabilities or skills to meet changing needs</li><li>Articulate key technologies’ impact on cost, capacity, transformation, risk, business enablement and transformation objectives</li><li>Manage migration of systems, services and/or data whilst leading on your own set of services to develop, maintain, automate, monitor, audit, and de-provision using Infrastructure-as-Code or other tools</li><li>Ensure your solutions or services are secure and compliant, working with cyber-security and other areas to design well, remediate issues and ensure that solution designs achieve sign off at relevant checkpoints</li><li>Triage new requirements, translating business requirements and non-functional requirements into solution designs, working across multiple technologies and subject matter experts to integrate components into an overall service</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>As a Senior Technical Architect, you’ll have:</p><ul><li>Experience within an enterprise environment of integrating various technical elements to provide an overall solution within Azure, AWS or SaaS based services</li><li>Prior experience as an architect in an enterprise setting, with hands-on experience architecting and implementing secure, reliable &amp; resilient solutions and/or applications at a broad level to meet business needs</li><li>Experience of being able to work with business and technology stakeholders to articulate and translate business problems into technical designs for systems characterised by levels of risk, impact and business or technical complexity</li><li>Experience working with the enterprise and AWS/Azure architects to develop strategies and roadmaps from a business and technology perspective, including ‘as-is’, ‘to-be’ and transitional states</li><li>Experience working under broad direction in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment, using Agile and waterfall</li><li>Prior use of Terraform as Code for deployment and maintenance of cloud infrastructure and resources</li><li>Experience in modern authentication, authorisation, and Identity Management systems, particularly in using them to provide a seamless user experience with SaaS applications and cloud hosted services.</li><li>Experiences or knowledge in network security best practices, including Zero Trust (Zscaler), IAM/Entra, and encryption standards</li><li>Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification or AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £61,374, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £17,780 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>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>.<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 and Selection</strong></p><p>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles:</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Strengths</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Technical</strong></p><p><strong>Please </strong>ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information.</p><p><strong>Note: </strong>We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link.</p><p><strong>Important:</strong> Your CV and Cover Letter <em>must </em>be merged into a single document before uploading.</p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift (CV &amp; Cover Letter)</strong></p><p><strong>Experience:</strong> Your covering letter should be no more than 1 pages referencing how you meet the essential skills and criteria required, including relevant technical abilities you have that are not already covered in your CV. At sift, through your CV (and covering letter) we will be assessing: Experience and Technical Ability.</p><br><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> "Making Effective Decisions", "Changing and Improving"</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.</li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.</li><li><strong>Strengths:</strong> The strength-based questions will require natural responses from the candidates.</li></ul><br><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 9th February 2026.</p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 23rd February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change.</p><br><p><strong>Group 1 Digital &amp; Data Roles</strong></p><p><strong>MHCLG has implemented the Digital and Data capability framework for Group 1 roles. Applicants that are successful and have been offered a position will be required to complete a capability assessment after the interview. </strong></p><p><strong>MHCLG will honour completed capability assessments for this role from other Government Departments for existing civil servants on level transfer only.</strong><strong>Please provide a copy of your capability assessment to the Hiring Manager when applying. If you have any queries on pay, please contact the Hiring Manager.</strong></p><p><strong>Each experience or technical skill is assessed between 1-3, representing working towards, at or above the job level requirements. You are awarded a proficiency level accordingly, and you will be given opportunity to annually re assess your capability and potentially increase your overall remuneration, through payment of allowances, depending on level of assessed capability.</strong></p><p><strong>Candidates moving from another government department have the option to retain their current basic pay if this is within our pay band for the relevant grade. </strong></p><p><strong>Grade 7 Group 1 Digital and Data salary</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The basic pay for this role will be between £66,929 - £81,112 (London), £61,374 - £75,581 (National). </strong> Candidates will usually be recruited to the median of the payscale.</li><li><strong>A digital allowance may also be payable depending on the level of assessed capability, in order to meet the MHCLG overall targeted remuneration rate for the specific grade, location and capability rating.</strong></li><li><strong>For applicants in receipt of existing allowances, we will assess each case individually, but we would seek not to exceed the MHCLG overall targeted remuneration rate for the specific grade, location and capability rating for existing civil servants, the usual policy on level transfer and promotion will apply, subject to the statements above.</strong></li></ul><br><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a>.</p><ul><li>Applying</li><li>Sifting</li><li>Interview</li><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback</li><li>Reserve List</li><li>Near Miss</li><li>Civil Service Grades</li><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer</li><li>Reasonable Adjustments</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">What you need to know before applying.</a></p><br><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements</li><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements</li><li>Right to Work</li><li>Artificial Intelligence</li><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles</li><li>CV Declaration</li><li>Sponsorships</li><li>Salary and Grade</li><li>Existing Civil Servants</li><li>Conflict of Interest</li><li>Location and Flexible Working</li><li>Fixed Term Contracts</li><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li><li>Appeals and Complaints</li><li>Conflict of Interest</li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>SC </strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>SC </strong></p><p><br></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>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 : Digital Data Jobs</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DigitalDataJobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">DigitalDataJobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DigitalDataJobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">DigitalDataJobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:Recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been:<br>•a procedural irregularity<br>•an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy<br>•exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day.<br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:Recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br>

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Senior Technical Architect- Cloud Services and Infrastructure

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Associate Solution Architect </strong></p><p>Full time / Part time </p><p>Salary: <strong>£44,297- £49,813 per annum</strong>, with potential for further progression to <strong>£56,082</strong> with our pay progression scheme. </p><p>Location: Hybrid </p><p>Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre. </p><p><strong>Why work for the ICO?</strong></p><ul><li>Pay progression scheme.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working options. </li><li>25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. </li><li>Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). </li><li>Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). </li><li>Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. </li><li>Health Cash Plan. </li><li>Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress. </li></ul><p>Further details can be found on the benefits section of our <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/benefits/" target="_blank">website</a> . </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Associate Solution Architect will assist in designing IT solutions for a range of business needs. In this role the candidate will work with other architects to translate business requirements into technical specifications</p><p>and will ensure the solution designs align with company standards and architecture frameworks</p><p>The role will support the development of system designs, ensuring scalability and performance as well as contribute to the evaluation of new technologies and tools for potential use. Along with this the role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of solutions as well as provide input into the creation of product roadmaps and timelines</p><p>The Associate Solution Architect will work with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation to gather and understand business requirements. The role will also ensure that solutions meet security, compliance and regulatory requirements and contribute to the creation of design-related documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy in solution designs</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li> Assisting in the design and architecture of software solutions</li><li> Work closely with senior architects to review and refine technical designs</li><li> Participate in the creation of system architecture roadmaps</li><li> Help evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms for projects</li><li> Assist in the identification and mitigation of technical risks</li><li> Assist in creating technical documentation for solution designs and processes</li><li> Provide technical guidance and support to development and product teams during project execution</li><li> Ensure solutions are optimised for performance, scalability and security</li><li> Assist with the development of proof-of-concept models to demonstrate potential solutions</li><li> Communicating the architecture vision to technical and non-technical stakeholders and to work in multi-disciplinary teams</li><li> Playing an active role in the ICO Architecture community and related communities of practice where you will share your knowledge of best practice, tools and techniques</li><li> Helping to build a diverse, inclusive culture across the architecture community, growing awareness, inclusivity and balance</li><li> Working with other architects, colleagues and peers to define standards and guidance around best practice</li><li> Engaging and networking with people across the ICO up to Director level to understand their needs and ensure they are aligned with the Enterprise Architecture vision </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at application stage:</strong></p><ul><li> Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience.</li><li> Certifications in architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman or similar, as well as basic certifications in cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure</li><li> An understanding of programming languages such as Python or C#</li><li> Experience of networking and communicating with stakeholders at senior levels</li><li> Experience or training in Software Development Lifecycle processes</li><li> Proficiency in creating solution architecture design diagrams, roadmaps and associated artefacts.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed during interview:</strong></p><ul><li> In-depth knowledge of integrating diverse systems, applications and data across a solution design</li><li> Proven ability to design and document end-to-end solutions, including consideration of data and infrastructure components.</li><li> Excellent analytical skills to diagnose issues, evaluate risk and develop viable solutions.</li><li> Ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity, creative problem solving and developing innovative solutions.</li><li> Able to communicate complex insights and principles simply and with impact, particularly across technical and non-technical audiences. Competent at negotiating and persuading where necessary, whilst applying a highly ethical approach. </li><li> Proficient in creating and maintaining technical documentation and architecture diagrams.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £44,297, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £12,832 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>Please visit <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/" target="_blank">ico.jobs </a>for full details, including salary and benefits.<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>Equality, diversity, and inclusion</strong></p><p></p><p>The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. </p><p>Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. </p><p>As part of the ICO’s commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy</p><p>If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Closing Date</strong></p><p>Please submit your CV and cover letter by <strong>23:59 on Sunday 8th February 2026</strong> Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a>.</p><p>In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests. </p><p>All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.</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>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<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 : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul>

Information Commissioner's Office

Associate Solutions Architect

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Infrastructure Engineer – Networking – salary £46,160 p.a. + digital allowance + benefits

