<![CDATA[Interim Finance Officer (Year End)]]>

<![CDATA[Interim Finance Officer (Year End)]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for an Interim Finance Officer (Year End) to join them on a 3 month contract. This position will be based in London/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
The Finance and Management Information Section (FMIS) forms part of the Corporate Business Division, which has responsibility for a wide range of corporate services and has overall responsibility for the financial management of the annual budget of approximately £40 million. The Funds include the Fund for Technical Cooperation and the Youth Programme, as well as the New York Joint Office and the Small States Office in Geneva.
FMIS provides financial management and accounting services and support to the section that prepares budgets, management information and financial statements for the client funds. It also manages payroll, pensions, revenue, treasury, payments and travel for both full time staff and contracted experts, and provides financial information to Secretariat management and the governing bodies. FMIS is also responsible for the risk management across the Secretariat as well as the maintenance of the Secretariat’s financial system.
The Interim Finance Officer, Year-end reports to the Financial Accountant who leads the Accounting Centre of the Secretariat’s Finance function. The functions of the Accounting Centre include general ledger accounting, treasury and preparation of the Secretariat’s financial information and statements for all three funds.
The Interim Finance Officer, Year-end supports the Financial Accountant and Assistant Financial Accountants in preparing for the annual external audit of the financial statements as well as with the preparation of the financial statements.
The post holder is expected to support the Financial Accountant in the achievement of the team’s objectives and goals and work closely with other teams within FMIS.
Role Description
Year-end and Month-end Reporting

Develop and maintain monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, effectively following up on and reconciling differences.
Assist with maintaining and updating the fixed asset register ensuring that monthly depreciation, fixed asset additions and disposals are processed correctly.
Maintain a proper record of all journal entries processed, including recurring journals and year-end adjustments.
Determine monthly inter-fund balances necessary for regular settlement.
Assist in the year-end process including preparation of audit working papers, schedules, supporting documentation and approved year-end adjustments.
Assist with the timely preparation of the financial statements for each of the three Secretariat Funds.
Assist with external audit queries.

Treasury Management

Assist with the preparation of the daily liquidity reports.
Assist in preparing cash flow forecasts to meet cash flow requirements.
Ensure that all Bank accounts (UK and overseas) are monitored, reconciled to the financial system and are approved in a timely manner.

General

Draw the attention of management to any potential risks and issues, identifying mitigating actions.
Ensure compliance with the Secretariat’s policies and procedures including periodic updates of applicable policies and procedures.
Contribute towards continuous improvement in Finance to deliver measurable and sustainable improvements in processes, especially in the Accounting Centre.
Perform any other duties as may be required from time to time.

Person Specification
Education

Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related Finance discipline.
CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified, or part-qualified, and actively undertaking professional studies.

Experience and Skills:

Five years’ experience in a similar Finance role.
Experience in preparing balance sheet reconciliations, including experience on month-end close.
Experience of fixed asset accounting.
Experience of liaising with external auditors.
Working knowledge of IPSAS or IFRS would be advantageous.
Experience of bank reconciliations, including foreign currency bank accounts.
Experience of multi-site and multi-currency reporting would be advantageous.
Experience of working with CODA Financials or a similar accounting package or ERPs.
Strong IT skills; experienced in using Microsoft Office products with a strong working knowledge of Excel.

Strong ER experience – 5+ years
Experience dealing with complex cases, Industrial disputes, up to Tribunal engagement.
Building and maintaining effective relationships with trade unions, legal advisors, and internal stakeholders.

Essential:

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma or equivalent experience – would expect to see some affiliate CIPD or equivalent at this level to align with rest of the team.
Proven track record of managing high-risk, sensitive, or complex ER cases from start to resolution.
Experience representing HR in formal hearings and appeals
Building and maintaining effective relationships with trade unions, legal advisors, and internal stakeholders.
Navigating sensitive situations and conflict resolution.
Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies and best practices within the specialist discipline(s)
In-depth understanding of UK employment legislation and its application in case management.
Competence in preparing documentation and advising on disciplinary, grievance, and appeal hearings.
Strong written communication skills for preparing case summaries, policy documents, and formal reports.
Ability to deliver training or coaching sessions to managers on ER processes and responsibilities.
Ability to interpret and utilise policies / legal frameworks.

Desirable:

Public sector experience would be nice to have.

Strong Evidence based decision making in a high paced operational delivery environment.
Experience/Knowledge of Government policy.
Task Manager experience and coaching/mentoring people.

Essential:

Active SC Clearance (no restrictions) and a Sole UK National.
Dual Nationals cannot view UK Eyes only Secret documents which are part of the workload.
Experience of working for Government or working closely with Government in high pace operational delivery environment.
Experience of leading/mentoring a team with focus on welfare and well being.
Although this role will have no line management responsibilities.
Experience of being confident and credible collaborator with stakeholders and other partners to support and drive forward departmental priorities.
Experience of using government policy to make sound decisions to support delivery of departmental objectives.
Evidence of rules-based casework and Operational Delivery.
Experience of working in a policy-led environment.
MS 365 competent.
Intermediate Excel skills.

There are no line manager accountabilities/responsibilities involved in this role.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[HR Advisor]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for an HR Advisor to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Swindon/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:

The client is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK. They invest £8 billion of taxpayers’ money each year into research and innovation and the people who make it happen. They work across a huge range of fields - from biodiversity conservation to quantum computing, and from space telescopes to innovative health care. They give everyone the opportunity to contribute and to benefit, bringing together people and organisations nationally and globally to create, develop and deploy new ideas and technologies.
As a HR Operations Advisor, your main responsibilities will be to:

Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a range of people-related matters, policies and procedures.
Manage and support employee relations casework, including absence management, performance, disciplinary and grievance cases.
Coach and influence managers to ensure consistent, compliant and pragmatic people management decisions.
Build strong stakeholder relationships across HR, business areas and external service providers.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance HR processes, guidance and ways of working.
Analyse HR data and trends to identify insights and recommend appropriate actions.
Contribute to HR projects, organisational change activities and learning initiatives as required.
Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.

Essential:

Relevant experience working within an operational HR environment.
CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience and knowledge.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence, challenge and support stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and manage competing demands. * Strong judgement and decision-making skills within policy and procedural frameworks.
Proven ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate within a team.

Desirable:

Experience using Oracle Fusion HR system.
Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Able to see the bigger picture and think strategically to feed into wider resourcing plans.
Demonstrable recruitment experience on CV.
Stakeholder Management / engagement skills with strong communication skills.

Essential:

SC Clearance.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
Commitment to delivering a high-quality service to customers, and a focus on continuous improvement with an appetite to work with others to simplify processes and increase efficiency.
Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain productive working relationships and influence decision making.
Able to see the bigger picture and think strategically to feed into wider resourcing plans.
Ability to extract and manipulate data from existing data sources to enable new analysis, and experience in using this to inform evidence-based decision making.
Previous experience in a recruitment or HR role.
Awareness of Civil Service recruitment principles.
Experience advertising roles.
Ability to analyse data and create market intel.

Desirable:

Oleo system experience.
Civil service jobs experience.
Can use data.
MS Office knowledge would be great but not essential.
Public sector experience would be helpful.

Provide 1st line HR support to employees and managers, responding to routine queries relating to HR policies, procedures, leave, payroll and employee benefits.
Provide guidance on HR processes and resolve queries promptly, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.
Deliver 2nd line HR support for more complex HR queries requiring a deeper understanding of HR policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate records of HR queries, advice provided and resolutions.
Ensure HR documentation and employee records are accurate, complete and kept up to date.
Prepare HR reports, management information and metrics to support senior management decision-making.
Support recruitment activity, including drafting job descriptions, coordinating interviews and assisting with onboarding.
Support Learning & Development processes, including processing requests, liaising with relevant commercial teams, monitoring budgets and preparing reports.
Contribute to employee engagement initiatives designed to improve the overall employee experience.
Provide HR support to organisational projects, programmes and wider people initiatives.
Ensure HR activities comply with relevant legislation, data protection requirements and organisational policies.
Maintain awareness of changes to HR legislation, policy and best practice.
Work collaboratively with HR colleagues and stakeholders to deliver a consistent and high-quality HR service.

Essential Criteria:

Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures and processes, with the ability to provide effective 1st and 2nd line HR support.
Working knowledge of employment law, data protection, confidentiality and HR compliance requirements.
Understanding of Civil Service HR frameworks and practices.
Experience using HR information systems to manage employee records and queries.
Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
Ability to prepare accurate HR reports and management information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain HR policies and processes clearly.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive HR information with discretion and professionalism.
Experience responding to employee and manager queries relating to HR matters such as leave, payroll, benefits and HR policies.
Experience providing HR administrative support and maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR records.
Experience working within established HR policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.
Experience working collaboratively with HR colleagues, managers and wider stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience compiling and analysing HR metrics and management information.
Experience supporting recruitment campaigns, including drafting job descriptions or adverts, coordinating interviews and managing onboarding.
Experience supporting Learning & Development activity, including processing requests, budget management and reporting.
Experience contributing to employee engagement initiatives.
Experience supporting wider HR projects and organisational change initiatives.
Experience working within a Civil Service or public sector HR environment.
CIPD qualification or membership, or equivalent professional HR experience.

Manage the pay and reward mailbox – providing policy advice and prioritising responses
Maintain a number of logs for audit purposes – Business cases etc
Job evaluate all level of roles (Willis Towers Watson experience preferred)
Support the Employee Relations portfolio – arranging meetings, acting as secretary
Support activities such as the maintaining and administration EVP, pensions communication etc
Support on improving the intranet pages on pay and reward matters, publishing updates as necessary
Provide support to the wider pay and reward team as required.

Must Have:

Good admin experience
ata experience (excel)
Good communication skills
Pension administration
Diary Management

Working on everything from Learning and Development, completing employee record etc,
They will try to rotate the workforce and apply resource where it is needed.
Ideally used to working in an admin environment, working in a team, managing inboxes.
Have an understanding of what they need to action first / start from

Essential:

Active SC clearance but they can start on BPSS. May need to wait for access to certain things.
Sole UK National
Attention to detail
Looking for experienced people not starting out
Have an element of Customer Service at baseline level
Can maintain data integrity, following the right guidelines

Desirable:

Recruitment background
Level 3 CIPD
Public Sector background

Lead the development and ongoing evolution of the digital performance marketing strategy, ensuring activity is aligned to commercial objectives and wider marketing priorities.
Own day-to-day performance decisions across paid social, paid search and programmatic display, balancing scale, efficiency, incrementality and ROI.
Use market, platform and business data to set clear KPls, phase budgets and prioritise activity in response to performance and trading conditions.
Actively optimise audiences, creative, bidding strategies and budget allocation, using insight to drive continual performance improvement.
Own a prioritised test-and-learn roadmap, forming hypotheses, overseeing testing and ensuring learnings are captured and applied.
Work closely with Campaign Managers to shape digital-first creative and messaging, ensuring performance activity complements and converts wider above the line campaigns.
Lead relationships with media and specialist agency partners, challenging thinking, interrogating recommendations and driving pace, quality and value.
Get deep into performance data across GA4, platform reporting and Power BI, clearly linking metrics to optimisation levers and commercial outcomes.
Own weekly, periodic and quarterly performance reporting, translating insight into clear actions and recommendations for stakeholders.
Work with internal teams to bring contextual business insight (e.g. operational performance, revenue trends) into performance interpretation.
Present performance insights, recommendations and test outcomes to senior stakeholders when required.

Context:
Our customers travel with us primarily for commuting and leisure, with expectations around value, convenience and relevance continuing to evolve.
Across our four brands, we engage large volumes of web and app users. Performance marketing plays a key role in accelerating direct customer engagement, increasing app usage and maximising long-term customer value, while ensuring activity remains efficient and incremental.
Performance activity also plays a key role in translating the impact of wider above the line campaigns into measurable engagement and conversion across paid digital channels. This requires close collaboration between performance, creative and campaign teams, supported by a strong test-and-learn mindset.
This role sits at the intersection of commercial objectives, data-led decision making and creative execution, shaping how always-on performance activity responds to changing customer behaviour, competitive dynamics and business priorities.
Resources:
Finance:
Circa £2m+ annual budget across paid search, paid social and programmatic activity, with flexibility to optimise spend in response to performance and insight.
People:
No direct line management responsibility, but expected to lead, influence and collaborate with peers across campaigns and projects.
Partners:
Day-to-day leadership of performance channel specialists within the media agency, working closely to shape strategy, optimisation and delivery.
Skills/Experience:

Strong experience in performance marketing, with hands-on responsibility across paid social, PPC and/or programmatic display.
Clear understanding of media KPls, platform capabilities, account structures and optimisation levers, with the confidence to apply them in a commercial context.
Highly numerate, with the ability to interpret performance data, draw insight and make sound optimisation and budget decisions.
Experience using GA4, platform reporting and data visualisation dashboards (e.g. Power BI) to inform performance decisions and recommendations.
Proven experience driving incremental revenue growth and efficiency through digital activity.
Confidence managing and constructively challenging external agencies, including writing clear, focused briefs and interrogating recommendations.
Strong prioritisation skills and comfort operating with autonomy in a fast-moving environment.
Solid experience managing and optimising budgets, balancing performance, efficiency and longer-term value.
Degree or formal marketing qualification advantageous but not essential; we value proven experience, strong judgement, curiosity and a collaborative mindset, and are focused on finding someone who will thrive in a high-performing team.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Marketing Manager]]>The Client:
A Data Intelligence Company is looking for a Marketing Manager to join them on a permanent basis.

Job Summary:
We’re looking for a hands on, B2B Marketing Manager to support the execution of integrated marketing campaigns that drive awareness, pipeline, and brand equity across our key sectors. Working closely with the CMO and wider commercial team, you’ll be involved across the full marketing mix from planning and content creation to events, digital campaigns, and performance reporting.
This is a broad, varied role perfect for someone early in their marketing career, you’ll have put some of your Marketing Degree into practice and have some experience to share, We are a small team so lots of scope to grow quickly, take ownership, and see the direct impact of their work in a commercial B2B environment.
Responsibilities
• Deliver, and report on one-to-many B2B marketing campaigns, across email, digital, social, and content channels also including industry events, partner events, roundtables, and webinars.
• Own and drive organic and paid visibility through SEO and SEM activity, optimise content, keywords, and campaigns.
• Manage campaign activity in HubSpot — building workflows, landing pages, email journeys, lead nurture programmes, and reporting dashboards.
• Ability to design and produce high-quality marketing assets using Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign) — including Linkedin posts/Ads, event collateral, pitch documents etc.
• Coordinate industry events participation end-to-end — logistics, preevent outreach, on-site support, and post-event follow-up.
• Own webinar and roundtable delivery, from speaker briefing and promotion through to platform setup and attendee engagement.
• Track, analyse, and report on campaign performance, making data-led recommendations to improve results.
• Collaborate with sales and client-facing teams to align marketing activity with pipeline priorities.
• Support the development of client case studies, testimonials, and success stories to strengthen sales collateral and demonstrate proof of value.
• Own and grow Sagacity’s organic social media presence, particularly LinkedIn, including content planning and employee advocacy.
• Work with sales to build and maintain sales enablement materials, including battlecards, one-pagers, and proposal templates.
• Support account-based marketing (ABM) activity for target accounts within key regulated sectors.
• Manage the brand and carry out a brand review on a quarterly basis.
• PR & Media Relations to increase brand awareness.
• Assist with website content management, including landing pages and resource centre updates, and monitor website performance to inform campaign optimisation.
• Conduct competitor and market research across financial services, energy, telecoms, and water to inform positioning and messaging.
• Track industry news and developments to identify timely content and newsjacking opportunities.
• Manage marketing budget tracking, including PO and invoice processing for campaigns and events.
• Maintain data hygiene within HubSpot, including segmentation, list management, and GDPR compliance.
• Liaise with external agencies and freelancers (design, PR, video) where required, briefing work and reviewing output.
• Support the CMO with marketing performance reporting and board-level presentation materials.
What we are looking for:
Essential:
• Experience in marketing in data services, software, platforms.
• 2 to 4 years of hands-on B2B marketing experience, ideally gained client side rather than agency.
• Proven experience delivering one-to-many campaigns, including industry events, roundtables, and webinars.
• Practical skills in Adobe Creative Suite, with confidence producing polished collateral in InDesign.
• Understanding of SEO and SEM principles, with practical experience optimising content, responding to news events and managing paid search activity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Organised, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commercially minded passionate how marketing activity translates into pipeline and revenue.
Nice to have:
• Degree in Marketing (or closely related discipline).
• Exposure to account-based marketing (ABM) approaches.
• Experience working with external agencies.
• Strong working knowledge of HubSpot campaigns, workflows, reporting.
• Experience in marketing in utilities, telecoms, financial services or retail.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Marketing Executive]]>The Client:

A Data Intelligence Company is looking for a Marketing Executive to join them on a permanent basis

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Marketing Manager you will work with both to help support our marketing objectives. Your key focus will be managing our digital channels where you will be expected to take the lead with content creation as well as measuring outcomes.
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Marketing Executive to join our team. This role is ideal for an individual early in their marketing career with a solid understanding of marketing campaigns and digital marketing. While experience with HubSpot is a bonus, it is not essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks, primarily focusing on lead generation and brand development.
Responsibilities
• Draft and edit copy for the website, social media, email campaigns, product pages, and sales collateral, in line with client’s tone of voice.
• Provide support for the delivery of B2B marketing campaigns, across email, digital, social, and content channels also including industry events, partner events, roundtables, and webinars.
• Provide support for SEO and SEM activity through optimising content, keywords, and campaigns in collaboration with the Marketing Manager and specialist third parties.
• Provide support for the Marketing Manager for campaign activity in HubSpot — building workflows, landing pages, email journeys, lead nurture programmes, and reporting dashboards.
• Create high-quality marketing assets using Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign) including Linkedin posts/Ads, event collateral, pitch documents in accordance with client's Brand
Guidelines etc.
• Provide support for industry events, working closely with the Marketing Manager and Sales Teams including; logistics, preevent outreach, on-site support, and post-event follow-up.
• Provide support for webinar and roundtable delivery, including scheduling of events, liaison with speakers and delegates, support for event set up, associated collateral and delegate follow up.
• Development and publication of client case studies, testimonials, and success stories to strengthen sales collateral and demonstrate proof of value, including the use of videos.
• Grow client’s organic social media presence, particularly LinkedIn, including content planning, preparation and publication in accordance with client’s Social Media Campaign Plan, Brand Guidelines and tone of voice.
• Support account-based marketing (ABM) activity for target accounts within key regulated sectors.
• Create supporting materials for the sales team, including onepagers, case studies, and presentation content.
• Provide Product Marketing Support to help translate product features (e.g. Client Dot, Customer Vision, Resident Validation) into clear, benefit-led messaging for different audiences.
• Maintain client's branded collateral and templates in accordance with brand guidelines and business needs.
• Maintaining key brand awareness and communications platform e.g. Client Website, Hub, Sharepoint, Communications Site.
• Create and publish internal communications.
• Maintain Market & Competitor Awareness, keeping up to date with sector trends (credit risk, collections, data intelligence) and the competitive landscape.
Competencies
• You will have excellent communication, planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• You will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, which promotes and protects the interests of both client and our
clients alike.
• 2+ year/s of relevant experience.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have a keen eye for detail.
• Have pride in your deliverables.
• Are highly organised and good at planning.
• Good at working independently and as part of a team.
• Are flexible and self-motivated.
• Are good under pressure.
• Able to travel throughout the UK.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have a commitment to personal development.
• Passion for marketing.
• Good copywriting skills.
Education, Training & Experience
• A marketing qualification – degree or Professional.
• B2B marketing experience.
• Experience of event planning.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud is desirable.
• You will have developed strong organisation and planning skills, ideally, within a marketing team.
• You will advanced MS Office skills including MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and be comfortable in the use of other office packages e.g. Excel.
• You must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be very comfortable interacting with all people at all levels across the client's team and with our Client contacts.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Community Stakeholder Engagement Manager]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for a Community Stakeholder Engagement Manager to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Wales/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
As the Stakeholder Engagement Manager, you will be at the forefront of our community-driven approach to the Metal Mines Programme. This role demands a strategic thinker with a proven track record in stakeholder and community engagement, infrastructure planning, and multi-agency collaboration.
You will lead the development and implementation of meaningful engagement strategies across a wide range of stakeholders, including communities, strategic partners, national and regional bodies, and technical specialists. You will act as a key interface between internal teams, external consultants, and delivery partners, ensuring that stakeholder needs are understood and embedded throughout the program lifecycle.
This role is best suited to someone with experience in a similar position who can hit the ground running. It requires extensive experience in navigating complex planning and regulatory environments, supporting the development and delivery of infrastructure projects, acting as a client with external consultants and contractors, and coordinating across diverse internal and external specialist teams within a multi-agency programme.
Main Requirements:

Strategy and Analysis – Lead stakeholder analysis using appropriate tools, determining the depth of analysis required for key stakeholders. Collaborate with senior leads to develop engagement strategies tailored to stakeholder influence and interests.
Profiling – Map stakeholder needs against programme requirements, providing strategic advice to ensure the right stakeholders are engaged at the right time.

