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<p>Please apply online at jobsgopublic.com or kent-teach.com or ring 01634 338220 or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk</a> to request an application form.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Commencing ASAP&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently located on 2 Strood sites; Nursery, Primary and Secondary (Cliffe Road) and Further Education (Rede Court Road). The school farm is situated within the grounds of the primary site. The Site Team maintain high standards of cleanliness and take pride in the presentation of the school buildings, following Health and Safety protocols at all times. This role would suit somebody with a flexible and energetic approach who enjoys working as part of a committed and supportive team.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils at Abbey Court School, continuity and consistency of support is paramount and therefore candidates for all positions will need to commit to the full working hours of the post.&nbsp;</p>
<p>We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role, if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. &nbsp;Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice, and safeguard our children and young people.&nbsp;</p>
<p>CVs will only be accepted if sent together with a fully completed application form.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> SEND Review Officer<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £27,694 progressing to £31,022 pa (pro rata for part time)<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37<br><strong>Location:</strong> Apsley or Stevenage<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37 per week<br><strong>Contract:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent</p><p>Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.</p><p>We continue to strive to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.</p><p>Join our growing team of passionate professionals who share a commitment to making a real difference.</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>We have opportunities for you to specialise in the School Age SEND who are responsible for children and young people age 5 – 19 with an EHCP who attend a school.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>As a SEND Review Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the review process for Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. This is aprocess-driven role, requiring strong attention to detail and organisational skills. You’ll record annual reviews, update plans where amendments are required, and ensure accurate case management within statutory timelines. While you’ll communicate with professionals and occasionally parents/carers, these conversations are focused on gathering information and supporting statutory processes rather than direct work with children or young people.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Recording annual reviews and updating EHC plans where changes are needed.</li><li>Communicating with professionals to gather outstanding information.</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate and comprehensive database records.</li><li>Supporting effective case management and integrated working practices.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential</strong>:</p><ul><li>Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014, with the ability to interpret and apply this guidance effectively in practice.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure in a busy environment</li><li>Accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written skills to support accurate case recording and contribute to quality EHC plans</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of working with children, families, or professionals in education, health, or care settings OR transferable skills/lived experience relevant to SEND</li></ul><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Family, level HSC7&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p><strong>Benefits of working for us</strong></p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>





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SEND Review Officer

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> SEND EHC Team Lead<br><strong>Location:</strong> Apsley, Hemel Hempstead / Stevenage<br><strong>Starting salary:</strong> £42,839 to £47,181 per annum<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, 37 hours per week </p><h4>About the role</h4><p>We’re looking for passionate and experienced SEND Team Leaders to join our School Age SEND Team. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated group of EHC Coordinators who manage Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Annual Reviews for school-aged children.</p><p>As a Team Leader, you’ll guide your team in coordinating professionals across education, health, and care sectors, ensuring plans and provision are coproduced with families in a truly person-centred way. You’ll champion high standards of communication and quality, while maintaining oversight of performance and ensuring statutory timescales are met.</p><p>Your leadership will be key in delivering our SEND obligations. You’ll provide supervision, support professional development, and oversee induction, training, and performance management processes.</p><p>You’ll work to build and maintain strong, supportive relationships with education settings and families, ensuring that EHC assessments and plans are developed with care, clarity, and consistency.</p><h4>About you</h4><ul><li><strong>In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory guidance</strong>, including the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and SEND Regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply these effectively in practice.</li><li><strong>Proven experience in leading and managing staff</strong>, with a track record of delivering excellent service outcomes.</li><li><strong>Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure</strong>, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li><strong>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills</strong>, with the ability to influence and collaborate across education, health, and care services.</li><li><strong>Educated to degree level</strong> or equivalent, or significant experience within education or SEND-related roles.</li></ul><p>If you have an unrelenting drive to ensure excellent outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and you can motivate and manage a team to achieve this – this may be your perfect role!</p><p>For an informal conversation please <a href="mailto:contactanthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">contactanthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> /&nbsp; <a href="mailto:rupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">rupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a></p><p>This job role is level 11 - Please locate the job profile via: Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p><strong>Benefits of working for us <br><br></strong></p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>





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SEND EHC Team Lead

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Planning Lawyer<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong>&nbsp;£53,806 plus £5,398 market enhancement rising to £59,497 plus £5,424 market enhancement plus a one-off Welcome Payment of £4000<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>With more than 100 colleagues in the team Herts Legal is one of the largest and most successful legal teams in local government and offers a complete legal service to clients across the County Council, District Councils and other public sector bodies.</p><p>Our lawyers are crucial to the County Council's continued success. We have high standards for our services and we are pleased to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Law Society's Lexcel quality standard assessor.</p><p>Herts Legal provides a fantastic opportunity for ambitious, passionate and organised Lawyers who want to join a supportive and flourishing public sector legal team.</p><p>We offer flexible hybrid working and have recently moved to newly refurbished modern offices in Stevenage.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>We are looking to grow our successful Environment Law Team, which is central to the broad portfolio of legal work connected with Hertfordshire’s planning, highways, environmental and rights of way work and supporting the wider growth and development agenda for the County and its Districts.</p><p>The Environment Law Team provides legal advice and assistance to client departments and District Councils on planning, highways and environmental matters, and is also involved in supporting the Council’s major infrastructure and community facing projects.</p><p>The role will be client facing providing high quality legal services to Council officers and Members, committees, and other council bodies.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Manage your own case load of routine and more complex matters</li><li>Provide quality practical advice and support to clients on planning and highways cases&nbsp;</li><li>Advice to and occasional attendance at Planning Committees</li><li>Participate in training courses and seminars for Members, officers and others.</li><li>Ensure that the decisions made by client departments are lawful, accord with County Council policy and achieve their aims and objectives efficiently</li><li>Maintain an awareness of all relevant legislation, policy and regulations, investigate and advise on implications of changing legislation, case law and codes of practice and policy and provide training where necessary</li><li>Make recommendations to the Team lead Specialist Lawyer and Assistant Chief Legal Officer on improvements in practice and procedure in the Team to ensure that the Team retains pre-eminence in its practice area.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>A qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive</li><li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of planning and highways law, including s106 agreements, highway agreements, and rights of way</li><li>Excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents and agreements.</li><li>Experience in managing and prioritise workloads to achieve client outcomes to timescale and within budget</li><li>Experience in client care skills and the ability to develop relationships with client officers</li><li>Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels</li><li>Self-sufficient and experienced in the production of all documents and correspondence</li><li>Proven attention to detail and a pragmatic, flexible and commercial approach to problem solving</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of the broad spectrum of environmental work</li><li>Experience of working in a local authority legal environment and an understanding of the issues facing local authorities, their legal service departments and lawyers</li></ul><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP13 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Corporate services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p><strong>Proposed Interview Date</strong>: Thursday 26th February 2026</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>





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Planning Lawyer

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Phase Lead Adviser Primary<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £61,271 progressing to £65,342 per annum (pro rata for part time)<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 30 per week<br><strong>Base Location:</strong> Hybrid with countywide required to travel to visit educational settings in and out of county&nbsp;<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p><strong>Are you an inspiring educational leader with an unswerving commitment to promoting the best possible educational outcomes for Children Looked After and Children Previously Looked After?</strong></p><p><strong>If so, we want to hear from you.</strong></p><h4>About the team</h4><p>Raising educational attainment and promoting high aspirations for every Child Looked After and Previously Looked After is at the heart of the work of our Virtual School.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>Leading a small team of Early Years and Primary Education Advisers, you will have the vision, expertise and skill to ensure that our children experience inclusion in school life and thrive in education, the foundation for achieving their potential in teenage years and for moving into a fulfilling adulthood.</p><p>A qualified and registered teacher with significant teaching and school leadership experience, you will know how to accelerate the educational progress and attainment of children who have experienced trauma.</p><p>As the post holder; you will contribute to the strategic work of the wider Virtual School team, from Early Year to Key Stage 5, with strong collaborative and partnership-building skills to lead multi-agency work with internal and external professionals, teams and settings.</p><p>You will have the professional credibility and skills to provide effective support and challenge to senior leaders and other professionals, to represent the wider Virtual School at local, regional and national levels and to promote relational practice across all education settings.</p><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Education to Honours degree level, qualified teacher status with several years of relevant classroom and school leadership experience.</li><li>Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle</li><li>Significant experience and professional presence as a senior educational leader.</li><li>Expertise in creating inclusive education for children with adverse childhood experiences.</li><li>Proven success in improving outcomes for children affected by trauma and disrupted attachment.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills.</li><li>Confident collaborator who can support and challenge senior leaders to drive positive change for CLA, CPLA, and children with a social worker.</li><li>Skilled in design and delivery of training sessions, presentations, and reports to varied audiences.</li><li>Committed to challenging discrimination and promoting equity and diversity.</li><li>Analytical skills around researching, collating and interrogating data to inform strategic and operational aims.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of national and local priorities and research on improving outcomes for vulnerable children.</li><li>Proactive approach to sharing best practice effectively with schools and professionals.</li><li>Self-directed in preparing agendas, presentations, and key reports.</li><li>Creative problem-solver who works in partnership to champion CLA, CPLA, Children with a Social Worker (CwSW) and other vulnerable children.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>An educational leadership qualification or equivalent&nbsp;</li></ul><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Tracy Butfield on 01992 556956 for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: 2nd Feb 2026 - In person; Apsley, Hemel Hempstead</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. </p><p>We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. </p><p>You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph (no more than 3 pages of A4 font size 12) within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident<br></strong>We are proud to be a&nbsp;<strong>Disability Confident employer</strong>and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding<br></strong>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required <br></strong>You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.</p><p><strong>English Fluency<br></strong>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p><h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Primary Phase Lead job description January 2026.pdf</li></ul><br>





