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SOC Design Analyst

The SOC Design Analyst will support the development and refinement of HMRC's future Security Operations Centre (SOC) Operating Model. Working with SOC SMEs, operational teams and project stakeholders, the role will help define SOC strategic requirements, operating model components, governance arrangements and future-state processes that will shape the evolution of SOC services and capabilities.

Key Objectives

• Support the development of SOC strategic planning artefacts, operating model deliverables and supporting documentation.
• Gather, analyse and document business, operational and security requirements that inform future SOC design.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement activities to capture requirements and support operating model development.
• Document future-state processes, roles, responsibilities and governance arrangements.
• Identify and manage risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies associated with SOC transformation and design activities.
• Support the development of policies, standards and service definitions required to underpin future SOC capabilities.
• Ensure alignment between SOC operating model activities and wider security transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to the definition of future SOC capabilities, organisational structures and ways of working.

Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of and experience with Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions and operating models.
• Experience in business analysis, service design, operating model development or organisational transformation.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
• Experience documenting processes, procedures, governance models and operational requirements.
• Ability to work across business and technical teams to translate requirements into strategic and operational design outputs.

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Date Posted: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:02:34 +0000

Infrastructure Engineer DV Cleared

DV Cleared

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters, building secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions.

We’re looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineers who enjoy solving difficult technical challenges and want their work to have real operational impact.

 

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.

 

 Your work may include:

• Maintain, improve, and secure multi-classification, virtualised, collaboration and development environments.
• Work with IT infrastructure colleagues to improve capabilities, internally and across its projects.
• Provide Infrastructure support to public cloud SaaS offerings (Office 365) as well as project-based systems (public, private and hybrid clouds) in implementation and support lifecycles.
• Perform maintenance tasks on the infrastructure through change control.
• Assist with monitoring and management of and project-based ticketing and alerting systems for new changes and security alerts.
• Triage monitoring alerts and perform appropriate action.
• Maintain monitoring components in line with infrastructure developments.
• Ensure all platforms are patched in line with provider recommendations and security policy.
• Quickly and accurately assess impact of incidents, initiate return to service and ensure follow up actions are completed.
• Identify trends and problems and plan changes to improve stability and performance.
• Maintain cutting edge knowledge and skills in the design and build of secure public, private, and hybrid cloud and network technologies.
• Develop personal knowledge through study/research toward vocational certifications in relevant technologies/vendors.
• Advise customers and project teams on infrastructure and support aspects.
• Cascade knowledge through knowledge articles for the team and wider organisation.
• Support the team in winning business.

 

What We’re Looking For

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

 

• Team Player
• Windows Server 2016+ administration.
• RedHat Openshift
• Linux (CentOS/RedHat/Ubuntu)
• EUD provisioning (Autopilot), maintenance, patching and hardening.
• SSO – concepts and operation.
• Understanding of working in protectively marked environments.
• VMware
• Azure
• Networking
• Automation (scripting ansible/powershell)
• Kubernetes administration e.g. VMware TKGI
• VMware vSphere/vCenter/VCF.
• Azure/Microsoft 365 administration.
• DevSecOps Tooling
• Elastic
• Nessus
• Application Packaging
• HashiCorp Terraform
• HashiCorp Vault
• Experience working in Agile sprints

 

Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.

 

The Company

Our Client is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. They focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help  customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.  The team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.

 

Why Join

Their culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity.  They are a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.

As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, they turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time, with ambitious plans for growth. They are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on the journey.

 

They offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.

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Date Posted: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:02:58 +0000

Ground Station Engineer

• Operate, manage and conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on antenna systems, ACUs, modems, spectrum analysers, radomes and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with internal stakeholders, launch clients, GS operators, hosted parties and manufacturers.
• Lead on-site troubleshooting and fault resolution (fibre, RF links, rack/cabinet equipment); minimise downtime through decisive technical action.
• Act as primary technical point of contact for manufacturers, suppliers and launch clients; manage ticketing, spares and repair workflows.
• Maintain, update and implement installation, maintenance and safety documentation; provide post-maintenance reporting.
• Support hardware procurement decisions and contribute technical input to scheduling and software development projects.