Stakeholder Relationship Management (SRM) – Use stakeholder management systems to record, analyse and report on stakeholder engagement activities, maintain accurate stakeholder information, monitor commitments and actions, and provide data-driven insights to support programme delivery and decision-making

Engagement and Planning – Develop and lead the stakeholder engagement plan, integrating it into the overall programme plan. Identify resource needs, manage engagement activities, and ensure stakeholder feedback is captured, analysed, and used to inform programme delivery.
Requirements Management – Lead the process of capturing and validating stakeholder requirements, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and sponsor expectations.
Consultant and Contractor Liaison – Act as a client representative with external consultants, ensuring delivery aligns with stakeholder expectations and programme goals. Facilitate collaboration between consultants and internal teams.
Multi-Agency Coordination – Work across government bodies, regulators, NGOs, and community groups to ensure joined-up delivery and shared ownership of outcomes.

Multi-Agency Coordination – Work across government bodies, regulators, NGOs, and community groups to ensure joined-up delivery and shared ownership of outcomes.
Technical Competencies:

Stakeholder Engagement – Systematically identify, analyse, and communicate with stakeholders using appropriate channels. Engage communities and strategic partners to deliver programme updates and foster collaboration.
Planning and Infrastructure Delivery – Understand the planning process, in particular the development of Section 108 documents, and infrastructure development lifecycle, supporting the integration of stakeholder needs into project design and delivery.
• Risk and Issue Management – Identify and monitor risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and implement timely responses.
Governance – Define roles, responsibilities, and approval routes to ensure compliance and monitor progress.
Benefits Management – Identify and track project benefits to justify investment and ensure realisation.
Knowledge Management – Promote best practices and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
Business Change and Implementation – Support the transition of project outputs into business-as-usual operations, ensuring benefits are embedded and sustained.

Leads, evaluates and regularly checks the progress and implementation of external communication strategies,
Will rapidly provide strategic media advice to the Secretariat in all areas of its media response.
Leads the Communications Division to promote and project publicly the Commonwealth’s values and to deliver the Secretariat’s communications work as defined in the Strategic Plan – to ensure that the organisation reaches its internal and external audiences.
Drives excellence in digital engagement, delivering media and communications impact and achieves outcomes, making optimum use of human and budgetary resources.
Presents Commonwealth perspectives publicly, through communications and dissemination of information, including as official spokesperson for the
client and the Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Develops and maintains good relations with editors, correspondents and other contacts in broadcast, print and other media across the Commonwealth.
Leads and builds the capacity of the professional staff in the Communications Divisions to maximise impact.

Task Description

Acts as the official Spokesperson for the Secretary-General and the Secretariat.
Supports the Secretary-General and other senior management colleagues on media (including social media) and public relations issues, including advice on outreach activities and on media material including statements, speeches and other public documents.
Defines a media strategy and provides strategic advice to the Secretariat and press team on effective media responses.
Provides leadership for the Division’s staff and is responsible for the strategic activities, as well as day-to-day direction-setting of the Division.
Oversees drafting and placement of Op Ed’s and press releases.
Responsibility for media releases by the Secretariat, and dissemination to the media of Secretariat and Commonwealth messages.
Identifies and oversees the correct briefing lines on sensitive and political issues, briefs the relevant political and international media.
Manages the human and financial resources of the Communications Division to achieve relevant outcomes in the Strategic Plan in a manner that is timely, within budget and of the required quality, including management of staff performance.
Acts as a point of official contact for the media, including at meetings of Commonwealth Heads of Government and other official meetings.
Establishes and maintains contact at senior levels with stakeholders, including member governments, international organisations, civil society and the media.
Oversees the quality, quantity and relevance of material made available through the Secretariat’s social media channels and its website.
Performs a representational role, including travel to Commonwealth andother countries as needed, during which interaction with the media and other public diplomacy events are expected to be undertaken.
Adheres to the Gender Equality values of the Commonwealth as enshrined in the Charter and Secretariat’s Gender Equality Policy.
Performs any other duties as may be required from time to time.

Person Specification
Education

An academic qualification at post-graduate level and/or professional experience relevant to communications, public relations and the media, or international relations.

Experience:

At least fifteen years’ experience in a senior managerial role, ten of which must be in international media roles
Experience as a Press/Special Adviser to a Senior Government Minister or similar
Experience as a journalist to a national media outlet
Demonstrable high-level crisis management experience at a senior level
The applicant must provide at least one example of a high-level crisis they have managed successfully.
Experience of working with the political lobby within the UK, or similar political media handling experience, and of maintaining healthy and robust relations with senior news outlets
Competent writer, able to rapidly draft and place Op Ed’s
Strong public speaker, skilled briefer confident in briefing for all types of media channels
International (including UK) media experience
Experience in managing digital engagement (web and social media)
Experience of managing or running a large Press Office

Competencies:
Respect for Diversity

Works effectively with people from all backgrounds.
Treats all people with dignity and respect. Treats men and women equally.
Shows respect & understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates
understanding in daily work and decision making.
Examine own biases and behaviours to avoid stereotypical responses and does not
discriminate against any individual or group.
Creates an environment where respect for diversity is embedded in behaviours,
systems & processes.

Communication

Establishes a culture of constant, consistent, clear and open communication
Ensures information is communicated to and from the top level and filtered
through the appropriate channels
Communicates effectively with and gains understanding of top level stakeholders
e.g. Heads of member states, Permanent Secretaries and staff

Planning & Analysis

Organises work programme with full cognizance of Board of Governor requirements
Effectively assesses and advises on major programmes/activities at a divisional
level
Balances focus in order to deliver both client and member
states’ goals
Ability to interpret incomplete and/or ambiguous information
Effectively analyses and assesses new or uncertain critical situations

Decision Making

Makes informed decisions that are instrumental to the direction and profile of the
client in general
Is confident of making strategic/critical decisions with limited information in time
pressured situations
Applies advanced judgement in the approval of corrective action for the resolution
of organisation wide issues
Creates a culture that values ownership of decisions and leads by example

Adhering to Principles & Values

Defines client values
Sets example and embodies client's principles and values
Demonstrably protects the reputation of the client
Interprets and implements client's principles and values

Leadership & Development (strategic)

Provide vision and overall strategy for the client
Creates a vision where the reputation of the client is upheld
and consistently evolving
Communicates the client’s vision, achievements and impact in
a manner that inspires enthusiasm amongst employees, member states, and
external parties
Establishes a culture where the creation and capitalisation of opportunities for
staff development and fulfilment is promoted and valued
Provide top level professional advice in strategic issues at management committee,
board of governor & EXCO level. Lead on strategic issues.
Ability to manage complexity and change

Managing communications for a portfolio of the clients thematic work areas. In this role, the officer advises programme divisions on media strategy and takes the lead in framing the communications and positioning of the assigned areas.
Development of a media strategy and implementing engagement techniques ahead of, and during, official visits by the Secretary-General to member countries. The Senior Communications Officer will frequently be required to accompany the Secretary-General and/or senior officials on official missions to provide on-the-ground communications support.
Editing technical and official documents in a compelling and engaging manner.
Identifying and creating multimedia opportunities to highlight the work of the client
Contributing to the content of the website and social media platforms by providing text, photographs and multimedia content.
Developing contacts and maintaining relationships with key journalists across the Commonwealth.
Coordinating and supervising press conferences, media briefings and interviews for high-level events like the Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings.
Drafting and editing press releases, briefing papers, speeches, statements and other materials to ensure that Commonwealth values are conveyed consistently, cohesively and coherently.
Identifying and facilitating media interviews so that Commonwealth spokespersons can articulate Commonwealth messages as well as build brand visibility and credibility.
Working as part of a team to identify publicity and news angles for the client’s programmes and projects.
Participate in press office cover as part of a rota system, including working outside of traditional working hours.
Mentoring and coaching other members of the Communications Division.
Any other duties that may be assigned by the Communications Adviser, the Head of Media Relations or Director of Communications.

Person specification:
Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in communications, journalism, media studies, international affairs or any other appropriate field.

Desirable:

Master’s degree or similar post-graduate qualification in journalism or any other relevant field.

Experience:

At least seven years of experience as a reporter or correspondent in a media organisation, and/or in an external communications role.

Desirable:

Experience in covering political, parliamentary, social or economic issues; appreciation and knowledge of international and or diplomatic issues; experience as a press officer or involvement in news management; event management. Experience of working in the Caribbean, Pacific and South Asian context would be an advantage.

The ideal candidate will be a sales professional with a successful track record in meeting sales plans and targets across a range of sectors. They will have excellent communication, planning, prioritisation, organisational and relationship building skills. Clearly, they will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, which promotes and protects the interests of the client, our partners and our clients alike. Key competencies and requirements include:

Successful delivery of sales targets and plans.
Market awareness of client and competitor solutions.
Go-to-market experience.
Experience and success selling marketing services data/solutions.
Good listener with clear and transparent communication.
Logical and structured approach.
Fast learner, decisive decision-maker.
Trustworthy and adaptability.
Flexible to work across multiple locations.
Management of a success driven sales team.
Commercial proposition development.
Excellent planning and reporting.
Presentable, professional, punctual.
Delivery, deadline and target driven.
Critical thinking and problem solving.
Team player, approachable, likeable.
Accountability, effectiveness.

Education, Training & Experience
You will have developed strong relationship building, organisational and planning skills, ideally, within commercial, business development, sales or business development teams, ideally within an organisation selling Marketing services data and/or solutions.
Experience working within a larger company would be of interest, but you should also be able to adapt to working in a small team, where priorities can change rapidly and where the company is developing new processes and procedures to bring greater structure and operational rigour.
You must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be very comfortable interacting with all people at all levels across the client team and with our partner and client contacts. An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Data Protection Compliance Support Officer]]>The Client:

An education charity and multi-academy trust client is looking for a Data Protection Compliance Support Officer to join them on a 5 week contract. This position will be based in Croydon/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
Key duties:

Track, log and progress routine DPIAs, data sharing agreements, supplier due diligence, FOI matters, SAR administration and data incidents.
Monitor the Data Protection inbox, update trackers and maintain accurate case records, deadlines, next steps and escalation points.
Support wider compliance activity, including privacy notices, RoPA-related records, policy updates, training coordination and Data Champion support.

Skills and Experience:

Candidates must have practical experience in completing and managing DPIAs, including tracking actions, risks and approvals.
Candidates must have strong knowledge of UK GDPR and the Freedom of Information Act 2000, with experience applying these requirements in practice.
Strong organisation, attention to detail, written communication and record-keeping skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information securely, work independently on routine tasks and escalate complex or high-risk matters.
Ways of working
The postholder will work under the direction of the Head of Data Protection, using existing templates, trackers and escalation routes. Work will be prioritised according to operational need, with complex, urgent or high-risk matters referred for appropriate oversight.

Expected outcomes

Improved visibility and timely progression of priority data protection work.
Accurate trackers and case records to support workload management, reporting and continuity.
Additional operational resilience for the Central Data Protection Team during periods of increased demand.

Ensure alignment and collaboration between SCM and the Tech Centres to identify the demand plan and drive value for money though effective commercial strategy and prioritisation planning. Ensure an effective handshake between the programme and the SCM function on the pipeline of activity to be delivered.
Act as a senior leader in commercial solutioning for the Tech Centre, including Make Team Buy recommendations, total cost of ownership considerations etc., with early involvement in all key commercial decisions, working closely with the Tech Centre Director and their senior leadership team.
Is a “trusted advisor” to the Tech Centre, advising on key commercial matters and acting as the interface between SCM and the Tech Centre to ensure priorities are clearly understood, constructively challenged, articulated and met by the SCM team.
Develops mature cross-functional working capabilities which deliver optimal commercial outcomes and strengthen relationships between SCM and the Tech Centre.
Key interface with each Programme Director (RW / WUT / NTR / Trident) to understand and manage demand signals into each Tech Centre and translate into SCM strategic demands including Make Team Buy decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement commercial strategy and solutions for the Tech Centre
Act as the SCM commercial lead in all investment planning decisions (including make Team Buy recommendations)
Building relationships with key stakeholders through early involvement and initiative-taking engagement
Develops the Tech Centre pipeline of activity and co-ordinates with the wider SCM teams to schedule and prioritise
In a coordinated manner, conduct early market engagement to understand capacity and capability and build appetite in the market as client of choice
Develop a Learning from Experience (LfE) strategy and maintain register of forecast/secured business improvements
Act as the senior interface and accountable person for all relevant commercial supply chain matters including escalations for the business unit
Proactively seeking synergies and alignment in the supply chain, including aggregation and efficiencies opportunities to maximise value for money
Identification of risk and working closely with the business to mitigate risk to the extent possible
Where relevant, ensure category strategies are implemented and embedded within the business
Develop and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ensuring there is an effective communication strategy that informs key stakeholders of new policies, procedures and overarching supply chain strategy

Candidates need to be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the past five years for SC clearance (and ten years for DV). We may consider dual nationality for certain roles.
An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Senior Commercial Procurement Advisor]]>The Client:
A Government client is looking for a Senior Commercial Procurement Advisor to join them on a permanent basis.This role will be based in Milton Keynes/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:

This position will be based within the client's Corporate Services function, within which we are required to deliver our commercial procurement functions effectively and efficiently, inclusive of supplier management, commercial acumen, governance assurance mechanisms and service agreements with departments across the Civil Service. A range of services are provided through client contracts, such as Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) services, cyber security, events management, media monitoring, third-party data services, market intelligence, legal services, health and wellbeing services and leadership development.
Within the collaborative team culture, you will have opportunities to develop and influence our commercial projects. This is a great time to join us to help deliver the client's Commercial Strategy.
Job description

As a Senior Commercial Advisor, you will be delivering the best possible commercial outcomes for the client. The postholder will be responsible for elements of the end-to-end aspects of the procurement process from market engagement and sourcing through to contract award.
Key Responsibilities

Managing a range of commercial projects.
Proactive engagement across key elements of the end-to-end commercial lifecycle, inclusive of pre-market engagement, sourcing and contract award.
Maintaining a procurement pipeline to support the need for commercial engagements to start in good time, ensuring that the full range of commercial options can be considered.
Help to assess and develop requirements to inform sourcing strategy to encourage strong competition and help secure best value for money.
Complying fully with public procurement law, commercial procedures, policy, and governance assurance processes.
Utilise Information Technology tools effectively to manage and track procurement activities.
Proactively lead, support and challenge stakeholders throughout the commercial lifecycle.
Understand the client's goals and objectives to inform and deliver the commercial strategy.

Person Specification: Personal Attributes & Skills

Strong procurement capability: Ability to deliver value for money while ensuring full compliance with public procurement law and organisational procedures.
Effective stakeholder management: Ability to utilise strong leadership skills to lead, support and challenge stakeholders throughout the commercial lifecycle.
Analytical and strategic thinking: Ability to assess requirements and evaluate commercial options.
Excellent planning and organisational skills including maintaining procurement pipelines and managing multiple commercial projects simultaneously.
Clear and confident communication skills: Able to explain commercial approaches, influence decision-making, and support cross-team working.
Adaptability and resilience: Ability to work flexibly and respond effectively to competing priorities and a fast-paced workload.
Essential Experience
Experience of carrying out procurements using a wide range of different routes to market, including utilising Government Frameworks.
Experience of managing procurement across the entire commercial lifecycle, from early market engagement through to contract award.
Working knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023, and how they apply in day-to-day commercial activity.
Experience using digital tools to support procurement delivery, including software such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and DocuSign.
Leadership skills.

Desirable Qualifications (not essential)

CIPS Foundation qualification and/or full MCIPS qualification
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Technical-based interview questions assessing commercial capability.

Trust - We prioritise safety, we act responsibly and with integrity.
Collaboration - We work as a team; we value diversity and expertise.
Challenge - We are curious and courageous in the way we think and act.
Care - We are thoughtful, inclusive and respectful of others.
Drive - We get things done and we make a difference.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

We're looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to support the development of the procurement and commercial contracting strategy for the Civils Engineering and Civils Construction element of our SMR Programme. These procurements will be fundamental to delivering SMR projects, spanning an estimated 10-12-year term, with aggregate value in excess of £1bn.
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Lead/Commercial Lead, you'll manage delivery of one or multiple procurements for complex, high value construction and engineering contracts (typically £20m+, up to hundreds of millions), and set task delivery for commercial and procurement activity across the team.
What you'll do:

Lead procurement and commercial activity across the full lifecycle: strategy, tender, contract award, supplier mobilisation.
Shape packaging, sourcing and commercial strategies, including commercial mechanisms and performance incentivising financial models.
Oversee key deliverables such as ITT development, pricing models, negotiation plans and contract documentation.
Manage external contractors/consultants and budgets, and support approvals and business case processes.
Work collaboratively with Finance, PMO, Legal and Technical colleagues to provide a seamless service.

What we're looking for:

Relevant experience in nuclear, construction, engineering and/or critical infrastructure programmes.
Strong NEC contract experience (including drafting and negotiation).
Extensive experience working to Government processes and requirements (CAB/CO/HMT) and developing business cases aligned to HMT Green Book.
Public sector procurement knowledge (PCR/Procurement Act) and CCS experience desirable.

Trust - We prioritise safety, we act responsibly and with integrity.
Collaboration - We work as a team; we value diversity and expertise.
Challenge - We are curious and courageous in the way we think and act.
Care - We are thoughtful, inclusive and respectful of others.
Drive - We get things done and we make a difference.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

If you're an experienced commercial leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys working with brilliant people across multiple disciplines, this is a rare opportunity to help shape the commercial strategy behind the delivery of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) power plant.
The role:
Reporting to the Commercial Deputy Director, you'll sit within the client's Commercial Directorate and lead procurement and commercial activity across a portfolio of major projects. You'll be responsible for shaping packaging, procurement and commercial strategies, and overseeing delivery across the full commercial lifecycle - from strategy development through tendering to contract award and mobilisation.
You'll also:

Lead and develop a small team, setting clear expectations and building capability through coaching and inclusive leadership.
Work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, PMO, Legal and Technical to deliver a seamless service.
Ensure commercial governance, assurance and reporting are followed, aligned to policy and security requirements.
Make sound decisions on high?value commercial matters and ensure value for money.

What we're looking for

Extensive experience with the NEC suite of contracts (including drafting and negotiation).
Proven leadership in high?pressure, multi?disciplinary programmes (nuclear, construction, engineering or critical infrastructure).
Extensive experience delivering commercial/procurement activity in line with Government processes (CAB/CO/HMT).
Public sector procurement experience (PCR/Procurement Act) is desirable.

Experience in a similar role, with outcomes.
Communicating and delivering.
Delivering at pace.

Working for the client, you play a key role in keeping our country safe through caring for the Defence estate and those that depend on it. The client manage the Defence estate, one of the UK’s largest and most diverse property portfolios, enabling the armed forces and Defence civilians to live, work, train and deploy. From net carbon-zero accommodation to runways for the F35 fighter jets, our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe.
The commercial teams manage ~300 contracts at any one time with a total value of £25BN+. This huge scale means that we link closely into defence and Government commercial networks and best practice via the GCO.
You will support the strategic relationship with suppliers and senior internal stakeholders while building collaboration within and across organisational boundaries. You will develop and manage key sourcing activities to meet project goals while minimising risk and ensuring Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is considered. You will be the trusted advisor in sourcing and commercial initiatives to both stakeholders and your team members, ensuring compliance to the appropriate processes and operating procedures.
Summary of the Role:
Play an active and effective role in meetings, as a representative of the Commercial Function.
Lead a team, building their confidence and commercial capability to drive performance and manage setbacks.
Provide both decisive and educated leadership, facilitating the engagement and effectiveness of the commercial team. Successfully engage, lead, coach and inspire the team to reinforce the client and GCO leadership values. Deliver all required line management activities to ensure the team deliver their objectives.
Ensure that activities adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, contractual obligations and ethical considerations. Advance Government policy, including sustainability and social value, through all commercial relationships.
Contribute to the improvement of commercial awareness and capability across the organisation to ensure best practice is applied through all phases of the commercial lifecycle.
Represent the client with industry executives; and support the delivery of strategy and policy, as a senior leader.
The role holder will support the reset of the fundamentals of SRM, promoting a ‘back to basics’ approach including good contract management and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) implementation. They will drive forward Cabinet Office and defence policies, collaboratively working with Key Suppliers and Cabinet Office Representatives to reduce risk, reduce costs, improve delivery and performance, harness innovation and add social value within the Commercial portfolio. You will develop effective relationships with the supply base to enable total oversight and to proactively report industry insights and supplier health within that base.
You will be expected to lead on the management of the supply chain and supplier performance, resilience and fragility. You will build effective relationships with clients and suppliers which are underpinned by collaborative behaviours, ensuring the identification of opportunities to continuously improve the delivery of infrastructure services.
Delivery 50%
Typically, the key responsibilities in this role will include (but are not limited to):
You will be expected to support with the following SRM activities:
Working effectively with senior staff in the supplier organisation and establishing appropriate governance and relationship arrangements.
Measuring performance, challenging inefficient processes and practices and making proposals for improvement.
Applying a strong visual project management approach to procurement projects.
Customer 25%
Be a point of contact for key suppliers, colleagues and customers in respect of SRM, facilitating an interface into the Commercial department with a focus on improvement to delivery, risk management, problem solving and engagement to ensure that the customer requirements are met, providing expert commercial advice.
Develop senior customer relationships and influence business strategies.
Contribute to the quarterly update provided to ExCo/Board, with an overview of resilience across key sectors and supply chains.
Engage with stakeholders to understand their motivations and behaviours to influence decision making.
Provide information to the customer to keep them informed regarding markets and supply chains, including Government led activities.
People 25%
Accountable to the portfolio lead for the leadership and management of the SRM team.
Lead the team, ensuring an overview of activity, and in accordance with client, CivHR and GCO guidance and policies.
Support workforce planning for the portfolio to ensure the team is resourced to meet the customer demand, including talent management, succession planning and development plans.
Contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of an engagement action plan in response to survey feedback to improve the working environment and experience within the team.
Actively support department initiatives implemented to address staff survey responses and performance management.
Ensure development plans are in place across the team.
Mentoring and providing guidance to junior members of the team
Essential:

SC (Security Clearance)
Stakeholder Management and Engagement in a proactive way
Experience in a similar role, with outcomes
Communicating and delivering
Delivering at pace
Comfortable working with limited info, able to go find what needed, and be able to collate and present it.
Willing to present to senior stakeholders – findings and outcomes
Strong communicator
Familiar with MS Office, Excel, and SharePoint
MCIPs are highly desirable, or equivalent experience
Level 4 CIPs with CV to back up is ok.
Previous SRM experience.