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Phase Lead Adviser Primary

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> SEND EHC Coordinator<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead<br><strong>Starting Salary: </strong>£34,434 pa with the opportunity to progress to £37,280 per annum<strong>Hours:</strong> 37 per week, however we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements*<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent</p><p>Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.</p><p>We continue to strive to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.</p><p>Join our growing team of passionate professionals who share a commitment to making a real difference.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>As an EHC Coordinator, you’ll manage and process EHC plans within a complex legal framework and tight statutory timescales. This is a highly process-driven role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and strong case management skills. You’ll be reviewing documents, implementing legal requirements, and creating, amending, and maintaining plans that shape the support children receive. While you’ll communicate regularly with practitioners, parents, and carers, these conversations are focused on statutory processes and decision-making, rather than direct interaction with children or young people.<br><br>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Developing the highest standards of achievement and inclusion for children and young people with SEN through effective casework within the policy and budget framework of the Council, ensuring a focus on preparing for adulthood from the earliest ages.​</li><li>Taking responsibility for the preparation of information for parents, children, young people and schools, which provides the right information at the appropriate time, in a simple to use way, which engages partners in understanding what our responsibility is to children, families and schools. ​</li><li>Managing and processing statutory casework within legal and internal timelines ​</li><li>Working collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services​</li><li>Ensuring effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children.​</li><li>Participating in resource decisions, taking the lead where appropriate, for example decision making processes relating to whether or not assessment or plans are written, or whether specialist provision is agreed, ensuring that resource decisions are in line with local authority policies, procedures and eligibility criteria. This could include chairing or attending panel meetings.​</li><li>Participating, as required, in a range of meetings with other professionals and​parents/carers in relation to individual children with complex needs, including representing Children’s Services at annual review, chairing reviews, attending and chairing multi-agency meetings as appropriate.​​</li><li>Contributing to the development of policy, procedures and provision for children with SEN children’s needs, which includes maintaining an up-to-date knowledge relating to SEN casework, changes to national legislation and departmental policies, and supporting induction/training and support to all team members.​​</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate and comprehensive database records as required and participate in the Local Authority’s systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people known to the EHC assessment and review team.</li></ul><h4>About the teams</h4><p>EHC coordinators will be aligned to one of several functional teams supporting either assessment processes, review processes or resolution and reconciliation processes:</p><p>We have opportunities for you to specialise in:</p><ul><li><strong>School Age</strong>: responsible for children and young people age 5 – 19 with an EHCP who attend a school</li><li><strong>Services for Young People (Age 16 and over) </strong>- Based in Apsley: responsible for young people age 16 and over with an EHCP: who attend a college (or other further education settings), who are completing an apprenticeship, are in training or a supported internship or who are not in education, employment or training. Also support care leavers age 18 and over with an EHCP<br></li><li><strong>Tribunals</strong>: responsible for managing the local authority’s response to SEND appeals, including preparing evidence, coordinating with professionals and schools, and representing the authority at hearings.</li><li><strong>Virtual School</strong>: champions the education of Hertfordshire’s Children Looked After, Previously Looked After, and those in Kinship Care— supporting over 1,000 pupils across 600+ settings, and funding interventions to close attainment gaps and raise aspiration</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014, with the ability to interpret and apply this guidance effectively in practice.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure in a busy environment</li><li>Excellent written skills to support accurate case recording and contribute to quality EHC plans</li><li>Experience of working with children, families, or professionals in education, health, or care settings OR transferable skills/lived experience relevant to SEND</li><li>Hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience with casework management </li></ul><p>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Family, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p><strong>Benefits of working for us</strong></p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.</p><p>*We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, job share, or other patterns that support work-life balance. Please indicate your preferred working pattern in your application if this is appropriate for you.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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<p>Senior Youth Justice Service (YJS) Practitioner</p> <p>Salary - £49,056-£53,172pa</p> <p>Grade: 8 | Location: London Borough of Havering |&nbsp;</p> <p>Make a Difference in Young Lives</p> <p>The London Borough of Havering is seeking an experienced and committed Senior Youth Justice Practitioner to join our multi-agency Youth Justice Service. This pivotal role focuses on preventing children and young people from entering the youth justice system and supporting those who have offended to move away from further criminal behaviour.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul><li>Lead and manage a team of Youth Justice practitioners, Reparation and Restorative Justice Workers, and sessional staff.</li> <li>Oversee delivery of statutory interventions and the Junior Attendance Centre (JAC).</li> <li>Champion restorative justice, reparation, and victim work.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with Youth Justice National Standards and robust safeguarding practice.</li> <li>Work directly with young people and victims, promoting trauma-informed and whole-family approaches.</li> <li>Contribute to strategic partnerships and service development.</li> </ul> <p>About You</p> <ul><li>Significant experience in youth justice, safeguarding, or related services.</li> <li>Strong leadership and team management skills.</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of youth justice legislation and practice.</li> <li>Excellent communication, organisational and partnership-working abilities.</li> <li>A degree or professional qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Probation, Policing, or similar.</li> </ul> <p>Why Join Us?</p> <ul><li>Be part of a passionate team committed to improving outcomes for young people and communities.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li> <li>Make a real impact through restorative and trauma-informed practice.</li> </ul> <p>If you’re passionate about protecting young people, supporting victims, and leading high-quality services, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p>Apply today and help shape a safer, brighter future.</p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><a href="mailto:Daniel.Silva@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.Silva@havering.gov.uk</a></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 02/01/26</strong>,&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.</p> <p><strong>Please view </strong><strong>Job Profile</strong><strong> here</strong></p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.</p> <p>The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p>

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<p><b>Lead Artificial Intelligence Products Manager</b></p> <p><b>£60,702-£73,698 (SMR-A)</b>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Newham Dockside, London</b></p> <p>Please attach your CV and a supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>About Us</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>Newham is a place that is full of potential and brimming with energy and talent. Proud to be one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs anywhere in the UK, 72% of our residents are from ethnically diverse communities, speaking over 220 languages and our population of 351,000 is growing at a rate of 14%, the third highest rate of growth in London.&nbsp;</p> <p>In recent years we have seen unparalleled levels of investment, growth, and interest in our Borough, but for all our successes, Covid-19 laid bare the endemic inequality that exists in our borough and how now, the&nbsp;Cost of Living&nbsp;crisis is&nbsp;exacerbating&nbsp;that.&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;why we are working towards Building a Fairer Newham, focused on economic security, health,&nbsp;equality&nbsp;and the environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><b>About the Role</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>Newham offers a unique and exciting opportunity to build your career, and as Lead Artificial Intelligence Products Manager within the Digital, Data and Service Design service, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development, evaluation and responsible management of AI-powered tools throughout the organisation.&nbsp;</p> <p>You will take ownership of the strategy and roadmap for AI products, leading the technical assessment of off-the-shelf AI solutions to determine their suitability for specific service areas, and overseeing their integration into existing systems and workflows. Your remit includes implementing and managing AI applications to ensure alignment with our service goals, user needs and technical standards, as well as leading on AI-related data governance to guarantee compliance with ethical, legal and organisational standards.&nbsp;</p> <p>You will deliver our AI strategy underpinned by robust policies, governance frameworks and best practice guidance, ensuring safe, effective and transparent deployment of AI across the organisation.&nbsp;</p> <p>Additionally, you will promote AI literacy and responsible innovation by guiding, training and sharing best practices within teams, while forging strong relationships with senior managers to support the delivery of AI products relevant to our services.</p> <p><b>About You</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>You possess a strong understanding of the product management profession and skills, coupled with substantial experience in product thinking and the product development lifecycle. Your knowledge extends to AI and machine learning technologies, with practical expertise in deploying and managing solutions within cloud environments, and a sound grasp of core AI frameworks such as Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Prompt Engineering, and AI Builder.&nbsp;</p> <p>You are well-versed in data protection legislation and regulatory frameworks, particularly as they pertain to sensitive and personally protected information, and you understand the unique challenges of service delivery, data requirements, and stakeholder engagement within local government or similar public sector contexts.</p> <p>You are adept at evaluating and selecting suitable AI technologies for specific use cases, including Microsoft products such as Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Builder, Copilot Studio, and Teams Premium. Your skill set includes accurately identifying business requirements, managing products and services to deliver ongoing insight and value for staff and residents, and translating stakeholder needs into clear technical requirements for development teams.&nbsp;</p> <p>You have strong negotiation and communication skills, enabling you to influence Council decisions and processes, and effectively engage directors and senior managers to meet evolving performance reporting needs. With a proven track record in leadership and management, particularly within governance and AI-focused settings, you have successfully mentored teams and collaborated with Digital, Data and Technology teams, senior managers, and external partners.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your experience encompasses the full lifecycle of AI solutions, from conception and deployment to implementation and support, as well as designing and overseeing AI governance frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.&nbsp;</p> <p>You are also experienced in building positive stakeholder relationships and are adept at negotiating and influencing on complex or sensitive matters, defining product strategies, developing roadmaps, and coaching others in product management.</p> <p> <b>Benefits</b>&nbsp;</p> <ul><li>Flexible working arrangements including offices in Dockside and working from home.&nbsp;</li> <li>Generous pension allowance (with employer contributions of up to 8%)&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to Newham Rewards employee benefits scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme&nbsp;</li> <li>Eye test and Flu vouchers&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>If you have any&nbsp;questions,&nbsp;please contact&nbsp;Arsalan Engineer, Head of Data and AI</p> <p><b>IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p>closing date: 27th January 2026</p> <p><b>Additional Information</b></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><b>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</b></p> <p><b>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</b></p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.</p>

London Borough of Newham

Lead Artificial Intelligence Products Manager

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<p>As a Primary Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the HR function within our Trust, helping to ensure a seamless experience for all staff. The postholder will support schools and the Trust in all aspects of recruitment, ensuring processes are efficient and compliant. They will keep up to date with legislative changes that may impact the Trust’s HR provisions and maintain accurate HR records across systems such as SAMpeople, Bromcom, and the Workforce Census.</p>
<p>In addition, the postholder will provide administrative support our leaders within our Schools, including HR-related documentation, reporting, and communications, and contribute to HR projects and initiatives designed to improve efficiency and the overall employee experience across the Trust. We are looking for an organised, proactive and value driven individual with a genuine interest in HR and education. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, both verbally and written, a quick learner, and able to handle confidential information with the highest integrity. As part of the interview process, working patterns can be discussed, and flexibility around working days will be considered where possible.</p>
<p>Core Function of the post:</p>
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<li>Support schools and the Trust in relation to recruitment.</li>
<li>Keep up to date with regards to legislative changes that may impact on the Trust HR provisions.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records within the Trust’s systems, including SAMpeople, Bromcom, Workforce Census and Payroll.</li>
<li>Provide administrative support to Heads of School at school level, including HR-related documentation, reporting, and communications.</li>
<li>Contribute to HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and employee experience across the Trust.</li>
<li>Deliver administrative support across the HR and School Support Team, actively assisting with governance, communications, and marketing activities to ensure smooth and effective operations. Duties and Responsibilities.</li>
<li>Administration of staff records and inputting into database(s).</li>
<li>Manage and prioritise workloads on a daily basis to ensure the smooth running of the HR office.</li>
<li>Ensure all HR enquiries are processed accordingly.</li>
<li>Monitor and run the HR mailbox and Recruitment mailbox</li>
<li>Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions.</li>
<li>Supporting any administration for projects.</li>
<li>Working alongside the HR team to provide administrative support on any ER issues.</li>
<li>Processing new starters and leavers.</li>
<li>Managing sensitive and confidential information.</li>
<li>Administrative support for safer recruitment across all schools and also Trust level staff, in accordance with KCSIE safer recruitment and Trust Recruitment and Selection Policy.</li>
<li>To include advertising vacancies, internally and externally, preparing recruitment packs, job descriptions, interview questions and timetables as required for all schools.</li>
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<li>Process and monitor requests for recruitment.</li>
<li>Ensure new joiner administration is completed within the required timeline including seeking references, medical clearances, Enhanced DBS, and all other pre-employment checks including issuing of contracts.</li>
<li>Carry out pre-employment checks and accurately maintain and update the Single Central Records.</li>
<li>Provide administration support for initial offer letters.</li>
<li>Ensure staff absence is recorded accurately on payroll.</li>
<li>Assist in payroll process and administer documentation for mileage and additional hours</li>
<li>Entering employee data into computer database.</li>
<li>Co-ordinating onboarding for induction and new recruits</li>
<li>Continuously learn the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency.</li>
<li>Engage fully in the Trust appraisal process to fulfil personal potential and be able to participate effectively in the implementation of the Trust goals and improvement plans.</li>
<li>To participate in performance and development review processes, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development, and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.</li>
<li>Update and maintain school’s website, including ensuring the school calendar is accurate and up to date.</li>
<li>Assist school with the distribution of FSM vouchers and the verification of early years funding for submission to the local authority.</li>
<li>Supporting HR related training programs, workshops, and seminars.</li>
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<p>Please refer to the recruitment pack for further details on the position. This can be found directly on the Trust's website.</p>
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<p><strong>Application Process</strong></p>
<p>Complete the Trust application form (<a href="https://www.thfnw.uk/page/?title=Career+Opportunities&amp;pid=36" target="_blank">https://www.thfnw.uk/page/?title=Career+Opportunities&amp;pid=36</a>)</p>
<p>The job description and person specification should be used to assist in completing the form. C.Vs will not be accepted. Include a Supporting Statement of no more than 2 A4 sides to describe the skills, knowledge and experience to demonstrate how you meet the person specification and are able to fulfil the requirements of the role.</p>
<p>The completed application form needs to be sent to: <a href="mailto:recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk</a>.</p>

