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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: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:57:12 +0000

Vehicle Technician Trainer

The Role
As a Vehicle Technician Trainer, you'll have a role that is out of the ordinary. You'll join a team of talented training professionals who deliver technical courses to military students of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). 

The Army boasts many types of vehicles, from tanks and quad bikes to HGVs and Land Rovers. Keeping them in good working order is the responsibility of the Vehicle Mechanics; the technical training our students receive at REME gives them the knowledge and confidence to tackle any engineering problem, enabling them to keep our vehicles on the road - even in extreme conditions. 

Day-to-day, you'll be delivering vehicle maintenance / technical training in line with curriculum requirements:

• Preparing and delivering instruction on course modules, including lesson plans, training aids, workbooks and trainee handouts
• Carrying out the assessment of trainees, to include creation of written examinations and practical assessments
• Setting and marking of coursework/homework; marking exam papers and invigilating at examinations/assessments
• Ensuring student development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline and training interventions
• Ensuring all records and supporting documentation are updated, maintained and filed correctly,
• Focusing on Health and Safety and maintaining a safe working environment at all times

This role is full-time and based on-site at MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire.

Essential experience of the Vehicle Technician Trainer:

• Vehicle Technician background
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to motivate and encourage others with empathy and patience
• Knowledge of a military environment and equipment (desirable)
• Knowledge of the REME trade structure and operational requirements (desirable)
• Knowledge of JAMES (Joint Asset Management and Equipment Solutions)  (desirable) 

Qualifications for the Vehicle Technician Trainer:
A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential. Provided you can show the required level of technical experience and willingness to learn, then full training and funding will be provided to gain Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training during the probation period.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

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Date Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:54:05 +0000

Women in Engineering

Women in Engineering – Careers

Are you looking for a workplace that values the abilities, experiences and the talent you bring? If so, please upload your CV here.

From seekers to warheads, requirements to integration, missiles to launchers, our engineers ensure that our Clients products remain at the forefront of technical innovation and deliver competitive advantage to our sovereign nations and export partners alike.

Our Client values women in engineering and actively encourage greater gender balance across their business and  industry.

A European leader in weapon system design and development, and proud of the work they do that enables our Armed Forces to protect our nations, people and freedoms.

• Top Employer: With awards from The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022, and Gold in all Investors in People categories.

• Dynamic Workforce: 5,500 individuals working together across our Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol sites, across every engineering discipline and stage of our products’ lifecycles. 

• Unique Products, Challenges and Technologies: Work on projects unlike those of any industry outside defence.

Core Engineering Domains:

• Systems Engineering

• Software Engineering

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Algorithms

• Simulation and Modelling

• Mechanical Engineering

• Hardware Engineering

• Supportability / ILS Engineering

Reach out with your CV and we will support you in finding opportunities within their company.

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Date Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:53:19 +0000

Director of Data Centre Build and Engineering

Key responsibilities:

What / who we're looking for:

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Date Posted: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:32:36 +0000

Learning and Development Manager

Role description:

The Learning & Development (L&D) Manager is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of a comprehensive learning strategy that supports both operational excellence and organisational growth.

Approximately 60% of the role will focus on developing and delivering structured training programmes for range operations, ensuring all personnel are fully trained, competent and compliant to safely support launch, test and recovery activities within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

The remaining 40% of the role will focus on broader organisational learning and development, including leadership development, capability building, and the implementation of scalable learning systems and strategies across the business.