Desirable:

PowerBi Reporting experience
Public sector background

Adhering to Customer Contracts processes and policies within agreed timescales.
Ensuring the provision of information in support of assessments and analyses of the viability of internal and external opportunities.
Assisting in the measurement of risks with respect to their impact upon contract baselines.
Developing and maintaining working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.

Key Responsibilities:

Analysing data in the required business systems in preparation for reports relating to contract performance.
Analysing of data relating to the performance of contract changes and opportunities.
Contributing to bids, costing and pricing.
Regularly reviewing bids with respect to their requirements - including regulatory and legislative matters.
Able to identify threats to contracts and escalating them accordingly.
Contributing towards the development and improvement of Customer Contracts processes.

Essential:

Willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.
Strong secondary education with demonstrable further learning or proven professional experience.
Experience in a commercial and/or financial or compliance role.
Experience in contractual performance management of commercial contracts.
Experience of Stakeholder and/or commercial relationship development.
Experienced use of benchmarking techniques and analysis of financial and business data.
Experience in bid writing, contracting of services and relationship management.

Desirable:

Experience working in a regulated environment.
Working on a nuclear licensed site.
Membership or working towards membership of an appropriate professional body.
Experience of negotiating and handling contracts in a secure Government environment.
Experience in contractual performance management on complex commercial contracts.
Experience in working with processes with robust controls to enable delivery against audits.

Fixed Networks – which is the heart of the team with the core network and is where the delivery of Next Generation Communication Network is driven from which is itself at the heart of defence’s digital backbone. This team focuses on the procurement of Network Services – ranging from WAN through to LAN/Wifi encryption and gateways.
Strategic Services – this team enables the delivery of beyond line of site strategic communication systems across the radio spectrum often at higher security classifications. It will be a requirement to secure DV for most new roles in this team.

A bit about the Networks Category
The team is responsible for managing c£7.6bn total contract value (c£580m spend pa). In Strategic Services, you will be involved in the cutting edge of delivering resilient network capability.
The function is responsible for procuring and managing a diverse portfolio of goods and services essential to military and digital operations. This ranges from complex, long-term capability programmes through to lower-value, short-term support contracts. Ideally candidates will come with experience in a commercial digital environment, but it is not essential.
For commercially trained professionals this presents a unique opportunity to apply and develop expertise across the full procurement lifecycle from early market engagement and sourcing strategies through to contract award, management, and supplier performance. The role requires sound commercial judgement, the ability to navigate complexity, and strong stakeholder engagement skills, working closely with both military and civilian colleagues to deliver value for money and operationally effective outcomes.
Commercial decisions made within the team directly influence operational readiness, capability delivery, and wider Defence priorities, including innovation and collaboration with industry.
Based primarily in Corsham, with opportunities for hybrid working, this role offers both professional challenge and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to national security and Defence delivery. You may also be expected to attend other locations, and travel expenses will be reimbursed for these journeys, but when attending your primary duty station, no travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Most of the work will need to be conducted on site due to the classification of the documentation.
Core Day to Day Duties
An SEO Procurement Officer will be responsible for supporting the Procurement of requirements as allocated to them, ensuring the requirements are actively managed from definition to contract award. This includes defining the requirement and route to market, ensuring all approvals are in place, advertising, evaluating, and preparing to award the contract, briefing/making recommendations to the commercial officer with delegated authority. This process is in collaboration with the End customer and building and maintaining good working relationships with the customer team, the supplier, and other key stakeholders and ensuring the contract is managed once live or effectively handed over to the contract management team.
You will build and maintain your effectiveness by ensuring that you keep up to date with procurement, broader commercial and HR policy and Regulations (PA 2023, PCR/DSPCR) developments that affect you or the team.
You will ensure you keep up to date with the tools and systems used to support procurements and payments including the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) and the Contract, Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) tool.
These roles offer an exciting and challenging opportunity to develop or enhance a professional career in the commercial function within the context of the Defence Digital.
We are seeking self-motivated individuals to join this fast paced and constantly evolving professional environment and form the core of the Defence Digital Commercial professionals.
This is a fascinating, challenging role in the Commercial Function, with a direct impact on procuring and purchasing the key items to enable the British military to conduct its various operational functions.
The key areas of responsibility include:
Procure and Manage

Lead and coordinate the procurement process for complex projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery within agreed scope, timeframes, and budget constraints.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, including colleagues at all levels, senior leadership, and external partners, to support seamless procurement delivery.
Manage and develop key customer and stakeholder relationships, proactively identifying opportunities to improve or strategically develop these relationships to meet project objectives.
Provide Commercial expertise to support the Project Team in achieving necessary Approvals
Operate effectively in a demanding, high-pressure environment, delivering procurement activities at pace while balancing and managing diverse and sometimes competing stakeholder expectations.
Apply extensive knowledge of commercial regulations and procurement frameworks to address and resolve complex commercial challenges, ensuring risk is appropriately managed and optimal outcomes are achieved.
Support the transfer of commercial and technical knowledge by mentoring and developing both commercial and non-commercial team members, enhancing overall team capability and project delivery.
Prepare, draft, and manage contract documentation within delegated authority, including tender documentation, evaluation, and award processes, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Chair or support Tender Evaluation Boards and lead negotiations with suppliers within delegated limits to secure value for money and contract terms aligned with project requirements.
Utilise procurement systems to manage procurement activities efficiently and ensure compliance with Government Transparency policies.
Provide timely, practical commercial advice and solutions to emerging issues and risks, contributing to problem solving and crisis management alongside senior commercial managers and Defence Digital customers.

Management

Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that supports wellbeing, engagement, and high morale among Commercial staff.
Conduct regular performance reviews and one-to-one meetings to provide constructive feedback, set clear objectives, and identify individual development needs.
Identify and facilitate appropriate training and professional development opportunities to build team capability and support career progression.
Manage resource allocation within the team to ensure workload is balanced and priorities are met effectively.
Lead by example in upholding ethical standards and compliance with policies, promoting a culture of integrity and accountability.
Encourage innovation and continuous improvement by supporting staff to identify and implement process enhancements and best practices.
Act as a point of escalation for commercial issues within the team, providing guidance and support to resolve challenges promptly.
Support succession planning by identifying and nurturing potential future leaders within the Commercial team.

Key Essential Skills
Essential:

DV cleared for duration
Sole UK National
Must be able to be STRAP inducted and have no foreign connections for them or their families.
Commercial Management
Proven experience leading and managing the procurement of complex projects, including planning, execution, and delivery within defined scope, time, and budget constraints.
Strong ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams, senior leadership, customers, and external partners to support procurement and project objectives.
Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, managing competing stakeholder expectations and delivering procurement activities at pace.
Hold Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Level 4.

Desirable:

Evidence of providing commercial expertise, including supporting project teams to achieve necessary approvals and providing sound commercial advice throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Experience of leading and managing a Team

An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Senior Category Manager]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for a Senior Category Manager to join them on a 9 month contract. This position will be based in Reading/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
Top 3 Evaluation Criteria

Specialist Security Knowledge – Category knowledge in a highly regulated environment with a working knowledge of NPSA security standards

Proven experience operating under PA23, PCR2015 or equivalent public sector procurement regulations.

Skilled in developing category strategies, sourcing plans and supplier performance reporting.
Essential:

Experience procuring security-related categories within highly regulated environments.
Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing and supplier markets.
Expertise delivering complex procurement projects and commercial outcomes independently.
Working knowledge of NPSA security standards and government procurement requirements.
Proven experience operating under PA23, PCR2015 or equivalent public sector procurement regulations.
Can navigate through the legislation, restricted tenders and national competitive tenders.
Skilled in developing category strategies, sourcing plans and supplier performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Consistently demonstrating positive behaviours in line with the company's environmental, sustainability, safety, health, security, quality, and ethics standards.
Category Management Drive and implement Category Strategy to deliver cost effective category solutions and business models.
Supplier base management and supplier classification (Preferred Supplier List – PSL), securing competition in the supplier base.
Implement ways of working according to client Category Management Framework including the delivery of Category targets and KPI’s for assigned group of spend categories. Business Intelligence, benchmark, and market insight to support category development.
The Senior Category Manager, with the sub-category Team, are responsible for securing and tracking cost reduction, contract management, and continuity of Supply Chain. Strategic Sourcing Prepare & execute the RFx process in collaboration with stakeholders including supplier evaluation and selection, supplier negotiations (costs and contract).
Contribute to the long-term business ensuring competitive initial cost and total cost development in the product and service life cycle and maintenance of the specific supplier contract for products and services.
Contract Management Prepare and execute a Contract which is appropriate to the scope, value and risk outlined in the sourcing strategy, ensuring all relevant stakeholders have contributed and approved as appropriate. Administer the Contract in accordance with all the terms and conditions ensuring contract compliance.
Ensure appropriate management of commercial risks, forecast spend and change impacts with key stakeholders. Supplier Relationship Management Suppliers segmented and managed (quality, performance, risk) in accordance with the Supplier Relationship Management Framework. Monitor and mitigate supplier risks (including CoC, Environmental & Health and Safety as well as dependency on the client and client's dependency on the supplier), make corrective action plans for the identified risks.
Supplier Strategies for key suppliers within assigned group of spend categories.
Stakeholders Collaboration Secure stakeholders’ involvement and participation in category strategies, sourcing activities and supplier relationship management activities and share SCM category strategies, PSL, supplier performance etc.

Provide technical expertise is one or more of the following specialisms.
All aspects of supplier management including due diligence, relationship management, and suppler development.
Contract law, terms and conditions and negotiating sub· contracts.
Developing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and promoting awareness of the SCM function.
Provision of standard and bespoke business reports, analysis etc. and material for functional performance metrics and reviews.
Resource management and planning to deliver required tasks, realising opportunities for savings and efficiencies.
Identification and management of risks and opportunities within area of accountability.
Ensuring the creation and maintenance of the Supply Chain Management processes, procedures, systems, tools, and guidelines regarding compliance with the client’s contractual, regulatory, and legislative commitments.
Creation and delivery of appropriate training material.
Leading, coaching and developing a team at a local level to deliver team and personal objectives safely and securely to meet our operational plans.
Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player.

Key Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities will depend on the specialism but may include:
Motivating, developing, and managing a small team of specialists, setting clear objectives and undertaking performance reviews.
Actively participating in reviews of SCM strategy and processes as required to identify and implement best practice and address identified risks and issues.
Communicating information and providing training regarding the M&O Contract and associated terms and conditions, or other legislative/regulatory requirements to external and internal stakeholders.
Support internal and external audit activities, establishing scope, providing material for review by auditors, attending audit reviews, agreeing, and closing out actions.
Ensure Supply Chain processes, procedures, tools, and systems are adhered to, leading by example.
Liaising with internal stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of commercial contract terms and impacts such as IPR, quality standards etc.
Managing all aspects of client’s Approved Supplier List (ASL) and Preferred Manufacturers List (PML), including business resilience.
Creating and maintaining supplier performance data and reports.
Maintaining a library of clauses and standard contract templates ensuring compliance with mandatory flow down terms and conditions and maintaining an awareness of legal matters.
Upkeep of key documentation, education, and training as part of Schedule 37 compliance.
Leading or assisting with negotiations with the supply chain including undertaking peer reviews of documentation such as contracts, confidentiality agreements, intellectual property agreements, and compliance checklists.
Consistently demonstrating positive behaviours in line with the company's environmental, sustainability, safety, health, security, quality, and ethics standards.

Support mobilisation of new contracts, including onboarding, handover, access, governance, reporting cycles and early supplier engagement.
Manage transition deliverables, including transition plans, milestones, RAID logs, dependencies, readiness checks, knowledge transfer and acceptance criteria.
Coordinate exit activity across incumbent suppliers, including exit plans, asset registers, handover documentation, data requirements and service continuity.
Maintain clear governance and senior reporting on progress, risks, issues, dependencies, decisions and confidence in readiness for service commencement.
Work with Commercial and Finance colleagues to track Statements of Work, variations, extensions, transition costs and exit-related commitments.
Essential skills and experience
Experience of public procurement, contract management or supplier transition in a government or regulated environment.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage milestones, risks, actions, dependencies and reporting across multiple workstreams.
Ability to work confidently with commercial, finance, technical, supplier and senior stakeholders.
Clear written communication skills, including drafting governance papers, reports, decision logs and senior updates.
Developed IT skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and document management tools.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Experience supporting digital, data, technology or managed service contracts.
Knowledge of HMG business case, Green Book, Teal book and contract management guidance.

Experience developing commercial strategies and policies from complex analytical evidence.
Strong project management and strategic coordination skills across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including building relationships with senior industry and government partners.

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge of defence supply chains, critical minerals or global economic security issues.

An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must
be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Contracts Manager]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for a Contracts Manager to join them on a 7 month contract. This position will be based in Birmingham or London/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:

To support the delivery of the client’s strategic goals by building value adding supply chains with sustainable commercial relationships.
To do this we must:
• Successfully achieve the award of all contracts required to deliver the construction, testing, commissioning and operation in a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner, by the agreed dates (as per Utilities Contract Regulations 2016).
• Provide commercial support and decision-making across all contracts and manage those contracts to ensure that they deliver the strategic objectives of the project throughout the term of the agreement and deliver demonstrable value for money.
• Support the delivery of strategic goals by building value adding supply chains with sustainable commercial relationships that deliver value and comply with obligations set out in the Development Agreement and any associated Undertakings and Assurances.
• Negotiate Commercial Agreements with third parties, coordinating interfaces and integrating across contracts and suppliers.
• Ensure that the client has the goods and services required by the organisation to guarantee success across each stage of the delivery lifecycle.
Responsibilities
• Manage a portfolio of corporate contracts.
• Manage the progress of change requests through the company’s governance structure, systems, processes and in association with other functions.
• Proactively monitor and mitigates risks associated with their contract portfolio.
• Liaise with stakeholders with respect to the progress, spend and performance reporting of contracts, imposing and monitoring performance plans and Early Warnings where applicable.
• Managing formal disputes.
• Undertake compliance checks against contracts.
• Work to achieve value for money at each stage of the contract.
• Produce and work against contract management plans for each contract.
• Manage contract mobilisation, transition and exit.
• Monitor contract performance and administer service credits and warranty payments where applicable.
• Review financial standing of suppliers on an ongoing basis and manage any resulting actions.
• Additional accountabilities may include:
• Analysis on a range of commercial and technical information.
• Setting up and facilitating meetings and information sharing with other functional areas.
• Development of reports and presentations to update key stakeholder groups
• Ad hoc support to high-profile projects.
• Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
Skills:
• Experience of corporate contract management.
• Analytical, commercial and negotiating skills.
• Ability to lead stakeholders through contract change request processes.
• Ability to manage contract risk and understanding of different forms of contract and risk allocation.
• Knowledge of working with or for publicly funded bodies including central government departments.
Knowledge:
• Governance, Assurance & Compliance (3)
• Strategy Development (3)
• Project Management & Planning (3)
• Estimating & Cost Planning (2)
• Procurement (2)
• UCR/PCR Application (3)
• Bespoke Third Party Agreements (3)
• Contract Management & Administration (4)
• Negotiation (3)
• Dispute Resolution (3)
• Cost Control (3)
• Risk & Value Management (3)
• supply Chain Management (2)
• Processes (3)
• Systems (4)
• Desirable Memberships / Qualifications - NEC Practitioner, MCIPS or MRICS
• (1) Aware: Awareness/ theoretical appreciation of the competence.
• (2) Practiced: Applies the competence under supervision, primarily in non¬complex situations.
• (3) Competent: Applies the competence independently or with minimal supervision, often in situations of some complexity.
• (4) Proficient: Can critically evaluate and adapt to situation as required. Applies the competence independently, primarily in complex situations. Can supervise others applying the competence.
• (5) Expert/ Strategic: Can critically evaluate, adapt or develop new theories and/or methods. Recognised as an expert by other senior professionals, who is called on by others for advice on the competence and educates others. Applies the competence independently in highly complex or challenging situations.
Type of experience:
• Experience managing a variety of corporate contracts.
• Experience monitoring performance and compliance of suppliers.
• Stakeholder and supplier management.
• Experience with a good range of programmes and software (Excel, SAP, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Project, CEMAR).
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Senior Contracts Manager]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to join them on a 7 month contract. This position will be based in Birmingham or London/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
This job is within the Corporate Contract Management team within Procurement Operations. The main functions of the Directorate/Department are to support the delivery of strategic goals by building value adding supply chains with sustainable commercial relationships.
To do this we must:
• Successfully achieve the award of all contracts required to deliver the construction, testing, commissioning and operation in a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner, by the agreed dates (as per Utilities Contract Regulations 2016).
• Provide commercial support and decision-making across all contracts and manage those contracts to ensure that they deliver the strategic objectives of the project throughout the term of the agreement and deliver demonstrable value for money.
• Support the delivery of strategic goals by building value adding supply chains with sustainable commercial relationships that deliver value and comply with obligations set out in the Development Agreement and any associated Undertakings and Assurances.
• Negotiate Commercial Agreements with third parties, coordinating interfaces and integrating across contracts and suppliers.
• Ensure that the client has the goods and services required by the organisation to guarantee success across each stage of the delivery lifecycle.
Responsibilities
• Take the Lead in Supporting delivery teams in the commercial and contract administration of NEC forms of contract, specifically in relation to Phases One and Two of client projects.
• Provide leadership, commercial assurance, and governance support to the relevant Directors, Heads of Department, Contract Managers, Assistant Contract Managers and Project Managers around the effective administration of corporate contracts.
• Coach and supervise team members and direct reports to bring about technical competence and consistency of corporate contract management across all contracts and check that client related actions or inactions which could result in constructive contract changes are identified and making recommendations on their resolution.
• Develop and manage procedures to recognise and identify contract issues as they develop (whether formally crystallised disputes or not) and managing their resolution under the change’s provisions wherever possible, obtaining claims and legal expertise as appropriate.
• Work with the Functional Managers and Directors to check that decisions with commercial implications receive careful consideration, that appropriate business cases are developed, and commercial reporting is fully reflective of a true commercial position.
• Takes the lead in the drafting of change instructions on corporate contracts and the assurance of such work produced by direct reports.
• Manage the progress of change requests through the company’s governance structure and in association with other functions.
• Proactively support mitigation measure initiatives captured on the respective contract risk registers and ensuring compliance with contract processes.
• Liaise with teams with respect to consultants’ progress, spend and performance reporting.
• Take the lead in the assessment of quotations and assessments by others in connection with compensation events.
• Oversee corporate contract management of other client contracts.
• Work to achieve value for money at each stage of the contract and Develop and manage appropriate mechanisms to monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Maintaining a working relationship with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Legal and Risk Management to facilitate organisational interfaces between those performing (sub)contract management.
• Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
Skills:
• Ability to coordinate, develop, support and assure the work of team resources to deliver contract management tasks;
• Analytical, commercial and negotiating skills.
• Ability to lead stakeholders through contract change request processes.
• Ability to manage contract risk.
Knowledge:
• Competency Criteria 1 (Aware) - Awareness/ theoretical appreciation of the below competences.
• Competency Criteria 2 (Practice) - Ability to apply the competence under supervision, primarily in non-complex situations.
• Competency Criteria 3 (Competent) -Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, often in situations of some complexity.
• Competency Criteria 4 (Proficient) Ability to critically evaluate and adapt to situation as required. Applies the competence independently, primarily in complex situations. Can supervise others applying the competence.
• Competency Criteria 5 (Expert/Strategic) - Ability to critically evaluate, adapt or develop new theories and/or methods. Applies the competence independently in highly complex or challenging situations.
Knowledge and competency criteria number
• Governance, Assurance & Compliance (4)
• Strategy Development (3)
• Project Management & Planning (3)
• Estimating & Cost Planning (3)
• Procurement (3)
• UCR/PCR Application (3)
• Bespoke Third Party Agreements (2)
• Contract Management & Administration (5)
• Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (4)
• Cost Control (4)
• Risk & Value Management (3)
• Supply Chain Management (2)
• Processes (4)
• Systems (3)
Type of experience:
• Experience in applying knowledge recognised by other senior professionals, who is called on by others for advice on the competence and educates others.
• Experience of corporate contract management in publicly funded projects.
• Experience in working with or for publicly funded bodies such as central government departments.
• Experience using different forms of contract and management of risk allocation.
• Experience managing different forms of Professional Services contract through the contract management cycle and management of risk allocation.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Commercial Lead]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for a Commercial Lead to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in London/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
The Commercial Lead is responsible for developing and delivering commercial strategies across a portfolio of technology and business service categories, ensuring value for money, effective risk management, and strong supplier performance. Working closely with senior business stakeholders, the role leads commercial activity across the full contract lifecycle, from category strategy development and procurement through to contract and supplier management.
The postholder will provide expert commercial advice, shape sourcing approaches, lead complex procurements, and oversee strategic supplier relationships to support the client’s global operations. The role requires the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and drive commercial outcomes that support organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies using market intelligence, spend analysis, supplier insights, and business requirements.
Lead and manage complex procurement activities, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations and governance requirements.
Deliver end-to-end sourcing projects, including market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and mobilisation.
Provide commercial leadership on high-value and complex contracts throughout their lifecycle.
Manage supplier relationships and performance, driving service improvements, innovation, risk mitigation, and value for money.
Identify and deliver commercial benefits, cost savings, and efficiencies through strategic sourcing and contract management activities.
Provide commercial assurance, risk management, and input into business cases and investment decisions.
Build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-government commercial networks.
Monitor market developments and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improved commercial outcomes.
Lead, coach, and develop commercial staff, fostering a high-performing and professional commercial function.