Primary Support Officer

<p><strong>Make a Difference in Lancaster</strong><br>As Service Manager for Planning &amp; Housing Strategy, you will lead the team shaping Lancaster’s future through the delivery of sustainable development, climate action, and community-focused planning.<br><br>Your work will ensure that planning and housing policies support vibrant neighbourhoods, protect heritage, and enhance local facilities and transport, making a real difference to residents’ lives.<br><br><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong><br>You will manage an award-winning multi-disciplinary team delivering the Council’s strategic planning and housing agenda. You will build on these good foundations to provide strategic vision and continuing momentum as we seek to deliver our ambitious placemaking agenda. This includes overseeing strong performance across all planning policy service areas, and working alongside Senior Management and Councillors to deliver excellence in terms of new policy development and strategy implementation.<br><br><strong>You’ll Fit Right In If…</strong><br>You are a full MRTPI member with demonstrable experience in planning and housing policy management. You bring excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of managing teams and budgets. You share our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership, and hold a full UK driving licence.<br><br><strong>Ready to Join Us?</strong><br> If you’re passionate about shaping sustainable communities and leading positive change, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.<br><br><strong>Why Work With Us</strong><br>Our Benefits<br>Generous annual leave<br>Local Government Pension Scheme<br>Discounted gym membership<br>Cycle to Work scheme<br>Car purchase scheme<br>Lifestyle savings<br>Health Care Cash Plan<br>Volunteering days<br>Wellbeing support<br>Flexible working friendly<br><br>We welcome discussions about flexible working and will be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance.<br><br><strong>Inclusive employer</strong></p><p>We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.<br><br>Interview Date: Week Commencing: 2 March 2026</p>





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Lancaster City Council

Service Manager - Planning and Housing Strategy

<h4>Job summary</h4>Shape the Future of the Nation’s Memory<br><br>At The National Archives, we are more than custodians of the past – we are pioneers in digital archiving, ensuring the UK’s public records are robust, connected, and accessible for generations to come. As a Data Engineer in our small, dynamic Digital Archiving team, you’ll help transform how archival data is managed, structured, and enriched, unlocking its value for public use and discovery.<br><br>Why Join Us?<br>• Your work will directly support the preservation and accessibility of the UK’s documentary heritage.<br>• We nurture talent, value every voice, and support personal and professional development. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-looking team where your ideas are heard and your growth is championed.<br>• Work with a modern tech stack including Python, SQL, Shell scripting, Talend, XSLT, XML, CSV, JSON, RDF, RDBMS, NoSQL, and graph databases. You’ll help design and build scalable data pipelines, automate data processing, and develop tools for data enrichment and integration <br>• We invest in your learning, offering opportunities to develop your skills in emerging technologies and data practices that enhance public access to archives.<h4>Job description</h4>Full job description attached (see below).<h4>Person specification</h4><p>This Job Would Suit…<br><br>If you’ve been working in an entry-level data role and are ready to take the next step, this is an ideal opportunity to grow your skills and responsibilities. We welcome those who are passionate about data, eager to learn, and keen to make a real impact. Data skills are highly valued at The National Archives, and you’ll be part of an active internal data community where specialists from across the organisation share knowledge, collaborate, and solve problems together.<br><br>What You’ll Do<br>• Design and develop scalable, repeatable data pipelines (ETL/ELT) to process, transform, and load archival data.<br>• Automate data cleansing, validation, standardisation, and enrichment.<br>• Develop and document schemas, ontologies, and models for archival data.<br>• Integrate data from diverse sources and formats, supporting better discovery and reuse.<br>• Collaborate with product teams, archivists, and developers to deliver practical, data-centric solutions.<br>• Contribute to a culture of openness, quality, and continuous improvement.<br><br>Ready to help shape the future of digital archiving?<br><br>Apply now and join a team where your work matters – for today, and for generations to come.<br><br>This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.</p><p>Application Process:<br><br>• Personal Statement: We ask all applicants to upload their CV and complete a personal statement, not exceeding 1200 words<br><br>• Interview: Interviews will be held on-site at The National Archives in Kew and will include a technical test.<br><br>Selection for interview will be based on the ‘essential’ requirements shown below so please ensure that your statement demonstrates in detail how you meet these requirements.</p><p>Essential criteria:</p><ul><li><p>Data manipulation Strong experience of accurate, reliable, large-scale analysis and manipulation of complex datasets using relevant programming languages and tools (e.g. Python, Shell scripting, SQL, XSLT).</p></li><li><p>Data formats Solid understanding of working with different data formats (e.g. XML, CSV, JSON, RDF).</p></li><li><p>Database technologies Practical knowledge of database technologies (e.g. RDBMS, noSQL, graph databases, linked data stores).</p></li><li><p>Analysis and problem solving Excellent analytical skills, with a structured and proactive approach to solving technical problems. Able to apply a range of techniques to capture, document and communicate requirements, issues, designs and solutions.</p></li><li><p>Communication and relationships Strong relationship building and communication skills, with an excellent user focus. Able to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and explain technical issues clearly to non-technical colleagues.</p></li><li><p>Prioritisation and organisation Ability to work with high accuracy, attention to detail and organisation, both independently and as a project team member. Able to prioritise competing tasks and deliver high quality work to agreed deadlines.</p></li></ul><p><br>SC clearance/willingness to obtain SC clearance will be required for this role. This requires candidates to have been resident in the UK for at least the past three years. Please do not apply if you have been resident in the UK for less than three years as your application will be rejected.<br><br>Sponsorship: <br><br>We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,000, The National Archives 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>Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our on-site cafe and opportunities for training and development. <br><br>Any move to The National Archives 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>;<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>Reasonable adjustments:</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><ul><li>Contact The National Archives via <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs</li><li>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</li></ul><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 02083925313</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact The National Archives via email: <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at <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.nationalarchives.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMjAmdmVyaWZ5PWNhOTFmMTlmYmI2ZjczZjVhZTM3YTAyNzYzNmQzNTMxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NzM0LTcwMjkzYTc1MzhjYmZiYTk0ZjI2MWI5NGY1ZTdjYWRkYThhZjQ3OGQ=" target="_blank">Job Description - Data Engineer June 2025 Opens in new window</a> (docx, 42kB)

The National Archives

Data Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>About us:<br><br>Archives matter. Without records, we could not hold government to account, carry out pioneering research or learn from the past. The National Archives is the archive of UK Government and the courts. Our business strategy, Archives for Everyone, describes our vision to become an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and disruptive archive that harnesses emerging technology to reaffirm and transform our historic mission for the digital age.<br><br>The Cataloguing, Taxonomy and Data department’s role is to deliver the control, quality, currency and ongoing development of our catalogue records and the systems in which they reside. We specialise in manipulating and enhancing at scale the metadata which lies at the heart of activities across the organisation.<br><br>We are based in the beautiful surroundings of Kew, easily accessible by public transport, car and bike. Staff benefits include admission to a range of exhibitions at national museums and galleries; access to nearby Kew Gardens; on-site gym, therapists and wellbeing resources; restaurant, shop and staff bar. Our excellent Civil Service benefits package includes the opportunity to join the defined-benefit Civil Service Alpha Pension Scheme.</p><p>About the role:<br><br>The National Archives is currently receiving a vast historic collection of 9 million plus military personnel service records. This role involves leading the work that the Cataloguing, Taxonomy and Data department are delivering as part of the organisation wide project to process these records and to make them available for access.<br><br>The role contributes to the governance of the wider project, seeking to anticipate and communicate problems and risks and to mitigate against them. It also involves maintaining oversight and managing the day-to-day processing of the service records’ metadata.<br><br>The role also involves co-ordination with many internal and external stakeholders, as well as direct line management. Breaking new ground, you will need to devise, implement and document bespoke processes and trial new technologies and techniques in support of the project’s goals.<br><br>About you:<br><br>You are enthusiastic, organised and seeking to develop your career in a world leading institution. You are an excellent communicator and enjoy building strong working relationships that lead towards a common goal. Building on your experience of working with archives, records and data, you can think creatively and imaginatively in search of new ways to do things better. You have an eye for detail, but never lose sight of the bigger picture.</p><h4>Job description</h4>Full job description attached (see below).<h4>Person specification</h4><p>This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.</p><p>A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.</p><p></p><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br>• Interview: Interviews will be held on-site in Kew in February 2026. Candidates invited to interview will take a short Excel test as part of the assessment.<br><br>• Personal Statement: We ask all applicants to submit work history details and a personal statement, not exceeding 1200 words.<br><br>Selection for interview will be based on the ‘essential’ requirements in the job description so please ensure that your statement demonstrates in detail how you meet these requirements.</p><p></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Professional qualification in archives and records management (or a related subject) or equivalent experience, with a passion and enthusiasm for cataloguing, metadata and the application of digital technologies to archival resources.</li><li>Significant experience of data management using digital tools and demonstrable ability to use Excel functions to manipulate and analyse data at scale.</li><li>A strong understanding of content sensitivity and information security in relation to historical records and data.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to explain and communicate complex or technical issues to diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to envision new ways of working in response to novel challenges and changing expectations.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to take tasks and projects to completion and manage competing priorities, together with strong professional motivation and a commitment to personal development.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrable ability to work to a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and consistency.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Interest in the application of new technologies for preserving and providing access to archives.</li><li>Experience of working with EAD or another XML schema.</li><li>Awareness of or interest in Python or another programming language.</li></ul><br><p><strong>Sponsorship:</strong><br><br>We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £39,567, The National Archives contributes £11,462 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>Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our on-site cafe and opportunities for training and development. <br><br>Any move to The National Archives 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>;<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>Reasonable adjustments:</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><ul><li>Contact The National Archives via <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs</li><li>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</li></ul><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 : The Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 02039855979</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact The National Archives via email: <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br>nationalarchives.gov.uk<h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyNjgmdmVyaWZ5PTAyM2JmZTBhNTMyMWViZDgwOGE0MWU5Yjc0MDZmNGU5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5Njc4LWY4MTc5NTBiNzc5OTM5NjA2YWU0ZDk2NWU3Zjc1NGZjMzQxM2JjMGU=" target="_blank">Senior Archivist (Military Records Project) Job Description Opens in new window</a> (docx, 33kB)