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a Learning & Development strategy aligned with organisational and operational objectives
• Conduct training needs analysis across technical, operational and corporate teams
• Design structured learning pathways including early careers, leadership development and specialist technical training
• Lead the development and delivery of range training programmes including launch operations, safety procedures, emergency response and mission readiness
• Ensure all training meets relevant UK regulatory and safety standards (including SIR 2021 and CAA requirements where applicable)
• Coordinate simulation-based and scenario-driven training exercises to support operational readiness
• Work closely with engineering, operations and safety teams to ensure training content remains current, accurate and effective
• Ensure all mandatory training (health & safety, security and environmental compliance) is delivered, tracked and maintained
• Maintain robust training records and ensure audit readiness for regulatory inspections
• Support and promote a strong safety culture through learning initiatives
• Design and deliver leadership and management development programmes
• Support organisational change and workforce development initiatives as the organisation scales
• Develop and deliver blended learning solutions including in-person, digital and simulation-based training
• Introduce and utilise learning technologies such as LMS platforms and VR/AR solutions where appropriate
• Evaluate training effectiveness using data and continuous improvement methodologies
• Work in partnership with senior leaders, technical specialists, regulators and external training providers
• Engage with industry bodies and educational institutions to develop best practice learning programmes

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Learning & Development or Organisational Development role in a technical, engineering, aerospace, defence or safety-critical environment
• Strong ability to translate complex technical and operational requirements into effective learning solutions
• Experience designing and delivering operational or technical training programmes
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory training requirements
• Experience working with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms
• Experience designing simulation-based or scenario-based training
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, operations, safety and external partners
• Data-driven approach to evaluating learning effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Degree, professional qualification, or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. aerospace, engineering, safety management, education or training)
• Experience at SCQF Level 9 or equivalent
• Strong understanding of learning frameworks and qualification structures (including Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework or equivalent)
• Experience working within regulated environments where safety is critical
• Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks relevant to aerospace or high-risk operational environments (desirable)
• Experience of using ISO-aligned systems and processes for training and compliance (desirable)
• Familiarity with integrated management systems such as ISO 9001

Other Requirements

• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Willingness to undergo security vetting (BPSS and higher as required)
• Willingness to travel between Shetland sites, the Scottish mainland, and potentially Europe
• Experience working in remote or operationally challenging environments (desirable)

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Date Posted: Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:14:37 +0000

Head of Change

Are you an experienced Change, Programme or Portfolio leader with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional customer outcomes?

We are looking for a Head of Change to lead a growing and high-profile function responsible for delivering customer-funded change across a complex portfolio within a secure defence environment. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the Change capability, leading a high-performing team and driving both operational excellence and commercial success.

Working within a highly trusted environment where Developed Vetting clearance is essential, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a business delivering critical services to Government and Defence clients. You will combine strategic leadership with hands-on oversight, ensuring that change is delivered effectively, profitably and in line with customer expectations, while building strong, lasting relationships with stakeholders.

This role is hybrid, with an expectation to travel to Gosport at least once a month.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and developing a geographically dispersed Change team, driving performance, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing a portfolio of customer-funded change initiatives, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality expectations.
• Owning senior customer relationships and acting as an escalation point for complex programme delivery issues.
• Driving strong governance, reporting and delivery disciplines across programmes and portfolios.
• Managing financial performance, including forecasting, revenue and margin accountability.
• Identifying opportunities to expand customer change requests into broader, more strategic programmes of work.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience leading teams delivering programmes, projects or change portfolios in customer-facing environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience of financial management, forecasting and revenue delivery.
• Experience managing complex programmes with multiple workstreams and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to build trusted customer relationships and navigate challenging delivery environments.
• Experience establishing and leading governance forums such as programme boards and steering committees.
• Strong use of data and performance insight to drive decision-making and improve outcomes.

It would be great if you had:

• Experience leading Change or Programme Delivery functions within large, complex organisations.
• Experience working in outsourced, managed service or customer-led delivery environments.
• Experience delivering technology-enabled transformation programmes.
• Experience balancing strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery responsibilities.

If you’re interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent.
Location: Gosport – hybrid working with monthly travel.
Security Clearance Level: Developed Vetting (DV).
Internal Recruiter: Soraya.
Salary: £75,000 – £90,000.
Benefits: upto 10% bonus, £6,600 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund.