Essential Skills and Experience

Significant experience of category management, including strategy development, market analysis, spend analysis, and commercial planning.
Strong procurement expertise with experience leading complex sourcing and tendering activities.
Proven contract and supplier management experience, including performance management, relationship management, and risk mitigation.
Ability to deliver commercial value through negotiation, cost optimisation, and commercial innovation.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
Experience operating within regulated procurement environments and applying appropriate governance and compliance controls.
Demonstrable resilience and ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities while delivering results.

Support the creation and execution of the category management strategy, which will provide the best-in-class procurement offer to government.
Organise and develop market engagement and drive deep understanding of customer requirements and their conversion into viable commercial options.
Embed savings methodology for the category and deliver savings targets.
Support and develop the category’s knowledge and advise customers about commercial excellence and share knowledge and contribute to thought leadership in the category.
Profile and develop engagement using digitalised solutions or media’s which are specifically fragmented for a diverse stakeholder community such as Small and Medium Enterprises and the Wider Public Sector.
Review and monitor customer buying behaviours from management information to ensure the client continuously drive improvements to buying behaviours across the public sector.
Ensure production of collateral to market and advise customers on how to buy better.
Maintain key focus on savings, spend under management, customer service and strategic SRM.
Liaison with stakeholders and customers on a variety of levels to support the promotion of new commercial products and initiatives/procurement strategy via working groups, customer meetings, trade events, seminars, exhibitions and other events.
Liaise with Account Managers and other relevant personnel to ensure “one client voice”. Support and coordinate initiatives that develop the sub-category offering.
Organise and develop market engagement and drive deep understanding of customer requirements and their conversion into viable commercial options.
Embed savings methodology for the category and deliver savings targets.

Essential:

Experience and knowledge of PCR 2015.
Experience of working with a portfolio of Stakeholders.
Supplier management experience.
Public Sector experience.
Experience of handling complex agreements Public sector procurement experience/ contract management/ stakeholder engagement/ PCR 2015, Knowledge of PA2023/ worked in professional services procurement/ contract management background.

This is a officer level role and is a support role but the candidate will be working independently supporting the contract leads. It’s a fantastic opportunity to support the the client on a complex contract they manage on behalf of the public sector.
Desirable:

CIPS
PA 2023 knowledge and understanding

Relevant commercial experience and strong understanding of the commercial / procurement lifecycle. This includes knowledge and / or awareness of public procurement procedures (e.g. Procurement Act 2023, PcR 2015 or a similar statutory framework and contract law)
Experience in conducting the end-to-end procurement process across an area of responsibility taking into consideration the complexity, value & strategic importance, and use of appropriate key commercial tools.
Good commercial awareness and strong analytical skills to perform commercial analysis on spend and market data, extract key insights, and deliver well-justified recommendations that support strategic decision-making and problem-solving.
Ability to work as part of a matrix team structure to support performance, manage setbacks and resolve issues internally.
Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels using different communication styles to articulate the best procurement approach, responsibilities for delivery and benefits that have been achieved and to establish governance and relationship arrangements.
Ability to manage internal governance and support risk controls (including cyber, personnel and physical risks) within your category, and apply standards that help tackle corruption, fraud and unethical behaviour in supply chains, taking appropriate action in the event of any alleged breach of standards.
Experience is desirable in International Finance programmes, including structuring development finance procurements, assessing financial and contractual risk, navigating public procurement frameworks, and advising stakeholders to ensure compliant, value finance procurements, assessing financial and contractual risk, navigating public procurement frameworks, and advising stakeholders to ensure compliant, value for money commercial decisions across complex, high-risk funding and investment models.

Working alongside and advising project staff on acquisition strategies for procurements.
Leading competitive or single source procurements and sourcing activities, including development of invitations to tender or negotiate, including complex contracts requiring non-standard pricing conditions or bespoke terms and conditions.
Providing contract management of higher value or complex contracts.
Making authorised changes to cost and schedule for such contracts, take enforcement steps as appropriate, and lead contractor performance management assessments.
Providing delivery and oversight of commercial sales activity.
Acting as a competent local expert on sourcing, contract management and sales within the Commercial function.
Appreciating and being responsible for the health and safety of yourself and others.
Pro-actively support the development of safe working practices, champion their use with others, and promote the welfare of self and others.
Sharing best practise and report any unsafe practises to support and enable a learning culture. You are empowered to stop work where you feel it is unsafe.

Essential:

You have worked in a Commercial role which has enabled you to work independently on sourcing, procurement, and contract management activities.
Identifying the most suitable commercial approach to the circumstance, including assessing the potential tradeoffs and the level of risk mitigation required to achieve the best commercial outcome.
Applying commercial skills and judgement through analysis of evidence and appropriate risk-taking.
Taking ownership of decisions at tender evaluation stage and applying commercial expertise and judgement accordingly.
Understanding and applying tools to monitor supplier performance, cost analysis, and contract related management information systems.
Due to the office location and limited public transport options, having your own transport would be helpful.
You must also be a Sole UK National.

Desirable:

MCIPS.
DV Clearance.
Research and Development experience.
Experience of using Oracle / Microsoft Office.

2 Sourcing Managers overseeing a team of circa 20 people
Team split across two direct reporting lines

Key Responsibilities:

Managing teams delivering sourcing and tender activities
Overseeing and running tender events
Ensuring adherence to timelines and procurement processes
Managing end-to-end tender activity
Handling ad hoc tasks from a management perspective
Supporting reporting and providing updates
Participating in interviews

Governance & Compliance:

No delegated financial authority, but responsible for assurance
Writing procurement regulations and reports
Reviewing and checking documentation for accuracy and compliance
Providing assurance across procurement processes

Stakeholder Interaction

Working closely with:
- Supplier Management
- Assurance teams
- Governance teams
Guiding the team on policy and procedure

Key Requirements:

Strong public sector procurement experience (essential to guide policy/procedure)
Ability to hit the ground running
Experience operating alongside another Sourcing Manager
Understanding of governance, assurance, and compliance frameworks

Technical / Domain Requirements:

PA23 training required
Experience running tenders within this framework (desirable)
Focus more on category strategy and governance than hands-on sourcing execution

Role Focus:

Strategic category and procurement oversight
Ensuring all documentation, assurances, and artefacts are compliant and accurate
Strong governance-led role rather than supplier engagement

Key Exclusions:

No direct supplier engagement expected

Job Purpose:
The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for delivering sourcing strategies for complex, medium to high-value procurements. This role operates in close collaboration with Strategic Category Managers, Supplier Managers, and senior stakeholders to optimise value, manage risk, and ensure compliance within a regulated procurement environment.
Key Responsibilities

Lead sourcing delivery for high-value and business-critical procurement projects (typically £300m–£500m annual spend influence).
Develop and implement end-to-end sourcing strategies aligned to integrated category plans.
Act as the lead negotiator, securing commercial benefits and cost savings, ensuring validation and alignment with finance objectives.
Collaborate with stakeholders at senior level (Head of/Director level) to shape sourcing pipelines and ensure strategic alignment.
Challenge business demand and drive aggregation opportunities to maximise value and efficiency.
Ensure sourcing activities meet all regulatory, legislative, and governance requirements (e.g. OJEU/public procurement compliance).
Provide expert sourcing advice, introducing innovation and best practice to deliver competitive advantage.
Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to optimise Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships to support transition from sourcing into supplier management.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sourcing professionals, fostering capability growth and high performance.

Key Skills & Experience:
Essential

Degree educated (or equivalent experience).
MCIPS qualified or equivalent professional accreditation.
Significant sourcing/procurement experience within complex environments (ideally infrastructure or engineering).
Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and commercial benefits.
Strong people management and leadership experience.
Advanced negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
Experience working in cross-functional, stakeholder-heavy environments.
Strong influencing skills with the ability to navigate complex organisational structures.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability.
Commercially focused with a value-driven approach.

Desirable

Knowledge of the UK rail industry and public procurement regulations.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking and delivery
Commercial acumen
Stakeholder management and influencing
Leadership and team development
Innovation and continuous improvement
Risk management and governance

Additional Requirements

May require management of employees.
May require compliance with safety and regulatory standards depending on assignment.
Awareness of health & safety responsibilities within the role.

Summary:
This role is pivotal in driving sourcing excellence across high-value procurement programmes. It requires a commercially astute, strategic thinker who can lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver measurable value in a complex and regulated environment

Lead change management initiatives associated with delivery of the people workstream.
Develop and implement communication strategies to ensure employee and stakeholder buy-in and engagement throughout the transformation journey.
Engage with employees and key stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Leadership & Employee Engagement:

Work with leadership (e.g. SLT, D1 and C2 communities) to develop and enhance their capabilities as culture change champions, ensuring they embody and promote the desired culture.
Promote practices that enhance employee engagement, motivation, and job satisfaction.
Implementation of a training, coaching, mentoring and leadership training faculty to foster growth and personal development.
Design and deliver training programs that support culture change, focusing on behaviour, values, and soft skills.
Drive improved team engagement.

Performance Metrics and Reporting:

Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of the cultural change program (e.g. Team Engagement).
Establish regular reporting mechanisms to clearly communicate progress and outcomes to key stakeholders.

Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills with experience of reporting to a senior audience.
Effective stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships by communicating, influencing and negotiating at all levels with technical and business teams, project stakeholders and sponsors.
Focus on continuous improvement and developing working practices, for self and others.
Self-motivated and highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Uses initiative to resolve issues and is confident in ability to make decisions.
Strong MS Office suite knowledge, including Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.

Desirable:

Demonstrable coaching and mentoring skills.

Experience, Qualifications, and Memberships
Essential:

Experience of delivering IT-based systems and project solutions.
Experience of effectively managing and controlling project budgets.
Experience of managing internal and external suppliers and in leading multi discipline teams.

Desirable:

Experience of leading work in an agile delivery environment.
Relevant academic and professional project management qualification or equivalent experience and capability.

Lead the end-to-end delivery of digital projects and services.
Work with End-Users and Stakeholders to develop and maintain delivery plans, schedules, milestones, and reporting.
Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
Ensure delivery aligns with strategic objectives and operational requirements.

Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with military, government, commercial, and technical stakeholders.
Act as the primary point of contact for delivery-related activities.

Programme Governance

Ensure compliance with organisational governance frameworks.
Prepare and present status reports, risk registers, and delivery dashboards.

Digital and Technical Delivery:
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including:

Software developers.
Infrastructure engineers.
Security specialists.
Business analysts.
Architects.
Test managers.
Service managers.

Risk and Dependency Management

Identify and mitigate delivery risks.
Essential Skills and Experience.
Proven experience delivering complex digital or technology programmes.
Strong project and delivery management skills.
Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.

Defence Sector Knowledge

Experience working within defence, government, national security, aerospace, or highly regulated environments.
Understanding of defence governance and assurance processes.
Familiarity with secure environments and classified information handling.

An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Project Manager]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for a Project Manager to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in Corsham (4 days/ week)/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
Top 3 Evaluation Criteria

Experienced Project Manager
Good knowledge and experience of project management practices, methodologies, tools and techniques including planning, scheduling, risk and issue management
Government experience
Experience with Competition documents and writing documentation for contracts

The role will predominantly be composing the documentation to run a competition such as Statement of Work and supporting documentation. They will need experience of producing an Outline Business Case and will then be part of the team conducting the competition.
The role of the Project Manager is to lead / manage the project and the project team on a day-to-day basis. The Project Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the project to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. The Project Manager has a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised.
Responsibilities:

Delivery – Create and lead the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints
Project Management – Day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team. Set project controls. Design the project structure appropriate to stage. Select and apply appropriate delivery methodologies
Business Case – Coordinate development of the Business Case
Budget – Track delivery within budget
Resources – Schedule / manage resources to deliver the project. May work independently or with a small team
Benefits Realisation – Ensure benefits are identified, understood, measured, tracked and owned. Ensure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place and monitor longer term delivery of benefits against the Business Case
Stakeholder Management – Identify key stakeholders and develop effective relationships
Risks & Issues – Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate
Governance – Provide key reports and support effective governance and decision making
Assurance – Support or set appropriate project assurance
Change Management – Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders
Guidance & Support – Seek appropriate support, guidance and coaching from the project community. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance
Project Performance & Controls – Build Project Plan and apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives. Identify and set appropriate Project Controls. Track and report delivery against milestones.

Essential:

DV cleared for duration
Sole UK National
Must be able to be STRAP inducted and have no foreign connections for them or their families.
Experienced Project Manager
Good knowledge and experience of project management practices, methodologies, tools and techniques including planning, scheduling, risk and issue management
Stakeholder Management
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; Proven ability to define, source, tailor and analyse high quality management information.
Able to demonstrate the professional credibility required to work collaboratively across project and organisational boundaries.
Good organisational skills supported by robust planning and prioritisation and the ability to interpret and analyse data to inform decision making.
Experience writing documentation for contracts
Statement of work experience
Experience with Competition documents
MS Excel proficient
MS Project experience
Government experience

An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Risk Manager]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for a Risk Manager to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in Corsham (4 days/ week)/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
Top 3 Evaluation Criteria

MSP Planning experience and skillset
Managing RISKS, dependencies, assumptions, project reporting, scheduling and updated as part of the process
Experience of preparing and reporting performance reports

This role covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the project’s objectives. The role enables the smooth running of the project by supporting the team through the hygiene factors that keep a project running smoothly. These include, but are not limited to RAIDO, planning, scheduling, progress reporting and tracking stakeholder engagement.
Will be carrying out all the RAIDO work, scheduling updates and keeping the project reporting up to date.
On-site working at least 4 days a week is required due to the IT systems needed, but flexible hours may be possible.
Responsibilities:

Planning and scheduling – Implement and maintain appropriate systems to enable effective planning and scheduling
Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies and Opportunities (RAIDO) – Manage potential risk areas, working with risk managers and escalating as appropriate.
Monitoring and reporting –Maintain project controls, keeping the project manager aware of the project status. Prepare project performance reports, presenting statistics and researching new information
Stakeholder – Manage professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and act as lead point of contact for some external parties. Draft and sign-off correspondence
Admin – Ensure organisational tasks are carried out efficiently. Manage and monitor compliance of the project with Departmental Security, Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Business Continuity and Business Planning.

As a Risk Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

Conduct risk assessments across projects, programmes, and business operations.
Identify strategic, operational, financial, commercial, security, and safety risks.
Capture emerging risks and opportunities that may affect delivery objectives.
Ensure risks are accurately recorded, reviewed, and updated.
Monitor risk trends and risk exposure across portfolios and programmes.

Essential:

DV cleared for duration
Sole UK National
Must be able to be STRAP inducted and have no foreign connections for them or their families.
Risk Management
Experience of preparing and reporting performance reports
Ability to work to short deadlines and to prioritise accordingly, ensuring organisational tasks are carried out efficiently
Planning and managing the effective use of resource
Experience of managing professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Managing the RAIDO logs across the overall team and business
Managing RISKS, dependencies, assumptions, project reporting, scheduling and updated as part of the process
Managing strategies and plans as part of a busy role
MSP Planning experience and skillset
Strong self-starter with a proactive approach across the business

An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Synergy Programme Manager]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for a Synergy Programme Manager to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in London or Leeds/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
Key Essential Skills and Top 3 Evaluation Criteria

Oracle fusion or equivalent cloud ERP platforms
Heavy complex programme experience
API systems experience

This role leads delivery of a complex, multi-department transformation built on Oracle Fusion ERP and a modern integration architecture. It requires deep
technical credibility alongside programme leadership. Synergy will transform people, finance and commercial services for over 250,000 civil servants in the four departments in our cluster. It will streamline, simplify and automate our corporate support functions, meaning we can free up colleagues' time to deliver for citizens. We will create a common operating model - a shared way of working and consistent processes and activities across the Synergy cluster departments. This in turn will allow us to support each other across departmental and functional boundaries, sharing quality data to take decisions that improve public services. The programme's Full Business Case captures cashable and non-cashable benefits, including savings on system costs, time and efficiency improvements and assisting departments in meeting their existing efficiency challenges.
What the Synergy Programme is designing and delivering supports the Prime Minister’s vision for a Productive and Agile State (PAS Programme Delivery Led large-scale, complex transformation programmes involving ERP, shared services or enterprise platforms. Delivered programmes with significant interdependencies across organisations, suppliers and business areas
Experience managing delivery across full lifecycle, including design, build, migration and transition to live. Evidence of managing programmes with fixed milestones and high dependency risk (e.g. SIT readiness, data migration windows) Technical Programme Experience. Direct experience delivering programmes involving Oracle Fusion or equivalent cloud ERP platforms
Proven delivery of complex integration-heavy programmes, including:

Enterprise integration platforms or hubs.
Large-scale API ecosystems.
Data migration and system interoperability.
Experience working with system integrators and outsourced. service providers in delivery models.

Operating Context:

Worked in federated environments with distributed accountability. and governance.
Experience aligning delivery to enterprise architecture, standards and cross-government priorities.
Comfortable operating at senior stakeholder level across departments and delivery partners.

Core Knowledge:

Oracle Fusion ERP and associated ecosystem (HCM, Finance, Commercials).
Cloud platforms, particularly Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Integration Cloud.

Integration platform patterns, including:

API Gateway and API lifecycle management
Data transformation and orchestration
File-based and batch integration
This reflects the Synergy approach where the OCI Integration Hub provides API, file-based, transformation and orchestration capabilities

Integration Architecture:

API-first and service-oriented design approaches
Event-driven integration concepts
Secure cross-organisation data exchange
The platform requires secure, cohesive integration across Oracle services and third-party systems using API and file-based methods
Data and Integration Pipelines
SaaS data extraction patterns (e.g. Oracle BICC)
Cloud-based data pipelines and analytics patterns (e.g. S3, transformation tooling)

Scale and Complexity:

Experience managing integration landscapes involving large volumes of integrations and applications
Synergy includes 137 cross-government integrations and significant integrations

Digital Transformation Lead
Data Protection Officer
Head of Corporate Information
Project Assurance Manager
Heads of Function
Home Office officials involved in sponsorship, data and digital, project and programme delivery
Digital Services contract provider
Executive directors and the Chief Executive
Digital Services Partner

Responsibilities
Lead the project, programme management and business change functions and manage an annual budget of around £700K.

Line manage and support a team of seven staff members.
Undertake effective resource management for both the Data & Digital Programme and the wider organisation where project management support is required, redeploying resources as priorities change.
Mature the programme and project management capability across the client, leading on training, lessons learnt and other knowledge transfer tasks.

Lead the Data & Digital Programme and work effectively with the Digital Transformation Lead and the Digital Services partner to deliver its objectives and benefits, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Lead the team to manage projects that comprise the Data & Digital Programme and the dependencies between those projects, utilising a range of project methodologies including agile.
Remove blockers, manage risks, commercials, budgets and people, as necessary to ensure the Programme’s successful delivery
Own and update the business case for implementation of the Data & Digital Strategy.
Foster collaboration across teams to ensure initiatives support broader client objectives and ensure stakeholders are regularly informed of progress.
Embed business change management in project delivery so that project teams and business areas work effectively and collaboratively to prepare for and succeed in delivering change, engaging successfully with stakeholders.
Manage and hold account the Digital Service partner, ensuring that the correct governance, role and responsibilities and collaboration tools are set up for a successful delivery of the programme.

