Role: Solution Architect - Cyber Resiliency Team Location: Manchester or Glasgow On-site Requirements: 3 days per week Duration: until 31 December 2025 Rate: £800 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only Role Summary: This role is positioned at the intersection of business process design and operational resilience. While titled as a Solution Architect, the focus is on designing and optimising the end-to-end lifecycle of Business Service Response Plans (BSRPs)-from creation and review to invocation and exit-ensuring they are practical, accessible, and effective during both BAU and crisis scenarios. Key Responsibilities: BSRP Process Ownership: Lead the design and simplification of the BSRP lifecycle, ensuring plans are easy to create, maintain, access, and execute during resilience events. Strategic Alignment: Understand and articulate the purpose of BSRPs and their contribution to the Group's overall resilience posture. Ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and internal resilience frameworks. Process Design & Optimisation: Redesign the cyclical review process for BSRPs to reduce complexity and improve usability. Define how BSRPs are invoked, monitored, and exited during real-time events. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with FMI relationship owners, IBS owners, and resilience leads across business units to embed BSRP processes into operational routines. Architecture Enablement: Support the implementation of a centralised architecture for BSRP documentation and access, enabling rapid response and recovery during incidents. Required Skills & Experience: Strong background in business process design, ideally within financial services or operational resilience programmes. Familiarity with resilience frameworks and regulatory expectations related to critical business services. Ability to work across business and technical domains, translating resilience needs into practical process and tooling improvements. Excellent project management and reporting skills, with a track record of delivering simplification and process improvement initiatives. Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department. Right now, we're using the latest tech, tooling, and thinking to power a once-in-a-generation digital transformation, building products and services that work better for millions of citizens across the UK. We're focused on building and running innovative digital technology solutions that meet and respond to the changing needs and expectations of millions of people. To help us achieve this, we are looking for a Digital Service Assessor to play an important role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality digital services to our users. Digital Service Assessors have a crucial role ensuring DWP services comply to the Government's Service Standard for delivery of high-quality services. Data. Work. Projects. DWP's Service Standard Assurance team make sure the needs of users are really understood and are appropriately reflected in the design and delivery of brilliant digital services. A key element of this role is helping service teams to do the right things, in the right way, at the right time. As a Digital Service Assessor you will carry out Service Standard assessments for DWP's larger, more complex services. You'll use the right method and approach, and produce reports for senior leaders which describe the readiness of individual services to proceed to the next stage of their digital journey. You will play a key role as an ambassador of the Service Standard Assurance and actively contribute in a range of forums, meetings, networks, conferences and online communities to increase its eminence. We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others Leadership - Show pride and passion for public service. Create and engage others in delivering a shared vision. Value difference, diversity and inclusion, ensuring fairness and opportunity for all Making Effective Decisions - Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions Seeing the Big Picture - Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest And the following technical skills: Quality Assurance Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of £42,614. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £12,345 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Job Title: Business Change Professional Location: Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £43,000 depending on experience and skills What you'll be doing: Support the development and delivery of business change collateral such as business change plans, change impact assessment, communications plan, stakeholder assessment and training plans for the project as part of an IT transformation programme of work Being responsible for business change delivery within a small to medium sized project and change initiatives, work package, or be supporting in delivering part of a moderate change programme or business transformation initiative, reporting the business benefit realisation Working with key stakeholders to agree the core project benefits and benefits management plan, including agreed KPIs to measure benefits have been met Setting up and facilitating a cohesive change network and change champion programme as part of a wider change adoption plan From the adoption of new technologies through to supporting the implementation of new systems or ways of working, this individual will ensure that business change management is consistently embedded, delivered and assured through appropriate and justified standard approaches across the project Your skills and experiences: Essential: A keen interest in Business Change and basic knowledge of Change Management theory and methodologies, processes, policies, and procedures The ability to effectively carry out Business Change Management tasks of small to medium complexity and provide guidance in those areas Effective influencing and stakeholder management experience Desirable: Degree educated APMG or other suitable Business Change Qualification such as PROSCI at Practitioner level at least Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Business Change team: You will be joining an experienced change management office of Business Change and Business Analyst professionals, delivering end to end change management support and capability across enterprise technology projects. You'll have an opportunity work on exciting IT projects. You will work with multiple stakeholders globally and you will help drive and implement new ways of working across a large complex business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 15th July 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. LI-SH1 LI-Hybrid

