Find your next tech and IT Job or contract role.

Our Tech stack Languages & Frameworks: Java Spring Boot, Python Flask, TypeScript React Testing & QA: Cypress, Playwright, React Testing Library, Axe-core, Postman CI/CD & DevOps: GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, OpenShift, AWS CDK Monitoring & Logging: Grafana, AWS OpenSearch. Elasticsearch Code Quality: SonarQube Data & Migrations: PostgreSQL, MongoDB Secrets & Security: AWS Secrets Manager, Ansible Vault, Secret Server Please note: The listed tech stack is indicative of the environment you will be working in. There is no expectation that you are proficient in every technology listed. Join our innovative tech team as a Senior Test Engineer and lead the delivery of high-quality testing across our platforms and services. You’ll shape testing strategies, support team development, and ensure our services are robust, accessible, and user focused. You’ll collaborate with engineers, analysts, and product teams to embed quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone passionate about testing, automation, and inclusive digital services. You will also take ownership of test tooling decisions, define automation framework architecture, and lead CI/CD test integration improvements. What We’re Looking For : You’re committed to driving quality and continuous improvement across teams. You’re confident mentoring and developing others and enjoy helping colleagues grow. You’re proactive and take ownership of testing strategy and delivery. You care about inclusive services and embedding accessibility into how teams work. You enjoy collaboration and can influence and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. On a typical day you will… Define, lead, and continuously improve test strategies, plans, and processes across multiple delivery teams. Promote test automation and continuous integration practices across development workflows. Lead the design, maintenance, and evolution of automated test suites and frameworks. Take ownership of test tooling strategy, including evaluation and standardisation across teams. Advocate for early involvement of testing and quality assurance in product lifecycle planning across the organisation. Lead accessibility best practice within the team and contribute to organisation-wide accessibility standards and training. Challenge teams and use governance structures to identify and reduce accessibility-related delivery risks. Manage, mentor, and develop testers of varying levels, supporting career progression and skills development. Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and development of testing talent. Represent test and accessibility interests across departments and in cross-government communities of practice. Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure robust test coverage across functional, non-functional, exploratory, and accessibility areas. Work with developers to identify test scenarios and contribute to code quality through review and feedback. Ensure testing efforts cover cross-cutting concerns, including security, performance, usability, and accessibility. Identify testing risks early and take preventative action to mitigate impact on delivery. Lead defect management processes, using patterns and trends to drive quality improvements. Manage stakeholder expectations and communication during defect triage and resolution. Lead incident investigation and root cause analysis for live service issues. Drive the integration of test activities into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitLab. Support test coverage analysis using code metrics and ensure test code quality standards are met.

As the Lead Test Engineer, you will own and drive the testing practice for the organisation, with strategic responsibility for test policy, capability, and delivery quality. You will define and implement the overall testing strategy, build a high-performing testing community, and ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes across digital services. This senior leadership role is accountable for embedding quality assurance at all levels, guiding teams throughout the delivery lifecycle, and shaping the future of testing and accessibility across the organisation. What We’re Looking For A strategic thinker with deep expertise in testing, quality assurance, and test engineering leadership. Confident decision-maker with experience operating at scale and in high-risk environments. Able to lead change, resolve complex issues, and build consensus across departments. Skilled communicator able to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. A visible leader and role model for quality, accessibility, and inclusive delivery practices. On a typical day you will… Define and continuously evolve the organisational test strategy, quality standards, and policy for all delivery teams. Lead strategic planning of test and quality practices across the department; ensure test activities are risk-based and value-driven. Champion early engagement of quality and test professionals throughout the product lifecycle. Lead, manage, and grow a multidisciplinary test community, building technical capability and supporting career development across grades (EO to SEO). Represent the test function at senior leadership level, internally and externally, and influence wider digital quality strategy. Set standards for test types, techniques, frameworks, and tooling across delivery areas; promote continuous improvement. Guide and assure delivery teams on test coverage, planning, execution, and defect management. Lead cross-cutting quality concerns including accessibility, performance, security, and reliability. Oversee recruitment, retention, and workforce planning of testers and test leaders across the function. Own staffing plans and budget allocation for the test function, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and delivery needs. Sponsor and embed accessibility into test policy, delivery standards, and test lifecycle activity. Analyse and act on defect patterns and quality metrics to influence roadmap and delivery improvement. Drive adoption of automation, continuous integration, and test engineering best practices. Build strong relationships across product, engineering, and design to influence quality at scale. Guide the strategic integration of testing into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring scalable and robust release processes. Promote external engagement through communities of practice, public speaking, and open knowledge sharing.