Lead programme planning incorporating dependencies, governance, commercial and government requirements (work definition agreements, central government approvals, GDS assessments).

Drive programme and project governance, covering the entire lifecycle and adhering to government functional standards, including governance for the Digital Services Contract and reporting on progress, finances, risks and issues to the Executive and the Board.

Drive the identification and management of benefits realisation, working with project executives to ensure these are delivered.

Ensure a robust process for identifying benefits at project initiation is embedded and that changes to the scope, timeline or cost of a project are reflected in the benefits realisation plan.
Work with project executives to support then in realising benefits, ensuring that all the requisite steps form part of the relevant project.
Work with finance to ensure cash-releasing benefits are reflected in the efficiency plan.

-Provide strategic input to the development of the corporate strategic plan, based on engagement with stakeholders and understanding their requirements.

Engage with stakeholders to identify how data and digital capability can support their effectiveness and use that understanding in the development of the next corporate strategic plan.

Essential

Professional qualification such as Managing Successful Programmes or member of the Association of Project Management.
Demonstrable knowledge of programme and project methodologies (PPM): and ability to lead on, represent and be an advocate for a range of PPM tools and techniques, being innovative and keeping up to date with the latest trends. You have experience of. of iterating working practices to achieve effective delivery and of having successfully led teams through the full product cycle, identified which tools and techniques should be used at each stage, identified and dealt with risks across or between all stages of the product life cycle.
Governance: you have demonstrable experience of programme and project governance and advocate for it across the team, ensuring appropriate assurance to stakeholders including the Executive and the Board.
Planning: you can use a continuous approach to planning, forecasting, estimating, managing uncertainty, metrics and measurements, contingency planning and road mapping. You have experience of using plans to identify risks and issues and ensuring these are mitigated or resolved.
Team dynamics and collaboration: you have experience of coaching within and outside of the team, and in ensuring the overall welfare/wellbeing of the team, recognise how people best work together, enhance team performance, create an open and collaborative environment to work in and ensure that their work is understood by stakeholders.
Maintaining delivery momentum: you have expertise in solving issues and unblocking problems, you drive teams and set the pace, ensuring teams are working towards delivery commitments. You have a proven track record of managing various dependencies across teams.
Communicating between the technical and non-technical: you can communicate effectively across organisational and technical boundaries, understanding the context. You can advocate and communicate what a team does to create trust and authenticity. You can successfully react and respond to challenges, even in constrained timescales.
Financial and commercial management: you can report on financial delivery, monitor cost and budget, and create a programme forecast. You have experience of delivering with a third party and navigating the commercial considerations that entails, including identifying and working with colleagues to resolve commercial conflict.
Delivery Service partner management: you can manage and hold to account external digital services partner that comprises of a programme manager, technical team and project managers. You have experience in managing a third party delivery partner and proven experience of managing risks, dependencies whilst overcoming blockers to ensure an on time, in budget programme delivery.

Desirable

Knowledge of central government controls, digital strategy, the Better Regulation principles, government functional standards relating to programme and project management.
Experience of developing a data and digital strategy and ability to think strategically.
Experience working with cloud-based solutions such as Software as a Service and Platform as a Service, preferably Azure.
Exposure to and an understanding of infrastructure, communications, and security technologies.
Experience of operating at senior leadership level in an organisation, with the ability and experience of building strong, positive working relationships.

Benefits
Alongside your salary, the client contributes towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

A welcoming and innovative work environment.
Continued support and development opportunities.
Access to training for attainment of recognised qualifications.
Flexible working arrangements.
Annual leave entitlement will be 27.5 days, rising by one additional day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 32.5 days.
A variety of discounts including Gymflex.

Civil Service Pension Scheme – employee contribution between 4.60% and 7.35% and employer contribution between 28%.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Lead Portfolio Manager]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for a Lead Portfolio Manager to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in London/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
We are recruiting for a Lead Portfolio Manager within the Industry Partnership for Digital Railway (IPDR), supporting the Passenger ETCS Deployment Programme.
The role will focus on establishing and overseeing the delivery of projects to implement ETCS onboard fitment as part of the National Passenger train fleet programme. This includes implementing the agreed strategy, establishing and overseeing the projects needed to fit or upgrade passenger trains with ETCS.
Operating within a national portfolio environment, the role requires alignment between fleet strategy, operator readiness, deployment triggers and staged governance approvals.
IPDR is a founding and central part of the client, leading the national migration to European Train Control System (ETCS) digital train control technology. As the railway transitions toward a Great British Railways operating model, IPDR is helping to shape the standards, operating assumptions and cross-industry approaches that will define how ETCS is deployed and managed at scale.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Proven leadership, interpersonal, collaborative and influencing skills.
Understanding of key stakeholders and experience of cooperative working with stakeholders such as TOCs, ROSCOs, DfT, ORR.
Onboard train fitment Project Management experience.
Experience of delivery of onboard ETCS (“digital”) technology or rolling stock modification programmes.
Communication skills, both written and verbal, to ensure constructive dialogues with projects and the programme, and reporting to stakeholders.
Competency in, planning, monitoring, and controlling projects of similar size and complexity
Role modelling collaborative behaviours.
Strong experience in procurement, assurance processes, and project governance.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex issues proactively and think strategically about costs, business priorities, and customer impacts.
Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Professional qualification in project or programme management (e.g. APM PMQ or equivalent experience).
In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice.
Understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015).
Practical experience applying CDM and Common Safety Method (CSM) regulations.

Desirable Qualifications:

Project engineering experience.
Understanding of UK Interoperability Regulations and vehicle authorisation processes.
Knowledge of portfolio management approaches (e.g. MoP) or programme methodologies (e.g. MSP).
Knowledge of investment, commercial, and procurement regulations.
Experience working within the PACE framework.
Familiarity with the client’s asset management practices.

Supporting business leads and operational PMO managers in establishing and setting up projects and programmes for success.
Setting delivery standards, ways of working, templates and controls across the organisation (including support and evolution of the PM Delivery Framework).
Leading the delivery of discrete projects or complex workstreams, from initiation through to closure, including scope definition, planning, dependency management, risk control and benefits realisation.
Managing key project and programme processes including monitoring and reporting, risk & issue management, planning and governance, translating complex delivery information into clear, actionable insight for key stakeholders.
Designing, implementing and continuously improving programme and portfolio governance, ensuring it is proportionate, outcome focused and supports decision making.
Coordinating across the client with other functions and stakeholders, such as finance and commercial, to collate cross functional inputs and prepare reports.
Working closely with the shareholder teams to ensure a common understanding of deliverables, consistency of reporting and sharing best practice.

Skills and experience:

Have experience in delivering either complex or high-risk projects or programmes within an agreed time, cost and quality constraint.
Be adaptable when applying knowledge of project management tools and methodologies, able to design and tailor delivery structures, governance and controls to suit an organisation at an early stage of maturity.
Have practical experience in actively managing project risks and issues, able to make decisions, engage in dialogue on risk management strategy, and demonstrate a level of skill beyond simply 'managing a process'.
Be experienced and credible in dealing with a broad and complex range of stakeholders both in writing and in person, with the confidence to engage with senior leadership.
Have a proactive stakeholder engagement approach, seeking out opportunities to effectively communicate and influence.
Be solutions focused, able to apply your skills to a range of risks, with a sound understanding of how they relate to wider strategy.
Be comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy in an environment characterised by ambiguity, change and competing priorities, helping to shape clarity and direction as the organisation develops.
You will have, or be working towards, a recognised accreditation in professional project management, such as;
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- MSP Practitioner
- Agile Project Management Practitioner
- APM Practitioner Qualification
- APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP)
- Civil Service Project Leadership Programme

Delivery – Create and lead the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints.
Project Management – Day to day management and leadership of the project. Provide effective leadership and management controls. Set project controls. Set appropriate delivery methodologies. Manage effective transition between project phases.
Business Case – Coordinate development of the Business Case. Responsible for the production and co-ordination of the project business case(s) and review notes (where required), throughout the lifecycle of a project, therefore good writing skills are essential
Budget – Track delivery within budget, be responsible for the tracking and reporting of the projects forecasts and variances.
Resources – Schedule / manage resources to deliver the project. May work independently or with a small team.
Stakeholder Management – identify and manage stakeholder relationships and need for senior level support. Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate.
Risks & Issues – Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate. Identify and work with related projects to manage interdependencies.
Governance – Provide key reports and support effective governance and decision making. Provide reporting and engage in mechanisms that hold you, as Project Manager, to account for delivery.
Assurance – Engage with assurance reviews and support action on recommendations. Organise assurance processes such as gateway reviews, as required.
Change Management – Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders.
Guidance & Support – Provide support, guidance and coaching for the project team. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance.
Project Performance & Controls – Cascade vision and translate into delivery objectives for the team. Develop and maintain Project Plan. Identify and set appropriate Project Controls. Manage performance and report progress to sponsors.
Contract Management - Oversee the placement of contracts with strategic suppliers with strong requirements. Manage supplier relationships, and ensure receipt of contracted deliverables to time, cost and quality.

Essential:

Project Manager 2, 3 & 4: APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Or equivalent demonstrable experience of leading the delivery of Digital Projects/Programmes
Contract Management Capability Programme (CMCP) – Foundation (CMCP) (or achieved within first three months)
Delivery of tasks and projects to time cost and quality
Project management experience in a Digital led environment
People leadership
Stakeholder management
Excellent communication
Able to demonstrate the professional credibility required to work collaboratively across project and organisational boundaries

Desirable:

APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ);
APM Registered Project Professional;
ITIL
Management and implementation of process change.
Awareness of a range of Project methodologies, e.g. Agile; PRINCE 2
Commercial awareness
An understanding of the background, knowledge, and experience of delivering projects within the capability discipline using project management approaches, tools and techniques

Not project based – helping throughout the business – supporting high priority change
Mainly pay awards
Developing changes in the payroll space
DevOps approach

Top 3 Evaluation Criteria

Experience of ORACLE Cloud applications, fast formula, payroll and integrations.
Have experience of working in a corporate services or shared services environment.
Have experience of OTBI/BI reporting.

Essential:

SC Clearance
Have experience of ORACLE Cloud applications, fast formula, payroll, and integrations.
- Oracle Fusion is what working with.
Have experience of OTBI/BI reporting.
Be able to adapt and thrive in a demanding environment.
Have sound judgement and the ability to interpret user needs.
Can investigate and problem solve issues.
Have experience of working in a corporate services or shared services environment.
The post holder will be expected to understand some or all the following functionality:
- Fast Formula, Elements, HCM Extract, HCM Data Loader (HDL), HCM Spreadsheet Loader (HSDL/AD), OTBI/BI, SQL/PLSQL and OIC.
Information security
Modern standards approach
Programming and build (software engineering)
Systems design
Systems integration
User focus

Desirable:

Public Sector experience

Understand different prototyping techniques and be able to use them to visualise content in context. Identify important stakeholders and communicate with them clearly and regularly.
Contribute to content strategies and policies, and can create content patterns or standards.
Can identify tasks that will provide insights into a problem, formulate hypotheses, gain insights from data and user research and make decisions on findings.
Design content to meet user needs and make complex language and processes easy to understand, presenting the right information in the right format for what users need.
Have robust experience of writing, editing and publishing digital content.
Understand accessibility requirements and can design content that works with common assistive technologies.

Top 3 Essential Criteria

Extensive experience of learning and organisational design within large, complex organisations.
Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and subject matter experts to design high-quality learning solutions.
Experience of leading the end-to-end design and development of blended learning products, ensuring alignment with business needs and governance requirements.

Act as a senior Workday Financials authority, providing technical leadership across modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expenses, Assets, Projects and Financial Reporting.
Define and promote best practice for Workday Financials configuration, design and support across the team.
Provide technical assurance and peer review of designs, configurations and changes delivered by colleagues, system integrators and third parties.• Support architectural decision-making and contribute to roadmap planning for Workday Financials.

Delivery & Continuous Improvement

Lead and contribute to the design, configuration and implementation of complex Workday Financials solutions.
Oversee enhancements, releases and regulatory changes, ensuring quality, compliance and auditability.
Drive business process improvement and standardisation in line with shared services and government best practice.
Oversee ticket queue management across the client team, ensuring workload is prioritised effectively and resources are aligned to demand.
Enforce SLA/KPI frameworks, proactively monitoring performance against response and resolution targets, and driving continuous improvement where breaches occur.

Stakeholder Engagement & Consultancy

Act as a senior trusted adviser to finance leaders, programme managers and client stakeholders.
Lead and facilitate complex workshops, translating business needs into clear functional designs and system specifications.
Communicate risks, options and recommendations clearly to support effective decision-making.

Supervision & Capability Development

Provide day-to-day technical supervision, coaching and mentoring to Band D/E colleagues and contractors.
Support task allocation, prioritisation and workload management across Workday Financials activities.
Contribute to skills development, knowledge-sharing and succession planning within the team.

Testing, Live Service & Governance

Provide oversight of testing activities, including system, integration and user acceptance testing.
Act as an escalation point for complex incidents, defects and service issues.
Ensure all solutions comply with client policies, financial controls, audit requirements and data protection standards.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Significant experience working with Workday Financial Management in a senior configuration, implementation or support role.
Deep understanding of end-to-end finance processes within large, complex organisations.
Proven experience providing technical leadership, assurance or oversight within ERP or SaaS environments.
Strong experience gathering, validating and translating complex business requirements into functional designs.
Experience supervising, mentoring or coaching other consultants or analysts.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
Experience working within structured delivery environments, such as Agile, SAFe or hybrid methodologies, using issue-tracking and ITSM tools.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Experience of working within a government or shared services environment.
Previous experience with other ERP platforms (e.g. Oracle e-Business Suite or Fusion), particularly to support transformation or data migration activities.
Experience with Workday reporting, analytics and complex integrations.
Understanding of project and delivery methodologies such as Agile, SAFe etc.
Relevant professional or Workday certifications.

Behaviours

Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, integrity and accountability.
Take ownership for quality, outcomes and continuous improvement.
Collaborate effectively and support the development of others.
Remain adaptable and resilient in a complex, changing delivery environment.
Maintain a strong customer and service focus.

What We Offer

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
A generous annual leave allowance.
Excellent defined benefit pension scheme.
Access to training, professional development and Workday-related learning opportunities.
Employee wellbeing support and inclusive working environment.
Opportunities to develop your career within Digital & Information or the wider organisation.

Security and Eligibility
Appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of pre-employment checks, including SC clearance (or willingness to obtain). Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application.
Development and Progression
The client is committed to supporting senior specialists through continued professional development, leadership opportunities, and advanced training. This role offers the opportunity to shape enterprise finance systems and progress into principal, architectural or senior leadership roles within Digital & Information.
Inclusion and Accessibility
We are an inclusive and Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.
Our Company:

Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Workday Finance Consultant]]>The Client:
An government client is looking for a Workday Finance Consultant to join them on a permanent basis. This role offers a hybrid working pattern, with office locations in Swindon, Stockton and Newport, and flexibility aligned to business needs
Job Summary:
The client is a public sector shared service organisation providing high-quality Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement and Digital services to UK government departments and public bodies.

We play a key role in enabling our partners to achieve the best outcomes for citizens and the UK economy by delivering efficient, secure and modern shared services. In line with the Government Shared Services Strategy, the client is undertaking significant digital and ERP transformation, including the implementation and optimisation of cloud-based SaaS solutions such as Workday.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, an inclusive culture, and strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.

About the Team

You will join the Platforms & Products team within Digital & Information, a collaborative group of specialists responsible for the delivery, enhancement and support of enterprise-scale SaaS and cloud-based ERP platforms.

The team works across major transformation programmes and business-as-usual services, partnering closely with clients, programme delivery teams, system integrators and third-party suppliers. We value collaboration, continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing, and actively support training, certification and wellbeing initiatives.

The Role

The Workday Finance Consultant plays a key role in the implementation, optimisation and ongoing support of Workday Financial Management within a complex government shared services environment.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary delivery team, you will provide subject-matter expertise across Workday Financials, supporting business change, process improvement and system configuration. You will act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant and aligned to client and government standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Workday Financials subject-matter expert, providing functional and process expertise across areas such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expenses, Assets, Projects and Reporting.
• Resolve Workday incidents and service requests across Finance, and/ Procurement modules, ensuring timely and accurate issue resolution in line with SLAs.

• Triage and prioritise incidents (P1–P4), applying structured investigation techniques to diagnose root causes and implement effective fixes.

• Manage assigned tickets through to closure, maintaining clear, auditable updates and ensuring a high-quality user experience.

• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to resolve complex issues, escalating where necessary with sufficient detail and impact assessment.

• Adhere to defined SLA/KPI targets, ensuring response and resolution times are consistently achieved or exceeded.

• Perform root cause analysis on recurring incidents, contributing to problem management and continuous service improvement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate documentation including knowledge articles, known error records, and troubleshooting guides to support faster resolution and team capability.

• Work closely with programme teams, business stakeholders and system integrator partners to design, configure and deliver Workday Financials solutions.

• Lead and contribute to workshops, capturing business requirements, documenting outputs and translating them into clear functional designs and system specifications.

• Support business process re-engineering and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with best practice and government shared services standards.

• Document change requests, enhancements and BAU support requirements with a high degree of accuracy.

• Support and, where appropriate, lead testing activities including system testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing; ensure defects and issues are logged, tracked and resolved.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, clients and third-party suppliers.

• Provide clear and timely communication, presenting information at the appropriate level to support decision-making.

• Support transition to service and ongoing operational support, including knowledge transfer and documentation.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrable experience working with Workday Financial Management in a configuration, implementation or support role.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes within a complex organisation.

• Ability to gather, analyse and document business requirements and produce high-quality functional specifications.

• Experience working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams and with senior stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience supporting or delivering testing activities within an ERP or SaaS environment.

• Experience of working within a structured delivery environment, such as Agile or hybrid methodologies, using issue-tracking and ITSM tools.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience of working within a government or shared services environment.
• Previous experience with other ERP solutions (e.g. Oracle e-Business Suite or Fusion) to support transformation, data migration or operating model design.

• Experience supporting integrations, reporting and analytics within Workday.

• Understanding of project and delivery methodologies such as Agile or SAFe.

• Experience acting as a workstream lead or leading small projects or releases.

Behaviours

• Collaborative and team-focused, with a commitment to shared success.

• Proactive and adaptable, able to work effectively in a changing programme environment.

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality, compliance and auditability.

• Customer-focused, with a desire to improve services and user experience.

What We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• A generous annual leave allowance.

• Excellent defined benefit pension scheme.

• Access to training, professional development and Workday-related learning opportunities.

• Employee wellbeing support and inclusive working environment.

• Opportunities to develop your career within Digital & Information or the wider organisation.

Security and Eligibility

Appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of pre-employment checks, including SC clearance (or willingness to obtain). Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application.

Development and Progression

The client is committed to supporting your professional growth. You will have access to on-the-job learning, formal training, Workday certification opportunities and clear career pathways within Enterprise Applications, Digital & Information, or wider client roles.

Inclusion and Accessibility

We are an inclusive and Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.

]]><![CDATA[Workday HCM Lead Consultant]]>The Client:
An advertised client is looking for a Workday HCM Lead Consultant to join them on a permanent basis. This role offers a hybrid working pattern, with office locations in Swindon, Stockton and Newport, and flexibility aligned to business needs
Job Summary:
The client is a public sector shared service organisation providing high-quality Finance, HR, Payroll, Procurement and Digital services to UK government departments and public bodies.

You will join the Platform & Products team within Digital & Information.

The team is responsible for the delivery, enhancement and support of enterprise-scale SaaS platforms, including Workday and Oracle, across both transformation programmes and business-as-usual services.

As a HCM Lead, you will play a senior role within the team, providing technical leadership, assurance and mentoring, and shaping the future direction of Workday HCM.

The Role

The Workday HCM Lead is a senior specialist role providing technical leadership and subject-matter expertise across Workday Human Capital Management within a complex government shared services environment.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary delivery team, you will provide hands-on configuration expertise alongside technical leadership, design assurance and supervisory support. You will act as a senior trusted adviser and escalation point, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, compliant and aligned to the client and wider government standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a senior Workday HCM authority, providing functional and technical leadership across areas such as:

o Core HCM

o Organisations, Staffing Models and Job Architecture

o Business Process Framework

o Compensation, Absence, Talent and/or Performance (depending on scope)

• Oversee ticket queue management across the client team, ensuring workload is prioritised effectively and resources are aligned to demand.

• Enforce SLA/KPI frameworks, proactively monitoring performance against response and resolution targets, and driving continuous improvement where breaches occur.

• Ensure effective communication with business stakeholders, providing timely updates on incidents, service performance, and changes impacting operations.

• Define, promote and assure best practice for Workday HCM configuration, design and support across the team.

• Provide technical assurance and peer review of designs, configurations and changes delivered by colleagues, system integrators and third-party suppliers.

• Lead and facilitate complex requirements-gathering and design workshops, translating business needs into clear functional designs and configuration decisions.

• Drive business process improvement, standardisation and optimisation in line with shared services and government best practice and reduce incident volumes.