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Date Posted: Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:19:33 +0000

Occupational Health advisor

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: £50,000+ competitive

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

Due to expansion of our OH team we are now looking for a temporary Occupational Health Advisor for 12 months with possibility of extension (we can consider applicants wishing to work part time) with the expectation of a minimum of 3 days per week onsite (Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday) to join the growing Occupational Health & Wellbeing (OH&W) Team.

The OH&W Team are committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of all MBDA employees, providing a comprehensive service to the business with a combination of internal and external services.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of an efficient, effective and high quality OH service, providing specialist knowledge and expertise that is responsive to the current and evolving unique needs of MBDA UK.

You will ensure service delivery is in line with best practice, compliant with departmental policies and procedures and meets legislative requirements.

What we're looking for from you:

• We are ultimately looking for a dynamic, proactive and motivated individual who is passionate about occupational health and driven to deliver an excellent service, promoting both physical and mental wellbeing. Your responsibilities will be varied. We will be looking for you to do the following:
• Deliver a proactive health service that protects and promotes the physical and psychological wellbeing of all MBDA UK employees.
• Carry out the full remit of an Occupational Health Advisor, including health screening, health surveillance, case management and health promotion activities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across functions of HR, Safety and the wider business and respond appropriately to give expert guidance in the field of OH.
• Meet different challenges of projects or work streams, and demonstrate excellent organisational and IT skills in response to changing business needs.
• Work well within a team, and as an OHA support to assist the development of the OH technicians, and the wider OH team.
• Provide clinical advice to support the wellbeing strategy, including wellbeing initiatives across the annual calendar, and assist or deliver regular manager training activities.
• Lead on projects and drive service delivery improvements.
• Ability to manage a complex case load and deliver excellent written reports, with clear advice for the business that is evidence based and with solid understanding of legal requirements . Clinical competence in health surveillance and screening activities and ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively.

What you need:

• Essential -NMC RN part 1
• Essential: experience in delivering occupational health services
• RN part 3 - SCPHN (OH) registered- desirable

Experienced in Occupational Health - pre placement assessments, a broad range of health surveillance, case management, lifestyle screening, triage and responding to queries:-

Solid research-based clinical knowledge, excellent written and oral interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The applicant must be an NMC registered Nurse with experience in Occupational Health. They will preferably hold a current Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner Nurse (SCPHN) qualification (Part 3) and possess a broad range of occupational health nursing experience with clear evidence of appropriate training and career progression. Extensive knowledge and expertise in complex case management, gained both by qualifications and significant experience. Strong interpersonal skills including: motivating, negotiating, relationship building and influencing skills.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Integrated Logistics Support Manager

The Opportunity:

A world leader in Missiles and Missile Systems, MBDA is a multi-national group, employing 18,000 employees across Europe. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to join our Customer Support & Services (CSS) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering ILS activities for future Domestic and Export customers across two of our in-service Missile Systems. The ILS Managers role is to influence the system design and to design a support solution in order to ensure our ability to provide effective through-life support to our products upon entry to service.

Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days a week in the office

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of ILS strategies and plans in line with customer and contractual requirements embedded within the Project Design Authority
• Manage ILS activities across the full lifecycle, including concept, design, manufacture through to in service. The specific products for this role are in the manufacture phase, however as your career develops you would expect to move to different products in different phases of their life cycle.
• Developing a robust Through Life Support Policy
• Ensure compliance with relevant ASD S-Series standards as required, including (but not limited to):
  • S1000D (Technical Publications)
  • S2000M (Material Management)
  • S3000L (Logistics Support Analysis)
  • S4000P (Preventive Maintenance)
  • S5000F (In-Service Data Feedback)
  • DefStan 00-600
  • Current MoD ILS standards
• Oversee Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), maintenance task analysis, spares modelling and provisioning, support equipment development and design, training and technical documentation
• Act as the primary ILS point of contact for customers and key stakeholders
• Oversee delivery of the support equipment within the UK and internationally
• Support bid and proposal activities, including ILS costing and risk assessment
• Manage and mentor ILS practitioners within the programme or functional team
• Ensure ILS risks, assumptions and dependencies are identified and managed effectively