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?
Shared Services Connected Ltd (SSCL), part of the Sopra Steria UK Family, is the market leader in critical business support services for the UK public sector. Operating at size and scale since 2013, SSCL has delivered over £950 million of savings – providing more funds for front line public services. We transform services using digital solutions and innovative technology, developing platforms that enable flexibility to meet the changing needs of our Government, Defence and Police clients.
We employ around 3,000 people who sit at the heart of our business strategy. Their passion and connection to our values and our purpose is what sets us apart and recognises SSCL as one of Great Place To Work® UK’s best workplaces. We deliver social value within our services and work with our clients and community partners to support programmes such as education and employability initiatives across the UK.

We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

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Date Posted: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:28:00 GMT

Directory Services Engineer

Directory Services Engineer

Are you an experienced Directory Services Engineer with strong SQL expertise and hands-on experience designing and configuring multi-domain PullPrint solutions?

Join Sopra Steria’s Directory Services team supporting high-profile systems for a prestigious UK government client.

In this secure, office-based environment, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing identity and directory infrastructure that underpins critical national operations.

You’ll bring specialist knowledge in SQL and PullPrint environments to support complex, large-scale systems, contributing to both business-as-usual service delivery and continuous improvement.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll help ensure stability across a multi-domain estate while supporting upgrades and introducing new capabilities.

Due to the secure nature of this work, the role is office-based. We can consider compressed working hours – five days in four.
You will be based at one of our secure UK locations – Gloucestershire, London, Manchester, or North Yorkshire.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting business-as-usual directory services operations, including user account management, access control and identity lifecycle management.
• Administering and maintaining Active Directory Domain Services, including domain controllers, replication, Domain Name System and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
• Designing, deploying, and managing Group Policy Objects across their lifecycle.
• Designing, configuring, and troubleshooting multi-domain PullPrint solutions across a complex estate.
• Using SQL to support querying, reporting and data-driven troubleshooting across directory and print systems.
• Delivering patching, upgrades, lifecycle activities and third line support in line with Service Level Agreements.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong experience with SQL, including querying, reporting and troubleshooting in complex environments.
• Strong experience with Active Directory Domain Services in an enterprise environment, including domain controllers, replication, Domain Name System and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
• Expertise in designing, deploying and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects.
• Experience with access control, identity lifecycle management and directory-integrated systems.
• Experience working in operational environments aligned to Service Level Agreements.
   

It would be great if you had:

• PowerShell scripting experience.
• Understanding of Privileged Access Workstations.
• Exposure to Public Key Infrastructure or hybrid identity environments.
• Awareness of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices.

If you’re interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent.
Location: Gloucestershire, London, Manchester, or North Yorkshire.
Security Clearance Level: Developed Vetting – cleared or eligible.
Internal Recruiter: Paul.
Salary: Up to £55,000, with flexibility depending on experience.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, and pension.

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Date Posted: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Data Migration / Integration specialist Live DV on premise Reading Outside IR35, 6 Months

This is an urgent requirement so you MUST HAVE LIVE DV and be free immediately based on site in Reading. 6 months outside IR35.

We are seeking a DV cleared migration specialist with:

Experience in high-security on-prem environments  Experience in integration architecture and service bus platforms  Experience in large-scale data migration  Experience integrating SAP, Teamcenter and enterprise systems  Data migration from SabaCloud this is an initial 6 month assignment outside IR35 paying around £600 per day.

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Date Posted: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:59:00 GMT

PAM Specialist SC Outside IR35, 6 Months, 3 days on site in Oxford

clearance: SC

Duration: 6 months
Rate: £600

Role details:

The PAM Specialist will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering greenfield Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, while contributing to the development of the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities.

The PAM Specialist will lead the IAM/PAM workstreams and provide specialist input into SIEM/SOC implementation, ensuring all solutions align with secure-by-design principles, NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks, and cyber security objectives.

This is a hands-on and leadership-focused role that combines technical delivery, strategic oversight, and mentoring of junior members of the cyber team. You will also provide technical oversight where Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are engaged, ensuring solution quality, integration, and compliance with standards.

Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of IAM and PAM services as part of a greenfield cyber security programme. Collaborate with architects and SOC leads to integrate IAM/PAM telemetry into SIEM tooling for enhanced visibility and detection. Provide technical oversight and assurance when engaging Managed Service Providers (MSPs) or third-party vendors. Support the development and implementations 

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Date Posted: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:27:00 GMT

Senior Project Manager

AWE has a wide range of opportunities across multiple projects for Senior Project Managers. We are looking for individuals who thrive on solving complex challenges in fast-paced environments, and who can lead and deliver on AWE's mission-critical objectives.

Join us and make an impact on projects that shape the future. We're recruiting talented Project and Programme Professionals to work on a diverse range of exciting and critical programmes, including Infrastructure and Construction Projects, delivering new, complex, safe working environments; and Warhead Projects, supporting some of the most technically challenging and nationally significant work in the UK. If you're ready to contribute to projects that matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking

Package: Salary from £64,780 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Closing Date: 02nd July 2026

Let us introduce the role
A Senior Project Manager will lead and deliver complex projects in alignment with AWE's project delivery framework whilst commercially managing delivery partners, and delivering to cost, quality, and safety. A Senior Project Manager will come with an APM (Association of Project Management) or similar background and strive towards high performance within a matrix team to ensure project success.

As a Senior Project Manager at AWE, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of diverse, mission-critical project/programmes. Depending on the role, your responsibilities may include:

• Driving end-to-end delivery of complex projects, programmes, or portfolios - from business case development through to completion and transition into operation.

• Leading and inspiring project teams, embedding a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement.

• Championing health, safety, and environmental practices, ensuring best practice standards are achieved and supporting AWE's carbon reduction targets.

• Defining scope and delivery plans, while managing cost, schedule, and quality to meet objectives.

• Providing strong governance, producing clear decision packs, maintaining performance baselines, and leading risk and opportunity management.

• Managing commercial engagement, securing value-for-money delivery partners and suppliers, and ensuring contracts drive compliance and successful outcomes.

• Acting as a senior stakeholder manager, aligning leadership, regulators, and operations teams both within AWE and externally.

• Coaching and developing project teams, supporting early careers and fostering a culture of learning and growth.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, a Senior Project Manager should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Project Management qualification/membership (APM, PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proven experience delivering multiple, complex, high-value, cross-functional projects.
• Competence in creating and maintaining project documentation, plans, and RAIDs (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies).
• Ability to track deliverables using KPIs and produce clear progress reports.
• Expertise in risk management, governance, and change control, including stage gate approvals.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on value, compliance, and successful delivery.
• Dynamic leadership style that empowers teams to adapt, perform, and align with AWE's vision.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Hybrid working is available for these roles on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 2-3 days onsite per week.

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Date Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:40:00 GMT

Criminal Finance Teams - Economic and Cyber Crime OCU - Band B

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the MPS Criminal Finance & Payback Teams at Senior Leadership level, shaping the strategic direction of criminal finance investigations and delivering a critical function that disrupts serious and organised crime. We welcome applications from Band C and Band B members of police staff with proven strategic leadership experience in criminal finance, asset recovery and financial investigation.
Reporting within the Economic and Cyber Crime OCU, you will lead the Criminal Finance and Payback Strand, setting direction, driving performance and enhancing the MPS’s capability to identify, investigate and recover criminal assets under POCA.
The Criminal Finance and Payback Teams deliver specialist financial investigation capabilities, leading and supporting both BCUs and specialist OCUs through asset recovery and the development of financial intelligence.
At a strategic level, you will shape and drive the MPS approach to asset recovery – working in close collaboration with internal and external partners including Specialist Crime, Counter Terrorism, City of London Police, the NCA, HRMC, Home Office, CPS and private sector financial partners.

You will have direct leadership responsibility for:
•    4 Criminal Finance Teams (Putney, Lewisham, Hendon, Barking)
•    Delivery and Expansion of 12 Payback Teams across BCUs (2 established with phased rollout through 2026/27)
You will be based at Cobalt Square, Vauxhall but expected to regularly visit the 4 CFT and Payback sites across London.