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><em>Designing for Justice</em></p><p>The Graphics and EPE Unit is a small team responsible for supporting the SFO’s Operational Divisions and Corporate Services. This includes the production of Graphic bundles consisting of static visuals and animated videos to support the case teams with the presentation of evidence during trial. The team of designers analyse, simplify and restructure complex evidential source material into audience targeted, accessible data visualisations (diagrams, charts and animations).</p><br><p>Team members will support the Head of the Unit with the procurement and management of Electronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE) solutions with 3rd party suppliers. This includes the installation of technology, iPads, software, and Operators for all SFO trials, including video conferencing and real-time transcription services.</p><p>The Graphics and EPE Unit also works closely with the Print Room where the team have opportunities to develop printing, scanning and finishing/presentation techniques using a range of latest printing/finishing equipment.</p><p>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. To be eligible you must meet the following residency requirements dependent of the level of security vetting required:</p><ul><li>SC: 5 years residency in the United Kingdom preceeding this application.</li><li>DV: 10 years residency in the United Kingdom preceeding this application.</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Graphic Information Designer, you will be responsible for: </p><ul><li>To visually communicate complex and technical information set by senior stakeholders to a non-technical audience. Work closely with the Head of Unit to understand the briefs, to work on effective solutions and present progress reports to the HoU and key stakeholders</li><li>To create a graphics bundle consisting of static diagrams, storyboards and maps; Animated and interactive videos/animation for presentation in court: <ul><li>Analyse complex data sources, liaising with case teams to obtain additional relevant source material when required and adapt to changes in requirements</li><li>Visualise, articulate and solve complex problems and design concepts, change and adapt design ideas, simplify and restructure data and designs by applying logical thinking, seeking solutions with the relevant people if necessary</li></ul></li><li>Proactively seek new ways to enhance presentational solutions</li><li>Attend Case Meetings</li><li>Manage own workload, deadlines and case teams expectation with use of Jira</li><li>Contribute and abide by Best Practice Guidelines and understand the consequences of their decisions</li></ul><p>For more information about the role and for a full like of key responsibilities, please see attached Job Description.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>See above and attached Job Description.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £39,809, Serious Fraud Office contributes £11,532 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>Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme. For further details, click here <a href="http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions" target="_blank">http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions</a></p><p>Generous annual leave provision of 25 days which increases to 30 days after five years’ service plus an additional day in recognition of the King’s Birthday and the option to buy or sell up to five days’ leave per year. Different terms may apply if you are already a Civil Servant.</p><p>Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme.</p><p>Interest-free season travel ticket, bicycle loan and cycle to work scheme.</p><p>Access to the Rental Deposit Salary Advance Scheme which assists employees in meeting the costs of deposits for privately rented homes.</p><p>Opportunities for learning and development.</p><p>Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.</p><p>Voucher for eye care and discounted spectacles.</p><p>Access to a range of discounts through membership of the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, CSSC Sports and Leisure. <a href="http://www.cssc.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.cssc.co.uk/</a></p><p>Maternity and paternity leave provision over and above the statutory entitlements.</p><p>Access to My CPS Rewards Gateway. My CPS Rewards offers staff a range of rewards and savings including:</p><ul><li>Discounts with high street retailers</li><li>Savings on grocery shopping at a range of supermarkets</li><li>Special salary sacrifice and recognition schemes</li><li>Reloadable gift cards and e-cards</li><li>Instant vouchers</li></ul><p>Any move to the Serious Fraud Office 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></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>Application stage</strong></p><p>You will first need to successfully complete the Civil Service Work Strengths test. Following this,</p><p>As part of the application process you will be required to provide:</p><ul><li>A personal statement of no more than 500 words that explains how your skills and experience meet each of the essential and desirable experience criteria as listed in the job pack.</li></ul><p>Please note, desirable experience will only be taken into account if there is a large volume of applications and there is a need for further shortlisting for interview.</p><ul><li>A supporting CV outlining your job history and qualifications.</li></ul><p>It will not be possible to provide feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful at the application stage.</p><p><strong>Interview stage</strong></p><p>Behaviours and experience as outlined in the job pack will be tested at interview. </p><p><strong>You will be required to bring your portfolio with you to the interview which showcases your experience in data visualisation. You will be asked to refer to your portfolio to support your answers during the interview. </strong></p><p>Full details of the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates in the invite to interview.</p><p>Sift to take place from 11th February.</p><p>Interviews are expected to take place in person at the SFO offices on 24th February.</p><p>All dates are indicative and subject to change.</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">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 : People and Culture</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:People@sfo.gov.uk" target="_blank">People@sfo.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:People@sfo.gov.uk" target="_blank">People@sfo.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>For external competitions there is no appeal against the selection decision. However, individuals have a right to appeal if they feel that the principle of appointment on merit through fair and open competition and the Civil Service Commissioners’ recruitment principles have not been met. Individuals who want to appeal should do this by setting out their grounds for appeal in an email for the attention of Head of People to <a href="mailto:People@sfo.gov.uk" target="_blank">People@sfo.gov.uk</a>. If, after an internal appeal, you still believe that the Civil Service Commissioners’ Principles have not been met, then you can contact the Commission directly: Complaints should be sent in writing to: Civil Service Commission, Room G08 ,1 Horse Guards Road, London SW1A 2HQ. Email <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg3MzImdmVyaWZ5PTAwMDkxZWE5NmQ2NWE3NjI0OTMyZWNmYzBhYWZhNTBkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MjI5MzkwLWY1OGNlMGQ2ZWQ2ZWM1ZDZkN2U2ZDk3ODVhNGNjNDM5MmJlOTQ0MmU=" target="_blank">Graphic Information Designer Job Description Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 291kB)

Serious Fraud Office

Graphic Information Designer

Department for Education

Lead Data Architect (up to £95,278)

Ministry of Justice

Judicial Appointments Commission – Technical Lead (Lead Software Engineer) (Ref: 14100)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>HM Courts and Tribunals Service</strong></p><p><strong>Directorate: </strong>Digital Technology Services (DTS)</p><p><strong>Pay Band: </strong> G7</p><p><strong>Job Title: </strong>1 x Senior Software Developer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> London / National</p><p>Travel between sites may be required and successful applicants will be expected to be office based 3 days per week in any HMCTS Office (subject to business availability). The frequency may change in the future. </p><p><strong>Term:</strong>Permanent</p><p><strong>Interview: </strong>Video conference via Teams</p><p><strong>Level of Clearance: To apply for this role, you will be required to successfully complete Security Clearance (SC) level as a condition of appointment.</strong></p><p><strong>Important salary details: </strong></p><p>New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum.</p><p>Existing Civil Servants applying on promotion, will usually be appointed on the salary minimum of the new pay band, or receive an increase of 10 percent on the current base salary, whichever is higher (This is restricted to the pay maximum of the new band).</p><p><a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Government Digital and Data (GDD)</a> will be used to determine if you will be paid an additional allowance, on top of your basic salary. </p><p>This role aligns against <a href></a> from the Government Digital and Data Framework</p><p><strong>Introduction:</strong></p><p>These are exciting times at HM Court and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). As an agency of the MoJ, we support the judiciary across England and Wales to deliver justice by running courts and tribunals and processing outcomes, and we are looking for talented people to help us achieve our ambitions. It will be challenging, important and rewarding.</p><p>HMCTS Digital and Technology Services (DTS) is a specialist technology directorate which provides support to HMCTS in the use of IT and Digital. DTS is creating a place in which it is great to do work and part of our offer is brilliant training opportunities and support from expert colleagues. As well as that you’ll find flexible working, an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued.</p><p>Please follow this link for further information about HMCTS: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service</a></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>As a Senior Software Developer at HMCTS you will work with a wide range of stakeholders such as user researchers, product managers, designers, business analysts, delivery managers and digital architects, all of whom share a vision for making better government through smarter use of technology. You will innovate to radically transform public services for the better.</p><p>The development squad you are placed on will be agreed closer to your start date, but examples of products can be found in our GitHub repository:</p><ul><li><a href="https://github.com/hmcts" target="_blank">https://github.com/hmcts</a></li></ul><p>You can find more information about our ways of working in the HMCTS Way: <a href="https://hmcts.github.io" target="_blank">https://hmcts.github.io</a></p><p><strong>Technologies </strong>we rely heavily on:</p><ul><li><strong>Java </strong>and<strong> Spring Boot</strong> to write our backend services</li><li><strong>js</strong> to write our frontend services</li><li><strong>Power Platform</strong> for low-code development</li><li><strong>Jenkins</strong> for CI/CD</li><li><strong>Dynatrace</strong> for application monitoring</li><li><strong>Kubernetes</strong> and <strong>Docker</strong> to run our services</li><li><strong>Azure</strong> for most of our infrastructure</li><li><strong>Terraform </strong>for infrastructure as code</li><li><strong>Postgres</strong> and <strong>Redis</strong> as our databases.</li><li>UK Design System for our web interfaces</li><li><strong>Macs</strong> to do all the above</li><li>In addition, we use a range of other technologies and continue to evolve by employing new technologies that help us deliver better services to our users</li></ul><p><strong>As a Senior Developer in HMCTS you will:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, improve and document code, following best practices and internal standards.</li><li>Continuously learn and stay up to date with relevant technologies, identifying potential issues.</li><li>Ensure product security, data confidentiality, and integrity, raising risks as needed.</li><li>Support and maintain software, including limited out-of-hours work when required.</li><li>Plan development, coordinate integration, and contribute to process improvement.</li><li>Manage service availability effectively and cost-efficiently.</li><li>Build and test system interfaces.</li><li>Use test-driven development, write automation scripts, and participate in code reviews.</li><li>Mentor junior colleagues and share technical expertise.</li><li>Take ownership of the technical roadmap and promote best practice across the development lifecycle.</li><li>Influence product strategy by providing technical insight to stakeholders</li><li>Design and develop software based on user stories.</li><li>Participate in recruitment and procurement.</li></ul><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><p><strong>We’re seeking a full stack developer with the ability to develop and deploy high-quality code. The ideal candidate will have:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in building scalable enterprise applications using Java.</li><li>Strong frontend proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue).</li><li>A solid grasp of RESTful API design and relational database architecture (e.g., PostgreSQL).</li><li>Proficiency in cloud-native architecture including infrastructure as code (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Terraform)</li><li>Knowledge of the full development lifecycle, including CI/CD, authentication (OAuth2/OIDC), and system monitoring.</li><li>Leadership capabilities, with a proven track record of mentoring junior engineers and driving technical standards.</li><li>Experience utilising DevOps practices and containerisation tools (Docker/Kubernetes).</li><li>A security-first mindset, with the ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities (OWASP top 10) during the design phase.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process:</strong></p><p><strong>Coding Task</strong></p><p>When submitting your <strong>application</strong> please complete the following coding task and provide a link to the repository: </p><p><a href="https://github.com/hmcts/dts-developer-challenge" target="_blank">https://github.com/hmcts/dts-developer-challenge</a></p><p>Please note the Civil Service application process is name-blind, so ensure that the repository containing your code does not include any personal information that would identify you. </p><p>The following areas of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profile Framework</a> will be used to assess and score your application during the sift, and interview. </p><p><strong>Experience – </strong>As demonstrated in your application form. </p><p><strong>Technical – </strong>Coding task and interview. If successful, you will move on to the interview stage, which will include an extension exercise to the coding task you submit in your Personal Statement </p><p>During the interview, you will be assessed against the <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Government Digital and Data (GDD)</a> Capability Framework. </p><ul><li><strong>Capability Skill 1</strong>- Programming and Build </li><li><strong>Capability Skill 2</strong>- Systems integration </li><li><strong>Capability Skill 3</strong>- Service support </li><li><strong>Capability Skill 4 </strong>- Information security</li><li><strong>Capability Skill 5 </strong>- Systems design</li></ul><p><strong>Presentation -</strong> You will be required to present your solution during the interview and there will be an extension exercise you will also be asked to do. </p><p><strong>Behaviours – </strong>You will be required to provide evidence of the following key behaviours at G7 Level. </p><ul><li><strong>Leadership</strong></li><li><strong>Delivering at Pace</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Level of Clearance - To apply for this role, you</strong>will be required to successfully complete Security Clearance (SC) level as a condition of appointment. To meet these requirements, you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least: <ul><li><strong>CTC - 3 years</strong></li><li><strong>SC - 5 years</strong></li><li><strong>DV - 10 years</strong></li></ul></li></ul><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/sc-guidance-pack-for-applicants" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/sc-guidance-pack-for-applicants</a></p><p><strong>Reserve List:</strong></p><p>HMCTS run a Reserve List, where candidates who are unsuccessful at interview by only a few points, can be offered other roles, at the same band, for up to 12 months. You will be able to view your status via the application screen. If you have been added to the Reserve List, your status will show either Merit or Reserve list.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Capability Skill 1 - Programming and Build</li><li>Capability Skill 2 - Systems integration</li><li>Capability Skill 3 - Service support</li><li>Capability Skill 4 - Information security</li><li>Capability Skill 5 - Systems design</li><li>Coding Challenge</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £58,511, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £16,950 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>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages 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><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</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, Experience and Technical skills.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.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 : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/14037?entityId=14037" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/14037?entityId=14037</a>

HM Courts and Tribunals Service

Senior Software Developer (Ref: 14037)