What we're looking for from you:

• Proven experience in an ILS, Supportability or Through-Life Support role within the defence or aerospace sector
• A broad-based engineering background, preferably degree level qualified or equivalent in a technical discipline, ideally with substantial knowledge and experience of Weapon System development or support.
• Strong working knowledge of ASD S-Series ILS standards and their practical application
• Experience working with UK MOD customers and defence primes (desirable)
• Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across an international environment
• Experience supporting bids and proposals
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple, sometimes conflicting, issues on a regular basis
• Ability to lead a team, carry out strategic planning of work, and ensuring commitments are always met
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders across the enterprise

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Senior Systems Engineer

Bristol

We are seeking innovative and passionate system thinkers to join our dynamic team, working on an ambitious and pioneering programme. Imagine playing a crucial role in designing and delivering next-generation combat air systems that will set new standards in weapon integration, effectiveness and efficiency.

Salary: Up to £47,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The Opportunity:

Join a ground-breaking programme within the Defence sector, focused on designing and delivering a cutting-edge Future Combat Air Programme for the Royal Air Force within an ambitious timeframe. This initiative is built upon a global partnership through the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), uniting the UK with international allies Italy and Japan. Together, we aim to revolutionise the integration and employment of weapons, moving beyond traditional methods to create a more dynamic and efficient approach.

We are seeking dynamic and motivated system thinkers to become integral members of our programme team. This role offers an unparalleled chance to significantly contribute to the development of advanced Weapon Effects Management capabilities. Your work will be instrumental in reducing cognitive burden and facilitating the seamless coordination of complex weaponry in the battlespace, ensuring our missions are executed with precision and effectiveness.

Join us and be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of combat air operations.

Some of the Key Accountabilities for this role include but are not limited to;

• Delivery of key System of Systems concepting activities
• Requirements elicitation and decomposition
• Architectural processes across the project Model Based Engineering tools
• Work with design teams to define and convey the overall system concept, trades, fundamental design principles and constraints that balance fulfilment of the need
• Support to cross functional assessment and analysis activities

What we're looking for from you:

• Analytical Systems thinkers that are able to develop and communicate new concepts and architectures, with an understanding of the requirements/needs that drive the design
• Ability to present and engage with a senior set of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to influence and drive a narrative
• Willingness to learn and deliver as part of an agile team
• Attention to detail along with excellent organisational and communication skills

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Software Project Lead

This is a phenomenal opportunity to be at the heart of an exciting phase of transforming the way we develop and deliver software to facilitate testing across the whole of the MBDA UK product portfolio.

Job Title: Software Project Lead

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 or 21% of salary (Depending on Grade)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime (Depending on Grade)
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days (Depending on Grade)
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

Test Equipment (TE) Software Resource and Capability UK deliver the MBDA UK software test capability in partnership with our colleagues in Electronic Design, the Test Centre of Excellence and other areas of Software Engineering.

We facilitate robust and timely test of missile systems and ensure MBDA continues to provide a decisive military capability for our home nations and their allies.

The Department is responsible for developing and supporting software packages that utilise Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of our MBDA UK product range from development, through production and into field test scenarios.

We're a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team specialising in all aspects of test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real-time systems. It is great a place to learn about the company's entire product portfolio!

Join us as a Software Project Lead and take our technology and your career into new territories.

What we're looking for from you:

We're looking for someone who is passionate about building high performing teams.