User Researcher Pay up to £46,547 , plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a User Researcher to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of user research or appropriate experience in other fields of research. Knowledge and experience of using a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, selecting the most appropriate method depending on the requirements. Significant experience of planning and conducting research that considers the diversity of users, keeping in mind access needs and the ethical nature of research. Extensive experience and proven track record of generating new and useful insights for a project team to leverage, ensuring where relevant that the insights influence decisions. Experience of communicating insights from research to project teams and wider stakeholders or clients, to inform their decisions and make actionable recommendations. Why do we need a User Researcher like you? As a User Researcher, you will put user needs at the centres of our thinking as we improve our systems for millions users. You'll be planning and designing research programmes that will inform the products and services we develop. You'll work closely with users and agile delivery teams to test both broad concepts and detailed service elements, ensuring that research findings are clearly communicated, understood, and translated into practical, actionable recommendations. We need a champion of user-centred design and core research principles. You'll help build a shared understanding of user needs across teams and stakeholders, influencing design decisions and driving improvements in service delivery. You'll also help our product teams to collaborate, guiding them in interpreting research insights and maintaining a strong focus on user experience throughout the development lifecycle. Your work will shape services that are inclusive, effective, and aligned with the needs of the people who use them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £46,547. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £12,876 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 25 days rising to 30 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

User Researcher Pay up to £46,547 , plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a User Researcher to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of user research or appropriate experience in other fields of research. Knowledge and experience of using a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, selecting the most appropriate method depending on the requirements. Significant experience of planning and conducting research that considers the diversity of users, keeping in mind access needs and the ethical nature of research. Extensive experience and proven track record of generating new and useful insights for a project team to leverage, ensuring where relevant that the insights influence decisions. Experience of communicating insights from research to project teams and wider stakeholders or clients, to inform their decisions and make actionable recommendations. Why do we need a User Researcher like you? As a User Researcher, you will put user needs at the centres of our thinking as we improve our systems for millions users. You'll be planning and designing research programmes that will inform the products and services we develop. You'll work closely with users and agile delivery teams to test both broad concepts and detailed service elements, ensuring that research findings are clearly communicated, understood, and translated into practical, actionable recommendations. We need a champion of user-centred design and core research principles. You'll help build a shared understanding of user needs across teams and stakeholders, influencing design decisions and driving improvements in service delivery. You'll also help our product teams to collaborate, guiding them in interpreting research insights and maintaining a strong focus on user experience throughout the development lifecycle. Your work will shape services that are inclusive, effective, and aligned with the needs of the people who use them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £46,547. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £12,876 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 25 days rising to 30 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

User Researcher Pay up to £46,547 , plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a User Researcher to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of user research or appropriate experience in other fields of research. Knowledge and experience of using a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, selecting the most appropriate method depending on the requirements. Significant experience of planning and conducting research that considers the diversity of users, keeping in mind access needs and the ethical nature of research. Extensive experience and proven track record of generating new and useful insights for a project team to leverage, ensuring where relevant that the insights influence decisions. Experience of communicating insights from research to project teams and wider stakeholders or clients, to inform their decisions and make actionable recommendations. Why do we need a User Researcher like you? As a User Researcher, you will put user needs at the centres of our thinking as we improve our systems for millions users. You'll be planning and designing research programmes that will inform the products and services we develop. You'll work closely with users and agile delivery teams to test both broad concepts and detailed service elements, ensuring that research findings are clearly communicated, understood, and translated into practical, actionable recommendations. We need a champion of user-centred design and core research principles. You'll help build a shared understanding of user needs across teams and stakeholders, influencing design decisions and driving improvements in service delivery. You'll also help our product teams to collaborate, guiding them in interpreting research insights and maintaining a strong focus on user experience throughout the development lifecycle. Your work will shape services that are inclusive, effective, and aligned with the needs of the people who use them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £46,547. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £12,876 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 25 days rising to 30 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