• Oversee enhancements, releases and regulatory changes, ensuring quality, compliance and auditability.

• Provide oversight of testing activities including system testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing, acting as an escalation point for complex defects and issues.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior HR stakeholders, programme leadership, architects and suppliers.

• Provide clear and timely communication of risks, options and recommendations to support decision-making.

• Support transition to service and ongoing operational support, including knowledge transfer, documentation and handover to support teams.

• Provide day-to-day technical supervision, coaching and mentoring to Band D/E colleagues and contractors.

• Contribute to capability development, knowledge-sharing and succession planning within the Workday team.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Significant experience working with Workday HCM in a senior configuration, implementation or support role.

• Deep understanding of end-to-end HR processes within large, complex organisations.

• Proven experience providing technical leadership, assurance or oversight within ERP or SaaS environments.

• Experience supervising, mentoring or coaching other consultants, analysts or partners.

• Strong experience gathering, validating and translating complex business requirements into functional designs.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

• Experience working within a structured delivery environment, such as Agile, SAFe or hybrid methodologies.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working within a government, public sector or shared services environment.

• Exposure to Workday Payroll and integrations with third-party payroll providers.

• Experience supporting Workday integrations, reporting and analytics.

• Previous experience with other ERP solutions (e.g. Oracle e-Business Suite or Fusion) to support transformation, data migration or operating model design.

• Relevant Workday or professional certifications.

Behaviours

• Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, integrity and accountability.

• Take ownership for quality, outcomes and continuous improvement.

• Collaborative and supportive, with a strong focus on developing others.

• Adaptable and resilient in a complex, changing delivery environment.

• Customer-focused, with a commitment to improving services and user experience.

What We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• A generous annual leave allowance.

• Excellent defined benefit pension scheme.

• Access to training, professional development and Workday-related learning opportunities.

• Employee wellbeing support and inclusive working environment.

• Opportunities to develop your career within Digital & Information or the wider organisation.

Security and Eligibility

Appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of pre-employment checks, including SC clearance, or willingness to obtain SC clearance. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application.

Development and Progression

The client is committed to supporting senior specialists through continued professional development, leadership opportunities and advanced training. This role offers the opportunity to shape enterprise HR systems and progress into principal, architectural or senior leadership roles within Digital & Information or across the client.

Inclusion and Accessibility

The client is an inclusive and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.

About the Team

You will join the Platform & Products team within Digital & Information.

We work closely with clients, programme delivery teams, system integrator partners and third-party suppliers, promoting collaboration, continuous improvement and the development of deep functional expertise.

The Role

The Workday HCM Consultant plays a key role in the implementation, optimisation and ongoing support of Workday Human Capital Management within a complex government shared services environment.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary delivery team, you will provide hands-on functional expertise across Workday HCM, supporting business change, process improvement and system configuration. You will act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant and aligned to the client and wider government standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Workday HCM subject-matter expert, providing functional and process expertise across areas such as:

o Core HCM

o Organisations, Staffing Models and Job Architecture

o Business Process Framework

o Compensation, Absence, Talent and/or Performance (depending on scope)
• Resolve Workday incidents and service requests across HCM, Finance, and/or Payroll modules, ensuring timely and accurate issue resolution in line with SLAs.

• Triage and prioritise incidents (P1–P4), applying structured investigation techniques to diagnose root causes and implement effective fixes.

• Manage assigned tickets through to closure, maintaining clear, auditable updates and ensuring a high-quality user experience.

• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to resolve complex issues, escalating where necessary with sufficient detail and impact assessment.

• Adhere to defined SLA/KPI targets, ensuring response and resolution times are consistently achieved or exceeded.

• Perform root cause analysis on recurring incidents, contributing to problem management and continuous service improvement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate documentation including knowledge articles, known error records, and troubleshooting guides to support faster resolution and team capability.

• Work closely with programme teams, HR and Payroll stakeholders, and system integrator partners to design, configure and deliver Workday HCM solutions.

• Lead and contribute to requirements-gathering and design workshops, documenting outputs and translating them into clear functional designs and configuration decisions.

• Support business process re-engineering and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with Workday best practice and government shared services principles.

• Produce and maintain high-quality functional documentation, including configuration workbooks, design decisions, impact assessments and change requests.

• Support testing activities including system testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing, ensuring issues are logged, tracked and resolved.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, clients and third-party suppliers.

• Provide clear and timely communication, presenting information at the appropriate level to support decision-making.

• Support transition to service and ongoing operational support, including knowledge transfer, documentation and handover to support teams.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrable experience working with Workday HCM in a configuration, implementation or support role.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end HR processes within a complex organisation.

• Exposure to Workday Payroll or integrations with third-party payroll providers.

• Experience gathering, analysing and documenting business requirements and producing high-quality functional specifications.

• Hands-on experience configuring Workday business processes, data structures and security roles.

• Experience supporting or delivering testing activities within an ERP or SaaS environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams and with a range of stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working within a structured delivery environment, such as Agile or hybrid methodologies.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working within a government, public sector or shared services environment.

• Experience supporting Workday integrations, reporting and analytics.

• Previous experience with other ERP solutions (e.g. Oracle e-Business Suite or Fusion) to support transformation, data migration or operating model design.

• Experience supporting audit, compliance or data protection activities.

Behaviours

• Collaborative and team-focused, with a commitment to shared success.

• Proactive and adaptable, able to work effectively in a changing programme environment.

• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality, compliance and documentation.

• Customer-focused, with a desire to improve services and user experience.

What We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• A generous annual leave allowance.

• Excellent defined benefit pension scheme.

• Access to training, professional development and Workday-related learning opportunities.

• Employee wellbeing support and inclusive working environment.

• Opportunities to develop your career within Digital & Information or the wider organisation.

Security and Eligibility

Development and Progression

The client is committed to supporting your professional growth. You will have access to on-the-job learning, formal training, Workday certification opportunities, and clear career pathways within Enterprise Applications, Digital & Information, or the wider organisation.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Familiarity with cyber threat frameworks - for example, MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, and the Intelligence Cycle.
Experience using open-source and commercial research methods, threat intelligence platforms or security tooling.
Experience of working in an intelligence role, with practical application of the intelligence lifecycle.
Demonstrable analytical capability, including the ability to identify patterns and produce balanced, evidenced judgements.
Experience researching, analysing and reporting on cyber threats or related security issues.
Strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills with experience presenting complex information clearly to diverse audiences and writing technical, operational and strategic cyber threat Intelligence reports.
Ability to work collaboratively in an operational environment and manage competing priorities effectively.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to, and experience with, developing productive and trusting relationships with individuals across Government and industry.

Desirable:

Experience working in a cyber security, security operations, or incident response environment.
Relevant professional qualifications or training in intelligence analysis or cyber security.
The resilience to manage multiple projects concurrently, with the ability to research, benchmark, scope, design, implement and evaluate project delivery to tight deadlines.

A proactive approach and a focus on continuous improvement of self and service, with an appetite to work with others to simplify processes and improve efficiency.
An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Software Developer]]>The Client:
An IT Security Service Company is looking for a Software Developer to join them on a permanent basis.

Job Summary:
Join a growing cyber security consultancy building modern web applications that directly support organisations in protecting their systems and data. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of software engineering and security, contributing to tools and platforms used in real-world cyber defence.
As a Software Developer, you will play a key role in building and maintaining full-stack web applications, working across both the front and back end of our products. You will need to solve problems and take ownership of your work, and thrive in a fast paced environment.
Job Responsibilities, Skills and Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain responsive front-end interfaces using React.
Build and manage robust, scalable server-side applications with Node.js.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented JavaScript code across the full stack.
Identify and address security vulnerabilities, applying best practices to protect applications and user data.
Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality features.
Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the stack.
Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve development processes.

Skills and Experience:

3-4+ years of hands-on experience with JavaScript in a professional environment.
Strong proficiency with React for building dynamic, user-friendly front-end applications.
Solid experience with Node.js for developing RESTful APIs and back-end services.
Demonstrable knowledge of web security principles - including authentication, authorisation, data protection, and vulnerability mitigation (e.g. OWASP standards).
Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).

Personal Qualities:

Resourceful - You find ways to solve problems creatively, making the most of the tools and knowledge available to you. You don't wait for answers to come to you.
Determined - You see challenges through to completion with focus and resilience. You take pride in delivering quality work even when the path isn't straightforward.
A strong communicator who collaborates well in a team setting.
Self-motivated and comfortable working with a degree of autonomy.
Be Honest and promote integrity.
Have excellent teamworking qualities.
Be dedicated and committed to both information security and the client.
Possess good levels of communication skills.
Show respect to everyone including customers, clients and colleagues.
Support team colleagues.

Desirables:

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Familiarity with containerisation tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of TypeScript.

Plan and deliver OT/ICS security assessments, architecture reviews and risk assessments against recognised frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NCSC CAF).
Conduct OT-aware vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, applying appropriate caution and non-disruptive techniques in live operational environments.
Map and assess IT/OT convergence points, network segmentation (Purdue model), remote access, and the security of legacy and proprietary protocols.
Produce clear, well-evidenced reports and remediation roadmaps pitched for both engineering and board-level audiences.
Advise clients on regulatory and assurance obligations relevant to OT, including NIS Regulations and the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework.
Support BTL's wider engagements — for example contributing OT scope to penetration testing, Cyber Essentials and ISO audit work where relevant.
Help develop BTL's OT methodology, templates, tooling and internal knowledge as the service line matures.
Build trusted relationships with clients and support business development through scoping, proposals and technical input.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Demonstrable experience delivering OT/ICS security work, whether in consultancy, asset-owner or vendor settings.
Solid understanding of ICS/SCADA components and OT protocols (e.g. Modbus, DNP3, OPC, PROFINET, IEC 60870-5-104).
Familiarity with OT security frameworks and standards — IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NCSC CAF.
Strong grasp of network fundamentals and the security challenges of IT/OT convergence, segmentation and remote access.
Awareness of the operational and safety constraints of working in live industrial environments, and how they shape testing approach.
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain technical risk to varied audiences.
Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to travel to client sites.
A full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

Relevant certifications such as GICSP, GIAC GRID/GCIP, ISA/IEC 62443, CISSP or CCNP.
Background in IT penetration testing or red teaming alongside OT experience.
Sector experience in energy, utilities, water or manufacturing.
Experience with OT monitoring and asset-discovery tooling (e.g. Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos, Tenable.ot).
Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (SC/NPPV) where engagements require it.
Experience contributing to assurance, audit or certification work.

What We Offer:

The chance to help build a new service line and make a visible mark on the business.
Varied, technically interesting work across critical infrastructure clients.
A supportive, expert team and a genuine investment in your development, including funded training and certifications.
Competitive salary, pension, [X] days annual leave, flexible/hybrid working.

Implement, configure, and manage Palo Alto Networks XSIAM platform to ensure optimal performance and security.
Develop and maintain security policies, rules, and configurations to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
Integrate XSIAM with other security tools and information systems to automate security operations and workflows.
Conduct continuous monitoring and analysis of security alerts and incidents to identify trends and potential threats.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to share threat intelligence and improve overall security awareness.
Provide technical support and guidance on cybersecurity matters to IT and business units.
Stay up-to-date with emerging security threats, technologies, and Palo Alto Networks' offerings to continuously improve security operations.
Prepare and present reports on security incidents, trends, and the overall effectiveness of security measures to senior management. These resources supplement existing resources within the MIP and SOC teams.

Designing and executing threat intelligence-based full-spectrum cyber-attack simulations, including long-term campaign planning, persistence, and post-exploitation operations against the client. Adopting a red team approach, discovering high-impact weaknesses across the organisation’s most important technology estates and business areas, and validating whether the overarching cyber security apparatus is working effectively.
Communicating technical findings in clear risk and impact-focused terms to senior stakeholders, enabling effective understanding and support for strategic decision-making.
Development and implementation of tools and methodologies to augment and to automate team offensive and analytical capability.
Mentoring junior Red Team members to improve their skills and capabilities, along with wider knowledge transfer to other security and non-security teams to help build a culture of cyber security in the department.

Person Specification
Essential:

Proven ability to plan and execute complex, multi-phase operations.
Scenario-driven adversary simulation
Threat intelligence analysis and assessment
Exploitation of a wide range of technologies, including infrastructure, web application and cloud platforms: Microsoft Entra, Active Directory, M365, macOS. Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS, Azure.
Post-exploitation, persistence and lateral movement, including tactical analysis of attack paths leading to high-value targets
Conducting engagement activities in line with operational security best practice and within a range of threat actor capabilities and tradecraft
Deep understanding of security technologies found in end-user and server operating systems and supporting infrastructure, including relevant architectural and operational patterns of at-scale deployment and administration of complex legacy and modern enterprise environments.
Experience using, developing and deploying tools in support of red teaming activities, including attack infrastructure, C2 frameworks and infrastructure-as-code technologies.
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues related to vulnerabilities and risk to diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders, in support of vulnerability management, threat mitigation, and risk-based decision-making.
Participation in GCASE / GBEST / CBEST / TIBER engagements.

Desirable:

Experience in threat and/or vulnerability research, including publication and presentation to the wider cyber security community.
Background in a related a discipline, such as protective monitoring, incident response, security engineering or security architecture.
Certifications in the field of red team: CCSAS, CRTL
Experience in threat and/or vulnerability research, including publication and presentation to the wider cyber security community.
Background in a related a discipline, such as protective monitoring, incident response, security engineering or security architecture.
Certifications in the field of red team: CCSAS, CRTL

As an associate security analyst you will:
Triage and investigate cyber security alerts and reports from users
Use a variety of techniques to analyse systems, files, network traffic and cloud environments and understand the nature and extent of possible cyber incidents
Support the technical response to cyber incidents by identifying and implementing (or supporting the implementation of) containment, eradication and recovery actions
Support the coordination of cyber incidents
Contribute to post-incident reviews to identify lessons and actions
Identify opportunities for, and support the delivery of, continual improvements to the incident investigation and response capability
Work closely alongside other Cyber Defence functions, supporting the continual improvement of wider capabilities
Contribute to internal plans, playbooks and knowledge base articles
Act as an escalation point for, and provide coaching and mentoring to, apprentice security analysts
Be responsible for line management of apprentice security analysts
Cyber incidents can and do arise on a 24/7 basis. The team operates an out-of hours on call rota, which you will be expected to join.

We’re interested in people who have:

Experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents
Experience using security tools (e.g., EDR, SIEM) to support the investigation and response to cyber incidents
Experience with SIEM tools (experience of Splunk preferred but experience of Microsoft
Sentinel or an equivalent SIEM tool is acceptable)
An understanding of the tools, techniques and procedures commonly used by threat actors
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Good verbal and written communication skills

It’s desirable, but not essential, that you have:

Experience with Splunk
Experience working in an Agile environment
Experience with cloud environments such as AWS

Success profiles
We will be looking at your experience, career history and achievements relevant to this specific job
role. For this role, we will be assessing your ability, experience, technical/specialist skills and behaviours; the following behaviours are the most relevant:

Making effective decisions
Changing and improving
Working together

As an associate security analyst you will:
Triage and investigate cyber security alerts and reports from users
Use a variety of techniques to analyse systems, files, network traffic and cloud
environments and understand the nature and extent of possible cyber incidents
Support the technical response to cyber incidents by identifying and implementing (or supporting the implementation of) containment, eradication and recovery actions
Support the coordination of cyber incidents
Contribute to post-incident reviews to identify lessons and actions
Identify opportunities for, and support the delivery of, continual improvements to the incident investigation and response capability
Work closely alongside other Cyber Defence functions, supporting the continual
improvement of wider capabilities
Contribute to internal plans, playbooks and knowledge base articles
Act as an escalation point for, and provide coaching and mentoring to, apprentice security analysts
Be responsible for line management of apprentice security analysts
Cyber incidents can and do arise on a 24/7 basis. The team operates an out-of hours on call rota, which you will be expected to join.

We’re interested in people who have:

Experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents
Experience using security tools (e.g., EDR, SIEM) to support the investigation and
response to cyber incidents
Experience with SIEM tools (experience of Splunk preferred but experience of Microsoft
Sentinel or an equivalent SIEM tool is acceptable)
An understanding of the tools, techniques and procedures commonly used by threat actors
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
It’s desirable, but not essential, that you have:
Experience with Splunk
Experience working in an Agile environment
Experience with cloud environments such as AWS

Making effective decisions
Changing and improving
Working together

Develop and maintain the data, code and processes that support remediation, including optimisation, documentation and quality assurance of the existing code base.
Maintain expert knowledge of relevant data structures, content, capabilities, limitations and known quality issues.
Interrogate and interpret remediation and wider data in analytical data repositories using appropriate tools, analytical techniques and quality controls.
Provide analytical support to the remediation programme, producing insight and evidence to inform decisions and delivery activity.
Explain analysis clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of data literacy, including non-technical audiences.

Remediation population management:

Undertake updates to the remediation population as required, ensuring changes are controlled, tested and documented.
Understand how the remediation population is created, including the data features, controls and testing used to reduce delivery and data quality risk.
Regular, repeatable processes and reporting:
Undertake regular data-related processes at the required frequency, applying appropriate controls and following established, documented procedures.
Validate and assure work undertaken by other members of the team

Remediation data development:

Identify and recommend changes or enhancements that improve efficiency, control, quality or repeatability of remediation data processes.
Translate remediation programme needs into clear specifications for data, process and reporting enhancements.
Test new data items as they are added, confirming they meet requirements and raising issues through the appropriate route.
Raise, track and support resolution of data issues, ensuring impacts and actions are clearly recorded.
Document processes as they are amended, enhanced or newly developed.
Cross team support:
Support other team members when required, sharing knowledge and helping to maintain delivery resilience.

Development:

Take ownership of ongoing development, maintaining expertise in relevant data sources, tools and operational processes.

Essential skills and experience

Business critical data deliverables:
Experience delivering data outputs that support business-critical, operational or remediation activities.
Experience handling operational, case-level data with appropriate attention to accuracy, control and confidentiality.
Programming:
Working-level knowledge of R or Python and their respective ecosystems, including experience writing, developing and optimising code for complex programmes and scripts
Data visualisation and analysis:
Working-level knowledge of business intelligence or data visualisation tools, such as Tableau or Power BI, and experience applying a range of visualisation techniques to communicate insight clearly.

Essential technical knowledge
Excel:

Expert-level knowledge of Excel, including advanced formulas, data manipulation and quality checking techniques.

Must Have:

Remediation Experience
Banking Experience
R/Phython Experience
Excel Experience

Oversight of direct reports and line management duties throughout their team.
Managing team prioritisation and utilisation.
Leading recruitment within the Problem Management team.
Demonstrating role model values of diversity and inclusion, leadership and embracing change within the team, engaging and maintaining the commitment of staff.
Developing a supporting environment for staff, promoting a culture of constructive feedback, learning, development and flexible working.
Building an open and collaborative culture within the Problem Management team.

The candidate will receive access to relevant civil servant training as part of this role. The FCDO are committed to staff development and encouraging staff to achieve their potential. Opportunities to achieve professional level qualifications are available in this role including in commercial and IT Service management, including:

ITIL
CIPS
Strategic Decision Making
Leadership Skills

We are looking for someone with strong technical skills and a proven track record of leading and enabling Problem Management functions to support continual service improvement, who can demonstrate, in particular:

Problem Management (relevant skill level: practitioner)
Ownership and Initiative (relevant skill level: practitioner)
Incident Management (relevant skill level: practitioner)
Continual Service Improvement (relevant skill level: practitioner)
Community Collaboration (relevant skill level: practitioner)

A minimum of ITIL Foundation is required for this role.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Service Delivery Manager ]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for a Service Delivery Manager to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Milton Keynes/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
We run and develop one of the largest Oracle Cloud shared services in UK government. You will own the day-to-day delivery of this service. That means the health of live operations, the discipline behind how change gets in, and the relationship between the business and the technical teams who keep the system running and improving. You will work closely with our Oracle Fusion functional consultants, who major in one of HCM and UK payroll, ERP financials, or EPM, and you will need to understand enough of what they do to manage their work well, prioritise it sensibly, and represent it credibly to stakeholders. This is not a passive coordination role. You are accountable for the service running well, for incidents being handled at the right pace and to the right standard, and for the pipeline of change being planned, resourced and delivered without surprises.
What you will actually do:

Own service delivery performance against SLAs and KPIs, across incidents, service requests and change, reporting honestly on where things stand and what you are doing about it
Chair or oversee incident, problem and change management processes, including major incident response and post-incident reviews
Plan and manage the rota that keeps support cover running 06:00 to 22:00, Monday to Friday, and the out of hours on-call arrangement for serious incidents, balancing coverage against fairness and burnout
Work with the functional consultants to prioritise and sequence incoming work: quick fixes, sprint-based configuration changes, and larger structured work packages
Own the relationship with product owners and business leads, act as the point of escalation, and make sure impact assessments and requirements are clear enough for the consultants to act on
Manage the quarterly Oracle release cycle end to end: coordinate assessment, testing, communication and go-live across HCM, ERP financials and EPM
Track and report on capacity, workload and risk across the functional team, and flag early where resourcing or skills gaps threaten delivery
Own service governance: service reviews, reporting packs, continuous improvement plans and any supplier or third-party performance management
Ensure test evidence, configuration records (via ConfigSnapshot) and documentation are actually being produced and kept current, not just promised
Contribute to and maintain the wider knowledge management repository, and make sure lessons from incidents and releases get fed back into how the service runs

What you will bring
Essential:

Proven experience running service delivery for a live, business-critical enterprise system, ideally Oracle Cloud (Fusion) or a comparable ERP/HCM/EPM platform
Solid grounding in ITIL-based incident, problem and change management, and the judgement to know when to escalate and when to let a process run
Experience managing SLAs, service reporting and stakeholder relationships at a senior level, including with product owners and business leads
The ability to understand and prioritise technical/functional work you don't personally deliver, by working closely with functional consultants and challenging their assessments constructively
Experience planning and managing shift or rota-based support cover, including out of hours arrangements
Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to turn technical detail into something a non-technical stakeholder can act on

Useful but not essential:

Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion functional areas: HCM/payroll, ERP financials, or EPM
Experience of Oracle's quarterly release cycle and the change management it demands
ServiceNow, Jira, or equivalent service and delivery tooling
Understanding of Fusion security concepts (roles, data access, segregation of duties) and how they affect licensing and cost
Experience delivering in a blended agile and traditional environment
Public sector service delivery experience, particularly in a shared services context

Practical points, read before applying:

Support cover runs 06:00 to 22:00, Monday to Friday, on a rota. You will be managing this rota, and may take a share of it yourself.
There is an out of hours on-call rota for serious incidents, which you will help manage and may participate in.
All work on the system happens from within the UK. Certain sensitive tasks are done from the office rather than from home.