<h4>Job summary</h4>This is a Nationally based role<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>HM Courts and Tribunals Service</strong></p><p><strong>Directorate:</strong> Digital Technology Services (DTS)</p><p><strong>Pay Band: </strong> SEO</p><p><strong>Job Title: </strong> Service Level Manager</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> London / National</p><p>Successful applicants will be expected to be office based 3 days per week in any HMCTS Office (subject to business availability). </p><p><strong>Term:</strong><strong> Permanent</strong></p><p><strong>Interview:</strong> Video conference via Teams</p><p><strong>Important salary details: </strong></p><p>New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum.</p><p>Existing Civil Servants applying on promotion, will usually be appointed on the salary minimum of the new pay band, or receive an increase of 10 percent on the current base salary, whichever is higher (This is restricted to the pay maximum of the new band).</p><p><a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Government Digital and Data (GDD)</a> will be used to determine if you will be paid an additional allowance, on top of your basic salary. </p><p>This role aligns against <a href></a> from the Government Digital and Data Framework</p><p><strong>Introduction:</strong></p><p>These are exciting times at HM Court and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). As an agency of the MoJ, we support the judiciary across England and Wales to deliver justice by running courts and tribunals and processing outcomes, and we are looking for talented people to help us achieve our ambitions. It will be challenging, important and rewarding.</p><p>HMCTS Digital and Technology Services (DTS) is a specialist technology directorate which provides support to HMCTS in the use of IT and Digital.</p><p>DTS is committed to being a great place to work and part of our offer is brilliant training opportunities and support from expert colleagues. As well as that you’ll find flexible working, an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued.</p><p>Please follow the link below for further information about HMCTS. <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service</a></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Creation, implementation and improvement of Service Level Management, process, tooling, and governance. This also requires the creation and maintenance of a catalogue of existing services offered by the organisation and their associated Service Level Targets.</li><li>Foster internal &amp; external relationships to support the strategy and vision for Service Level Management across all areas of the HMCTS.</li><li>Negotiates, agrees, and maintains the Service Level Agreements with the Customer (HMCTS business areas)</li><li>Negotiates, agrees, and maintains the Operational Level Agreements (Service Level Targets) with the internal IT support teams</li><li>Negotiates and agrees with both the Customer and IT Provider any Service Level Requirements for any proposed new/developing services</li><li>Analyses and reviews service performance against the SLAs and OLAs and addresses shortfalls/failures with relevant suppliers and support teams</li><li>Produces regular reports on service performance and achievement to HMCTS stakeholders and service boards and IT provider at an appropriate level and provides regular feedback to Senior Leadership Team on efficiency of Processes and Procedures.</li><li>Organises and maintains the regular Service Level review process with both the IT Customer and IT provider</li><li>Initiates any actions required to maintain or improve service levels, assess, and monitor CSI activities to drive forward benefits including VFM opportunities</li><li>Conducts annual (as appropriate) reviews of the entire Service Level process and negotiates, agrees, and controls any amendments necessary</li><li>Acts as co-ordination point for any temporary Changes to service levels required (i.e. extra support hours required by the Customer, reduced Levels of Service over a period of maintenance required by the IT provider etc.).</li><li>Interfaces with the appropriate service management processes to support Service Levels deliverables: problem management, incident management, change management, capacity, and availability management etc.</li><li>Engages with major projects and programmes to assure that Service Levels requirements are factored into the design &amp; delivery.</li><li>Representing the department at key stakeholder meetings.</li><li>Leadership and Management of SLM Team, inspire and motivate team to deliver service excellence, coaching and developing individuals to the best of their ability and manage the resources in accordance with HMCTS policies and procedures, so that the team’s business objectives are achieved consistently.</li><li>Take part in other ITSM (IT Service Management) processes, or as required perform as a back-up to maintain operational activities.</li><li>Drive analysis and identify, prioritise, and implement improvements and efficiencies working closely with other service management colleagues such as the CSI Manager and Risk and Issue Manager, Capacity and Availability Manager ensuring that the organisation derives maximum value from services and utilise knowledge to identify Service Management Risks &amp; Issues</li><li>Support the strategic direction and expansion of key performance metrics within existing management information reporting</li><li>Act as a central contact point and SME for all digital and technology matters related to Service Level Management</li><li>Champion the governance and management of Service Levels, their tracking and reporting, working with colleagues across government and other digital, data and technology (DDaT) communities and analytical professions</li><li>Lead and instil the delivery of ITIL best practice regarding Service Level Management and Reporting during interactions with the wider organisation</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p><p>We’re looking for an individual with strong analytical, problem-solving, and capacity and availability management experience who likes working with a broad range of stakeholders and users. You will also contribute to the wider community and share your skills and experiences with others across HMCTS, MOJ and the wider Government, as required.</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>An in-depth understanding of service level management, process, tooling, governance and reporting principle, and experience of working in a Service Management / ITIL environment</li><li>Experience of managing and maintaining a catalogue of existing services offered by the organisation and their associated Service Level Targets</li><li>You will bring experience of providing leadership and you are someone who naturally makes connections and can build positive working relationships with stakeholders and customers at all levels, to influence, inspire and better understand their needs</li><li>Proven experience of leading a Service Level Management Function that delivers an excellent customer service and proactively looks for innovative ways to improve the service delivered to customers while mitigating the risks from not achieving Service Level Targets and their impact through engagement with internal IT support teams and third-party suppliers</li><li>Excellent written and spoken communication skills with experience of successfully influencing others, negotiating effectively, and winning over audiences and ability to motivate a team</li><li>Experience of working in large, complex organisations and having strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>A business background with an understanding of HMCTS users and the technology used is desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>Application process:</strong></p><p>This role will be recruited using a combination of <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Government Digital and Data (GDD)</a> Profession Capability Framework and <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a> Frameworks during the sift and interview process.</p><ul><li><strong>Experience – </strong>As demonstrated in your application form.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviours –</strong>You will be required to provide evidence of the following key behaviours at SEO Level</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Managing a Quality Service</strong></li><li><strong>Working Together</strong></li><li><strong>Making Effective Decisions</strong></li><li><strong>Communicating and Influencing</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Reserve List:</strong></p><p>HMCTS run a Reserve List, where candidates who are unsuccessful at interview by only a few points, can be offered other roles, at the same band, for up to 12 months. You will be able to view your status via the application screen. If you have been added to the Reserve List, your status will show either Merit or Reserve list.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £42,914, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £12,432 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>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages 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><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</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.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><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 : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13936?entityId=13936" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13936?entityId=13936</a>

Service Level Manager (Ref: 13936)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are looking for a <strong>Lighting AV Technician - Head</strong> to join us and be part of a professional team in the provision of technical presentation services to events’ primarily within the QEII Centre. You will support the Senior AV &amp; IT Logistics Manager in being responsible for all lighting links in the building including operational patching &amp; maintenance. You will have strong technical knowledge with the ability to train and mentor other AV Technicians in Lighting matters.</p><p>Rigging &amp; De-rigging of audio, lighting, Video/Data Sets and Display Equipment in accordance with General Health &amp; Safety regulation and procedures are also a key requirement of the role.</p><p>You will also have excellent communication skills to work with our clients.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>We are the QEII Centre – central London’s premier venue for domestic and international events. Located in the heart of Westminster, our award-winning Centre offers modern, flexible spaces for all types of events from conferences and exhibitions to award ceremonies, dinners and fashion shows. </p><p>We host hundreds of events each year, ranging from high-profile international conferences to bespoke corporate meetings. At the heart of everything we do is a steadfast commitment to exceptional customer service</p><p>Our people are central to our success. From our acclaimed in-house caterers, <strong>QEII Taste by Levy</strong><strong> –</strong> a sustainable catering partner that offers Michelin-star food to our expert AV and IT teams, every member of staff, play a vital role in delivering outstanding experiences.</p><p>As of 2025, we’ve proudly achieved over 50 industry awards since 2014—an ongoing recognition of our excellence in the events sector. Most recently, we were awarded three Gold Eventex awards for <strong>Best Venue</strong><strong>, Most Versatile Venue</strong>, and <strong>Best Event Space</strong>. These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for every client and delegate.</p><p>This is an exciting time to join the QEII Centre, as we continue to grow, evolve, and lead in a dynamic events landscape.</p><p><strong>About the Event AV and ICT Team</strong></p><p>The Event AV &amp; IT Team is responsible for supporting the event side of the business. Event support is the provision and support to clients for AV and IT related equipment and services such as wired and wireless networks, screens, laptops and tablets as well as providing the backbone network for many audio-visual services and all Audio-Visual services offered by the centre.</p><p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p><p>To undertake any work or projects as allocated by the Head of Audio Visual &amp; Event IT or Senior AV Logistics Manager as part of a professional team in the provision of technical presentation services to events both within and outside of the Centre. The job holder’s impact on Business performance is through the efficient provision of technical services. This imparts particularly on levels of repeat business. Maintaining the AV Lighting infrastructure at the QEII Centre</p><p><strong>Key Tasks</strong></p><ul><li>Rigging, operating and de-rigging lighting, audio visual, video sets and display equipment in accordance with safety regulations and procedures including assisting clients during events in the use of the above equipment and immediate problem solving.</li><li>To develop the facilities of lighting and extend the boundaries achievable operations to assist the clients and the department.</li><li>Assist the Sales department in the appropriate allocation and hire of lighting equipment.</li><li>Supervisory responsibility for the AV Technician(s).</li><li>To be responsible to the Head of Audio Visual &amp; Event IT and Senior AV &amp; IT Logistics Manager for the lighting inventory and the efficient storage of the equipment.</li><li>To be responsible with the Senior AV &amp; IT Logistics Technician for all lighting links in the building, including operational patching and maintenance.</li><li>To carry out assessment and first line maintenance of lighting inventory and to identify those tasks that need to be done.</li><li>To advise on development and change in new technology, appropriate purchases, client requests, innovation in sound equipment and systems.</li><li>To communicate with personnel within the Centre and with Clients on a regular basis, advising clients on technical matters and directing other technicians on rigging, running and de-rigging events.</li><li>The role requires constant and varied use of complex technical equipment.</li><li>Required to make procedure decisions daily and “on the spot” judgements regarding Clients’ last-minute requests.</li><li>Responsibility to train other technicians in lighting matters.</li><li>All works must be carried out within the Centres official technical deadlines, most of which are predictable. This can mean a lot of irregular hours and overtime.</li><li>To assist in the delivery of Event IT, which would include but not limited to, running network cables, basic network troubleshooting, VLan association, IP subnet address configuration, setting up printers and IP Phones.</li></ul><p><strong><em>The above is not exhaustive and other duties not outlined may form part of the employees’ job description. Shift work is required to cover events; the AV team usually cover the hours between 7am to 9pm Monday to Friday but support may fall outside of these hours. Weekends are available but are optional.</em></strong></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Proficient with all AV equipment, e.g., Avolites, ETC, ARRI lighting or similar</li><li>Proven ability to manage your own development and ensure your technical knowledge is maintained</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to read and understand all technical manuals for equipment used lighting plans &amp; scale drawings.</li><li>Good numerical skills required for calculating ratings and loading of technical equipment and mains distribution channels</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work across teams to deliver client expectations in a timely and professional manner</li><li>Able to develop lighting facilities, utilizing new technology and resources supplied, aspiring to achieve 100% accuracy in the post.</li><li>Able to manage conflicting priorities, excellent time management and interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent Team player with the ability to coach and develop others</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Membership to AV Associations</li></ul><ul><li>Trained in Health and Safety and access equipment e.g. IOSH, IPAF, PASMA</li></ul><ul><li>Rigging &amp; Slinging Training</li><li>IT Networking Fundamentals</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Leadership</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Membership to AV Associations</li><li>Trained in Health and Safety and access equipment e.g. IOSH, IPAF, PASMA</li><li>Rigging &amp; Slinging Training</li><li>IT Networking Fundamentals</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £34,000, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre contributes £9,849 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>QEII benefits will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Bonus scheme (discretionary) calculated on corporate and individual</li><li>Membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>25 days' annual leave with an additional day per year to a maximum of 30 days &amp; 1 privilege day</li><li>Subsidized staff restaurant/coffee bar</li><li>Interest free season ticket loan</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>3 days paid volunteering</li><li>Participation at staff events; celebratory, educational, team</li><li>Access to learning and development tailored to you</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>Regular employment engagement activities</li><li><strong>You will be required at times to work evenings and weekends as necessitated by the business and Overtime/TOIL would be payable.</strong></li></ul><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, Experience and Technical skills.<p>Candidates should apply by submitting:</p><ul><li>a tailored CV to <a href="mailto:hr@qeiicentre.london" target="_blank">hr@qeiicentre.london</a> setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, of no more than two pages. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.</li><li>a personal statement – in no more than 500 words showing how you meet the criteria of the person specification evidence.</li></ul><p>The closing date for applications is 4th February 2026 @ 23.59</p><p>We will be sifting applications using Experience from your job history, qualifications and personal statement week commencing 9th February 2026.</p><p>Interviews will take place week commencing 16th February 2026.</p><p>For candidates invited for interview, this vacancy is using the Civil Service Success Profiles Framework, and we will be assessing Strengths, Experience, Behaviours and Technical Skills.</p><p>Successful candidates will be invited back to take part in a practical assessment.</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>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<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>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 : HR Department</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr@qeiicentre.london" target="_blank">hr@qeiicentre.london</a></li><li>Telephone : 02077984012</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr@qeiicentre.london" target="_blank">hr@qeiicentre.london</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The QEII Centre's recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition. If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or you feel that recruitment has been conducted in such a waythat conf;icts with the Civil Service Commissioner's Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting the HR Department <a href="mailto:hr@qeiicentre.london" target="_blank">hr@qeiicentre.london</a> in the first instance.<br><br><a href="https://qeiicentre.london/about/join-the-team/" target="_blank">https://qeiicentre.london/about/join-the-team/</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg1NjEmdmVyaWZ5PTZkMmEyMDAwZmExMzJlNmMxY2Y1ZDMxNjM1OGU2OWJlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MDcwNTY0LTI0ZmJiYzQ0YzUxYTJiMTk5MDk3MjMyOWJmNDU0NDEwZmRmMmY5ODI=" target="_blank">Lighting AV Technician - Head JD (Jan 2026) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 166kB)

Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre

Lighting Head AV Technician

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are currently looking to recruit a Solution Architect to support the design, governance, and assurance of technical solutions across a portfolio of major transformation programmes. Our Solution Architects form part of the Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) Directorate, with some posts supporting the National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC). </p><p>As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for translating complex business and user requirements into scalable, secure, and supportable architectures that align with enterprise strategy and delivery standards. You will ensure that all solution designs adhere to architectural principles, comply with internal governance processes, and pass assurance at key design stages. Operating at the heart of multidisciplinary delivery teams, you will drive technical coherence, support decision-making, and enable successful implementation from discovery through to transition. </p><p>This role aligns to Solution Architect within the <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/solution-architect" target="_blank">Government Digital and Data career framework</a>.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>DDaT is responsible for creating a cutting-edge technology and information environment that connects, empowers, and enhances our officers’ crime fighting capabilities. </p><p>We are responsible for defining and delivering our data and technology strategy, policy, and architecture, building and sustaining resilient services which are critical to our mission success. We work closely with our operational teams to help them do their job in the most effective and efficient way, understanding their challenges and combining this with emerging technologies/techniques to obtain and exploit data in innovative ways to ensure we stay ahead of the criminals who are committing some of most serious crimes and inflicting harm to our society.</p><p>As part of NDEC you will lead and drive the technical delivery of novel applications and services including ensuring the reliability, availability and performance of services to meet operational demand.</p><p>Are you ready to join the team?</p><br><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide hands-on architecture support throughout the full solution lifecycle, from early discovery through to implementation and transition into service. </li><li>Translate business, user, and operational requirements into feasible, pragmatic technical solution designs that balance long-term sustainability with delivery constraints.</li><li>Ensure all solution designs align with enterprise architecture principles, patterns and standards, and comply with internal governance and assurance processes at each relevant stage.</li><li>Lead design assurance activities, proactively managing trade-offs between time, cost, security, performance and risk, ensuring solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements.</li><li>Champion secure-by-design principles across all solutions, ensuring security requirements are identified early, embedded throughout the design process, and compliant with Agency and government standards.</li><li>Guide engineering and delivery teams to implement solutions in line with approved architectures, offering direction on technical decisions, integration approaches and issue resolution.</li><li>Act as a senior design authority across multiple programmes, workstreams and supplier environments, providing clear technical oversight and decision-making support.</li><li>Promote architectural reuse, technical consistency and coherence across platforms and services, helping to build a stable, secure and adaptable technology landscape for the Agency.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Experience designing and assuring end-to-end technical solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary delivery programmes, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose, deliverable and aligned to strategic objectives. </li><li>Knowledge of systems integration approaches, cloud architecture models (including hybrid and multi-cloud) and modern application design patterns that enable flexibility, scalability and maintainability.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including business analysts, engineers, testers, product managers and security specialists to land viable, value-driven solutions in real-world delivery environments.</li><li>Understanding of architecture governance processes and assurance frameworks, with the ability to ensure compliance, manage risk and maintain alignment with enterprise strategy and technical standards throughout the delivery lifecycle. </li></ul><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></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Experience designing and assuring end-to-end technical solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary delivery programmes, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose, deliverable and aligned to strategic objectives. [Lead Criteria]</li><li>Understanding of architecture governance processes and assurance frameworks, with the ability to ensure compliance, manage risk and maintain alignment with enterprise strategy and technical standards throughout the delivery lifecycle.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £55,575, National Crime Agency contributes £16,100 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>New entrants to the NCA receive 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays. </p><p>If qualifying criteria is met new joiners from UK Police Forces or the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) will have service with those employers taken into account for continuous service purposes for annual leave entitlement only, this will be up to a maximum of 31 days leave (including 1 privilege day).</p><p>Other benefits include:</p><ul><li>Flexible working, including flexi-time, compressed hours and job sharing (in line with business requirements) </li><li>Family friendly policies, notably above the statutory minimum</li><li>Learning and Development opportunities</li><li>Interest free loans and advances, including season tickets, childcare and rental deposits</li><li>Housing schemes - Key Worker status</li><li>Discounts and Savings with a wide variety of services including Cycle to Work, Smart Tech schemes, dental insurance, gym discounts and savings on everyday spending, available through the Reward Gateway , Edenred and Blue Light Card schemes.</li><li>Staff support groups/networks</li><li>Sports and social activities, including membership to the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) </li></ul><p>Further information is available on the <a href="https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/benefits-and-support" target="_blank">NCA Website.</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, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>How we will assess you</strong></p><p>Your application will be assessed against the following:</p><br><p><strong>Application Sift</strong></p><p><strong>Statement of Suitability -</strong> A 1,250 word Personal Statement. The Personal Statement should demonstrate your skills, including any key achievements, and should be aligned to the person specification detailed in the job description.</p><p><strong>CV - </strong>Please include your full career history, training, qualifications, key responsibilities, and achievements. Explain any employment gaps in the last two years. Ensure all accreditation dates are accurate. Your CV should consist of your career history and qualifications. It will be used to provide further context on your personal statement and scored against the person specification, detailed in the job description.</p><br><p><strong>Interview and Presentation</strong></p><p><strong>Experience Criteria</strong> - will be assessed at interview via a 10 minute presentation:</p><ul><li>Architectural thinking, relevant experience and how you approach complex delivery within the given domain, aligned to the person specification, detailed in the job description. </li></ul><p>The presentation will assess your ability to clearly articulate your architectural thinking, demonstrate relevant experience, and show how you approach complex delivery within the given domain, aligned to the person specification, detailed in the job description. The presentation scenario will be provided ahead of the interview.</p><p><strong>Interview Criteria - </strong> As well as the Presentation detailed above, the interview will also include questions on the Behaviours and Technical Criteria:</p><ul><li>Experience designing and assuring end-to-end technical solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary delivery programmes, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose, deliverable and aligned to strategic objectives. [Lead Criteria]</li><li>Understanding of architecture governance processes and assurance frameworks, with the ability to ensure compliance, manage risk and maintain alignment with enterprise strategy and technical standards throughout the delivery lifecycle.</li><li>Leadership.</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture.</li></ul><br><p>You will receive an acknowledgement once your application is submitted.</p><p>We aim to have sift completed and scores released within 10 working days of the closing date of the advert. For high volume campaigns this timeframe may be extended. Scores will be provided but further feedback will not be available at this stage.</p><p>For guidance on the application process, visit: <br><a href="https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/applying-and-onboarding" target="_blank">NCA Applying and Onboarding</a></p><p>Outcomes will be communicated via the NCA recruitment portal. <br>If successful but no role is immediately available, you may be placed on a reserve list for 12 months. Reserve lists can be used to fill similar role types across the Agency where the assessment criteria is considered a match by the recruitment team and the business area.</p><p>In the event of a tie at the assessment stage, available roles will be offered in merit order using the following order: </p><ol><li>Lead criteria (behaviours/technical/experience)</li><li>If still tied, desirable criteria will be assessed (if advertised) </li><li>If still tied, application sift scores will be used</li></ol><p>Feedback is provided only to those who attend an assessment.</p><p>You will be subject to vetting and pre-employment checks before appointment.</p><p>Once the vacancy closes, the advert will no longer be accessible. Please save a copy for your records. </p><p>We encourage all candidates to visit the <a href="https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers" target="_blank">NCA Careers Page</a> for more information.</p><br><strong>Full advert details for this vacancy can found on the advert on the NCA Recruitment Portal. Please follow the link to apply at advertisers' site.</strong><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">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>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you believe your application has not been treated fairly, email: <a href="mailto:Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk" target="_blank">Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk</a> (quoting the vacancy reference).<br>If unresolved, you may escalate your complaint to the Civil Service Commission.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzg1OTImdmVyaWZ5PWJjNTgxMjg2ZjE1NWFjMzc0MzgyYmMyMzQ4Zjg1MWJiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY5MDcwNzAzLTExZDU2MDczZjNmYTBmZTE3NjVjN2YwOTFmMzgyNGQwNTZjM2E4MDg=" target="_blank">We are Government Digital and Data Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 3445kB)