As you'll also be acting as design authority for the software your team is creating, it is essential you have a proven history in software development - ideally working at a low level using the C language.

You'll also have the ability to create strong working relationships with the multi-disciplined software project environments within which we work.

Additionally, you'll also have experience of the following:

• Cost estimation

• Planning / scheduling of work

• Managing multiple projects

• Engaging and influencing at a senior level across the business

We therefore invite self-motivated, passionate, adaptable and proficient software engineers to apply for this role.

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Cyber GRC Consultant (DV Cleared)

Cyber Security GRC Consultant (DV Cleared)

Location: Cambridgeshire / London, Hybrid - c. 2-3 days on-site presence required
Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Secure by Design risk and security assurance services within MOD and Public Sector environments. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement security risk assessments and best practice solutions, ensuring alignment with business risk appetites and transformation goals. You'll be part of a knowledge-sharing culture, working alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Secure by Design risk and security assurance functions within MOD/Public Sector.
• Lead and advise on risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management.
• Facilitate security and risk workshops with Authority departments.
• Produce clear reporting on vulnerabilities, risks, controls, and treatment activities.
• Provide pragmatic remediation and risk management guidance.
• Support secure design across technology platforms including cloud infrastructures.
• Contribute to blogs and research within the business community.

Experience Required

The successful candidate will possess proven experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, threat modelling, or related fields within Public Sector and MOD and will have achieved or be working towards Full Membership of CIISEC and UK Cyber Security Council professional registration at either Chartered or Principal for Risk Management.

• Active DV clearance required
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Security Assurance Coordinator or Delivery Team Security Lead roles
  • JSP440, JSP604/453 & JSP490
  • Working with system secure design
  • MOD/GDS Secure by Design Principles
  • Supplier Chain Assurance and Risks.
  • Security related legislation (e.g. GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO requirements).
  • Security Control Frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF and CIS Controls v8.
  • HMG, NPSA and NCSC security policies, standards and guidance.
  • Have experience building and implementing secure by design principals within the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Threat Modelling - Kill Chain - Attack tree analysis.
• Working understanding of:
  • Cloud security including Azure, Amazon Web Service, Key Management Systems, Containerisation, Network Security Groups, Host based firewalls, Web Application Firewalls
  • Physical Network Infrastructure, Anti-Patterns, Network Firewalls, IDS/IPS, DMZs
  • AI use cases, secure configuration (ISO42001 knowledge preferable),
  • ITHC scoping and remediation action plans.
  • HLD and LLD reviews and analysis.
• Working knowledge and experience of tooling relating to cloud security posture management offerings, cloud native security (AWS/Azure) and endpoint security.
• Proficient in Public Key Infrastructure, Data at Rest/inTransit, Cryptography, Privileged User Access Management, Zero Trust, Cross Domain Solutions and Role-based Access Controls.
• Thrives on tackling challenges with creative solutions, challenging the normal.

What's in it for You

• Hybrid Working: c. 2-3 days onsite per week.
• Career Development: Continuous learning and professional growth.

Interested?

Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:27:00 GMT

Delivery Manager

We are currently looking for a Delivery Manager to work onsite in Cheltenham for a Defence company on a contract running until end of March 2027.

** Role will require working onsite 5 days a week and suitable candidates must hold the highest level of Government clearance

Delivery Manager
Location: 5 days per week onsite in Cheltenham
Duration: Through to the 31/03/2027
Day Rate: £580 - £600 per day
Clearance: Candidates must hold the highest level of security clearance
IR35: Inside

Areas of Responsibility:
The Delivery Manager will be responsible for deliverables for an infrastructure platforms team of 20 + made up of the company, Authority and Military personnel.