Design, build and optimise data pipelines and data platform components within AWS.
Support and enhance Business Intelligence reporting and analytics capabilities.
Contribute to the development of a data lake and modern data architecture.
Work across both BAU support and new capability development.
Collaborate with wider teams on AI-related initiatives and roadmap delivery.
Apply best practices around data quality, governance and performance optimisation.

Core Technical Requirements
Strong hands-on experience with:

AWS Data Engineering stack (e.g. Glue, S3, Lambda, Redshift, Athena).
SQL (advanced level).
Python (for data processing and pipeline development).
Infrastructure / tooling exposure (e.g. Terraform, APIs, CI/CD beneficial).
Experience working in Business Intelligence / analytics environments.

AI / ML Exposure (Key Requirement)
Candidates must demonstrate some level of exposure to AI/ML, such as:

Working with cloud-based AI services (e.g. AWS Bedrock or similar).
Supporting AI-enabled data products or workflows.
Understanding of generative AI / prompt engineering concepts.
Exposure to ML pipelines or collaborating with Data Science teams.

This does not need to be a core specialism but must be clearly evidenced and practical.
Experience Required:

Typically 4–8+ years’ experience in data engineering / BI roles.
Proven experience delivering AWS-based data solutions.
Background in data warehousing, analytics, or data platform development.
Experience working in complex or regulated environments is beneficial.

Desirable:

Knowledge of AWS AI services (e.g. Bedrock).
Experience contributing to data lake builds or modern data platforms.
Exposure to DataOps / CI-CD practices.
Public sector experience (nice to have).

Role Split:

~50% Business Intelligence / Data Engineering delivery & support.
~50% New capability development, including data platform and AI initiatives.

Key Attributes:

Strong problem solver with a hands-on engineering mindset.
Comfortable working in a developing / evolving environment.
Able to bridge the gap between data engineering and emerging AI use cases.
Proactive and collaborative approach.

Summary:
This is an opportunity to join an organisation investing heavily in its data platform and future AI capabilities, where you’ll play a key role in shaping both current BI delivery and next-generation data solutions.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Automation Test Engineer]]>The Client:

A government department client is looking for an Automation Test Engineer to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be UK wide.

Job Summary:

Minimum Requirement:

Strong experience designing and implementing automated test frameworks for UI, API, and end to end testing.
Proficiency with Playwright and/or Cypress for E2E test automation.
Hands on experience testing services built with Kotlin and TypeScript.
Strong understanding of API testing, including calls to legacy systems and modern integration services.
Experience with integration resilience testing (handling failures, timeouts, and degraded upstream dependencies).
Familiarity with contract testing (e.g., PACT).
Experience working in environments with multiple APIs and complex system interactions.
Ability to test cross system state changes, especially where updates propagate across systems (e.g., OASys, nDelius).
Experience with featureflagged releases and testing behaviour under multiple featureflag states.
Ability to create and maintain smoke tests, regression tests, and core user journey tests (happy/unhappy paths).
Experience in testing data flows, including verifying data integrity across imports, exports, and sync processes.
Understanding of data migration testing (data mapping, transformation, and validation) — nice to have.
Knowledge of database technologies (e.g., Postgres, SQL) and how to test data driven features.
Experience with enterprise level testing and large, distributed system architectures.
Ability to test error handling, edge cases, and resilience to operational failure modes.
Familiarity with performance and load testing tools (e.g., Gatling) for both UI and API layers.
Experience managing and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with operational teams.

Oracle Database technologies (RAC, Dataguard, RMAN Backup and Recovery) and Public Cloud Technologies (particularly OCI and AWS).
Writing Infrastructure as Code and debugging Terraform and Ansible.
Managing and maintaining Security procedures including:
- Implementing network segregation in a public cloud environment (preferably AWS).
- Incorporating transport encryption to protect data in transit (preferably Oracle).
- Understanding implementation of database encryption options (preferably Oracle).
Conducting Migration Testing (preferably through Oracle and AWS) and implementing secure authentication with OIDC for GitLab runners.
Maintaining and updating repositories with Git.
Oracle skills.
Oracle RDBMS 11.2-23ai experience of supporting Oracle RAC including. ASM, AFD, HANFS, TAF. Additional experience of multitenant, TDE and TLS desirable.
Specifically in a Linux/Aix OS environment.
RMAN Backup and recovery.
OEM, OCI’s Db Management.
Patching and Upgrade experience.
Track record of supporting highly available mission critical databases.
Dataguard setup and configuration.
Data migration tooling Datapump, Golden Gate, ZDM.
Exadata and Base Database configuration experience in OCI.

Recent experience with Java 21 (or later).
Excellent understanding of TDD and BDD.
Experience with large microservice architectures.
Experience of working in an Agile environment.
Be willing to work in a pair programming environment.
Have experience in implementing APIs for internal and external use.
Have the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment.
Be involved in the wider web development community, identifying good practices we can adopt and sharing our experiences.
Be knowledgeable of tools and techniques used within the wider team.
Take part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms, including occasional support outside of office hours.
Have an ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
Have working knowledge of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux and/or Mac OS X.
Have the ability to quickly research and learn new programming tools and techniques.
Understand of the use of Responsive Web Design.

It would also be desirable to have:

Working knowledge of Jackson, JAX-RS, mocking frameworks such as Mockito, and messaging platforms such as ActiveMQ or Kafka.
Experience of MongoDB or other document databases.
Experience of building and scaling high-traffic websites.
Experience of handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage.

Person specification- the ideal candidate:

Flexible/adaptable. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change.
Takes responsibility/ownership. Proactively removes blockers to ensure that work is delivered. Is able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
High standards. Is committed to quality and is therefore willing to challenge colleagues and to constantly question their own approach.
Openness to criticism and ideas. Draws value from collaboration with others. Actively seeks input from colleagues and values a multidisciplinary team over hierarchy.

Strategic thinking and visioning.

Able to understand and communicate the big picture and use it to prioritise and judge impact of smaller tasks and objectives.
Creativity/innovation. Generates new and innovative approaches to problems. Isn’t bound by the status quo.

Enthusiasm.

Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude, even under pressure.

Considerate.

Enjoys working with and is sensitive to the needs of others. Values a positive working environment.

Show an awareness of different products and services.
Identify and engage with users or stakeholders to collate user needs evidence.
Understand and define research that fits user needs.
Use quantitative and qualitative data about users to turn user focus into outcomes.
Work independently, share information and assist others with requests for service.

Desirable

ITIL Foundation is a desirable qualification for this role. Successful candidates will be expected to gain ITIL Foundation within their probation period.

Building, deploying, testing, debugging, scaling, and monitoring secure systems.
Clear communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Developing modules for use on Databricks with Scala and Spark.
Automated Access and Security Management.

Your responsibilities will include:

Build and maintain software components using modern engineering and iterative delivery practices.
Provide expert software development and configuration in your technical area.
Understand, apply and advocate engineering best practices, industry patterns and solutions.
Ensure software is secure, reliable and thoroughly tested.
Work collaboratively within agile, cross functional delivery teams.
Develop high quality documentation.

How you'll do it:
You will play a crucial role in our team by developing software components and modules involved in product generation, along with the supporting infrastructure they rely on. The role requires a DevSecOps mindset, combining sound software engineering, infrastructure awareness and security by design to deliver reliable, well tested and maintainable solutions
Skills and Technologies required:

Azure DevOps and Azure Cloud Services (Entra, Batch, ADLS, ADF).
Azure Infrastructure as code.
Data Pipeline tooling (Databricks (with Unity Catalog / Spark / ADF etc) experience.
Experience with Scala, Bicep, Python, PowerShell.

Develop, test, and deploy integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), including orchestration and app-driven integration patterns.
Build custom connectors, adapters, and integration flows to connect Oracle Fusion ERP, HCM, and SCM with third-party and legacy systems.
Write and maintain REST/SOAP web services, handling authentication, error handling, and payload transformations (XSLT, JSON/XML mapping).
Develop data conversion and migration components using FBDI, HDL, and BI Publisher (BIP) reports.
Implement and support scheduled/batch integrations, file-based integrations, and event-driven integrations.
Debug and resolve integration failures, working through logs, error notifications, and monitoring dashboards within OIC.
Support performance tuning of integration flows to optimize throughput and reliability.
Assist in configuring and maintaining Oracle PaaS components (Visual Builder, API Platform, Autonomous Database) and basic IaaS resources (Compute, Storage, Networking) as needed for integration solutions.
Participate in code reviews, version control practices, and adherence to integration development standards.
Prepare technical documentation such as low-level design documents, data mapping specs, and unit test evidence.
Support SIT/UAT cycles and provide hypercare/post-go-live technical support.
Collaborate with the Senior Consultant and functional teams to translate designs into working technical builds.

Required Skills & Experience:

15 years of hands-on Oracle integration development experience.
Strong practical experience building integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
Working technical knowledge of Oracle Fusion ERP, HCM, or SCM data structures and APIs.
Proficiency with REST/SOAP web services, JSON, XML, and XSLT transformations.
Experience with FBDI, HDL, and BI Publisher (BIP) for data loads and reporting integrations.
Understanding of Oracle Cloud Adapters and pre-built integration templates.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of Oracle PaaS (VBCS, API Platform, Autonomous Database) and IaaS (Compute, Storage, Networking) services.
Familiarity with authentication/security standards (OAuth 2.0, SAML, SSL/TLS) as applied to integrations.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, comfortable working through logs and error traces.
Good communication skills to work effectively with consultants and functional teams.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

Oracle Integration Cloud certification.
Exposure to Visual Builder Cloud Service (VBCS) for custom UI development.
Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for Oracle Cloud deployments.
Prior experience in a delivery/implementation project (not just support).
Scripting experience (Groovy, JavaScript, or PL/SQL) for custom logic within integrations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Key Competencies:

Detail-oriented with strong technical build discipline.
Ability to work well within a team, taking direction from senior consultants while owning technical delivery.
Proactive in identifying and resolving integration issues.
Willingness to learn new Oracle Cloud technologies and adapt to evolving project needs.

Design, develop, and deploy integrations across Oracle Fusion ERP, HCM, and SCM modules using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
Build and maintain integrations using OIC components such as Integrations, Process Automation, Visual Builder, and API Platform Cloud Service.
Translate business and functional requirements into robust technical integration designs.
Work hands-on with Oracle Fusion ERP functional modules (e.g., GL, AP, AR, FA, Procurement) to understand data flows and business processes driving integration needs.
Develop and support integrations using REST/SOAP web services, FBDI, HDL, BIP reports, and Oracle Cloud Adapters.
Leverage Oracle PaaS services (e.g., Autonomous Database, OIC, VBCS, API Gateway) and IaaS components to architect scalable, secure cloud solutions.
Manage error handling, monitoring, and performance tuning of integration flows.
Collaborate with functional consultants, technical architects, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and design solutions.
Conduct unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including integration design specs, data mapping documents, and support runbooks.
Provide post-go-live support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of integration landscapes.
Mentor junior consultants/developers on OIC best practices and integration standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

15-20 years of overall Oracle Cloud experience, with a strong focus on integrations.
Proven hands-on experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) — building, deploying, and managing integrations.
Functional working knowledge of Oracle Fusion ERP (Finance and/or SCM modules preferred).
Experience integrating with Oracle HCM and SCM modules.
Solid understanding of Oracle PaaS (Autonomous Database, VBCS, API Platform, Integration Cloud) and IaaS (Compute, Storage, Networking) concepts.
Strong knowledge of REST/SOAP web services, XML, JSON, XSLT, and API design principles.
Experience with Oracle Cloud Adapters, FBDI/HDL data loading templates, and BI Publisher reporting.
Familiarity with security protocols (OAuth 2.0, SAML, SSL/TLS) for securing integrations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work directly with business and technical teams.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

Oracle Integration Cloud certification.
Experience with Oracle Process Automation (OPA) and Visual Builder Cloud Service (VBCS).
Exposure to DevOps practices for Oracle Cloud (CI/CD pipelines, version control for integrations).
Prior consulting experience with client-facing delivery responsibilities.
Experience across multiple full-cycle Oracle Fusion implementations.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Key Competencies:

Consultative mindset with strong business acumen.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Strong documentation and presentation skills.
Collaborative team player comfortable in cross-functional environments.

An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Oracle Cloud Engineer]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for an Oracle Cloud Engineer to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Milton Keynes/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
We run one of the largest Oracle Cloud shared services in UK government: HR, payroll and finance for around 25,000 people in the UK and overseas. Under the applications sits an OCI estate of production and non-production environments, and this role owns keeping that estate healthy, current, recoverable and affordable. Builds are scripted, restores are rehearsed, patching runs to a clock, and there is a live piece of work to reduce the number of environments we pay for. This role also carries the highest level of administrative access to the platform. Engineers here hold privileged administration as a named custodian duty: every action logged, every request checked, every shortcut declined. If you have been the person trusted with root in a serious environment, you know exactly what that involves.
What You Will Actually Do

Provision, refresh and decommission environments across SaaS, PaaS and IaaS as the service needs them
Run production-to-test cloning and the post-clone work that follows, including data masking, so test environments are safe as well as useful
Plan the environment estate around the quarterly Oracle release cycle and publish that plan so nobody is surprised
Maintain existing Terraform and write new Terraform, so infrastructure gets built the same way every time
Own backup and restore: full, incremental and snapshot, tested back to a consistent known-good state, not just assumed to work
Own disaster recovery for the platform layers: replication to the recovery site, a recovery plan that is current, and at least one proper test of it a year
Run the vulnerability management cycle with our scanning tooling, and remediate to fixed timescales, with critical fixes measured in days not months
Apply monthly vendor patches and firmware updates across the estate
Automate start-up, shutdown and routine operations, and keep an eye on capacity so problems are raised before users notice them
Help redesign the environment estate to support a better development lifecycle at a lower cost.
Share the privileged administration custodian duty: fulfil the small number of access requests that only top-level administration can action, and put bulk access changes through the formal change process rather than on the side
Operate the break-glass process that governs any vendor back-end access: named individuals, stated purpose, fixed time window, nothing open-ended
Keep the access records straight: an accurate environments tracker, evidence for the monthly access audit, and maintained standard operating procedures for system administration

What You Will Bring
Essential

Strong hands-on OCI experience: compute, storage, networking, IAM and compartment design, including firewall and routing configuration
Terraform in production use, not just a lab
Linux administration and comfortable scripting
Real backup, restore and disaster recovery experience, including having actually run a recovery test
Experience running vulnerability scanning and remediation cycles in a managed environment
Familiarity with bastion or jump host access patterns and privileged access management tooling, because the custodian duty runs through them
DV clearance

Useful but Not Essential

Oracle database familiarity (ATP, ADW or DBCS)
Exposure to Tenable and Splunk
Data masking or test data management
Experience supporting an Oracle SaaS or ERP estate from the platform side
Government or other high-assurance environments

Practical Points Read Before Applying
Core support hours run 06:00 to 22:00, Monday to Friday, covered on a rota, plus an out-of-hours on-call rota for serious platform incidents.
All work on the system happens from within the UK. Bulk data work, live environment changes and privileged administration are done from the office, and privileged access stays within core hours unless an exception is agreed in advance.
An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
]]><![CDATA[Application Operations Engineer]]>The Client:

A government client is looking for an Application Operations Engineer to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in Exeter/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
Supports, manages and maintains a single application or a suite of applications. They maintain services and are responsible for conducting user and security administration. Monitor applications and accountable for batch processes. In some organisations they may carry out the duties of an end user computing engineer, such as fixing technical problems, maintaining hardware and liaising with the Problem or Incident Manager.
Typical Skills:

Maintain secure configuration and accurate information, controlling IT assets in one or more significant areas, and verifying location and state of assets.
Manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets.
Implement changes and know how to apply change control procedures.
Develop process efficiency, support specific activities to improve development processes and can spot or identify obvious deficiencies.
Identify and register incidents allocating it to the appropriate channel.
Investigate problems in systems, processes and services, with an understanding of the level of a problem.
Assist in technical support activities and carry out agreed / routine maintenance and administration tasks.
Understanding of the role of testing and how it works. Identify needs and engage with users or stakeholders to collate user needs evidence.

The OPV Team provide support for multiple platforms that Operational Meteorologists use to create forecasts. This role is specifically for the Vortex platform which launched in 2025 and will eventually replace the legacy solutions currently in use.
As an Applications Operations Engineer in the OPV Vortex Support Team, you will be part of the team supporting this new platform as it gets developed and increases in use. Specifically, this role will focus on configuring and managing the data products that need to be set up to ensure that Operational Meteorologists can use Vortex.
Your key responsibilities include:

Configuring products on the Vortex platform
- Using languages such as Handlebars.js/Moustache.js (product template logic) and Typst (product output layouts)
Supporting the onboarding journey of these products by collaborating with stakeholder including Product Managers and Service Delivery Managers
Reconfiguring these products once they have been onboarded
Working as part the team
Manage Changes, Incidents and Problems using ServiceNow
Being a member of a multi-disciplinary team as it matures to support the Vortex and its users
- Assisting with testing, verifying and providing feedback on system functionality provided by Vortex development teams when required.

General skill requirements include:
Configuration Management:

Maintain secure configurations and accurate information.

Service Availability and Capacity Management:

Manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and KPIs.

Change Management:

Implement change requests.
Apply change control procedures under supervision.

Continual Service Improvement:

Understand process efficiency improvement techniques and common optimisation approaches.
Support activities that improve development processes.
Identify obvious process deficiencies.

Incident Management:

Identify and log incidents.
Gather required information and route incidents through the correct channels.

Ownership and Initiative:

Take ownership of issues until they are resolved, mitigated, or transferred to a new owner.

Problem Management:

Investigate problems affecting systems, processes, and services.
Recognise whether problems are strategic, tactical, or operational.
Contribute to implementing fixes and preventative measures.

Technical Specialism:

Support technical activities.
Carry out routine maintenance and administration tasks.

Technical Understanding:

Ability to develop an awareness of relevant subject matter and a high-level understanding of key concepts.

Testing:

Execute test scripts correctly under supervision.
Understand the purpose and role of testing.