National Crime Agency

Solution Architect

<h4>The role</h4><p>As part of our Web and Digital Team, you will create high-quality digital forms (eForms) that are accessible, user-friendly, and aligned with government standards. You’ll work closely with service teams to gather requirements, maintain and improve existing forms, and contribute to digital transformation projects that make a real difference.</p><p>If you are passionate about digital transformation and eager to make a tangible impact on the services we provide to our residents, we would love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Build and configure new eForms and workflows using approved platforms</li><li>Collaborate with service teams to gather requirements and map business processes</li><li>Improve and implement form logic, branching, validation rules, and error handling</li><li>Integrate forms with internal systems and databases where appropriate</li><li>Maintain and update the existing library of eForms, reflecting service changes and user feedback</li><li>Monitor form performance and accessibility, making improvements as needed</li><li>Provide second-line support to internal users and respond to operational issues</li><li>Ensure all form designs comply with GDPR and accessibility standards</li><li>Generate usage analytics and reports to support service reviews and transformation work</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll bring:</strong></p><p>We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Forms Designer with a passion for user-centred digital services. The ideal candidate will bring:</p><ul><li>Knowledge of Government Digital Service (GDS) design patterns and service standards</li><li>Understanding of accessibility guidelines and inclusive design principles</li><li>Experience designing and maintaining forms or surveys</li><li>Familiarity with user-centred design (UCD) methodologies and agile working practices</li><li>Ability to use data, analytics, and user feedback to inform design decisions</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills, with empathy for users of all backgrounds</li><li>Basic technical knowledge including HTML, CSS, and form-building logic</li></ul><h4>Why Southwark?</h4><p>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.<br><br>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.<br><br>Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.</p><p>We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p><h4>Additional details</h4><p>This role is fixed term for 2 years. Any internal employees are encouraged to seek agreement from their substantive line manager if considering this is as a secondment opportunity.</p><p>Full time, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with time split between working from home and from Tooley Street offices a minimum of 2 days per week. The role may require occasional work outside normal office hours and at different venues to meet service needs. The role is not open to job share.</p><p><strong>Employee benefits:</strong></p><p>You’ll join a motivated, driven, and supportive team that values each of its members and strives for excellence. You’ll also be part of a successful, high-achieving development team making a real difference to the lives of residents across the borough. In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive: </p><ul><li>A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)</li><li>Strong supportive senior management team</li><li>Regular one to one supervision</li><li>Professional development &amp; training opportunities</li><li>Clear career development pathways</li><li>Agile and flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li><li>Season ticket and cycle loans</li><li>Annual Leave starting at 29 days per year, increasing to 37 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)</li><li>Wellbeing programme</li><li>HSF Health plan and eye care scheme</li><li>EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support</li><li>Social clubs and staff groups</li></ul><p><strong>Disability Confident (guaranteed interview) scheme:</strong></p><p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: </p><ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4><p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 03/02/2026 at 23:59* </p><p><em>*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</em></p><p><strong>Interview date:</strong> to be confirmed</p><p>#LI-PC1</p><p>Attachments</p><ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2697640&amp;ptId=111001" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Forms Designer (2 YR FTC)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and its way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ, to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses, and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you’ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. </p><p>To help you succeed, you’ll be working under the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Capability Framework, which recognises and rewards specialist expertise. This framework provides clear guidance for developing your skills and progressing your career, and while it’s broadly aligned to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, it’s tailored to MI5’s unique mission.</p><p>Like many other big organisations in a data-driven world, MI5 is embarking on a transformation to ensure we keep our edge and continue keeping the country safe, with user-centred design at the heart of this. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a User Researcher, you’ll play a key role in shaping products and services that truly meet user needs. Your work will uncover insights that inform decisions and help create solutions that make a real difference. </p><p>Joining our growing Experience Design Team, you'll play a vital role in shaping user-friendly solutions that meet real needs. Working closely with strategy, product, and engineering teams, you’ll develop research strategies, uncover insights, and ensure products and services are continually tested and refined. </p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>planning, designing, and running research activities with diverse user groups, while considering accessibility, ethics, and user diversity.</li><li>turning research insights into actionable solutions by collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers, and creating high-quality deliverables such as personas, archetypes, customer journeys, and detailed reports.</li><li>sharing findings in compelling ways, championing user-centric thinking across MI5 and partner organisations, and empowering others to conduct quality research.</li></ul><p>You can expect occasional UK travel to collect valuable insights directly from users and teams.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>You bring experience as a User Researcher, or in a similar role, where you’ve planned, scoped, and delivered small-to-medium scale research, either independently or collaboratively.<br>A genuine interest in people's behaviour and what motivates them is essential. That curiosity may have led to exploring areas like AI and research ethics, and it shapes how you work with others. Building rapport comes naturally because understanding different perspectives matters, and thriving in collaborative environments is second nature. </p><p>You’ll also have:</p><ul><li>experience using a range of user research methods, supported by excellent planning, organisation, and documentation skills.</li><li>an ability to analyse and interpret research data, including statistical analysis, turning insights into clear, actionable findings and confidently communicating them to influence stakeholders.</li><li>familiarity with agile ways of working, including managing ambiguity and adapting in short, iterative sprints, as well as helping colleagues grow through knowledge sharing and mentorship. </li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>From the moment you join us, you’ll receive full support. Your first week includes an introduction to our organisation, followed by an induction into the Technology and Product Department, the team you’ll be part of. You’ll also get guidance from Senior User Researchers and a buddy from the Experience Design team to help you settle in and navigate your new role. </p><p>We’re committed to developing our staff, and we recognise that this looks different for everyone. To support your growth, we’ll use the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Capability Framework as a compass, providing guidance and tools tailored to your needs. This framework helps shape your development journey, offering opportunities to gain qualifications, pursue specialist pathways, and access tailored training, coaching, and mentoring.</p><p>Throughout your career, you’ll have access to classroom-based and online learning, our own development programmes, and external providers, such as the Nielsen Norman Group. </p><p>If you're interested in attending industry events or conferences like UX London, we'll support that too, all during work hours because your development is a priority. </p><p>As you develop and maintain your technical skills, you’ll have the opportunity to progress through DDaT pay points. This means regularly demonstrating accrediting your skills against the framework. If you fall short of the required skills, we’ll provide the support you need to get back on track, as maintaining capability is essential for progression.</p><p><strong>Rewards and benefits</strong></p><p>You’ll receive a starting salary of £60,358 plus other benefits including: </p><ul><li>25 days annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays.</li><li>opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme.</li><li>dedicated development budget.</li><li>interest-free season ticket loan.</li><li>excellent pension scheme.</li><li>cycle-to-work scheme.</li><li>facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations).</li><li>paid parental and adoption leave. </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>Equal opportunities</strong></p><p>At MI5, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.</p><p>Find out more about our <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/working-at-mi5/diversity" target="_blank">culture, working environment and diversity</a> on our website.</p><p><strong>We’re Disability Confident</strong></p><p>MI5 is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so (this is known as Offer of an Interview). To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are assessed at the application sift: </p><ul><li>demonstrate proficiency in using a range of user research methods and a passion for learning about the users’ motivations and having worked in an agile and product-driven environment (assessed at application form sift).</li><li>demonstrate an understanding of statistical analysis as well as communication research findings (assessed at application form sift).</li><li>demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others as well as guide and support colleagues in how digital technology is changing user behaviours (assessed at application form sift). </li></ul><p>There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best. See our website for information on <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/application-process" target="_blank">reasonable adjustments</a> we can offer.</p><p><strong>What to expect<br></strong></p><p>Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:</p><ol><li> Application sift, looking at your motivation for the role and the organisation.</li><li>Competency-based interview with additional technical questions based on the role you are applying for.</li><li>If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting</li></ol><p>Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.</p><p><strong>Before you apply</strong></p><p>To work at MI5, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs" target="_blank">eligibility criteria</a>.</p><p>This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/vetting" target="_blank">vetting process</a>. </p><p>Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you must not take any recreational drugs and you’ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. </p><p>Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely. </p><p>The role is based in Central London, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. An interest-free loan is available to assist with relocating into privately rented accommodation to take up the offer of employment. </p><p><strong>Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will affect our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. </strong></p><p><strong>Right to withdraw statement: </strong><br>Please be aware that we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. </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">developed vetting (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>Open to UK nationals only.<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 : The Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers" target="_blank">https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers</a>

MI5 - The Security Service

User Researcher

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and its way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing<br>and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses, and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you’ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security. </p><p>To help you succeed, you’ll be working under the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Capability Framework, which recognises and rewards specialist expertise. This framework provides clear guidance for developing your skills and progressing your career, and while it’s broadly aligned to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, it’s tailored to MI5’s unique mission.</p><p>Like many other big organisations in a data-driven world, MI5 is embarking on a transformation to ensure we keep our edge and continue keeping the country safe, with user-centred design at the heart of this. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>As an Interaction Designer at MI5, you’ll design intuitive, user-friendly products that help keep the UK safe. You’ll join our growing Experience Design Team, reporting to the Head of Experience Design and collaborating with graphic designers, user researchers, and service designers.</p><p>Your passion, experience, and creative flair will help shape the future of MI5's mission capabilities. The role involves looking ahead to explore emerging technologies while reviewing existing systems and processes to identify improvements, turning insights into impactful solutions.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>supporting the scoping and planning of design projects under guidance from the team lead.</li><li>working with user researchers to gather and interpret data, transforming insights into solutions that meet user and business needs.</li><li>creating wireframes and prototypes for new products, while clearly communicating complex information to non-technical audiences.</li></ul><p>Beyond these core tasks, the role also contributes to design concepts for technology products and other solutions that improve user experience, whether that’s process, policy, or even physical spatial design. It involves advocating for users throughout the product lifecycle by running user testing, gathering feedback, and promoting robust UX principles across MI5. Identifying user issues to inform decisions on technology and value for money is another critical aspect of the work. </p><p>You can expect occasional UK travel to collect valuable insights directly from users and teams.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>If you possess experience in delivering successful UX design outcomes across multiple initiatives, both independently and as part of a team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Your portfolio will tell the story of your practical ability, showcasing prototypes and artefacts created using tools such as Sketch, Axure, Adobe XD, InVision Studio, or Figma. </p><p>But technical skills alone aren’t enough. We’re looking for a collaborative, imaginative thinker who’s ready to challenge organisational norms and bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll thrive if you’re comfortable working across the full product lifecycle and helping colleagues understand how digital technology is changing user behaviour, and the opportunities and challenges that brings.</p><p>Key strengths include:</p><ul><li>experience working in an agile, product-driven environment as part of a cross-functional team.</li><li>understanding of user-centred design practices and how to embed them into agile workflows while delivering timely findings.</li><li>excellent communication skills and confidence in explaining design decisions and complex information to a wider team.</li></ul><p>Beyond these, the role also calls for independence and good judgement, knowing when to seek guidance, as well as the ability to help colleagues understand how technology is shaping user behaviour. You’ll contribute ideas that improve user experience across processes, policies, and even physical spaces.</p><h4>Benefits</h4><p><strong>Training and development</strong></p><p>From the moment you join us, you’ll receive full support. Your first week includes an introduction to our organisation, followed by an induction into the Technology and Product Department, the team you’ll be part of. You’ll also get guidance from Senior User Researchers and a buddy from the Experience Design team to help you settle in and navigate your new role. </p><p>We’re committed to developing our staff, and we recognise that this looks different for everyone. To support your growth, we’ll use the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Capability Framework as a compass, providing guidance and tools tailored to your needs. This framework helps shape your development journey, offering opportunities to gain qualifications, pursue specialist pathways, and access tailored training, coaching, and mentoring.</p><p>Throughout your career, you’ll have access to classroom-based and online learning, our own development programmes, and external providers, such as the Nielsen Norman Group. </p><p>If you're interested in attending industry events or conferences like UX London, we'll support that too, all during work hours because your development is a priority. </p><p>As you develop and maintain your technical skills, you’ll have the opportunity to progress through DDaT pay points. This means regularly demonstrating accrediting your skills against the framework. If you fall short of the required skills, we’ll provide the support you need to get back on track, as maintaining capability is essential for progression.</p><p><strong>Rewards and benefits</strong></p><p>You’ll receive a starting salary of £60,358 plus other benefits including:</p><ul><li> 25 days annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays.</li><li>opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme.</li><li>dedicated development budget.</li><li>interest-free season ticket loan.</li><li>excellent pension scheme.</li><li>cycle-to-work scheme.</li><li>facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations).</li><li>paid parental and adoption leave.</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>Equal opportunities</strong></p><p>At MI5, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.</p><p>Find out more about our <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/working-at-mi5/diversity" target="_blank">culture, working environment and diversity</a> on our website.</p><p><strong>We’re Disability Confident</strong></p><p>MI5 is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so (this is known as Offer of an Interview). To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are assessed at the application sift:</p><ul><li>demonstrate proficiency in delivering successful UX design outcomes across the product lifecycle, having worked on multiple initiatives both as part of a team and individually</li><li>demonstrate an understanding of user-centred design practices and having worked in an agile and product-driven environment</li><li>demonstrate the ability to guide and support colleagues in how digital technology is changing user behaviours</li></ul><p>There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best. See our website for information on <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/application-process" target="_blank">reasonable adjustments</a> we can offer.</p><p><strong>What to expect</strong></p><p>Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:</p><ol><li>Application sift, looking at your motivation for the role and the organisation.</li><li>Competency-based interview with additional technical questions based on the role you are applying for</li><li>If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting</li></ol><p>Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.</p><p><strong>Before you apply</strong></p><p>To work at MI5, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs" target="_blank">eligibility criteria </a>.</p><p>This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/vetting" target="_blank">vetting process</a>. </p><p>Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you must not take any recreational drugs and you’ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage.</p><p>Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely.</p><p>The role is based in Central London, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. An interest-free loan is available to assist with relocating into privately rented accommodation to take up the offer of employment.</p><p><strong>Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will affect our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. </strong></p><p><strong>Right to withdraw statement: </strong><br>Please be aware that we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. </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">developed vetting (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>Open to UK nationals only.<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 : Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers" target="_blank">https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers</a>