Scope of Work:

• Team Coordination: Assist in setting up and managing multiple workstreams, ensuring tasks are clearly defined and dependencies are tracked.
• Timeline Management: Monitor project timelines, flag risks early, and help teams stay on schedule through proactive follow-ups.
• Progress Tracking: Maintain accurate status reports and dashboards, highlighting milestones, blockers, and resource needs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Support the Service Delivery Manager in preparing concise updates for leadership and stakeholders.
• Issue Resolution: Act as a point of contact for operational challenges, helping to remove blockers and escalate issues promptly.
• Resource Support: Work with the SDM to help allocate team resources effectively across workstreams, balancing priorities and capacity.
• Process Alignment: Ensure delivery activities align with agreed organisational objectives.
• Hands-On Support: Engage directly with teams to clarify tasks, resolve day-to-day queries, and maintain momentum on deliverables.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of government (HS working experience)
• Tech and networks understanding (desirable)

If this role of interest please send an updated CV to grainne@copello.co.uk and I will call you to discuss further
 

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Date Posted: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:26:00 GMT

Service Owner

Service Owner - Digital Workplace & AI

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Service Owner for an initial 12-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location: London | Hybrid

The ideal candidate will possess an active security clearance and a proven background in Service Owner Management, complemented by the following valuable skills and experiences:

• Significant experience as a Service Owner or Deputy Service Owner in cloud transformation programs.
• A deep understanding of the GDS Service Standard, with a proven track record of successfully guiding services through the Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live phases.
• Expertise in owning, developing, or enhancing digital workplace, collaboration, productivity, end-user computing, knowledge management, or AI-enabled services, contributing to innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated strength in leading multidisciplinary teams across product management, user-centered design (UCD), architecture, business analysis, suppliers, and service management, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in developing or contributing to business cases, with a focus on cost modelling, benefits realization, service transition, and workforce planning, driving organizational success.
• Strong capabilities in governance, assurance, and risk management, with experience in supporting service boards, executive reporting, and facilitating senior stakeholder decision-making.
• A practical understanding of ITIL 4 and its application in agile service delivery environments.
• Experience working in Tier 2/3 secure environments, particularly within the Government or defence, is highly desirable.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

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Date Posted: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:49:00 GMT

Business Analyst (SC Cleared)

Start Dates: September/November
Contract Length: 6 months each

Purpose of Role:

The Business Analyst is responsible for translating the strategic vision of Digital Wing into clear business, user and technical requirements. The role will ensure that programme decisions are grounded in operational need and that solutions are aligned to desired outcomes and benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture and document business requirements
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and discovery sessions
• Analyse current and future operating models
• Define user journeys and use cases
• Produce requirements documentation
• Support benefits definition and measurement
• Identify dependencies, assumptions and constraints
• Support Business Case development
• Ensure requirements are traceable through delivery

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Business analysis methodologies and tools
• Requirements gathering and management
• Workshop facilitation
• Process mapping
• Stakeholder engagement
• Benefits analysis

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Agile delivery environments
• Government transformation programmes
• User-centred design approaches
• Digital workplace transformation experience
• BCS Business Analysis qualifications
• Proficient in MS Visio

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:57:00 GMT

Senior - Principal Consultant: Intelligence

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fast-growing business. We are looking for the right person to help grow our Intelligence Business Unit at i3Works. We are building a broad and diverse capability and are keen to hear from individuals across a range of disciplines, including Project Delivery Management, Business change and Business Analysis.

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Senior/Principal Consultant to join our growing Intelligence Business Unit and is established within the Intelligence sector.