User Researcher Pay up to £46,547 , plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a User Researcher to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of user research or appropriate experience in other fields of research. Knowledge and experience of using a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, selecting the most appropriate method depending on the requirements. Significant experience of planning and conducting research that considers the diversity of users, keeping in mind access needs and the ethical nature of research. Extensive experience and proven track record of generating new and useful insights for a project team to leverage, ensuring where relevant that the insights influence decisions. Experience of communicating insights from research to project teams and wider stakeholders or clients, to inform their decisions and make actionable recommendations. Why do we need a User Researcher like you? As a User Researcher, you will put user needs at the centres of our thinking as we improve our systems for millions users. You'll be planning and designing research programmes that will inform the products and services we develop. You'll work closely with users and agile delivery teams to test both broad concepts and detailed service elements, ensuring that research findings are clearly communicated, understood, and translated into practical, actionable recommendations. We need a champion of user-centred design and core research principles. You'll help build a shared understanding of user needs across teams and stakeholders, influencing design decisions and driving improvements in service delivery. You'll also help our product teams to collaborate, guiding them in interpreting research insights and maintaining a strong focus on user experience throughout the development lifecycle. Your work will shape services that are inclusive, effective, and aligned with the needs of the people who use them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £46,547. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £12,876 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 25 days rising to 30 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

User Researcher Pay up to £46,547 , plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a User Researcher to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of user research or appropriate experience in other fields of research. Knowledge and experience of using a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, selecting the most appropriate method depending on the requirements. Significant experience of planning and conducting research that considers the diversity of users, keeping in mind access needs and the ethical nature of research. Extensive experience and proven track record of generating new and useful insights for a project team to leverage, ensuring where relevant that the insights influence decisions. Experience of communicating insights from research to project teams and wider stakeholders or clients, to inform their decisions and make actionable recommendations. Why do we need a User Researcher like you? As a User Researcher, you will put user needs at the centres of our thinking as we improve our systems for millions users. You'll be planning and designing research programmes that will inform the products and services we develop. You'll work closely with users and agile delivery teams to test both broad concepts and detailed service elements, ensuring that research findings are clearly communicated, understood, and translated into practical, actionable recommendations. We need a champion of user-centred design and core research principles. You'll help build a shared understanding of user needs across teams and stakeholders, influencing design decisions and driving improvements in service delivery. You'll also help our product teams to collaborate, guiding them in interpreting research insights and maintaining a strong focus on user experience throughout the development lifecycle. Your work will shape services that are inclusive, effective, and aligned with the needs of the people who use them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £46,547. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £12,876 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 25 days rising to 30 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

We have an urgent requirement for a Graphic Designer on a 6 month contract basis. The role will be hybrid working with 3 days a week onsite either in London or York. The Graphic Designer will design and deliver the client's visual identity across reports, digital platforms, speeches, and engagement materials. This role requires creative craft, clarity, and the ability to communicate complex system-wide ideas in accessible, compelling formats. It calls for someone who can bring visual storytelling into the client's mission, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and impact. We are looking for someone who can: * Design strategic publications, reports, and prospectuses. * Create infographics, data visualisations, and visual frameworks that clarify complexity. * Develop and maintain brand identity across digital and print. * Collaborate with writers and programme leads to align visuals with narrative. * Produce digital and event materials that support speeches, launches, and external engagement. Essential skills include: * Experience in publication design, digital assets, and brand development. * Proficiency in professional design software and willingness to adapt to new tools. * Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging visual communication. * Strong collaboration and communication skills. * A focus on accessibility, clarity, and quality in design. * Awareness of data visualisation principles and inclusive design practices. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

At CGI, we’re passionate about creating digital experiences that make a real difference. As a Content Designer, you will play a key role in transforming complex information into clear, accessible and engaging content that meets the needs of diverse users. By shaping services in line with the Digital Scotland Service Standard, you’ll help deliver intuitive solutions that improve outcomes for citizens and clients. Working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll bring creativity, precision and user-focus to every stage of the design process — with the freedom to take ownership, innovate, and be supported in your professional growth. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position with some travel to offices/clients in Scotland as required.