Senior Archivist (Military Records Project)

<h4>Job summary</h4>The National Archives' Collection Care Department has a strong and growing reputation for its outstanding expertise in caring of archival collections. Our collection is one of the largest and most important archival collections in the world, with more than 220 shelf kilometres of paper, parchment, photographs, textiles and other materials. <br><br>The long-term preservation of our collection provides unique challenges, as we are balancing the needs of the materials against demands for access and sustainability. We are looking for a highly motivated, very experienced, well respected, and creative expert to build on the success of recent years and to further develop The National Archives' preservation and operations agenda. You will leverage the existing expertise within the department, drive innovation and bring new perspectives to approaching the long-term preservation of our entire collection. <br><br>Working in tandem with our Heritage Science Conservation Research, Conservation for Imaging, Conservation and Treatment Development, and Engagement teams, as well as relevant departments across the organisation, you will constantly benchmark our preservation practice against national and international standards and best practice. You will use your deep understanding of value and risk assessment, material deterioration, and data modelling to inform our approach to managing our repositories and access to our collection. You will work closely with peers around the world to find ever new and innovative solutions to our complex preservation challenges and you will expand our professional network to the benefit of the team's professional development and that of our collection. Your commitment to operating sustainably will help us to meet our ambitious sustainability targets for our site, and you and your team will effectively support all of Collection Care’s operations.<br><br>A highly effective communicator, you will lead on The National Archives' approach to the long-term preservation of our physical collection, support our exhibition and public engagement agenda, provide leadership for the sector, and will push our publication output and presence at international conferences. Responsible for managing teams supporting the delivery of on-going preservation programmes and Collection Care operations, you will define priorities, manage risks, and will align our approach to preservation with The National Archives' strategic plan. <br><br>As Head of Preventive Conservation and Operations you will form part of Collection Care's Senior Management team, and you will assume strong leadership in the development and delivery of key strategic initiatives for the whole department in line with current and future objectives of The National Archives.<h4>Job description</h4>Full job description attached (see below).<h4>Person specification</h4><p>This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. <br><br>A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.</p><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br>• Interview: Interviews will be held on-site in Kew in February 2026. Candidates invited for interview will be asked to prepare a presentation, and will attend a peer panel as part of the assessment process.<br><br>• Personal Statement: We ask all applicants to submit work history details and a personal statement, not exceeding 1200 words.<br><br>Selection for interview will be based on the ‘essential’ requirements in the job description so please ensure that your statement demonstrates in detail how you meet these requirements.</p><p>Essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Post-graduate preservation, collection management, conservation, or heritage science qualification. Expert knowledge and extensive experience of preservation in a recognized capacity.</li><li>Strong intellectual capacity and technical skills to engage preservation experts and scientists within and outside your own specialist field alongside high analytical skills to effectively analyse and evaluate preservation strategies.</li><li>Very strong problem-solving skills and creativity to address the most complex preservation problems and to develop innovative solutions whilst exploring new technological methods.</li><li>Demonstrably strong ability to develop, manage and deliver high level preservation projects and to explore unchartered territory.</li><li>Very strong networking, collaboration and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong links with senior staff at The National Archives and with university departments and the public alike.</li><li>Sound judgement, critical thinking and decisiveness as well as a deep understanding of risk and value assessment to drive The National Archives' long-term preservation approach.</li><li>Extensive management skills and the ability to prioritise projects relating to their wider impact and to balance competing claims for resources.</li><li>Excellent communication skills both written and oral and for different audiences and a track record of peer reviewed publications and presentations at international level.</li></ul><p>Desirable criteria:</p><ul><li>Experience of teaching and mentoring.</li><li>Experience of academic and/ or scientific research.</li><li>Experience with the media</li></ul><p>Sponsorship: <br><br>We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please contact us with any questions using the contact details at the bottom of this page.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £52,130, The National Archives contributes £15,102 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>Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our on-site cafe and opportunities for training and development. <br><br>Any move to The National Archives 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>;<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>Reasonable adjustments:</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><ul><li>Contact The National Archives via <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs</li><li>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</li></ul><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 : The Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 02039855979</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact The National Archives via email: <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br>nationalarchives.gov.uk<h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4OTMmdmVyaWZ5PWM2MTk0YWZlZjNmOGY5YTkxMzZkMDc0NzQ0YTdiZGQ2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4OTkyLTEwNTYwZWJkNmU4ZWI5MWFjNzc2ZmYyYjhlNzJmYjQ5MWQ4N2E0NzA=" target="_blank">Head of Preventive Conservation and Operations Job Description Opens in new window</a> (docx, 39kB)

Head of Preventive Conservation and Operations

<h4>Job summary</h4>The Supreme Court is the United Kingdom’s highest court of appeal. It hears appeals on arguable points of law of general public importance, concentrating on cases of the greatest significance. The UKSC is the final court of appeal for all United Kingdom civil cases, and criminal cases from England, Wales and Northern Ireland and (in certain cases) Scotland. The Court plays an important role in the development of UK law. The impact of UKSC decisions extends far beyond the parties involved in any given case, helping to shape our society. Its judgments directly affect everyday lives. At the end of 2024, the Court implemented the CRM software and websites that were developed as part of a wide-ranging Change Programme. The Change Programme focused on our people, culture, and processes, by putting user needs at the heart of everything we do. Technology and online services are the enabler for building an excellent customer journey, delivering online services that our users rightly expect and need. This has greatly improved our efficiency and effectiveness, and we will continue to build on the flexibility and resilience of our workforce providing them with the skills and tools that they need to deliver excellence as part of the Skilled Civil Service. The Change Programme is also about transparency and outreach, so that we can serve the public by ensuring that our work is visible, accessible, and trusted. <h4>Job description</h4>The Case Managers support Registry in ensuring the arrangements (including costs) for all appeals and applications to the UKSC and the JCPC are dealt with in an efficient, timely and appropriate manner. The role includes assisting our customers with filing their cases at the Court using the online portal, managing applications, answering calls and correspondence, and referencing the Court’s Rules and Practice Directions.<h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As a <strong>Case Manager</strong>, the postholder is a key member of the Registry Team and supports the Registry Team through: </p><p><strong>Customer Service:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the first point of call for members of the public, solicitors, barristers, and other members of the legal profession overseas.</li><li>Consistent application of Customer Service procedures to provide a world class service to meet the needs of Court users</li><li>Address enquiries and resolve customer concerns in accordance with Court policies and key performance indicators.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, case information and other documentation in the Case Management System (“CMS”), including fee payments/refunds as necessary.</li><li>Collaborate with Court teams as required to address customer needs and ensure efficient service delivery.</li></ul><p><strong>Managing Cases and Legal Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Issue appeals and applications ensuring that the Supreme Court/Judicial Committee has jurisdiction to hear the case and that the papers filed meet the requirements of the practice directions.</li><li>Advise and assist parties with appeal applications and how to navigate the portal.</li><li>Offer advice and guidance relating to the meaning of the practice directions, preparation of appeal/application papers/costs application, and the jurisdiction of the Court/Board.</li><li>Prepare papers to go to the Justices, Costs Judges, Registrars and Costs Officer for PTA/appeal/costs applications.</li><li>Prepare orders, instructions or formal directions for parties as necessary.</li><li>Where relevant liaise with parties and Costs Judges to list hearings and support their administrative smooth running. </li><li>Manage applications started before the new CMS was implemented – ensuring that these are progressed in line with court timeframes, and where relevant taking payments where these are applicable outside the new CMS.</li></ul><p><strong>Registry Operational Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting the preparation of statistical information as required including support for monthly reports.</li><li>Perform other tasks as delegated by the Costs Officer, Registrars or Registry Operations Manager to assist the Registry and other areas of the Court. This may include supervising the team or stepping in to usher in Court when necessary.</li><li>Managing the archive of past appeals and historic data.</li></ul><p><strong>Judicial and Court Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Showing flexibility to assess different priorities each day depending on the hearings listed and the needs of the Justices.</li><li>Continually developing knowledge and processes to support the Court’s objective to be a world-leading Court.</li></ul><p><strong>Case Management System:</strong></p><ul><li>The UKSC’s Case Management System (CMS) uses Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Pages platforms to manage case-related user interactions and data.</li><li>Identify issues and support development of the CMS</li></ul><p> to ensure any changes are reflected.</p><ul><li>Provide support and training to internal and external users to improve their experience and increase their confidence in using the CMS.</li><li>Propose enhancements to improve system functionality.</li></ul><p><strong>Other duties: </strong></p><ul><li>To support the Senior Case Manager in maintaining and developing the CMS</li></ul><ul><li>To undertake other duties that are commensurate with grade</li></ul><p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p><ol><li>Excellent understanding and experience of providing recognised customer service in a fast paced and high profile environment</li><li>Excellent attention to detail / accuracy</li><li>Excellent communication skills and confidence working with people at all levels </li><li>Practical experience of using Microsoft Office and proven IT skills, ideally using a Case Management System or equivalent </li><li>Flexible approach with the ability to adapt and improve processes and change priorities as required</li><li>Demonstrable confidence and judgment in taking the initiative, particularly in recognising when issues should be escalated or handled independently</li></ol><p><strong>Desirable criteria</strong></p><ol><li>Knowledge and understanding of the court system in the United Kingdom</li><li>Experience working with members of the Judiciary</li><li>Understanding of the Rules and Practice Directions of the UKSC and JCPC</li></ol><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £26,417, The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom contributes £7,653 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>On-site café and discounts for staff.</li><li>Corporate membership to Benenden Health.</li><li>Annual eyecare voucher</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>EdenRed employee benefits membership</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</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><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>Applications are via CV and Supporting Statement. The supporting statement should explain why you have the relevant skills and experience for the role linked to the essential criteria and behaviours required, which should be no longer than <strong>1000 words</strong>. Your CV and Supporting Statement should be sent to <a href="mailto:registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk" target="_blank">registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk</a></p><p>If you need to speak to a member of the recruitment team regarding the process please contact <a href="mailto:registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk" target="_blank">registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk</a></p><p>Please ensure your supporting statement covers why you wish to apply and the relevance of your experience/education addressing the Success Profile behaviours. </p><p>If there are a large number of applicants, the panel will sift on the lead strength which will be <strong>Managing a Quality Service.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Closing date</strong> for applications is <strong>23:59 </strong>on <strong>30 January 2026</strong></p><p>Interviews are likely to take place <strong>w/c 16 and 23 February 2026.</strong></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>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 : Registry Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk" target="_blank">registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk" target="_blank">registryrecruitment@supremecourt.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://www.supremecourt.uk/working-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.supremecourt.uk/working-for-us</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY3NDkmdmVyaWZ5PWRlNzZkYTQyNGQ3NDc0ZTY2ODAwODBlODBiZDE5MjU4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczMjgzLWNhOTUzMTI2MWYyNGE4ZmU3NTY1NmU2OWQwM2NkYTYxY2RiYWVhNjQ=" target="_blank">UKSC Case Manager Band D Job description and Success Profile 2026 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 148kB)