Interaction Designer

Lead Site Reliability Engineer (Ref: 13940)

Senior Quality Engineer (Ref: 13915)

Lead Service Manager (Ref: 13962)

UK Health Security Agency

Senior Specialist - Power Platform

National Savings and Investments

Cyber Security Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of Government cyber security, as part of the Government Cyber Coordination Centre (GC3). The GC3 is a joint initiative sponsored by the Government Digital Service (GDS) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The GC3 coordinates the cross-Government response to cyber security vulnerabilities, threats, and incidents, enhancing cyber resilience and enabling the Government to more efficiently and effectively protect public services and “defend as one”.</p><p>In June 2025, the Government Cyber Unit moved from the Cabinet Office to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) as part of a machinery of government (MoG) change. This role is in scope to transfer to DSIT in February 2026. We are currently consulting with Trade Unions on which policies, terms and conditions will apply on transfer. The statement of changes applied to all other Cabinet Office staff will also apply to you if you are successful.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Design, implement, and optimize threat detection content across a wide range of platforms and data sources. This role combines advanced query language skills, a deep understanding of system and network logging, and experience with rule-based detection engines and CI/CD pipelines (notably those developed in Python).</p><p>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check (SC) but must be willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance whilst in post where necessary.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and optimize detection rules using query languages such as:<br>o KQL (Microsoft Sentinel / Defender XDR)<br>o SPL (Splunk)<br>o AQL (QRadar)<br>o EQL/Lucene (Elastic Security)<br>o SQL (across traditional and security data platforms</li><li>Create and manage detection rules using cross-platform languages such as Sigma and YARA</li><li>Build, test, and deploy detection rules using CI/CD tools and principles (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)</li><li>Tune and validate alerting logic to reduce false positives and optimize signal-to-noise ratio</li><li>Contribute to detection-as-code practices with structured rule repositories (e.g., Sigma, Panther, custom JSON/YAML formats)</li><li>Support threat hunting and incident triage using advanced log queries and packet inspection</li><li>Collaborate with offensive security and threat intelligence teams to translate TTPs into behavioural detections, aligned with industry frameworks such as MITRE ATT&amp;CK</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience developing detection content in multiple detection query languages including: <br>o KQL (Microsoft Sentinel / Defender XDR)<br>o SPL (Splunk)<br>o AQL (QRadar)<br>o EQL/Lucene (Elastic Security)<br>o SQL (across traditional and security data platforms)</li><li>Strong understanding of endpoint and server logging, including: process execution, file activity, registry access/changes (Windows), network connections, and errors/system logs across OSes.</li><li>Experience using cross-platform detection languages such as Sigma.</li><li>Experience using Python.</li><li>Experience building or using pipelines for detection deployment and validation in CI/CD environments, with version control (Git), YAML/JSON templating, and automated testing of detection rules.</li></ul><p>Desirable Skills</p><ul><li>Experience developing transformers and wider infrastructure to support Sigma.</li><li>Experience using OSquery or other endpoint telemetry frameworks.</li><li>Experience with cloud-native logging (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).</li><li>Experience performing malware analysis and/or reverse engineering.</li><li>Experience using GraphQL or REST APIs for telemetry and enrichment.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional information:</strong></p><p>A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.</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>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Foundational networking knowledge</li><li>Foundational SOC knowledge</li><li>Splunk SPL Skills</li><li>Investigating Malicious Activity</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,670, Cabinet Office contributes £13,809 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/members/thinking-of-joining-the-civil-service/" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension</a> which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%.</li><li>A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.</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, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>As part of your application, you will be required to provide a CV setting out your career history/qualifications/previous skills and experience, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant to the essential criteria in the person specification section of the job advert.</p><p>You will also be required to provide a personal statement of 750 words.</p><p>Your Personal Statement will be assessed against the essential criteria listed in the 'Person Specification' section of the job advert.<br><br><strong>Interview Process</strong></p><p>Should you be successful at sift, you will be invited to attend an interview.</p><p>There will be 2 interview rounds:</p><p>1. First round - The first round will be a shorter interview assessing your experience only.<br>2. Final round - The final round of interviews will assess your experience in more depth, as well as behaviours and technical skills as listed in the advert. Further details will be released for candidates successful at interview 1.</p><p>Please note - You must pass the first round of interviews to progress to the final round.</p><p>Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.</p><p>Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.<br><br><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Any move to Cabinet Office 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; for further information <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">visit the Childcare Choices website</a>. </p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. </p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.</p><p>However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading. </p><p>For further information on National Security Vetting please <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting" target="_blank">visit the Demystifying Vetting website</a>.</p><p>Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. </p><p>A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.</p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p>This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.</p><p>Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years’ UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible. <br><br>Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><p>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:menurecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">menurecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </p><p>Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.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 : Rob Lowery</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:rob.lowery@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk" target="_blank">rob.lowery@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:menurecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">menurecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.<br>If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service at: <a href="mailto:menurecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">menurecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a>.<br>If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>.<br>For further information on the Recruitment Principles, and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgzMDImdmVyaWZ5PTFmYTVlMzMwYjliNjJlYWI5Nzc1NGMxYzIwYjZmYTk5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODkzNzYwLWQ1MTYyNzBkYjMwZDYxM2JhYzFiYmIxNDRlYmI3N2Q3ODYwYjM2YTY=" target="_blank">Cabinet Office Employee Offer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 302kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgzMDMmdmVyaWZ5PWVjMzI0ZmE2MjU1MzAzYjE1NmU5MDE0Nzg5ZmNmOGQxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODkzNzYwLWQ1MTYyNzBkYjMwZDYxM2JhYzFiYmIxNDRlYmI3N2Q3ODYwYjM2YTY=" target="_blank">Cabinet Office Terms and Conditions - External 2025-02-20 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 83kB)

Cabinet Office

Detection Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Flexible working:</strong> We offer full-time, part-time, compressed, and flexible working patterns. However, due to the nature of the role, home or remote working is not available.</p><p><strong>About us<br></strong></p><p>MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats such as terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people, and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing, and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners including MI6 and GCHQ, to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations on how to keep themselves safe. A role at MI5 means you'll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment making a real difference to UK national security.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>As a Product Owner at MI5, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping products that identify, assess, and manage the threats facing our mission. This is an opportunity to apply your skills in a fast-moving, high-impact environment where you’ll solve problems, embrace change, and bring clarity to complex challenges as you help deliver products that support our mission.</p><p>We’ve been embedding a product delivery methodology for several years as part of a wider digital transformation programme. This approach is now central to how we work, helping us get the most out of tools and technology to deliver value across departments. As part of this transformation, you’ll influence how teams adopt product-led delivery and help stakeholders understand its benefits.</p><p>Upon joining, you’ll work at the heart of Agile product development, serving as the primary link between business stakeholders and development teams. From defining and prioritising product needs to translating vision into actionable user stories, you’ll champion your product’s success by balancing user needs, technical feasibility, and business goals. </p><p>Your work will be varied and collaborative. Expect a mix of independent tasks, teamwork within a product squad, and engagement with stakeholders across the organisation (and occasionally external partners). You’ll actively participate in Agile events, gather feedback, and make informed decisions to guide the product toward successful outcomes. Above all, you’ll keep the customer at the forefront of learning and experimenting in an inclusive, supportive environment that drives continuous improvement.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Adaptability, motivation, and a collaborative spirit are essential for this role. With experience in Product Ownership or a related role, you’ll be confident working in an Agile environment and passionate about shaping products that deliver real value. Whether your background is in business analysis, design, research, or engineering, you’ll understand how to translate vision into actionable steps with a customer-centred approach.</p><p>Defining and breaking down work for delivery, managing multiple workloads, and representing user needs throughout development are part of your expertise. Sound communication and stakeholder management skills are essential to influence a range of stakeholders and navigate priorities with clarity and tact. <br>Comfortable challenging existing ways of working, you’ll support continuous improvement and help redesign processes where needed.</p><p>Curious and resilient, you’ll thrive in ambiguity and enjoy experimenting to find solutions. <br>An understanding of product management and agile software development is key, and experience applying design, technology, and data principles will help you succeed. </p><h4>Benefits</h4><p><strong>Training and development</strong></p><p>From day one, you’ll receive a structured induction introducing your team, your role, and the wider organisation. You’ll take part in a familiarisation period to understand how product management shapes our mission and delivers impact.</p><p>We offer tailored training, coaching, mentoring, and hackathons, with 10% of your time dedicated to self-development. Whether you’re refining backlog management or exploring new ways to embed design, technology, and data principles, you’ll have the freedom to shape your own development journey.</p><p>We’ll support you in pursuing professional qualifications and specialist pathways, guided by the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework. Local induction sessions and mentoring opportunities ensure you’re never on your own: guidance, resources, and encouragement are always available to help you thrive in a role that’s as rewarding as it is impactful.</p><p><strong>Rewards and benefits</strong></p><p>You’ll receive a starting salary of £44,190, plus other benefits, including:</p><ul><li> 25 days’ annual leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days’ of public and privilege holidays</li><li>opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme</li><li>personal learning budget</li><li>interest-free season ticket loan</li><li>excellent pension scheme</li><li>cycle to work scheme</li><li>facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)</li><li>paid parental and adoption leave </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>Equal opportunities</strong></p><p>At MI5, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: people with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, individuals with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.</p><p>Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/working-at-mi5/diversity" target="_blank">on our website</a>.</p><p><strong>We’re Disability Confident</strong></p><p>MI5 is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions’ Disability Confident scheme (DWP). This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. (This is known as the offer of an Interview). To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are.</p><ul><li> able to demonstrate the ability to work on managing a complex product(s)</li><li> able to demonstrate a strong grasp of Product Management principles</li></ul><p>There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best, see our website for information on <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/application-process" target="_blank">reasonable adjustments</a> we can offer.</p><p><strong>What to expect</strong></p><p>Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:</p><p>1. Application sift, looking at your motivation and skills for the role and the organisation<br>2. If successful, you will be invited to a combined HR and technical interview<br>3. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment and then proceed to the vetting stage</p><p>Please note: You must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.</p><p><strong>Before you apply</strong></p><p>To work at MI5, you must be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs" target="_blank">on our website</a>.</p><p>This role requires the highest-level security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s a process undertaken by everyone in the UK Intelligence Community. You can find out more about the vetting process <a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/vetting" target="_blank">on our website</a>. </p><p>Please note: We have a strict drugs policy. Once you start your application, you can’t take any recreational drugs, and you’ll need to declare any previous drug usage at the relevant stage.</p><p>Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely.</p><p>The role is based in London, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A relocation loan is available to support people moving to London.</p><p><strong>Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will affect our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application with anyone other than your partner or a close family member. </strong></p><p><strong>Right to Withdraw Statement: </strong><br>Please be aware that we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for this role once a certain number of applications have been received. Submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. </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">developed vetting (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>Open to UK nationals only.<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 : Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk" target="_blank">careers@recruitmentoffice.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers" target="_blank">https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers</a>