Our consultants partner with clients to design, deliver, and embed digital solutions that drive meaningful change. You will work across the full transformation lifecycle — from shaping strategy and discovery through to delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement — helping organisations realise value through modern technology, data, and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your specialism, you will:

Business Analysis & Discovery

• Facilitate workshops and engage stakeholders to understand business needs and challenges

• Elicit, analyse, and document requirements, user needs, and processes

• Translate complex problems into actionable insights and opportunities

Delivery Management

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver digital products and services

• Manage delivery using Agile, Lean, or hybrid methodologies

• Remove blockers, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure outcomes are delivered on time and to quality

• Foster collaboration and high-performing team dynamics

Digital Transformation & Change

• Support organisations in adopting new ways of working and digital operating models

• Facilitate organisational change, including stakeholder engagement and adoption activities

• Drive continuous improvement and embed sustainable transformation practices

The services we deliver for our clients will be varied and this role will provide the platform to define and implement the optimal delivery methodology to guide our clients to early value realisation whilst working toward strategic business benefits.

Experience and Qualifications

• Background in National Security is required

• Proven track record of growing accounts, teams, or services

• Strong project delivery and stakeholder management skills

• Must have current Authority level security clearance.

Role Location

Our people will be comfortable working in a hybrid environment. Attendance at client locations will vary in accordance with our clients' requirements.

Our Core Values & Behaviours

Our core values of being Purposeful, Dynamic & Supportive really stand us apart from our competition. They are the central driving force of the i3Works’ culture, developed by our people and are expressed through our associated behaviours:

Purposeful

• Professionally Responsible - Builds and delivers professionalism to bring value to ti3Works, stakeholders and peers.

• Driven to Deliver - Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to deliver the best results for, and on behalf of, i3Works.

• Critical Thinker - Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Uses information, insights and knowledge in a structured way to identify options, make recommendations and make robust, evidenced and defendable decisions.

Dynamic

• Curious - Is future-focused, inquisitive, and open- minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to i3Works.

• Skilled Influencer - Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of our values.

Supportive

• Collaborative - Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within, and outside of, i3Works

• Role Model - Consistently leads by example. Acts impartiality and independently, balancing personal and i3Works parameters.

Benefits at i3Works

• Private healthcare/medical cover & Group life insurance

• Annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and company performance)

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per each calendar year, after your 3rd anniversary with the company– rising to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays).

• Enhanced Reservist Leave – up to 10 days paid.

• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year)

• 5% company pension contribution

• £250.00 annual donation towards a charity or grassroots organisation of your choice

• Personal wellness benefit of £120.00 per month, access to unlimited 1-1 counselling support and a wealth of wellbeing and support resources

• Enhanced parental leave

• Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme

• Cycle to work scheme (save 25-39% on a bike and accessories)

• Paid qualifications for employees at all levels

• Internal Employee Networks, regular social events throughout the year and charity fundraising activities to get involved with, if you wish.

At i3Works we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.

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Date Posted: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:11:00 GMT

Java Engineer

Engineers are required to join a Core Modernisation team, working within agile Scrum squads alongside Java Engineers, Front End Developers, and Quality Engineers. The role will focus on the modernisation and enhancement of legacy services, contributing to the delivery of scalable and reliable applications.

Required Skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• JUnit

Desirable Skills

• JPA
• Kibana
• Maven
• Mockito
• AWS
• GitLab
• Helm
• OpenAPI
• SQL
• Shell Scripting

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:47:00 GMT

Platform Engineer (DV)

Platform Engineer (DV) - Contract - Hybrid working/Wiltshire - £competitive

Synergize Consulting are now hiring for a Platform Engineer to work at a leading consultancy client on a contract basis.

The successful candidate will be working within a programme of digital transformation in the defence sector, supporting the delivery and engineering of secure, high-quality technology platforms and applications.

This role requires a technically strong engineer and the function of the role includes managing secure, complex environments and duties include patching, implementing security features, security administration and installing new device builds where required.

Experience required:

- Strong experience in platform and application engineering 

- Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows environments

- Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 

- A solid understanding of infrastructure, applications, and enterprise environments

- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

- The ability to work effectively within a technical engineering team

- Due to the nature of the client, it would be an advantage for candidates to hold, or be eligible and willing to undergo, a certain level of security clearance (DV).

If you are looking to take the next exciting step in your IT career, please send in your CV for immediate consideration.

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Date Posted: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT