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Senior IT Service Manager

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Practice Manager - Service Request

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Storage & Virtualisation

Ofwat (Water Services Regulation Authority)

IT Service Manager

IT Delivery Manager

Cyber Proactive Protection Lead

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you ready to lead the strategic delivery of service management for one of the UK’s most important public sector organisations? Ofsted is seeking a Lead Service Manager to join our Technology Services team and drive excellence across our Digital and Technology function.</p><p>As the Lead Service Manager, you will:</p><ul><li>Oversee all service management processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management.</li><li>Lead a team of Service Delivery Managers and manage the Service Desk to ensure efficient, effective, and user-focused services.</li><li>Champion best practices and continuous improvement to deliver reliable digital services that support Ofsted’s mission.</li></ul><p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong background in IT service management (ITIL or equivalent).</li><li>Proven leadership experience in managing teams and service delivery.</li><li>Passion for delivering high-quality digital services in a public sector environment.</li></ul><p>Join us and make a real impact on the reliability and quality of services that underpin Ofsted’s work.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to further your experience in Ofsted’s well-established team. The post holder will work with high-achieving professionals at all levels, surrounded by a friendly and supportive team. They will have access to amazing benefits, such as flexible working hours, the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and 32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. We offer a hybrid working model, so you may also choose to spend a proportion of time working from home.</p><h4>Job description</h4>Please refer to the job specification for further information.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to the job specification for further information.<h4>Qualifications</h4>Recognised service management qualification for example ITIL (Essential)<br>Degree or equivalent experience (Desirable)<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>Leadership</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Experience leading and mentoring IT service teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality digital services. (Essential)</li><li>Design, implementation and continual review of appropriate IT Service Management, preferably ITIL, processes. (Essential)</li><li>Experience managing IT service outages and incidents, resolving issues with minimal customer impact, and applying lessons learned to improve future responses. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of working successfully in blended supplier/internal service teams collectively working to a shared service outcome. (Essential)</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £69,322, Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills contributes £20,082 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>Full details of the benefits available can be found in our <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fview.pagetiger.com%2Fofsted-offer&amp;data=05%7C01%7CLauren.Harness%40ofsted.gov.uk%7Caca9b2cbce9a43d2033608dbaf8733f6%7Ca708279dde884b62956085a6be8c08cc%7C0%7C0%7C638296767442601709%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=N4oA110ulqaCNpl%2BigUprvU0v5vGew9tLJS9wL0czjA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Ofsted Offer </a>brochure.</p><p>Ofsted is devoted to equality, diversity and inclusion. Within our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofsted-strategy-2022-to-2027/ofsted-strategy-2022-27#strategic-priorities" target="_blank">Ofsted Strategy 2023-2027</a> we have stated that we will improve the representation of under-represented groups across the organisation and publish our progress on this annually. We are always looking to expand on our diverse workforce by recruiting candidates from varied backgrounds and differing experiences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident – Leader, we continually engage with our 5 staff networks for protected characteristics, and highlight the work of our Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Group. We ensure all candidates are treated with fair and open competition, with all appointments being made on merit and we use our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) to provide assurance to all candidates of this.</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>Application and shortlisting:</strong></p><p>The selection panel will assess your application based on your evidence you have provided against the essential criteria as set out in the person specification.</p><p>You will also be asked to provide information within the “Employer/Activity History” section of the application form. This information is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV setting out your career history (this may be used in the sifting process).</p><p><strong>Assessment and interview</strong></p><p>Candidates who pass the benchmark at the shortlisting stage will be invited to an assessment and interview where they will be assessed against a mixture of the Civil Service behaviours and the experience/technical skills set out in section 3 of the job specification.</p><p>If we receive a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted based on the following lead criterion:</p><ul><li><p>Experience leading and mentoring IT service teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality digital services.</p></li></ul><p>Applicants who meet this initial eligibility criterion will be invited to progress to the next stage of the selection process. If required, a further full sift will be undertaken, where all applications that passed the initial sift will be assessed against the complete set of essential criteria outlined in the job description.</p><p>We will invite the most suitable candidates to attend an <strong>interview</strong> during <strong>week commencing 9 February 2026 </strong>at <strong>23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham.</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>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 Services Delivery Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0300 013 1487</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles, which can be found at:<br><a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02a_RECRUITMENT-PRINCIPLES-April-2018-FINAL-.pdf" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/20…</a> <br><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should email Ofsted recruitment at <a href="mailto:jobs@ofsted.gov.uk" target="_blank">jobs@ofsted.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. <br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <br><a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilservicerecruitmentcomplaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilserv…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc0OTMmdmVyaWZ5PTYyZjhjMGZhNTViN2I0ZWVmZWUyZWY0NzMxMGMxYWE3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyOTQ4LTM1Mjc3NGMwZDY0ZWE4MjNhOTkyYzcwZjI5MTJkMGY5YjFmMzE4Mzc=" target="_blank">Job specification - Lead Service Manager Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 208kB)

Lead Services Manager

Department for Transport

Head of Information Compliance and Deputy DPO

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

Senior Technical Architect

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Senior Business Analyst

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Digital Product Specialist

Technical Architect (ServiceNow)

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<p><strong>Senior Digital Transformation Engineer</strong></p><p><strong>Permanent contract, 37 hours per week</strong></p><p><strong>£45,091 - £49,282 per annum</strong></p><p><strong>South Worcestershire ICT</strong>has an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join the Digital Transformation &amp; Applications team, working on behalf of three SouthWorcestershire Councils. The successful candidate will benefit from being part of an enthusiastic and innovative team who are always striving to find new ways to transform council services.</p><p>You will be key in supporting thedelivery of projects,using agile development techniquesandmaximising the valueof O365 andtheMicrosoft Modern Workspace.</p><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will:</p><ul><li>Have an aptitude for being creative, innovative and have a positive can do attitude with the drive to deliver. They will be able to adapt to meet the needs of the customer whilst also ensuring the business needs are met.</li><li>Be resilient and tolerant of pressure and be able to work on a number of issues within tight deadlines.</li><li>It will be essential for the candidate to have good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, specifically Power Platform.</li><li>You will be required to coordinate with other ICT team members on wider ICT projects so will be able to demonstrate experience of project delivery within agreed timescales and working as part of a team.</li><li>Experience of user research and product and process analysis is important in ensuring the successful candidate is able to understand project requirements and implement the right solution.</li><li>Excellent customer service skills are essential, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers at differing levels of ability.</li></ul><p><strong></strong><strong>What we can offer:</strong></p><p>Our staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver our <strong>We are Wychavon</strong> District Council plan (attached) to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:</p><ul><li>Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave</li><li>Committed training programme and development opportunities</li><li>Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount</li><li>Discounted Gym and swim membership</li><li>Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.</li></ul><p>We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.</p><p><em>Please note:</em> <em>Wychavon District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.</em></p><p>To discuss the post or for further information, please call Kaye Bottomley on 01386 565402</p><p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 1 February 2026</strong></p><p><strong>Interview date: Monday 9 February 2026</strong></p><p><strong></strong><em>Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.</em></p>

Senior Digital Transformation Engineer

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

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