Product Owner

<h4>Job summary</h4>This position is based Nationally<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>User Researcher</strong></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>National* </p><p><strong>Closing Date: 28</strong><strong>th</strong><strong> January 2026</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews: expected 11</strong><strong>th</strong><strong> February onwards</strong></p><p><strong>Grade: SEO</strong></p><p>(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer) </p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>National: £42,914 - £46,182 </p><p>London: £49,325 - £53,081 </p><p>*please read the T&amp;Cs at the bottom of the page, for more information </p><p><strong>Working pattern</strong>: full time, part-time, flexible working </p><p><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent </p><p><strong>Vacancy number: 13916</strong></p><p><strong>*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found </strong><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1CsJxWFinu4iFbA0Tnq-KrwUAkbvLOZwQ&amp;ll=52.953218784877095%2C-1.0082511500000058&amp;z=6" target="_blank"><strong>ON THIS MAP</strong></a></p><p>The Role </p><p>We’re recruiting for <strong>User Researchers </strong>here at <a href="https://mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/working-at-moj-ds/" target="_blank">Justice Digital</a> to be part of our warm and collaborative product teams, in the following area: </p><ul><li>Legal Aid Agency (LAA) </li></ul><p><strong><em>This role aligns against </em></strong><a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/user-researcher#user-researcher" target="_blank"><strong><em>User Researcher</em></strong></a><strong><em> from the Government Digital and Data Framework</em></strong></p><p>We’re looking for User Researchers who want to make a difference by working on public services that really matter. </p><p>You’ll be welcomed into a thriving user research community and into multidisciplinary teams, alongside designers, business analysts, product managers, delivery managers and developers all working together to deliver world-class, user-centred services. </p><p>We are currently experimenting with different delivery models, so some of the time you might find yourself embedded full time on a product team, and at other times you might be providing research support to a couple of product teams in parallel. You may be working alongside other researchers, or as a single researcher in a team. We are therefore looking for researchers who have pragmatic, flexible ways of working. </p><p>To help picture your life at <a href="https://mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/working-at-moj-ds/" target="_blank">MoJ Justice Digital</a> please take a look at our <a href="https://mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/" target="_blank">blog</a> and our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-justice-digital-strategy-2025/ministry-of-justice-digital-strategy-2025" target="_blank">Digital and Technology strategy 2025</a></p><p>Key Responsibilities: </p><ul><li>Plan, conduct, analyse and communicate research </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure the inclusion of different types of users in research activities </li></ul><ul><li>Effectively communicate research findings within project teams, and share findings with other relevant stakeholders </li></ul><ul><li>Work closely with product managers, designers and developers to turn user research findings into actions that lead to valuable product and service designs </li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to building our user research and user centred design community, by developing our practice and ways of working. </li></ul><p>If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and you want to join our team, please read on and apply! </p><p>Benefits </p><ul><li>37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours. </li></ul><ul><li>A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best in class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms </li></ul><ul><li>Staff have 10% time to dedicate to develop &amp; grow </li></ul><ul><li>Generous <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/thinking-of-joining-the-civil-service/" target="_blank">civil service pension</a> based on defined benefit scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97% from April 1st 2024 (<a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/your-pension/managing-your-pension/contribution-rates/" target="_blank">Contribution Rates</a>) </li></ul><ul><li>25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the Kings’ birthday. 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service. </li></ul><ul><li>Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too! </li></ul><ul><li>Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app. </li></ul><ul><li>Bike loans up to £2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location) </li></ul><ul><li>Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers. </li></ul><ul><li>5 days volunteering paid leave. </li></ul><ul><li>Free membership to BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. </li></ul><ul><li>Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym. </li></ul><p>Person Specification </p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Using research methods, primarily qualitative but ideally with some quantitative experience, and being able to select the right research method for the problem that needs to be solved </li></ul><ul><li>Being an advocate for users, encouraging teams to engage with research insights to help them make evidence-based decisions. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensuring research and insights support the iterative development of a service/product </li></ul><ul><li>Including different kinds of users in appropriate research activities, and knowing how to run inclusive and ethical research </li></ul><ul><li>Building effective working relationships with a team and stakeholders </li></ul><ul><li>Managing personal data, including following security and consent processes </li></ul><p>Willingness to be assessed against <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">the requirements</a> for SC clearance </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://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027" 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" target="_blank">Civil Service D&amp;I Strategy</a>. </p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to attached Job Description<h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £42,914, Ministry of Justice contributes £12,432 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>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages 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><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</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><p>How to Apply </p><p>Candidates must complete the full application form, and include<strong> CV</strong> and a <strong>statement of suitability</strong> (<strong>750 words max</strong>), which describes how you meet the requirements set out below, from the essential criteria: </p><p>The statement of suitability should outline your experience and suitability, in no more than 250 words per section, against the following 3 criteria (750 words max). We recommend, clearly outlining each 3 sections and answers, in separate paragraphs within the statement. </p><ul><li>Using research methods, primarily qualitative but ideally with some quantitative experience, and being able to select the right research method for the problem that needs to be solved </li></ul><ul><li>Ensuring research and insights support the iterative development of a service/product </li></ul><ul><li>Including different kinds of users in appropriate research activities, and knowing how to run inclusive and ethical research </li></ul><p>**Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on ‘<em>User research methods’ </em>will be conducted prior to the sift. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<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 : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/justicedigital/Job/JobDetail?jobid=939" target="_blank">https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/justicedigital/Job/JobDetail?jobid=939</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgyODAmdmVyaWZ5PTRiOTZkMjNhYmY2YTA4YTdiZTc3NjYzNzBiYmZjZjlkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODk0MDkxLTUxMGNkOGFiYTYxYzkyMWI2YTFhMzJlOWNmOWYyMjFjYTUyNzRiMGI=" target="_blank">Copy of UR- mid- Jan 2026 (3) Opens in new window</a> (docx, 40kB)

User Researcher (Ref: 13916)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Our Delivery &amp; Schemes Directorate is our delivery arm and manages a number of high-profile environmental programmes. It’s a fast-paced and dynamic place to work, and you can expect to be involved in ground-breaking work. Our flexible working career opportunities are incredibly varied, so we are committed to recruiting talented people from a diverse range of professional and personal backgrounds – bringing different perspectives and experiences to our work. <br><br>Our Digital Development team provides the high-quality software design, development and support services that underpin our environmental and social energy schemes. As Principal Developer you’ll lead a small team of developers who work on applications that support scheme requirements. You’ll work with Software Developers and Automation Testers to ensure that software products are ideally suited to business needs, and to evaluate and implement new technologies that can support business improvement. You’ll have an important role to play in supporting and advancing our digital technology strategy, while ensuring that your team benefits from excellent support, development and career progression opportunities. <br><br>We’re looking for someone with a good range of experience that will enable them to add value quickly in this role, and previous people management experience would definitely be desired. You’ll need to offer excellent knowledge as a Microsoft Software Developer, with a good understanding of technologies and practices such as: <br><br>• Microsoft .NET (C#) <br>• SQL Server Development <br>• ASP.Net MVC <br>• Test Driven Development (TDD) <br>• Continuous Integration, build and deployment automation <br>• Object-Oriented Design <br>• Development techniques and design patterns <br>• Agile Methodologies <br>• Relational database design <br>• SQL Stored procedures <br>• Unit Test Frameworks and Tools (Nunit, Moq, etc) <br>• Version Control tools and workflows (TFS, GIT) <br><br>It’s a fast-paced working environment where priorities can change quickly, so it’s important that you are versatile and adaptable and that you thrive in a busy setting. </p><p><strong>SC is required for this role. Information and eligibility guidance can be found here: SC - Guidance Pack for Applicants - GOV.UK</strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Lead multi-disciplinary teams in a specific work area in the context of operating in a Professions and Flexible Resourcing model. </li></ul><ul><li>Plan, oversee and deliver a set of work deliverables on time and to a high standard through effective project management and support of multidisciplinary team members. </li></ul><p><strong>Delivery of set of team deliverables, and managing and co-ordinating successful outcomes across team members and collaborating teams:</strong></p><ul><li>Sets clear and transparent work objectives, milestones and success metrics at team and individual level to oversee and co-ordinate successful team outcomes. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborates closely with other teams to manage interdependencies, risks and resourcing to support portfolio delivery. </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrates effective diversity and inclusive team management within their team and the wider organisation. </li></ul><p><strong>Key Outputs and Deliverables </strong></p><ul><li>Ensuring that software products developed internally and externally are technically and functionally suitable for Ofgem. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensuring that Software Developers and Automation Testers are working to up to date best practices and advancing professionally in a clear career path. </li></ul><ul><li>Delivering regular software development iterations through the team for products, working in collaboration with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Infrastructure, Information Security, User Stakeholders, and external delivery partners. </li></ul><ul><li>Contributing to and advancing the digital technology strategy. </li></ul><ul><li>Contributing to and advancing ideas for continuous improvement, and quality improvement opportunities. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensuring that products are supported effectively with 3rd line support, working in collaboration with the Applications Support team. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Substantial expertise as a Microsoft Software Developer with essential skills and proven expertise in the following technologies: (LEAD) </li></ul><p>- Microsoft .NET (C#) </p><p>- SQL Server Development </p><p>- ASP.Net MVC </p><p>- Test Driven Development (TDD) </p><p>- Continuous Integration, build and deployment automation. </p><ul><li>Proven aptitude for leadership, e.g., through formal or informal management/mentoring of others. </li></ul><ul><li>Extensive experience working collaboratively with diverse colleagues. </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge and experience of: </li></ul><p>- Development techniques and design patterns </p><p>- Agile Methodologies </p><p>- Relational database design </p><p>- SQL Stored procedures </p><p>- Unit Test Frameworks and Tools (Nunit, Moq, etc) </p><p>- Version Control tools and workflows (Azure DevOps, GIT). </p><ul><li> A good working knowledge of some of the following technologies: </li></ul><p>- Microservices </p><p>- .NetCore </p><p>- Entity Framework </p><p>- Dependency Injection </p><p>- Cloud Technologies (Azure) </p><p>- DevOps.</p><p><strong>Desirable</strong><strong>Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of building and supporting the teams delivering the work including effective scoping of work and setting of clear responsibilities. </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Leadership</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>You will also be asked to complete a technical test. Full details of the test will be included in the invitation to interview</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £61,446, OFGEM contributes £17,800 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>Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; Hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but is in review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.<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, Experience and Technical skills.<p>When you press the ‘Apply now’ button,asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the essential and desirable skills and capabilities.</p><p>You will also be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), and upload a copy of your CV anonymising all details where necessary. </p><p>The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expect all candidates to abide by these principles. Ofgem take any incidences of cheating very seriously. Please ensure all examples provided are of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant applications will be withdrawn from the process. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.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 : Lucy Dowding</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.<br><br>In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgyNTMmdmVyaWZ5PWQyYTU0YTc2MDkxY2IwZjhiYzIzODAxMmI5ZDNlYjRlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODkzNzM2LTFiNjg2MGJkYTdiNzEzNmM0NGMwMGU5ZDVjYWY3Njg3MTQzMDZmZTI=" target="_blank">Role Profile_445318 Principal Developer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 155kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgyNTQmdmVyaWZ5PWE1YWZmZTJlNzEwZjkxNjg2YzcxZWNiMTZkMTc1NDYzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODkzNzM2LTFiNjg2MGJkYTdiNzEzNmM0NGMwMGU5ZDVjYWY3Njg3MTQzMDZmZTI=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack_445318 Principal Developer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1309kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgyNTUmdmVyaWZ5PTQ2YWRhMGY4MDZkZjE1ODQyNDNjZDIzNDgwMmNjYzQwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4ODkzNzM2LTFiNjg2MGJkYTdiNzEzNmM0NGMwMGU5ZDVjYWY3Njg3MTQzMDZmZTI=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions Apr25 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 335kB)