Key Responsibilities
•    Set strategic priorities for Criminal Finance and Payback Teams, driving effective use of POCA powers and asset recovery across the MPS.
•    Lead performance, accountability and continuous improvement across all teams
•    Drive innovation in financial investigation techniques and asset recovery methodologies.
•    Oversee complex asset recovery and confiscations, both proactive and in support of wider policing operations.
•    Make informed decisions on prioritisation, resourcing and operational direction.
•    Ensure the effective development and deployment of intelligence, including sensitive material
•    Direct line Management of two Detective Inspectors and leadership of wider teams, comprising of both police officers and police staff.
•    Lead workforce planning, recruitment and professional development across all sites.
•    Visible leadership at the CFT and Payback sites
•    Represent the MPS at senior leadership forums, including ROCU and NPCC groups
•    Build and sustain effective relationships with BCUs, OCUs and National/international partners
•    Liaise directly with BCU SLT to support the rollout and embedding of Payback Teams
•    Identify and manage strategic and operational risks
•    Briefing senior officers around on emerging threats and performance.
•    Ensure compliance with legislative, policy, and professional standards frameworks.

To apply you will need to submit a CV and a personal statement which will include:
•    Why you are applying for this role
•    What relevant skills/experience you bring to the role
•    What value you could add to this role

Things you need to know - Security
Due to the secure nature of our work, successful candidates must pass all vetting and security requirements, including Counter Terrorism (CTC), MV/SC before they can be appointed.
Reports to – Detective Superintendent – Economic and Cyber Crime OCU

How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the “apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 23 July 2026.

Salary: The starting salary is £ 62,310, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £ 59,301, basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,254. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Mainly Vauxhall but an expectation of MPS wide travel

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Date Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:20:00 GMT

Mid - Principal level Systems Engineer

Overview

We are seeking mid to Principal Systems Engineers to join a growing engineering team supporting the development of complex products and solutions within the defence sector. The successful candidates will play a key role in the delivery of mission-critical programmes, leading systems engineering activities across the full system lifecycle and working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customers. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Systems Engineers looking to contribute to technically challenging projects within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Systems Engineering activities across the full engineering lifecycle.
• Capture, manage and decompose requirements.
• Apply Systems Engineering best practice using the V-Model.
• Support system architecture, integration, verification and validation activities.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and requirements traceability.
• Work closely with software, hardware and mechanical engineering teams.
• Participate in design reviews and customer-facing technical discussions.

Essential Experience

• Proven Systems Engineering experience within defence, aerospace, marine or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of the full Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS.
• Knowledge of requirements capture, decomposition, verification and validation.
• Experience working within a V-Model development environment.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum.

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Date Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:28:00 GMT

PostgreSQL DBA

PostgreSQL DBA

£46,000-£61,000 + 33 days annual leave

Farnborough - 2 days per month on site

Active DV or eligibility for DV required

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a well know supplier to the UK Government in their search for a postgreSQL DBA to support a central government end client.

You will be coming into to an existing, established Data Engineering team made up of DBAs, engineers, senior engineers and architects that work specifically on a single major programme for the end client.

This is a DV cleared role, so you would either hold an active DV clearance or at least be able to achieve one. Visit the government website on the topic for more into: www . gov . uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels (no spaces). Please note, you may be required to achieve this clearance in order to start, which can take some time.

The technical requirements are as follows:

• PostgreSQL DBA experience
• PostgreDQL DBE experience
• Writing SQL and PL-SQL
• Performance Analysis
• Database queries

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: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

SAP Data Engineer

SAS Data Engineer
Our client is looking for SAS data engineers with experience of SAP Data services.

Hands on skills required:
- SAP Data Services
- SAP business objects
- PL/SLQ
- ETL/ELT
- Data modelling
- Informatica

The role requires two to three days in Milton Keynes on a weekly basis. The contract is inside IR35 and for 6 months initially.
To be considered please send over your latest CV.


LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

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Date Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:02:00 GMT

Senior Metrology Engineer

Senior Metrology Engineer

Closing Date: 16th July 2026

Location: RG30 3RR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Burghfield.

Package: £49,480 - £78,200 per annum (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience).