Job description Coordinate daily tasks to uphold vital secure operations In this varied and hands-on role, you’ll be a key part of the Rosa Management Team, supporting secure service delivery across the organisation. Reporting to the Senior Rosa Specialist, you’ll carry out essential audits on Rosa accounts and locations, working closely with users to ensure compliance and accuracy, and recommending actions where needed. You’ll be monitoring shared Rosa mailboxes, coordinating requests and tasks to the right team members, and keeping service responses on track. Day to day, you’ll take ownership of important admin functions, from distributing IT security procedures for sign-off to maintaining inventories, tracking laptop assets, and managing password governance. Whether you’re handling Rosa queries, organising office supplies for the London team, or escalating more complex IT issues, your work will help keep everything running smoothly. Clear communication is key in this role. You’ll regularly liaise with colleagues, customers, and wider FCDO Services, keeping everyone informed and aligned. And with a proactive approach to your own development and a strong understanding of Rosa processes, you’ll be ready to adapt to changing needs and support the ongoing success of the service. Bring your technical expertise where it matters You’re organised, detail-driven, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. With strong admin experience and excellent Microsoft Office skills, you’re confident handling data, managing reports, and keeping processes on track. You communicate clearly at all levels and know how to get things done, whether that’s liaising with stakeholders, supporting users, or chasing down key actions. You’ll bring a user-focused mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience working with service levels, prioritising tasks, and supporting secure services would be a real plus, especially if you understand government security policies. Most importantly, you’re a reliable team player who’s ready to learn, grow, and make a real contribution to the Rosa service. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Check (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting on our website: To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit Closing date: 31/08/2025 It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Delivering best-in-class solutions. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Make a vital contribution to the success of our international IT operation Our highly collaborative teams of IT engineers, analysts and managers help to keep the UK safe and secure, and when you join us in this role you’ll make a vital contribution to the maintenance and installation of our complex software and operating systems. Carrying out routine maintenance and administration tasks to ensure applications are available correctly, you’ll identify any operational problems or faults, use all your expertise as you contribute to their resolution, and provide our specialists, users and managers with proposals for improvements to our operations. Documenting information about assets across their life cycle, and preparing high and low-level technical and operational process documentation, you’ll engage with our users and stakeholders to gather evidence relating to incidents and problems, and keep them informed of progress. Coaching, mentoring and sharing your expertise with your associates and colleagues, you’ll have plenty of time to keep up to speed with the latest technologies while maintaining your own professional development. In addition, we’ll expect you to contribute to the delivery of on-call services, and you may also be asked to support some out-of-hours work. Use all your expertise as you help defend the UK’s security interests With relevant Agile and ITIL Foundation level experience, you should have Microsoft Associate certification and a strong technical understanding of the hardware, software and systems supported by our organisation. It’s essential that you have significant experience working as a member of a high-pressure, fast-paced team in a similar role – this should include working with complex technologies in secure enterprise environment, for example with the MOD. Also working at practioner level with Linux, MySQL, PostGreSQL. Also experience working with MS Azure and AWS Cloud. You should have a Level 3 Information Communication Technician or IT Computer Science qualification, or relevant experience, and the ability to use relevant tools, such as ServiceNow would be desirable. Strong numerical and analytical skills are important, and working knowledge of relevant components, devices, processes and protocols would be a plus. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit Closing date: 27/08/2025 It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match.