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

Case Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Delivery Support Administrator</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: £25,842 Per annum </strong><br><strong>Hours: Full time, job share or part time (minimum 0.8 FTE)</strong><br><strong>Contract Type: Open Ended and Fixed term </strong><br><strong>Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire </strong><br><strong>Grade: UKRI Band B</strong><br><strong>Positions Available: 2</strong></p><p><strong>Two positions 12-month fixed term</strong></p><p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026</strong></p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>About EPSRC</strong></p><p>EPSRC is the main UK government agency for funding research and training in engineering and the physical sciences. We invest over £850 million a year in a broad range of subjects from mathematics to materials science and from information technology to structural engineering. EPSRC is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the largest public sector funder of research and innovation, with an annual budget of over £8bn and including 7 research councils. You can find out more about UKRI via: <a href="https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/about-uk-research-and-innovation/our-organisation/" target="_blank">https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/about-uk-research-and-innovation/our-organisation/</a></p><p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p><p>The main purpose of this role as Delivery Support Administrator is to support the organisation through the delivery of high-quality, effective administrative support. As part of their respective teams, Delivery Support Administrators are assigned responsibilities/activities to deliver through their respective delivery support management structures.</p><p>Delivery Support Administrators are also expected to work flexibly across other teams to provide support to other EPSRC teams and activities as required. The role contributes to the achievement of teams’ specific objectives by providing support across some, or all or the following areas:</p><ul><li>General support</li><li>Peer Review</li><li>Resourcing</li><li>Strategic Priorities</li><li>Data Management</li></ul><p>Delivery Support Administrators also understand EPSRC’s mission, strategy and operations to deliver the above support effectively.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>The role will involve working flexibly across various activities and may also involve supporting strategic projects, responding to emerging and changing priorities with clarity of purpose and to tight deadlines. Your role will involve building and managing relationships with senior colleagues as well as internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>As a delivery support administrator, you may be providing support as follows:</p><ul><li>Using meeting scheduling systems and processes, document management structures, and internal standard operating procedures</li><li>Support and help to deliver our process of peer review using our systems</li><li>Arrangement and support for virtual and in-person meetings including preparation of agendas and note takin</li><li>Providing Funding Opportunity support, including setting up webinars </li><li>Monitoring shared mailboxes to ensure that queries and requests are dealt with in a timely manner </li><li>Travel and accommodation booking </li><li>Team diary management</li><li>Information monitoring and collation of reporting materials, briefings and document management</li><li>Support delivery of EPSRC events</li><li>General project support and other team activities as required</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>A minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent)</li><li>Previous administrative experience</li><li>A sound knowledge of Microsoft packages</li><li>Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail as evidenced through your Covering Letter and CV</li><li>Experience of inbox support</li><li>Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to work as a proactive team member, using your initiative to deal with problems and overcome challenges to deliver the team’s activities</li><li>Ability to manage change and pressure and work in an adaptable and flexible manner</li><li>Ability to establish and manage wider working relationships with colleagues at all levels</li><li>Effective verbal communication</li><li>Ability to work at pace in a dynamic environment, reprioritising tasks as appropriate</li><li>Ability to establish and manage wider working relationships with colleagues at all levels</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £25,842, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council contributes £7,486 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>We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!</p><p><strong>A list of benefits below:</strong></p><ul><li>An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.</li><li>30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent).</li><li>Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.</li><li>Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.</li><li>Flexible working options.</li></ul><p>Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!</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>For full details, please visit our careers site. Please submit an application including your CV and a Cover Letter that showcases how your skills and experience align to the requirements of the role. </p><p>A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : UKRI Recruitment team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ukri.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ukri.org</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@ukri.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@ukri.org</a></li></ul>

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Delivery Support Administrator

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Registers of Scotland (RoS)</strong></p><p>Join an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation. RoS is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. We work to create data-led, digital solutions for the people of Scotland. Our full-stack teams design, architect, and build all our registration products in-house. </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a technically skilled and people-focused SOC Technical Team Lead to join our Cyber Security team at Registers of Scotland. This role provides both technical leadership and line management for the Security Operations Centre (SOC) team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management services. <br><br>We’re looking for candidates with at least three years experience in a Security Operations Centre or similar environment, to ensure they bring the hands-on expertise and operational insight needed to lead effective incident response and support a high-performing security team. </p><p>As SOC Technical Team Lead, you’ll lead a team of analysts and work closely with cyber engineers to develop and automate threat detection and response playbooks. A key part of the role is ensuring SOC processes are fully integrated with existing ITSM workflows and that service levels are monitored and reported through agreed SLA/OLA metrics and outcome-driven key performance indicators. </p><p>Please note we have partnered with an agency for this position and will be accepting applications via their website.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>On a typical day you will…</strong></p><ul><li>Provide line management, coaching, and development to SOC analysts and engineers. </li></ul><ul><li>Lead the configuration, tuning, and maintenance of core SOC capabilities including log aggregation, alerting, correlation, threat detection, and response tooling. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with cyber engineers to develop and automate detection logic and incident response playbooks. </li></ul><ul><li>Work with our Technical Product Manager and Security Architect to ensure SOC capabilities align with enterprise security architecture and strategy. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop and maintain scenario-based runbooks and technical procedures for incident response. </li></ul><ul><li>Engage with project teams to provide security assurance for new and existing services. </li></ul><ul><li>Drive continuous improvement in SOC operations, tooling, and team capability. </li></ul><ul><li>Monitor and report on SOC performance, including: </li></ul><ul><li> - SLA/OLA adherence and incident handling timelines <br> - Volume and severity of security incidents <br> - Average time to detect (MTTD) and respond (MTTR) to threats <br> - Accuracy and relevance of alerts (e.g. reducing false alarms) <br> - Coverage of threat detection across systems and services <br> - Outcome-focused metrics such as reduced dwell time, successful containment rates, and measurable improvements in security posture </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre or operational security environment.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrable experience managing or leading a technical team or function in an enterprise setting. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong background in operating and maintaining SOC capabilities such as log management, alerting, threat detection, and incident response tooling. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in incident response, including leading technical investigations and developing response frameworks. </li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency in integrating and operationalising cyber threat intelligence. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with ITSM systems to manage and prioritise workloads. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience reporting on SOC metrics including SLA/OLA performance, MTTD/MTTR, alert accuracy, and outcome-based security improvements. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. </li><li>Experience developing or implementing vulnerability management tools and processes.</li><li>Familiarity with cloud security monitoring and hybrid infrastructure environments.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant security frameworks such as NIST CRF, ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, and MITRE ATT&amp;CK.</li><li>Experience contributing to or leading SOC maturity assessments or improvement programmes.<br><br></li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £52,252, Registers of Scotland contributes £15,137 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li><p><strong>This job is for you if you want…</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Work with purpose: </strong>working for the people of Scotland to set the bar for land and property registration worldwide. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Flexible and hybrid working:</strong> depending on the role and team requirements, work when and where it’s best for you and your stakeholders. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Benefits:</strong> enjoy pay progression, pension contributions of up to 28.97%, up to a year’s parental leave, and 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Investment in professional development:</strong> we invest in all our people so that they have the right skills to be productive and confident in their job. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Diversity and Inclusion: </strong>We are an ‘Investor in People’ and a ‘Disability Confident’ employer. We are inclusive, stronger together, and committed to putting our people first. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Positive work culture: </strong>RoS is an agile, digital organisation using leading-edge technology. Colleagues understand their role in achieving our strategy and have the autonomy to deliver. </li></ul></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><ul><li><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Criteria – Skills and Attributes for Success</strong></p><p><strong>Experience/Technical:</strong></p><p>We will assess you against the following Experience and Technical skills during the application and assessment process: </p><ul><li>Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre or operational security environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrable experience managing or leading a technical team or function in an enterprise setting. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong background in operating and maintaining SOC capabilities such as log management, alerting, threat detection, and incident response tooling. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in incident response, including leading technical investigations and developing response frameworks. </li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency in integrating and operationalising cyber threat intelligence. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with ITSM systems to manage and prioritise workloads. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience reporting on SOC metrics including SLA/OLA performance, MTTD/MTTR, alert accuracy, and outcome-based security improvements. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience developing or implementing vulnerability management tools and processes. </li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with cloud security monitoring and hybrid infrastructure environments. </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of relevant security frameworks such as NIST CRF, ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, and MITRE ATT&amp;CK. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience contributing to or leading SOC maturity assessments or improvement programmes. </li></ul><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><p>You will be scored against all listed Behaviours at assessment: </p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions </li></ul><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing/ Developing Self and Other (Cluster) </li></ul><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service </li></ul><p><strong>Stage one - Application Process </strong>To apply, click on 'Apply now' and complete the online application form. </p><p>You will need to submit: </p><ol><li>A CV outlining your career history and how you meet the technical/experience criteria (max 4 pages). </li></ol><ol><li>Responses explaining how you meet the required experience aspects of the role (maximum 300 words per answer in the spaces provided). </li></ol><ol><li>After the deadline for applications, all applicants will be sent a short on-line test via the platform Hackerrank, which will assess your technical proficiency. </li></ol><p>Please note: </p><ul><li>If we receive a high volume of applications, we may complete an initial sift on technical/ experience criteria </li></ul><ul><li>We reserve the right to invite candidates to participate in a telephone interview prior to being further assessed. </li></ul><ul><li>Applications that are not accompanied by CVs or responses exceeding 300 words per experience will not be considered. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Applicants who do not complete the online assessment will not be considered. </strong></li></ul><ul><li>We would strongly recommend that your statement is written in the <a href="https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/interview-advice/the-star-method" target="_blank">STAR format</a> (Situation, Task, Action &amp; Result) and preparing your answers using software such as MS Word or Google Docs, and then uploading the file. </li></ul><ul><li>We strongly advise you review our policy on <a href="https://www.ros.gov.uk/about/careers/vacancies-and-application/applying/responsible-use-of-ai" target="_blank">responsible use of AI</a> in the application process. RoS may check answers with an AI detection tool and will contact you for a pre-screening call to verify your responses. </li></ul><ul><li>Applications and appointments are subject to a strict merit-based assessment process, in line with the <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">Civil Service Recruitment Principles</a>. </li></ul><p><strong>Stage two – assessment</strong></p><p>If successful at application stage, you will be invited to an in-person interview which will include the following: </p><ul><li>Behaviour based interview </li></ul><ul><li>Technical whiteboarding exercise </li></ul><ul></ul><p><strong>Information on Success Profiles</strong></p><p>For further information on success profiles, visit our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles.</a></p></li></ul><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:talent@ros.gov.uk" target="_blank">talent@ros.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:talent@ros.gov.uk" target="_blank">talent@ros.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : <a href="mailto:talent@ros.gov.uk" target="_blank">talent@ros.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:talent@ros.gov.uk" target="_blank">talent@ros.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Registers of Scotland

SOC Technical Team Lead

Northern Ireland Office

Senior Head of Finance (Ref: 13642)

<h4>Job summary</h4>This position is based at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4BB, National<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p>Head of Operations (BAU)</p><p><strong>Department</strong></p><p>Operations</p><p><strong>Team</strong></p><p>Operations BAU</p><p><strong>Job Grade</strong></p><p>Grade 7</p><p><strong>Number of Posts</strong></p><p>1</p><p><strong>Reports to</strong></p><p>Director of Operations</p><p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p><p>As the Head of Operations (Business as Usual) your overarching responsibility is ensuring parole reviews are progressed effectively, in a timely manner.</p><p>You will work with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders both internally and externally, managing staff at SEO grade, team leaders and multiple staff across up to 11 distinct teams including; the centralised work allocations team, regional case management team, 3rd party direction and operational MI.</p><p>You will provide leadership with a strong and clear steer to operations staff to ensure quality, efficiency and effectiveness are maintained. This role also includes supporting any significant operational change at the Parole Board ensuring new processes are being implemented effectively and staff affected are engaged with these.</p><p>As Head of Operations, you will deputise for the Director of Operations.</p><p><strong>Main Duties and Scope of Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Part of the Senior Leadership Team.</p><p>• Actively participate in internal and external stakeholder engagement as required.</p><p>• Working in accordance with the Operational objectives in the Parole Board business plan.</p><p>• Responsibility for supporting Operations teams to deliver business activities in line with the Parole Board business plan and BAU Operations hub plan.</p><p>• Continuously supporting the members in concluding parole reviews and producing high quality Parole Board decisions in line with statutory timescales.</p><p>• Manage operational performance and delivery ensuring that effective secretariat support is provided to Parole Board members, to comply with business plan targets whilst maintaining the prisoner’s right to a fair hearing.</p><p>• Develop positive relationships with Parole Board members ensuring they are supported to make effective risk assessments that are rigorous, fair, and timely.</p><p>• Work with the Director of Operations to plan, forecast and monitor member resource and the Parole Board Members fees budget, in order to meet the workload demands.</p><p>• Achieving all performance measures for timeliness of Parole Board hearings and other Generic Parole Process, Recall, and internal processes.</p><p>• Working with other hubs at the Parole Board to bring about business change that improves operational processes and performance.</p><p>• Line management of x3 Senior Operations Managers to ensure that performance management processes are being followed. This includes manging the following teams – Regional Case Management, Listings, Workload Allocation, MCA, Hearing Support, Panel Chair Support, Operational Support.</p><p>• Develop positive relationships with stakeholders to ensure that they are held to account by assisting us to undertake effective parole reviews.</p><p>• Attend and present at relevant Parole Board Governance Committees on the work of the Operations Hub as required, including regional probation forums.</p><p><strong>Primary Deliverables</strong></p><p>To ensure Operations Hub delivers:</p><p>• An effective secretariat to support the Parole Board membership for the purposes of paper reviews and oral hearings.</p><p>• To ensure cases are progressed to enable the Operations hub to meet the relevant Key Performance Indicators.</p><p><strong>Person Specification </strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><p>• Experience of leading operational delivery.</p><p>• Proven ability to maintain operational delivery through change.</p><p>• Proven leadership skills with the ability to provide a clear vision for your function aligned to business strategic priorities.</p><p>• Evidence of turning around operational performance.</p><p>• Ability to maintain and motivate a team with varied and challenging workloads.</p><p>• Evidence of data management and communication of complex data.</p><p>• Experience of influencing internal and external colleagues at senior levels.</p><p>• Ability to make effective decisions as well as provide evidence-based information to inform decisions by senior leaders within the organisation.</p><p>• Strong ability to give quality written and oral advice/presentations to inform critical decision making.</p><p>• Resilience and ability to stay focused and positive in the face of complexity and uncertainty.</p><p>• Ability to deal with potentially difficult and challenging situations.</p><p>• Excellent IT skills and experience in using programmes, including Microsoft Excel, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.</p><p>• Ability to follow processes, policies, and guidelines</p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><p>• Experience of managing several diverse teams within a large operational department.</p><p>• Understanding of the Parole Process.</p><p><strong>Main Duties:</strong></p><p>As set out in the job description above.</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong></p><p>We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><p>• Leadership</p><p>• Communicating and Influencing</p><p>• Managing a Quality Service</p><p>• Working together</p><p>• Delivering at Pace</p><p><strong>Accessibility</strong></p><p>The Parole Board is a disability confident recruiter. Accessibility requests will be carefully considered and, where reasonable, actioned.</p><p>Whilst the Parole Board office is principally located in London, and, for the purposes of organisational management and administration, it is not required to conduct business in Welsh. However, the Parole Board welcomes applications from candidates who speak Welsh and English as part of its commitment to treat both languages on a basis of equality in the conduct of public business and administration of justice in Wales, as far as is both appropriate and reasonable, and to reflect the community it serves.</p><p><strong>Office requirements</strong></p><p>This role is hybrid. You will be required to spend 20% of your time in person contact. For some SLT meetings as well as Operations team away days, you will be required to attend in person in London.</p><p><strong>Selection process details</strong></p><p>This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. At the interview stage you will be assessed against Behaviours and Experience. </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>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £56,975, Parole Board contributes £16,505 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.<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 : 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/13440?entityId=13440" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13440?entityId=13440</a>

Parole Board

Head of Operations (Ref: 13440)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>As an apprentice social researcher, you will be joining a community of over 2000 social researchers across more than 30 organisations across the Civil Service. <br><br>The range of opportunities open to you through the Government Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme (GSRDAP) is huge – working in government departments responsible for things like business, energy, justice, education, and the environment. <br><br>That means you will have the opportunity to have an impact on improving the areas that really matter to the world you live in – working on issues like: </p><ul><li>How government can tackle climate change</li><li>How government can improve education </li><li>How government can prevent crime </li><li>How government can reduce homelessness </li></ul><p> …that is to say, in government, social research underpins some of the most important challenges that the country faces. They help senior leaders make the biggest decisions better – providing them with the data and insight they need to get the big calls right. <br><br>For more information about the scheme visit our GSRDAP website <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-social-research-degree-apprenticeship-programme" target="_blank">Government Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme - GOV.UK</a></p><p><strong>Question and Answer Session</strong></p><p>There will be a <strong>Question and Answer (Q&amp;A) session</strong> with the GSR Recruitment Team to chat about the application process and the experience of working as an apprentice in government. </p><p><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday 20 January 2026</p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 16:30 pm to 17:30 pm </p><p><strong>Place: </strong>Virtual, on Microsoft Teams. </p><p><a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_N2Q2ZDIyOWUtYjliZC00NmIxLWIxNDYtZWM4MTIzZTJjYjM1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ed1644c5-05e0-49e6-bc39-fcf7ac51c18c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d58dd644-e478-4506-b44f-57c2e5e98f20%22%7d" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to join the meeting</strong></a></p><p>We will give you:</p><ul><li>Information regarding a career in Government social research and in the Civil Service</li><li>An outline of the recruitment process for the scheme</li><li>Our tips on filling out the application form.</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p>As an apprentice social researcher, you will be studying for a bespoke degree in social research whilst putting your cutting-edge research skills to direct use in the workplace every day, by producing the evidence base for decisions on high profile public policies. This is an exciting time to be joining the Civil Service, and with continuous support you will prepare vital briefings for senior officials, ministers, or the public, produce critical social insight and ensure the quality and appropriate use of government data. <br><br>Social Researchers study what people feel, think, and do, to answer questions in all areas of society, including education, crime prevention, uses of artificial intelligence, homelessness, climate change, many more. The Government Social Research profession works across these issues and many more to develop impactful research projects and support national and local government priorities. You can read more about the GSR <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service-government-social-research-profession/about" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>A Government Social Research (GSR) apprenticeship is a four-year programme undertaking the Level 6 Applied Social Research standard including attaining a BA honours degree. At the same time, you will be working in a team of social researchers and other analysts in a government department, supported by a manager and a buddy.<br><br>Your degree will be a mixture of online and face-to-face teaching with a residential week each year at the University of Kent in Canterbury at the beginning of September. The department you work in will make any necessary travel arrangements and payment for you to attend in-person events, with the University of Kent, from your office location. </p><p> About your BA research degree: </p><ul><li>This is the UK’s first ever bespoke applied social research undergraduate degree apprenticeship. You will develop transferable and applied knowledge, skills and behaviours that will set you up for a long career in modern social research. The course will cover a broad range of contemporary quantitative and qualitative social research methods and skills, alongside how they can be applied to bring about real-world change and help government and organisations make better decisions. </li><li>This includes, but is not limited to: how to collect and use data for analysis in a range of different social contexts; how to design impactful research projects that could inform some of society’s most pressing questions; how to make use of modern social research software that will also bring you transferrable skills in coding; and you will have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project in an area of relevant interest to you.</li></ul><p><br>Working as a member of the GSR involves the development and use of: </p><ul><li>Quantitative skills: manipulating and presenting data.</li><li>Writing and presentation techniques: communicating research clearly and succinctly to senior officials and ministers.</li><li>Applied research skills: undertaking and using research to provide critical insight to government on a range of issues from the environment to transport. </li></ul><p>At the end of four years, successful completion of the End Point Assessment (EPA) will guarantee you permanent employment within the GSR.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Eligibility</strong></p><p><strong>Nationality Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>You must have resided in the UK for at least the previous 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship. </li><li>Individuals will also need to demonstrate that they meet the relevant immigration requirements and their eligibility under the Civil Service Nationality Rules (CSNRs). Please see below Nationality Requirements for more information.</li><li>This includes the right to remain and take up full-time work in the UK for the entire duration of the 4-year programme by August 2026.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualification Requirements:</strong></p><p>Candidates must have a minimum of:</p><ul><li>Five GCSEs including Maths and English Language at grade C (4) or above or equivalent.</li><li>96 UCAS points under the 2017 tariff point system (e.g., CCC at A Level or equivalent qualifications, not including General Studies) or expected to achieve this by August 2026.</li></ul><p><strong>Please note:</strong></p><p>This apprenticeship is specifically designed for those who do not already hold a degree. You are, therefore, not eligible for the GSRDAP scheme if you have a further education qualification at level 6 (degree level) or above. </p><p><strong>Desired skills</strong></p><ul><li>Well organised, able to prioritise and work to deadlines.</li><li>Able to understand and explain complex information verbally and in writing.</li><li>Able to use IT, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.</li><li>Able to solve problems, establishing issues and advantages and disadvantages of different options.</li><li>Able to work independently and as part of a team working towards a common goal.</li><li>Able to think critically and question things. </li></ul><p><strong>Personal qualities</strong></p><ul><li>Enthusiasm for what a degree in social research entails and a commitment to completing the apprenticeship over 4 years. </li><li>Interest in undertaking a role which can improve people’s lives. </li><li>Curiosity in current affairs.</li><li>Keen to learn and develop.</li><li>Not required, but flexible to travel within the UK.</li></ul><p>If successful you must hold, or be willing to obtain, security clearance to CTC/SC/DV level. More information about the vetting process can be found at the following link <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">Security Vetting and Clearance Levels Guidance</a></p><p>In addition, some departments require candidates to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years having spent no period longer than 3 months outside of the UK to get security clearance. </p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li> Fully funded BA (Hons) Applied Social Research Degree with the University of Kent.</li><li>Learning and development tailored to your role.</li><li>An environment with flexible working options.</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a>.</li><li>Minimum of 25 days Annual 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>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Ability.<p><strong>The selection process comprises of the following stages.</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: </strong><strong>Application form including personal statement<br></strong></p><p>Complete the online application form. You will need to provide details of your qualifications and any predicted grades up to August 2026. Plus, a personal statement of no more than 1000 words. Your statement should include the following: <br><br>1. Why you are interested in the apprenticeship; <br>2. How you are planning to balance work and study; <br>3. How you are planning to keep yourself motivated and keep track of your performance. </p><p>We will not require you toupload or attach a separate CV document to your application form. Once you have submitted your application form you will not be permitted to amend it.</p><p><strong>Stage 2: Online tests</strong><br></p><p>Once you have completed your application form, you will receive links to take two online tests, verbal and numerical. These tests are not timed, meaning you can take as long as you need to complete them. <strong>Please note that your application and online tests must be completed before applications close at 16.00 pm on Friday 6 February 2026.</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 3: Online test pass mark set </strong></p><p>If you pass the online tests your application will be sent for sifting (marking).</p><p><strong>Stage 4: Sift</strong></p><p>Your application form will be sifted on your personal statement. </p><p>Candidates who are unsuccessful at the sift stage will not be given any feedback or comments. </p><p><strong>Stage 5: Assessment Centre</strong><br></p><p>Candidates passing the sift stage, will be invited to a virtual assessment centre. The assessment is split into two parts: a written exercise assignment and then on a separate day you will have an interview including a presentation task. Further information on what to expect at the assessment centre will be sent to candidates invited to attend.</p><p><strong>Stage 6: Apprenticeship Offer</strong></p><p>If you are successful, you will be offered a place on the apprenticeship subject to obtaining satisfactory grades, references (i.e., personal or work) and passing security checks. </p><p>All candidates will be offered a role based on merit. Location preferences will be taken into consideration but are not guaranteed. Please take note that due to the limited number of posts available in specific locations, successful candidates may be offered roles in nearby towns. It is important for candidates to note that many of the roles are located outside of London. </p><p>Occasionally, a department may withdraw from the scheme before placements are offered, or we have more successful candidates than available placements. In such cases, applicants will be placed on a reserve list. The reserve list will be open until September 2026.</p><p>If an apprenticeship offer has been made and a candidate's exam results received in August 2026 are lower than our minimum requirements (and the candidate has submitted the exam for a remark), the apprenticeship offer will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine if the offer can still proceed.</p><p><strong>Recruitment timeline</strong></p><p><strong>Please note that this timeline may be subject to change</strong>.</p><ul><li>13 January 2026 – Applications open. </li><li>6 February 2026 at 16:00 pm – Scheme closes (NB: the 2 online tests and application form must be completed by this deadline).</li><li>w/c 16 February 2026 – Pass mark set for the online tests and successful candidates progressed to sift.</li><li>February to March 2026 – Sift period of applications. </li><li>w/c 30 March 2026 - Assessment Centre: Written exercise.</li><li>27 April to 8 May 2026 - Assessment Centre: Online interview, including a presentation task.</li><li>From late May 2026 – Candidates informed of their Assessment Centre / interview outcome and successful candidates assigned to a government department. Departments contact successful candidates to start onboarding and pre-appointment checks.</li><li>Early September 2026 – Apprenticeship starts.</li></ul><p> Additional guidance will be given before each stage of the process. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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 : GESR Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk" target="_blank">GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk" target="_blank">GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Complaints procedure<br><br>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.<br><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact us, the Government Economic and Social Research Team (GESR) by emailing <a href="mailto:gesrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk" target="_blank">gesrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk</a><br><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you may contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. 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>

Government Economic Service & Social Research Profession

Government Social Research Degree Apprenticeship Programme 2026

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK Government, and for England and Wales. We hold over 1,000 years of iconic national documents – from Domesday Book to digital files from contemporary government. Our mission is to collect, preserve, and make accessible the record of the state, helping citizens understand their past and governments make informed decisions for the future.</p><p>Our digital services support preservation and access at scale – and securing our systems means protecting history itself. We are seeking cyber professionals with hands-on technical skills and a passion for protecting data and infrastructure that underpins national memory. Join us and be part of a unique, purposeful mission.</p><h4>Job description</h4>Full job description attached (see below).<h4>Person specification</h4><p>As the Lead Cloud Security Engineer, you will lead TNA wide initiatives to protect digital assets, data and cloud infrastructure from ever evolving threats. The role demands deep technical expertise, leadership in secure by design implementation and architecture governance, and the ability to influence decisions across departments and external suppliers. You will be accountable for the design, implementation and continuous improvement of multi cloud security frameworks (AWS, Azure and other environments), aligned with government standards and resilient to emerging risks. Your work protects critical information from malicious attacks, accidental loss and unauthorised access.<br><br>Reporting to the IT Security &amp; Information Assurance Manager, you will own the “how” of secure cloud delivery across TNA—translating policy objectives into actionable technical standards, guardrails and patterns, and making the implementation decisions that ensure they are adopted effectively.<br><br>You will Chair a virtual Technical Design Authority (TDA) to embed secure by design practices across AWS, Azure and other cloud environments, define technical standards and roadmaps to reflect the desired cyber security posture and remain hands on—engineering solutions, codifying controls and leading complex investigations. Through the TDA you hold decision rights to set guardrails and approve exceptions across directorates, combining technical authority, governance leadership and practical delivery to keep TNA’s systems secure, compliant and cost efficient.<br><br>As Lead Cloud Security Engineer, you will spearhead strategic decision-making and shape the overall security posture of our cloud infrastructure. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across The National Archives to define security architecture, evaluate emerging technologies, and establish work practices and technologies that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Leveraging deep expertise in cloud platforms and threat landscapes, you’ll guide the selection and implementation of security controls, drive risk assessments, and lead incident response planning. Your leadership will ensure that security is embedded into every stage of cloud adoption and operations, fostering a culture of proactive defence and continuous improvement.<br><br>This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.</p><p>Application Process:</p><ul><li>Application: We ask all applicants to submit work history details and a personal statement, not exceeding 1200 words</li><li>Interview: Interviews will be held on-site at The National Archives in Kew</li></ul><p>Selection for interview will be based on the ‘essential’ requirements shown below so please ensure that your statement demonstrates in detail how you meet these requirements.</p><p>Essential criteria:</p><ul><li><p>Significant expert knowledge of cloud security in either AWS or Azure, with proven experience leading cross organisation security initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrable experience in architecture governance (guardrails, patterns, exceptions) and standardising threat modelling.</p></li><li><p>Strong hands on engineering skills: IaC, CI/CD security, IAM hardening, CSPM tuning, incident response.</p></li><li><p>Ability to drive cost efficiencies and make evidence based recommendations.</p></li><li><p>Technical expertise in the following tech stack; AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, GitHub, Kubernetes, Terraform, Linux, JAMF, Sentinel and Defender for Endpoint</p></li><li><p>Experienced in excellent communication and able to influence up to senior leadership being able to deliver complex technical concepts and summarise complicated events to senior stakeholders up to and including board level</p></li></ul><p>SC clearance/willingness to obtain SC clearance will be required for this role. This requires candidates to have been resident in the UK for at least the past three years. Please do not apply if you have been resident in the UK for less than three years as your application will be rejected.</p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £60,000, The National Archives contributes £17,382 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>Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our on-site cafe and opportunities for training and development. <br><br>Any move to The National Archives 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>;<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>Reasonable adjustments:</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><ul><li>Contact The National Archives via <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs</li><li>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</li></ul><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : The Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 02083925313</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact The National Archives via email: <a href="mailto:careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at <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.nationalarchives.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMTgmdmVyaWZ5PTgwNjhmODVlMTE5ZjFiZTBmYjA0ZmYyYTgwMzVjNTVmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzM1NDM5LTQ5ZDVlYzY2OWZhYzBmZDQ4NmJhMmZmMTE0ZTg0MDdiYjZlOWJkMWY=" target="_blank">Job Description - Lead Cloud Security Engineer Opens in new window</a> (docx, 45kB)