OFGEM

Principal Developer

<h4>Job summary</h4>The IT Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the IT department and ensure the efficient delivery of IT services within the organisation. This position will manage a Support Engineer, and will support various business functions, collaborate closely with the Head of IT to implement IT strategies, improve IT infrastructure, and drive innovation.<h4>Job description</h4><ul><li>Lead and mentor the IT team, ensuring high performance and professional development.</li><li>Manage IT staff workloads, schedules, and resource allocation. </li><li>Ensure team members adhere to IT policies, standards, and best practices.</li><li>Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and end-user devices.</li><li>Ensure the organization’s IT systems are secure, reliable, and meet the needs of the business.</li><li>Coordinate system upgrades, migrations, and improvements with minimal disruption to business operations.</li><li>Ensure the provision of timely and effective IT support for employees, troubleshooting hardware and software issues through the effective use of a Support Desk system.</li><li>Handle escalated support requests (“second line”), ensuring issues are resolved quickly and efficiently.</li><li>Assist the Head of IT in implementing and enforcing cybersecurity policies and procedures.</li><li>Monitor network security, identify vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate measures to mitigate risks.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant laws and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus).</li><li>Act on any cyber breach in accordance with pre agreed protocols.</li><li>Assist in managing the IT department’s budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.</li><li>Liaise with external vendors and service providers for hardware, software, and other IT services.</li><li>Evaluate and negotiate contracts, adhering to public sector procurement regulations, and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.</li><li>Lead or contribute to IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to understand business needs and deliver IT solutions that support those needs.</li><li>Report on project progress, risks, and outcomes to the Head of IT and senior management.</li><li>Prepare regular reports on system performance, security incidents, and support metrics.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of IT assets, configurations, and changes to systems.</li><li>Work with the Head of IT to develop and implement IT strategies that align with business goals.</li><li>Stay up to date with emerging technologies and IT trends, recommending innovative solutions that improve organizational efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong><em>The above is not exhaustive and other duties not outlined may form part of the employees’ job description.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Additional information: </em></strong>Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for system updates or troubleshooting. Ability to provide on-call support as needed.</p><p></p><h4>Person specification</h4><h4>Experience</h4><ul><li>Degree or related qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).</li><li>Experience in managing IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and cloud-based solutions.</li><li>Proven track record in team leadership, project management, and vendor relations.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><h4>Technical</h4><ul><li>Strong knowledge of IT systems, networks, hardware, and software IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, ITIL, Cisco, Microsoft) are highly desirable.</li><li>Experience with IT security, data protection, and compliance standards.</li><li>Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).</li><li>Proficiency in IT management software and tools (e.g., ticketing systems, network monitoring tools).</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,000, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre contributes £13,036 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> Bonus scheme (discretionary) calculated on corporate and individual</li><li> Membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme</li><li> 25 days' annual leave, with an additional day per year to a maximum of 30 days <br>&amp; 1 privilege day</li><li> Subsidised staff restaurant/coffee bar</li><li> Interest-free season ticket loan</li><li> Cycle to work scheme</li><li> On site cycle rack</li><li> 3 days paid volunteering</li><li> Participation at staff events; celebratory, educational, team</li><li> Access to learning and development tailored to you</li><li> A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li> Regular employment engagement activities</li><li> This role is primarily office‑based, with the option to work in a hybrid arrangement.</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.<p>Candidates should apply by submitting:</p><ul><li>a tailored CV to <a href="mailto:hr@qeiicentre.london" target="_blank">hr@qeiicentre.london</a> setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, of no more than two pages. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.</li><li>a personal statement – in no more than 500 words showing how you meet the criteria of the person specification evidence.</li></ul><p>The closing date for applications is 30th January 2026 @ 23.55</p><p>We will be sifting applications using experience from your job history, qualifications and personal statement on 12/13 February 2026.</p><p>Interviews will take place week commencing 23rd February 2026. </p><p>For candidates invited for interview, this vacancy is using the Civil Service Success Profiles Framework, and we will be assessing Strengths, Experience, Behaviours and Technical Skills. </p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.</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>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<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 : HR Department</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr@qeiicentre.london" target="_blank">hr@qeiicentre.london</a></li><li>Telephone : 02077984012</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr@qeiicentre.london" target="_blank">hr@qeiicentre.london</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The QEII Centre's recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition. If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or you feel that recruitment has been conducted in such a waythat conf;icts with the Civil Service Commissioner's Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting the HR Department <a href="mailto:hr@qeiicentre.london" target="_blank">hr@qeiicentre.london</a> in the first instance.<br><br><a href="https://qeiicentre.london/about/join-the-team/" target="_blank">https://qeiicentre.london/about/join-the-team/</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgxMTEmdmVyaWZ5PTc0NTlhZWNjY2UwYTM2MzFlYzBlMWZkYjIxNTIzMDVj" target="_blank">IT Manager JD Jan 2026 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 165kB)

IT Manager

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Software Engineers

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Help shape the future of energy through impactful digital solutions. Ofgem is looking for a Software Developer to support the delivery of green energy and social schemes, using modern technologies to build services that make a real difference to people's lives. <br><br>We’re offering a permanent role where you’ll contribute to the development of applications that support some of the UK’s most vital public services. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence how digital tools are built and delivered, ensuring the systems behind our schemes are efficient, secure and user-focused. <br><br>You’ll develop and support innovative applications that contribute to green initiatives, as well as taking part in the technical development of projects and implementing new technologies. There’s plenty of scope for application development, process improvement and shaping the way we work within an agile delivery environment. <br><br>This development role will also give you the chance to support junior colleagues, using your expertise to guide and mentor them, and step up and take on management activities for various projects. Collaboration will be at the heart of your approach as you work with other developers, stakeholders and digital experts to create scalable, sustainable solutions that meet Government Digital Service standards. <br><br>We’re looking for someone with strong experience in Microsoft-based development, including C#, Entity Framework Core and SQL Server, along with a solid understanding of Azure. You’ll be familiar with applying design patterns, writing and executing unit tests, and working within microservices architectures. Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, and the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, will be key to success in this role. <br><br>At Ofgem, you’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued and your expertise can flourish. We support hybrid working, offer an exceptional benefits package and provide the flexibility and development opportunities that will see you advance your career. <br><br>We have a critical purpose to deliver smart, efficient digital services that power the UK’s clean energy future. You will help ensure that essential schemes are built on strong technical foundations, enabling fairer, greener outcomes for consumers and communities across the country.</p><p><strong>SC is required for this role. Information and eligibility guidance can be found here: SC - Guidance Pack for Applicants - GOV.UK</strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li> Development, maintenance, and support of key Ofgem scheme applications.</li><li> Technical documentation of key Ofgem business applications.</li><li> Technical ownership of application requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Outputs and Deliverables</strong></p><ul><li> Ensuring that business applications developed internally and externally are technically and functionally suitable for Ofgem.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Stakeholder Relationships </strong></p><ul><li> To work as part of a team with Developers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, QA Testers, and the IT Infrastructure team to develop and deliver key Ofgem business applications.</li><li> To work with the IT Infrastructure team to resolve issues with Ofgem business applications.</li><li> To work with the IT Service Desk to resolve internal and external customer issues with Ofgem business applications.</li><li> To work with outsourced development partners to transfer technical knowledge of externally developed applications in-house.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li><strong>(Lead)</strong> Essential skills and proven expertise in the following technologies: Microsoft .NET (C#), .NetCore, ASP.Net MVC, API development, Object-Oriented Design, SOLID development techniques and design patterns</li><li>Knowledge and experience of: Entity Framework, Relational database design, SQL Server Development, SQL Stored procedures, Writing unit and integration tests, Unit Test Frameworks and <br>Tools (Nunit, Moq, etc)</li><li>A good working knowledge of some of the following technologies: Version Control tools and workflows (GIT), CI/CD pipelines within Azure Devops, Build and deployment automation, Cloud Technologies (Azure), Microservices.</li><li>Demonstrable expertise of collaborative working with: Business Analysts, Automation Engineers, Delivery Managers, Product Managers, Senior Managers, and Business Customers. </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li> Strong work planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and strong skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing development tasks.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £34,123, OFGEM contributes £9,885 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>Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.<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, Ability and Experience.<p>When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be directed to a Civil Service test – guidance for this can be found here <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/civil-service-online-tests" target="_blank">Civil Service online tests - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).</a> The test you are due to take is not timed and you can complete it at your own pace. Upon passing the test, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), and upload a copy of your anonymised CV. </p><p>You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile.</p><p>The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview, including your CV and any statements or examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Ofgem takes any incidences of cheating very seriously. Please ensure all examples provided are of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant applications will be withdrawn from the process. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. </p><p>Please refer to Civil Service candidate advice on the acceptable use of artificial intelligence within the recruitment and selection process - <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers</a></p><p><em>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by </em><em>[</em><a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank"><em>https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</em></a><em>].</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">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.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 : Lucy Dowding</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles. <br><br>In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a>. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgxMjAmdmVyaWZ5PTdjMTgzODIzNGU0M2Y1YmU2NjhiNDNlMTgyYzZmZmU5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NjM3MzQwLTcwNzBmNjdjZTAyZDhmYjUyNzg3ZjZhYjU1ZTE3MjhmMmRiZTViODM=" target="_blank">Role Profile_445230 Software Developer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 163kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgxMjEmdmVyaWZ5PWNhYjRkODUyNjE5OWM2OTAxYTIzZGQ2ZDk5ZjhjNjIzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NjM3MzQwLTcwNzBmNjdjZTAyZDhmYjUyNzg3ZjZhYjU1ZTE3MjhmMmRiZTViODM=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack_445230 Software Developer Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1308kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgxMjImdmVyaWZ5PTA3ZGFhYmIzM2NiNzEzMjI4YjI5NGUwMThlNjhiNTQxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4NjM3MzQwLTcwNzBmNjdjZTAyZDhmYjUyNzg3ZjZhYjU1ZTE3MjhmMmRiZTViODM=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 335kB)

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