Description About Starling: At Starling, we are on a mission to provide people with a fairer, smarter, and more human alternative to traditional banks. We are building a leading digital bank, driven by fast technology, fair service, and honest values. Our vision is to create a banking industry that serves everyone, which we accomplish by developing best-in-class proprietary technology, offering an exceptional customer experience, and establishing a strong, sustainable business. Our five core values - Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim for Greatness - are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our strategy and shaping our culture. We're a branchless, largely paperless bank, committed to responsible banking, sustainability, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. The Opportunity The Mid Term Planning and Forecasting Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing resource plans and forecasts across Operations, focused on a mid term view (0-90 days). This role will ensure that the organisation has the optimum number of people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time, to meet our mid-term demand profile. The manager will leverage data analytics and statistical modelling to provide actionable insights to senior leadership, supporting strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Location: Cardiff Reporting to: Head of Resource Planning Closing date: 12pm, Thursday 9th October Hybrid working: All Starling colleagues spend a minimum of 10 days per month in the office with flexibility to work the rest from home. Key Accountabilities or Responsibilities: Lead and develop a team of Planning & Forecasting Analysts, driving a culture of continuous improvement and personal development. Develop and implement mid term resource plans that take account of newly identified change and marketing initiatives. Continuously monitor operational demand for seasonality, contact rates versus commercial drivers, handling times and shrinkage patterns, to ensure plans are kept up to date and relevant for decision making. Provide data-led recommendations on supply movements, and monitor effectiveness of changes on capacity versus demand profiles Own and monitor intra-month, and intra-day demand profiles to ensure capacity can be aligned effectively enabling consistent service delivery. Work closely with the long term planning and forecasting manager and scheduling manager to ensure plans are effectively handed off for execution and key metrics are aligned. Requirements Behaviours & Competencies: Accountable leader with strong customer and colleague focus Ability to adapt to, and lead teams through regular change, driving consistency across Operations. Ability to balance workload and prioritise effectively Ability to build strong relationships with Change, Marketing & Operational teams. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Excellent understanding of demand planning methodologies and demand drivers. Excellent communications and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex data in a digestible format Strong judgment skills with the ability to provide timely recommendations Benefits Why Join Starling? Make an Impact: Work on projects that directly shape the future of banking and improve the financial lives of our customers. Starling is technology-led, and you'll have the freedom to accomplish your goals in innovative ways. Culture of Excellence: Be part of a collaborative, empowered, and forward-thinking team. We encourage experimentation, ownership, and a relentless focus on \"doing the right thing." Growth and Development: We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities to learn new technologies, take on new challenges, and own interesting things from day one. A Bank That Cares: We're a Living Wage employer, committed to flexible working, and dedicated to creating a fair, open, and safe working environment with compassion and inclusion at its core. Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Company-enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme (7% employer contribution) Private Medical Insurance with Vitality including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton. 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Life Insurance at 4x your salary. 16 hours of paid volunteering time a year. Ability to buy or sell annual leave. Generous family-friendly policies. Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off Incentivised refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasingOur Commitment to Equality Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. Our client, a major UK retail bank, provides every day banking services to over 17 million retail customers. The banks expertise and services span across Business Services, Corporate banking, Wealth Management, Group Functions, Retail and Investment Banking. On behalf of this organisation, AMS are are looking for an iOS Developer (SwiftUI) for a 6 Months contract based in Bristol (Hybrid). Purpose of the role: As iOS Developer (SwiftUI) you will join out Client's team on building the Group's design system across every platform and brand. You will help shape how we design and build UI at scale. What you'll do: Build reusable, accessible UI components in SwiftUI. Prototype and collaborate across disciplines. Work with structured data (JSON), including design tokens. Support CI/CD workflows and automation. Contribute to system-wide consistency and scalability. The skills you'll need: Deep SwiftUI expertise Strong understanding of iOS accessibility APIs. Experience working with structured data (JSON). Familiarity with design tokens. CI/CD experience. Next steps This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

Senior Automation Test Engineer Location: Hybrid (West Midlands) Sector: Public sector experience preferred Permanent We are TXP. We help businesses and organisations move forward, at pace and at scale. We believe in the transformative power of combining technology and people. By providing consulting expertise, development services and resourcing, we work closely with organisations to solve their most complex business problems. Our work transforms organisations - and we take that responsibility seriously. We focus on success, pursue excellence and take ownership of everything we do. But achieving that level of performance requires an inclusive and supportive working environment. We believe in the power of technology and people, and we help everyone here to succeed. At TXP, you can multiply your potential. As a Senior QE Engineer at TXP, you'll lead quality assurance and test automation across agile delivery teams working on complex, integrated systems. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in automation, performance, and security testing, who thrives in regulated environments and enjoys mentoring others. You'll play a key role in shaping testing strategy, embedding quality throughout the SDLC, and delivering scalable, secure solutions for both internal and client-facing projects. While SC clearance is desirable, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. What You'll Be Doing Design and implement test automation frameworks from scratch. Drive performance, security, and accessibility testing. Apply TDD/BDD and shift-left testing practices. Support CI/CD pipelines and mentor junior engineers. Collaborate in pair programming and contribute across the SDLC. What We're Looking For Strong experience in automation tools (Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, Postman). Familiarity with performance/security testing (Gatling, OWASP Zap). CI/CD pipeline expertise and Git/GitLab proficiency. Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS). Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG, Wave, Axe). Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Security Clearance: While SC clearance is desirable, it is not essential. Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK SC clearance (e.g. having lived in the UK for the past 5 years and no major criminal record). What Success Looks Like Quality is embedded across delivery. Automation frameworks are scalable and effective. Junior engineers are growing under your mentorship. Stakeholders trust your assurance and insights. TXP continues to deliver secure, high-quality solutions. Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve). Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%). Life assurance (3x). Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva. Cycle to work scheme. Corporate eye-care vouchers. Access to an independent financial advisor. 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities. Grow with us: Work on exciting new projects. If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you're in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you'll always be working on something exciting and challenging. Career growth - we've got you! We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We're here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities. Be part of the TXP growth journey. We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you'll be part of that. Apply now to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your skills will shape the future of digital delivery.