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<h1>Summary</h1><p><strong>Job introduction</strong> </p><p>NHG Procurement is undergoing a significant transformation as we respond to the new Procurement Act and continue to mature our approach to delivering robust, value-led procurement solutions. Our ambition is to provide best-in-class procurement services that fully support the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts and deliver measurable outcomes for the organisation.</p><p>As a Procurement Manager (Level 3), you will take a leading role in managing complex and high-value procurement activity across a broad range of hard and soft categories, supporting an annual spend in excess of £700m. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, shaping sourcing strategies, driving compliance, and ensuring procurement delivers value, innovation, and risk mitigation.</p><p>This role is ideal for an experienced procurement professional who thrives on challenge, enjoys influencing at pace, and is motivated by the opportunity to help shape a modern, high-performing procurement function. Joining NHG at this stage means becoming a key contributor to our transformation journey and helping define how procurement operates now and into the future.</p><p><strong>What you'll do</strong></p><p>As our Procurement Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality, commercial, and customer-focused procurement service across Notting Hill Genesis (NHG). Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you'll help drive a robust and effective procurement programme that supports NHG's strategic priorities, ensuring that every contract delivers value for money, reflects our core values, and helps improve the lives of our residents.</p><p>You'll oversee complex procurement projects, provide expert commercial advice, and partner with internal teams to ensure compliance with the latest legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contract Regulations 2015.</p><p><strong>How you'll do it</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver responsive, professional, and compliant procurement solutions that meet the needs of NHG's business areas.</li><li>Manage a portfolio of complex procurements from planning through to contract award, ensuring best practice and value for money.</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and develop sourcing strategies that align with corporate objectives.</li><li>Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers, ensuring risk is managed effectively and outcomes are sustainable.</li><li>Maintain and update the NHG Contracts Register, supporting contract management activity and supplier performance reviews.</li><li>Provide accurate and insightful reports to senior leaders on procurement activity and emerging market trends.</li><li>Ensure all procurement processes adhere to internal governance, financial regulations, and statutory requirements.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration across procurement and business partnering functions.</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver the Procurement Forward Plan in line with corporate and financial goals.</li><li>Support divisional teams with commercial analysis, supplier appraisals, and contract management.</li><li>Drive procurement excellence and consistency across NHG by embedding best practice and supporting training initiatives.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure positive, value-driven outcomes.</li><li>Keep abreast of legislative, market, and policy developments to ensure NHG remains compliant and forward-thinking.</li></ul><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p>We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation. Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification. </p><p>Essential:</p><ul><li>MCIPS qualified or working towards full qualification.</li><li>Proven experience delivering successful procurement programmes in complex environments.</li><li>Strong understanding of procurement law, policy, and best practice relevant to a Registered Provider.</li><li>Experience managing multiple complex procurements and building effective stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to balance compliance, commerciality, and customer focus.</li><li>Hybrid arrangement - 2 days per week in the office</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p><p>Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning and development options to help you achieve and maximise your potential.</p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (qualifying period may apply)</li><li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services</li><li>Health cash plan</li><li>Staff discounts across hundreds of retailers, gyms, restaurants, and entertainment venues</li><li>Interest-free loans (season ticket, tenancy deposit, and training loans)</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Life Assurance - 4x annual salary</li></ul><p><strong>All about us</strong></p><p>Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 65,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,800 employees. </p><p>For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:<a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a>    </p><p>We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. </p><p>To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a>  </p><p><strong>Selection Process</strong></p><p>Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 01 February 2026.  </p><p>Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to do an assessment  </p><p>Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview  </p><p>Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .  </p><p> NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.  </p>

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<h1>Summary</h1><p><strong>Job Introduction</strong></p><p>Procurement at NHG is evolving, and this is an exciting time to join a function that is strengthening how it delivers compliant, value-driven outcomes. With the introduction of the new Procurement Act, we are reinforcing our approach to ensure best-in-class procurement services across the full contract lifecycle - from sourcing through to contract delivery.</p><p>As a Procurement Manager (Level 2), you will play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality procurement activity across a diverse portfolio of property-focused, construction, development, and maintenance categories. With NHG spending over £700m annually, this role offers exposure to complex, high-value procurement projects that make a tangible difference to our organisation and communities.</p><p>We are keen to speak to motivated procurement professionals who bring established experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for delivering compliant and commercial outcomes. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a growing, forward-looking procurement team, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career while contributing to a major transformation journey.</p><p><strong>What you'll do</strong></p><p>As a Procurement Manager, you'll drive NHG's procurement strategy, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant services that align with our mission to improve lives across London's communities. Your expertise will secure value-for-money contracts, manage supplier relationships, and uphold the highest standards of probity, directly contributing to our corporate success and resident well-being.</p><p><strong>How you'll do it</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver and support procurement projects, ensuring compliance with Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023, while embedding NHG's core values into supplier agreements.</li><li>Support risk management strategies, maintain the Contracts Register, and ensure all activities meet statutory, regulatory, and ethical standards.</li><li>Partner with internal teams to deliver tailored procurement solutions, providing supplier appraisal insights and contract management training.</li><li>Drive cost-effective outcomes by negotiating with suppliers, balancing quality and value to meet divisional needs.</li><li>Produce actionable reports for senior leadership, leveraging data to optimize procurement processes and decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p>We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation. Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification. </p><p>Essential:</p><ul><li>Holds or is actively working toward Level 4 Diploma in Procurement &amp; Supply </li><li>Experience in building and managing effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Proven experience delivering or supporting procurement programmes with employee, customer and stakeholder engagement and collaboration</li><li>Knowledge of procurement legislation, standards, procedures and techniques relevant to a Registered Provider</li><li>Ability to analyst data and provide insights to support procurement delivery </li><li>Advanced IT and system skills including Microsoft Office</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p><p>Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning and development options to help you achieve and maximise your potential.</p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (qualifying period may apply)</li><li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services</li><li>Health cash plan</li><li>Staff discounts across hundreds of retailers, gyms, restaurants, and entertainment venues</li><li>Interest-free loans (season ticket, tenancy deposit, and training loans)</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Life Assurance - 4x annual salary</li></ul><p><strong>All about us</strong></p><p>Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 65,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,800 employees. </p><p>For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:<a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a>    </p><p>We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. </p><p>To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a>  </p><p><strong>Selection Process</strong></p><p>Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is<strong> 01 February 2026. </strong> </p><p>Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to do an assessment  </p><p>Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview  </p><p><strong>This role is currently eligible for potential sponsorship in line with our Eligibility to Work policy, under the Skilled Worker visa route (SOC Code 1134). This will depend on your current right to work situation and government rules, please discuss this with a member of the HR team before you apply for the role.</strong></p><p>Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .  </p><p> NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.  </p>

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<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong>Job Title: Independence &amp; Reablement Team </strong><strong>Leader</strong><strong>&nbsp;(Registered Manager)</strong></p><p><strong>A bit about us:</strong></p><p>Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;</p><p>Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.</p><p>We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><ul><li>By becoming a leader of the Independence and Reablement team you’ll be playing a key role in helping people to achieve independence, relearn skills and build confidence, empowering people to live physically, emotionally, and socially full lives reaching their aspirations,&nbsp;</li><li>As an Independence &amp; Reablement Team Leader (Registered Manager) you will manager a team of staff who will use a strengths-based approach, to work directly with individuals over a short and focused period to develop person-centred goal plans and ensure holistic support is given.</li><li>You will be a Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registered Manager for the Independence and Reablement Service, ensuring the service is effective, efficient and safe at all times.&nbsp;As a Registered Manager, the Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that the Fundamental standards of the Health and Social Care (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Care Quality Commission (Registration) 2009 Regulations are maintained to a good standard.&nbsp;</li><li>You the Independence &amp; Reablement Team Leader will have an active role within the Independence and Reablement Multidisciplinary Team to coordinate strengths-based assessments, support planning, and resource allocation. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Within your role the Independence &amp; Reablement Team Leader will create a culture of positive performance management.&nbsp;Ensure robust performance management of the service by owning and developing service planning, budget management and performance measurement.</li><li>Independence and Reablement Team Leaders will develop effective partnerships with colleagues across Liverpool City Council and external partners to support a holistic, efficient, and person-centred service, focused on maximising a person’s independence &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Our Independence &amp; Reablement Team Leader will be able demonstrate a passion for delivering services that ensure that people have choice, control and support to live independent lives. &nbsp;have</li></ul><p><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></p><ul><li>At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Next steps:</strong></p><p>Closing date: midnight Monday 2nd February 2026<br>Shortlisting date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026<br>Interview date: Thursday 12th February2026<br>Interview type: Face to face competency based interview</p><p>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.</p><p>Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.</p><p>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ifeyinwa Pearson via email <a href="mailto:Ifeyinwa.Pearson@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ifeyinwa.Pearson@liverpool.gov.uk</a></p><p>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;</p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.</p><p>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.</p><p>&nbsp;Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a></p><p>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.</p>

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<p>Please apply online at jobsgopublic.com or kent-teach.com or ring 01634 338220 or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk</a> to request an application form.</p>



<p>The kitchen team take pride in the delivery of fresh and appetising food for both pupils and staff, and work to high standards following Health and Safety protocols at all times. These roles would suit somebody with a flexible and energetic approach who enjoys working as part of a committed and supportive team.</p>
<p>Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently located on 2 Strood sites; Nursery, Primary and secondary (Cliffe Road) and Further Education (Rede Court Road). Facilities include an on-site school farm.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils at Abbey Court School, continuity and consistency of support is paramount and therefore candidates for all positions will need to commit to the full working hours of the post.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes enhanced criminal records and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role, if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Our safeguarding&nbsp;<br>system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice, and safeguard our children and young people.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Salary:</strong> UQT - UPR (Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> Full Time</p><p><strong>Contract type:</strong> Permanent </p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>Negotiable start date</p><p>Lift Bexleyheath is seeking a talented and enthusiastic <strong>Media Teacher</strong> to join our forward-thinking team.</p><p>In this exciting role, you'll teach Media Studies across Key Stages 4 and 5, while also contributing to the wider delivery of combined Computer Science, Business and Media to Key Stage 3. We're looking for someone who can bring creativity, curiosity, and real-world relevance into the classroom, helping our students explore how media, technology, and enterprise shape the world around them.</p><p>Whether you're an experienced teacher or early in your career, you'll find a welcoming, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and professional growth is encouraged.</p><p><br><strong>We're looking for someone who:</strong></p><ul><li>Is a qualified media teacher with QTS or working towards</li><li>Can teach engaging, inclusive lessons across KS4 and KS5.</li><li>Enjoys making links between Media, Computer Science, and Business.</li><li>Is committed to helping every student reach their potential.</li></ul><p><strong>About Lift Bexleyheath</strong></p><p>Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. Our school serves a diverse student population, and we are proud of the relationships we build with our families and wider community.</p><p>The school is located in Bexleyheath, just 30 minutes from central London by train, and offers an excellent environment to both live and work. With a brand-new sixth form centre and investment in teaching spaces, it's an exciting time to join our team.</p><p>We're proud to say that Lift Bexleyheath is on a journey of sustained improvement and innovation. You'll be joining a school with strong leadership and a shared determination to achieve the very best for every student.</p><p><strong>Who is Lift Schools?</strong></p><p>We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools.  As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.</p><p>We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.</p><p><strong>We offer you:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Career development and training:</strong> Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.</li><li>Our partnership with <strong>One World </strong>powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including <strong>Ambition Institute's</strong> Early Career and <strong>NPQ</strong> offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.</li><li><strong>Generous benefits:</strong> From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li><li><strong>Lifestyle perks:</strong> Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li></ul><p><strong>The role has a negotiable start date. This is a full time, permanent position.<br></strong></p><p><strong>Closing date: 6 February 2026</strong></p><p><strong>Interview date: 26 February 2026</strong></p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.</p><p>Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.</p><p>Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.</p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.</p>

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