Astute's Power team is partnering with a Leading EPC Contractor for their Energy From Waste project based in Cheshire. We are currently recruiting a Senior Authorised Person / Permit Officer to join their team on site. The Senior Authorised Person position come with a day rate of £500.00 to £550.00 per day. Key skills Ensure that relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and, in consultation with site management, HSE and Commissioning team, that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable. Ensure that adequate precautions are taken to provide safety from the system whilst construction / commissioning work is carried out. Oversee installation of the HV switching equipment 33Kv and LV switching equipment. Oversee the energisation of the equipment. Responsible for switching operations on the HV and LV switch gear and boards supplied by Contractor and Contractors. Lead the log-out / Tag-out office and coordinate all permit to safe work on the installation. Liaise with the District Network Operator (DNO) and Independent Connection Party (ICP) on all aspects of connections and switching on the network. Participate in site meetings and work closely with Commissioning to ensure full understanding of the testing program. Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior Authorised Person position: Cheshire £500.00 to £550.00 per day 6 Months Outside IR35 INDPOW Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Full Stack Developer My client is growing and looking for a full stack developer to help them grow. If worked in health or social care setting that’s a bonus. Must be eligible to work in UK with no restrictions Key Skills This Role: * Meet with teams across the business to understand their challenges and spot opportunities * Lead requirements workshops and translate business needs into technical solutions * Design and build applications, automations, and integrations that solve real problems * Create implementation plans that balance quick wins with long-term strategy * Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate ideas with stakeholders * Code solutions using Python, C#, JavaScript * Guide junior team members in analysis techniques and development practices * SQL skills and understanding of data integration * Business analysis certification or formal training * Experience in healthcare or social care sectors * Knowledge of Power BI, Power Automate, or similar business tools * API development and system integration experience * Agile/Scrum methodology experience Interested or for more information send CV

Project Manager Permanent | Hybrid - 3 days office-based | Competitive Salary Benefits Location: West Midlands Are you a confident and experienced Project Manager ready to lead impactful projects for a forward-thinking, high-performing organisation? We're proud to be working exclusively with a leading client to recruit a Project Manager to join their dynamic Business Change team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, delivering high-profile strategic projects across both IT and business change portfolios. The Role: Reporting to the Director of Change Management, you'll lead the end-to-end delivery of diverse projects aligned to the client's strategic roadmap. Working across Waterfall and Agile methodologies, you'll engage with both in-house and third-party development teams to ensure successful delivery. You'll be responsible for: Defining scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders and sponsors Developing detailed project plans, timelines, and resource plans Leading cross-functional teams, managing risks, and resolving issues Ensuring projects are delivered on time, to scope and budget Preparing and presenting project updates and reports to stakeholders Managing external suppliers and internal development teams Driving improvements by contributing to the Project Management Centre of ExcellenceWhat You'll Bring: Project Management certifications (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2) A proven track record delivering both IT and business projects Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills The ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently Strong experience with project tools such as Smartsheet, JIRA, and G-Suite Experience with third-party suppliers and in-house development teams Bonus: Exposure to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)You'll Thrive Here If You: Lead with integrity and accountability Enjoy working collaboratively across all levels of an organisation Bring an entrepreneurial spirit-curious, solution-focused, and passionate about delivering change This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Project Manager looking to step into a visible and valued role where your contributions will shape the future of a growing and innovative organisation. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today by sending your CV to to progress matters Services advertised are those of an Employment Agency