• Plus role specific allowance.

• A relocation package may be available (terms and conditions apply).

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

AWE has an opportunity for a highly skilled Senior Metrology Engineer to contribute to some of the UK's most critical and technically engaging programmes.

We are looking for an expert who excels in precision measurement and enjoys working with complex geometries in fast-paced, high‑stakes environments.

Join us and play a pivotal role in supporting mission‑critical trials by programming and operating ultra‑high‑precision Co‑ordinate Measurement Machines, using the Quindos programming language and a range of advanced metrology equipment.

Working within the Metrology Development team, a Senior Metrology Engineer primarily programs CMMs for critical components using Quindos and producing accurate Work Instructions.

Additional tasks can include supporting new technology introduction, contributing to forward planning across metrology and inspection areas, and apprentice development.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Senior Metrology Engineer at AWE, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of diverse, mission-critical project/programmes. Depending on the role, your responsibilities may include:

• Programming CMMs using the Quindos programming language.

• Measuring critical components using high precision CMMs and other metrology equipment.

• Managing their workload through the lab, including workflow planning and scheduling, Workload Tasking, Process sign-off and problem report management.

• Ensure equipment availability, co-ordinate maintenance and calibration.

• Ensure safe and secure operations in the Metrology laboratory.

• Manage personal 5S adherence in the laboratory.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Program CMMs and other metrology equipment using Quindos and software such as PC‑DMIS, applying Cartesian and 3D polar co‑ordinate systems.

• Run measurement programs for complex components, including program transfer and prove‑out for operational areas.

• Plan and manage workloads, ensuring timely completion of task reviews and resolution of problem reports.

• Support forward equipment planning across metrology and inspection areas, with a focus on Metrology Development.

• Maintain high laboratory standards through personal 5S activities.

Work Hard, Be Rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.

• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).

• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.

• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.

• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.

• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).

• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

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Date Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:14:00 GMT

Metrology Engineer - Dimensional Inspection

Metrology Engineer - Dimensional Inspection

Closing Date: 16th July 2026

Location: RG30 3RR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Burghfield.

Package: £30,750 - £58,920 per annum (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that develops the inspection processes to certify the quality of nuclear weapon products.

We are recruiting a Dimensional Inspection Engineer specialist to join the dynamic friendly team that 'make amazing happen'.

Ideally, you will have a strong manufacturing background preferably with an emphasis on precision engineering and have experience using a first-principal measurement and a range of measuring equipment including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).

Preferred candidates may have served a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and hold qualifications to HNC level in mechanical engineering or manufacturing technology.

All training will be provided as well as a career path as a professional metrologist. We encourage and support personal growth in a broad range of skills to enable you to fulfil your potential. You will take up the challenge to deliver the inspection service with a friendly team working across AWE.

Duties to include:

• Work with product development teams to identify metrology methods to suit product verification needs.

• Evaluate differing inspection technologies to identify those most suited.

• Develop and implement metrology / dimensional inspection methods and processes.

• Sound workshop experience in the application of inspection quality tools and techniques, production activities and processes.

• Inspection practices, use of inspection equipment, setting up of components/assemblies.

• Basic understanding of measurement uncertainty analysis

• Experience of and ability to interpret engineering drawings (GD&T) and technical specifications.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Experienced in Quindos and/or PC-DMIS programming software; however, we welcome all candidates with CMM technology experience.

• Experience of measurement from 1st Principles using manual instruments.

• Experience of defining measurement processes and conducting inspection of first articles or one-off components.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Knowledge or experience of surface metrology evaluation using tactile or optical instruments.

• Experience of introducing new metrology/inspection equipment.

• Experience of conducting Measurement System Analysis studies.

• Background in high-precision manufacturing industry (ideally machining or similar production methods).

• Basic understanding of problem resolution and continuous improvement tools and techniques. e.g. accredited by Yellow Belt and Green Belt programmes.

• Knowledge of practical applications of 6-sigma methodology.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.

• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).

• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.

• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.

• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.

• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).

• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

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Date Posted: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:19:00 GMT