Service Desk Analyst Location: Manchester (on-site) Contract Length: 3 months Pay: Hourly day rate (contractor) Previous experience working within a Higher Education Overview of the Role / Team The Team Our IT Support Team provides a critical service to staff and students across a respected Higher Education Agency. We deliver support through telephone, walk-in IT support, and a digital ticketing platform. We are a close-knit, collaborative group that values empathy, communication, and continuous learning. Our culture is grounded in shared values, and we pride ourselves on taking the time to understand and support the unique needs of those we serve. The Role As a Service Desk Analyst, you'll manage your own queue of support tickets and incoming queries. With the guidance of your team, you'll assess issues, determine appropriate resolutions, and contribute to an accessible and effective IT support experience. This role requires a confident communicator who enjoys working directly with people and troubleshooting technical problems. Your work will involve responding to telephone queries, providing in-person support, and handling self-service tickets, ensuring that IT remains an enabler for learning, research, and collaboration. What We're Looking For: The Ideal Candidate Will: Be a great communicator who listens empathetically and takes time to understand people's challenges. Have experience with standard desktop applications and IT troubleshooting. Bring a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to quality in all tasks. Be confident in both verbal and written communication (phone, email, in-person). Be a natural problem-solver with good judgement, while also knowing when to seek input or escalate. Thrive in a collaborative team, sharing knowledge and supporting others. Value and contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and respectful working environment.

Programme Manager Hybrid (West Midlands or London) Permanent We are TXP. We help businesses and organisations move forward, at pace and at scale. We believe in the transformative power of combining technology and people. By providing consulting expertise, development services and resourcing, we work closely with organisations to solve their most complex business problems. Our work transforms organisations - and we take that responsibility seriously. We focus on success, pursue excellence and take ownership of everything we do. But achieving that level of performance requires an inclusive and supportive working environment. We help everyone here to succeed. At TXP, you can multiply your potential. We are seeking a high-performing Programme Manager to lead and oversee multiple client engagements across our technology delivery portfolio. This senior role is responsible for ensuring that onsite delivery teams execute projects in line with Statements of Work (SoWs), identifying new opportunities for growth, and translating client strategies into actionable sales proposals. You will work closely with the Head of Project Management, client stakeholders, sales teams, and delivery leads to ensure seamless execution, strategic alignment, and measurable business impact. This role demands strong commercial acumen, stakeholder influence, and the ability to manage multiple complex engagements simultaneously. This role can be completed in a hybrid way, spending 2 days a week in our Birmingham, Dudley or London offices, or with our UK based clients. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple client portfolios, ensuring delivery aligns with agreed SoWs, timelines, and quality standards. Act as the senior point of contact for client stakeholders, building strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction. Ability to switch context between running individual engagements, and overseeing the portfolio. Collaborate with onsite delivery teams to monitor progress, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement. Identify and qualify new business opportunities within existing accounts, working with the sales team to shape proposals and close deals. Translate client strategies and business needs into compelling sales proposals and delivery plans. Ensure governance, reporting, and risk management are consistently applied across all engagements. Provide regular portfolio updates to the Head of Project Management and Technology leadership team. Support resource planning and forecasting across client engagements. Champion the CARES values (Client Focus, Adapability, Responsibility, Excellence, Success) in all aspects of client interaction, team leadership, and delivery execution Maintain an unwavering focus on client delivery, ensuring satisfaction targets are consistently met. Mentor and support practice members and delivery teams, assisting the Head of Project Management in shaping a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability across TXP. Skills and Experience: Proven experience managing a multiple engagement, client portfolios in a technology delivery environment. Evidenced experience in at least two of the following domains: Cloud (Azure/AWS), Application Development, Data & AI, Cyber Security, or Legacy Modernisation. Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc). Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels. Demonstrated ability to build business cases and translate strategy into delivery. Commercial awareness and experience supporting sales and account growth. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The ability to hold yourself and the team accountable to results and the willingness to share your performance results transparently. Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Scrum Master) are desirable. Experience working within a technology consultancy is desirable. Experience managing portfolios in both public and private sector environments is desirable. Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve). Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%). Life assurance (3x). Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva. Cycle to work scheme. Corporate eye-care vouchers. Access to an independent financial advisor. 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities. Grow with us: Work on exciting new projects. If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you're in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you'll always be working on something exciting and challenging. Career growth - we've got you! We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We're here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities. Be part of the TXP growth journey. We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you'll be part of that.