User Focus:

Engage with users and stakeholders to gather evidence of user needs.
Define and support research activities aligned to user requirements.
Use qualitative and quantitative user data to drive outcomes

Own second and third line HCM and payroll incidents through to fix, with particular care in the days around each payroll run and at tax year end
Assess what each quarterly Oracle release changes in HCM: what to enable, what to test, and what users need to be warned about before it lands
Implement the annual legislative updates that payroll depends on
Design and build HCM configuration changes, from small fixes turned around in days to larger pieces delivered in sprints or structured work packages
Sit with HR product owners and business leads, turn loose ideas into clear written requirements and impact assessments, and challenge scope when it needs challenging
Understand the security roles that control who can see and do what in HCM, and work with our access specialists when changes touch them
Build test evidence (regression is automated in Tosca) and capture configuration with Config Snapshot
Hand your changes over properly: documentation, knowledge articles, and contribute to the knowledge management repository

What You Will Bring:
Essential

Deep Fusion HCM functional experience: Core HR, absence, payroll, time and labour
Working knowledge of UK payroll rules and the calendar that comes with them
Experience supporting a live Oracle Cloud service with real users
The ability to gather requirements and write them up clearly
A good understanding of Fusion security concepts: roles, data access, segregation of duties
Working familiarity of OTBI or BI Publisher for HR reporting

Useful but Not Essential

Oracle Guided Learning awareness
Tosca, ServiceNow, Config Snapshot, Jira
Public sector HR or payroll processes
Agile delivery experience alongside more traditional methods

Own second and third line ERP incidents and service requests through to fix, with extra attention at month end, quarter end and through the year end peaks
Assess what each quarterly Oracle release changes across financials and procurement: what to enable, what to test, and what finance teams need to know in advance
Design and build ERP configuration changes, from small fixes turned around in days to larger pieces delivered in sprints or structured work packages
Keep a light watch over the supply chain modules, which are in modest use but still need looking after
Work directly with finance product owners and business leads, turning loose ideas into clear written requirements and impact assessments, and pushing back on scope when the value does not stack up
Understand the security roles that control access to financial data and functions, and work with our access specialists when changes touch them
Build test evidence (regression is automated in Tosca) and capture configuration with ConfigSnapshot
Hand your changes over properly: documentation, knowledge articles, and contribute to the knowledge management repository

What You Will Bring
Essential

Strong Fusion ERP functional experience across the financials core: GL, AP and AR, with procurement a welcome bonus
Experience supporting a live Oracle Cloud service with real users
An understanding of how finance teams actually work: period close, reconciliations, supplier payment runs, audit trails
The ability to gather requirements and write them up clearly
Oracle Risk Management Cloud or financial reporting compliance tooling
A good understanding of Fusion security concepts: roles, data access, segregation of duties
Working familiarity of OTBI or BI Publisher for finance reporting

Useful but Not Essential

Project accounting or project financial management modules
Tosca, ServiceNow, ConfigSnapshot, Jira
Public sector finance, including budgeting cycles and government accounting habits
Agile delivery experience alongside more traditional methods

Own second and third line EPM incidents and service requests through to fix, with particular care around planning and budgeting deadlines
Handle the steady flow of EPM access requests, the busiest request type on the platform, working hand in hand with our access specialists on the EPM security model
Assess what each Oracle update changes in EPM: what to adopt, what to test, and what planners need to be told before their forms behave differently
Design and build EPM configuration changes: forms, dimensions, calculations and Groovy business rules, from quick fixes to sprint-delivered work packages
Look after the movement of data in and out of EPM, including the feeds that tie planning back to the ledger
Work with finance and planning product owners, turning loose ideas into clear written requirements and impact assessments
Build test evidence (regression is automated in Tosca) and capture configuration with ConfigSnapshot
Hand your changes over properly: documentation, knowledge articles, and contribute to the knowledge management repository

What You Will Bring
Essential

Deep functional experience of Oracle EPM planning and budgeting (EPBCS or the current Planning module), gained on live services as well as projects
Genuine Groovy scripting ability: business rules and calculation logic
Experience managing data loads and mappings between EPM and an ERP
The ability to gather requirements and write them up clearly
A good understanding of the EPM security and access model

Useful but Not Essential

Fusion ERP financials awareness, enough to understand where the numbers come from
Financial reporting within the EPM suite
Tosca, ServiceNow, ConfigSnapshot, Jira
Public sector planning and budgeting cycles
Agile delivery experience alongside more traditional methods

Providing Task Lead activities for security assessments and penetration testing.
Contribute to our expansion of CREST disciplines .
Support business development and the wider business by providing technical security advice.
Mentoring assessment staff, supporting their journey to CPSA/CRT/CCT.
Research and development of tools, techniques and related aspects of interest.
Assessing and communicating cyber vulnerabilities to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Deputising for our Head of Assessments and our CREST approved services.
Experience of assessments and penetration testing.
Commensurate documentation and reporting skills; expert understanding of technical vulnerabilities and attack vectors and remediation; confidence to articulate these to a range of stakeholders using appropriate methods.
Set a strong example to other assessment staff and consultants, including a positive attitude and effective personal and time management.
In-depth understanding of operating systems, networks and applications.
Hold related certifications e.g. OSCP.

Execution and monitoring of Resilience* strategies and processes, utilising KPIs to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of these and create a culture of continuous improvement.
Subject Matter Specialist for the provision of advice to the functions leadership team to provide awareness and an ability to manage and respond to risks.
Delivery of Resilience activities for the function including development, maintenance and continuous improvement of processes to manage Business Impact Analyses and Contingency Plans; to plan for the functions preparedness.
Support in the creation and delivery of an Exercise Programme and delivery of assurance activities to the functions leadership teams, in order to provide confidence in the functions preparedness.
Review and articulate internal, external, regulatory and legal requirements and relationships for resilience that the function must adhere to, providing assurance on the functions position.
Engage with external stakeholders, acting as the functions Resilience Specialist, to influence resilience with interested parties including those from the wider rail industry, regulators and government.
Facilitate the promotion of Resilience within the function through the influencing of key stakeholders and driving a change in behaviours such that Resilience becomes embedded into business processes.
Undertake detailed reviews of technical solutions and plans to ascertain their level of resilience and produce detailed reports, encompassing recommendations to the functions Leadership Team.
Operational management of external suppliers to assess that their activities deliver against the needs of the organisation, identifying mitigation strategies for where critical activities are not protected.

* Resilience refers to Operational Resilience, Business Continuity and Crisis Management.
Essential

Membership of a relevant professional institute (e.g. AMBCI)
ISO22301 Lead Auditor qualified
Proven experience in one or more resilience disciplines (e.g. Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management and Emergency Planning)
Knowledge and experience in a range of technologies/tools for Continuity planning and execution.
Demonstrable knowledge of resilience standards, legislation and best practice
Able to set individual goals, objectives and priorities, and balance these with challenging deadlines in a fast moving environment that is dynamic, safety oriented and technology dependent
A proven communicator with influential, persuasive and negotiation skills across all levels in the organisation

Desirable

Educated to Post-Graduate level or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience of competencies
An interest or experience in the in the UK and international Rail or ICT sectors or comparable technology dependent sector
Qualified in a relevant service framework (e.g. ITIL)
Good understanding of Information Security principals and policies (e.g. ISO27001)
Relevant OGC Qualification (MOR, MSP or Prince)

Responsible for maintaining operational SLA’s for Linux infrastructure incidents across the service, involving both physical and virtual servers, DNS, NTP, RHEL Directory Services, Proxy, database, Satellite infrastructure.
Working with Ansible Core to automate within the environment.
Responsible for monitoring, alerting and maintenance of the ROSA Linux Infrastructure across all environments
Working in support of BAU and Project implementation activities. Ensuring the relevant artefacts are in place for the team to be able to support, Project and BAU activities.
Implement strategic and technical roadmaps for the aligned Linux Infrastructure and hosted applications. Ensuring infrastructure is kept up to date.
Ensure that all new components and installations meet or exceed the RSO internal and regulatory requirements.
Work within the wider organisations DevOps strategy to provide automated solutions where possible, working with applications running in Kubernetes or Docker clusters.
Own responsibility for changes across the environment within your technical discipline and ensure they are implemented according to agreed business processes.
Monitor trends to be able to proactively respond to issues to support the business needs.
Develop the creation of documentation, processes, and policies to ensure necessary governance and reporting is in place.
Responsible for all Incident, Problem and Risk Management within your technical discipline.
Assisting more junior team members with learning and development as required.
Liaise with vendors and product owners on product support and product roadmaps.
Collaborate with the other Engineers across the Engineering function and support on initiatives as needed.

Skills and Experience

Experience in a similar Senior Engineer role in Linux Engineering in a complex IT Infrastructure.
Acting as a senior technical Linux resource across the engineering function.
Experience with virtualized networking principles and platforms (VMware/Hyper-V).
Experience with containers, Docker and Kubernetes.
Advanced experience with Bash and Python.
Good understanding of common services, applications and protocols, for example HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP and SSL.
Experience with open-source Ansible automation tooling.
Good understanding of troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line.
Demonstrable experience of Agile / DevOps working practices.
Experience of systems monitoring infrastructure.
Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM.
Sound understanding of database technologies, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, SQL.
Manage Linux certificates across the environment.
Good experience of squid.
Responsible for driving all system upgrades across Linux tooling.
Good understanding across IT On-Prem and Cloud based infrastructure.

Desirable

You will have relevant Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or Systems Engineering qualification, or equivalent related qualifications or experience.
Experience working in a Cloud Infrastructure Environment; AWS, Azure, GCP.
Experience with managing CEPH Storage or Linux storage environments.

Supplementary Information

May involve occasional out?of?hours work for maintenance or incident response.
Occasional travel between sites depending on the organisation.

Oversee networks, servers, cloud platforms and security protocols.
Deliver infrastructure upgrades, optimisations and migrations.
Work with 3rd Party suppliers to ensure current technology stacks, including servers, network and cloud services are being maintained.
Define and implement technical standards and controls for on-premises and cloud environments.
Ensure cloud and on-premises environments comply with the client’s security policies.
Provide input to architecture and designs.
Ensures design integrity and compliance, reviewing and approving supplier proposals, technical designs and solution architectures.
Responsible for management of risks across client IT technology assets.
Support performance, resilience, lifecycle and incident response improvements.
Collaborate with stakeholders such as Cyber Team, Enterprise Architecture, Information Governance and relevant external agencies.
Support ongoing transformation and improvement work.
Manage the lifecycle of configuration items.
Ensure continued compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus requirements.

Key Outcomes:

A documented, approved set of standards for all environments.
Ensure all client IT systems are safe and secure for all stakeholders, both internal stakeholders and external governance/regulatory stakeholders.
Active participation in meeting government GovAssure and CAF cyber security target levels.
Annual maintenance and re-certification of client's Cyber Essential Plus.

Key Skills (Current):

Broad technical expertise across enterprise infrastructure technologies, including Windows Server, VMware, Storage solutions Active Directory and Entra ID alongside Microsoft Azure Platforms.
Strong networking knowledge including HPE, Fortinet, WAN connectivity and network security.
Infrastructure Manager or similar leadership role in an outsourced IT environment.
Strong understanding of IT Security, backup and disaster recovery.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work in a matrix management fashion with all stakeholders relevant to the role. This includes third party MSPs.
Experienced in infrastructure design, project management and project delivery.
Understanding of compliance requirements in a heavily regulated environment
Ability to create solutions and implement risk mitigation controls for legacy IT solutions.

Key Skills (Target):

Detailed knowledge of new and emerging technology (such as AI and Quantum for example) and its impacts on current estate and new solutions.
Ability to define, create and implement reporting measures for all stakeholders to provide clarity on the functions of IT security to provide ongoing confidence.
Ability to mange 3rd party MSPs as the client's intelligent customer with respect to all aspects of the environments.

The Service Architect needs to be comfortable with technology to a level where they can question and quickly gain a good working understanding allowing them to define the constructs for new or evolving services and for mapping customer requirement to our services.
You’ll have demonstrable experience of writing Service Design Packages aligned to the ITIL Framework with a strong understanding of all aspects of service management with the ability to deliver new services and products as well as improving existing offerings.
Detailed knowledge of Service Management concepts and techniques
A strong operational understanding of service supply chains
Working to tight timescales within a team environment
Ability to lead teams both virtual and co-located.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Experience of service operating model design
The ability to write coherent and concise service documentation.
Experience of creating and negotiation SLA’s
Service Management qualifications (eg ITIL, ISO20000) or relevant operational experience
Knowledge of IT security standards
Experience of using IT Service Management Toolsets, such as ServiceNow to use, create and maintain service records
Knowledge of the Common Services Data Model and Service Hierarchy concepts

Implement the Rail High Speed systems and procedures to deliver a cost- effective, high-quality, and safe approach to design, construction, commissioning, and other technical activities.
Review all relevant legislation.
Lead on all of the approvals and consents required for the design and implementation of the projects.
Monitor the competence of all Project Engineers working on projects within the team and provide functional guidance, direction, and briefing.
Apply engineering controls and procedures to all projects and check all design and construction works are carried out and are appropriate to the Railway Group and
Rail High Speed Company standards applicable to their discipline.
Advise project and programme management in respect of all construction activities, testing and commissioning, and site supervision.
Monitor whether the design and construction elements meet the requirements of legislation, including construction design management (CDM) regulations.
Assure whether contractors' design, construction and specialist personnel are competent.
Undertake reviews of design and construction activities.
Arrange audits of contractors to monitor whether safety and quality of design, construction, testing and commissioning, and management systems are adequate.
Undertake the duties of Designated Project Engineer (DPE).

The projects that a DPE would be involved with are:

RCCS & EMMIS
VCS
VHME
GSM-R and Radio Equipment projects
CCTV

Top 3 Evaluation Criteria

Telecoms background
NRHS
Previous rail experience
Familiar with Early Stages of Pace

Have expert product management skills, managing a product through discovery, alpha, beta and live states.
Potentially be involved in elements of programme/platform management activity, e.g., contribute to and/or maintain high level road maps.
Work closely with the Lead SBR
Product Manager to provide leadership and direction.
Define and own the vision and scope for their product and engage their teams and stakeholders in the development of that vision over time.
Be a key contact for Stakeholders - keeping people informed.
Work in the open and model transparency through things like show and tells.
Champion their users; reviewing research, feedback, data and insights to inform continuous improvement and decide priorities for user research and business analysis on their products.
Own the backlog and lead definition, priority, and refinement of stories to ensure they are of sufficient quality to easily pass through research design and development (with support from business analysts where appropriate).
Ensure that a successful and sustainable balance of investigation & research, new features and continuous improvement is prioritised for each iteration.
Sign off stories as “done” and be responsible for the quality of their product, ensuring the Government Service Standard is achieved for relevant product and quality related points.
Work, and develops positive relationships with, the entire multidisciplinary team and take the views of the team into account when making product decisions.

Working closely with:

Delivery Managers, to ensure plans are realistic, resources are in place and blockers are removed.
Tech Lead and Solutions Architect to ensure that the product vision is supported by appropriate technology choices, ensure technical tasks are appropriately prioritised and solutions are built in accordance with relevant standards and digital strategies.

Statutory and legal requirements.
Technical and safety standards.
British Standards.
NHS Guidance.

Key responsibilities:

Provide health & safety advice, support, training, and leadership on all aspects of health and safety.
Support the Head of Estates and Health & Safety and the Facilities and Estates and Compliance Lead with the development of an annual operational work plan in line with the needs of the organisation and statutory requirements.
In liaison with the Head of Estates and Health & Safety, ensure the Trust is made aware of new applicable legislation and guidance as it arises.
Investigate health and safety incidents, including Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) to identify relevant root causes, risk management strategies and support the sharing of lessons learnt.
Deliver interventions aimed at mitigating the risk to the health and safety of staff and others and improving the outcomes in relation to patient, staff, and visitor safety.
Support the development, monitoring, implementation, and review of operational, policies and procedures to promote and develop safe systems of work for the Trust, liaising with appropriate service group and corporate managers to support compliance with statutory responsibilities.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of Risk Registers, maintaining an oversight on the implementation of actions required to mitigate risks.
Support Health and Safety Managers and other stakeholders in ensuring the Trusts health and safety processes meet the business requirements of the organisation and the local needs of services.
Support and coordinate the undertaking of health and safety risk assessments, DSE risk assessments, COSHH and other risk assessments across services to ensure relevant hazards are identified and controlled as far as reasonably practicable.
Undertake regular site inspections and audits and develop and monitor the implementation of action plans necessary to mitigate identified risks, escalating areas of concern in line with the Health and Safety Policy for the Trust.
Support the implementation, monitoring and compliance with other action plans resulting from audits undertaken by other department or external organisations, including statutory returns to external regulatory bodies.
Support the Head of Estates and Health & Safety to ensure corporate policies, processes and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated to meet relevant requirements.
Produce regular reports for the Health and Safety Group and Quality, Safety and Improvement Committee, providing an effective overview of the performance against key indicators for health and safety.
Upon request, produce reports to analyse health and safety related data, draw conclusions and make recommendations on appropriate actions to be taken.
Represent the Trusts health and safety function at external meetings, forums and seminars where nominated to do so.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to provide a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach to risk mitigation across the Trust.

Stakeholder Management – To deliver a range of professional property services of a complex or substantial nature for a client group including (but not exclusive to) : acquisition, compensation claims, leases, surrenders, lettings, sale and temporary use of operational land. Anticipate and be responsive to the needs of the business in delivering a range of property services.
Operating Environment - Take responsibility for managing negotiations of complex and substantial projects to an agreed budget. Manage property service to maximum efficiency, delivering business objectives in terms of cost savings, income generation, asset management, customer service. Represent NR externally as required using technical capability to manage this effectively.
Resource Management – To develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with internal colleagues to enable efficient and effective delivery of the client remit. May look to matrix manage more junior members within the team as required by the project. Instruct and manage external agents and solicitors to complete commercial activity on complex cases.
Service – To deliver an efficient and effective service and provide professional direction, representation and support at senior level to internal clients and external stakeholders, outperforming service targets. Determine the most effective approach to property requirements engaging at a senior level.
Leadership - To provide the business with technical leadership on the range of property issues and provide supporting leadership to the wider team.
Strategy and process – To identify and implement changes required to support delivery of the Property function’s overall strategy and services. Have input to the creation and delivery of the strategy for the client group.
Safety – to actively support the development and implementation of a safety leadership and cultural change programme to support delivery of a safe working environment and a safe rail system.
Sustainability – to make sustainability a key element of all activities being delivered.
Financial – to increase Property’s contribution to the cost of the company’s rail operations specifically through delivery of the client requirement and also through identifying opportunities for implementation in other parts of the Property function and wider company. Identify, exploit and take accountability for the delivery of opportunities for cost savings, income generation and capital growth.
Knowledge Sharing – Actively seek to identify complementary opportunities for Network Rail when assessing activities through collaboration.
Authority / Decision Making – Take responsibility for providing property solutions on complex issues, and a range of property transactions including (but not exclusively) acquisitions, leases, surrenders, to maximise benefit to Network Rail on land utilisation issues. Decision maker up to an agreed value of transaction
Project / Programme Management - Provide the projects and colleagues with consistent and professional advice in determining the most effective approach to project property requirements and taking accountability for some elements of delivery.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential:

Educated to degree level or equivalent.
MRICS qualified.
Wide range of General Practice surveying experience.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Proven negotiation skills at senior level.
Proven experience of managing complex property transactions.
Experience of stakeholder management.
Strong presentation skills.

Desirable:

Understanding of compulsory purchase issues.
Understanding of the rail industry and rail legislation.
Full Driving Licence.

Lead on all programme security delivery matters that relate to the physical & ESS OBEYA design and build, to ensure security considerations are appropriately fed in, covering a range of topics including;
Physical Security;
Personnel security in Tempsford Hall;
ESS and ICT security
Advisor to Programme SLT on Security related matters, including acting as a day-to-day decision maker (on behalf of Security W/S Lead) facilitating and driving required decisions through Secure Design Working Groups and Secure Working Group.
Develop and maintain a close working relationship with Security W/S Lead
To provide advice on current physical, process, data and information handling requirements (into the operating design and RIBA design process in particular) to inform OBEYA designs
Provide security input into business processes so OBEYA meets physical certification standards and supports the business to understand security matters in how it operates (so it can operate in a compliant way)
Act as day-to-day point of contact to Tranche teams for security related matters, incl;
Being a key RIBA stage gate reviewer
To support the Obeya Stakeholder Engagement team in the preparation and delivery of security inductions for staff moves.
Own the programme’s relationship with UKNACE with responsibility for sweep bookings and onward formal accreditation, in line with programme timescales and accreditation processes.
Provide a security build 'clerk of works' function to the OBEYA site wide build, to quality assure builders work meets accreditation standards and provide early oversight to ensure any problems or possible non-compliances are caught and addressed early.
Develop the Programme’s relationship with the Obeya Security Guard Force, including regular reviews, interaction and feeding into process improvements
Provide security advice and inputs into the Enabling and Transition Work strand as required
Support BaU teams by bridging resource/capability gaps (in agreement with Security W/S Lead and Programme SLT) covering BaU tasks such as;
Act a lead SPOC for all Obeya security incidents reported to be investigated
Provide advice to Obeya Pass Team and 3rd party suppliers, including PIN resets; audits and policy etc.
Provide inputs and review for security related Comms
Lead to arrange and oversee decant and formal decommissioning of legacy floors/buildings (inc POLSA and partner liaison etc.)
Act as security lead for high profile visitors, as directed by Programme SLT, including planning and engagement with staff officers, comms, visit teams, protection offices
Assist with the creation of security policy and procedures in relation to physical security; personnel security and IT security.

Skills and Knowledge:
The role holder will:

Have experience of the policing Network or law enforcement
Have extensive knowledge of physical & ESS security standards
Have a working knowledge of the accreditation standards and process
Have experience of working with UKNACE
Have understanding of the principles and methodologies for security planning and ability to apply these within a public sector organisation.
Have understanding of the management information requirements of a multi-functional business and how processes, systems and technology can be applied to drive efficiency and effectiveness
Be a good communicator and possess excellent presentational skills
Understanding of project management and governance principles and techniques and ability to apply them to support service projects
Have the ability to produce complex written reports
Experience in discharging “clerk of works” responsibilities assuring “right first time” build completion and accreditation.
Able to review and comment on technical designs (covering build, process and technology) to ensure complies with security accreditation needs.

An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.

Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.

If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
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A government client is looking for a Physical Security Lead to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Darlington, Manchester or Sheffield/ Hybrid.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly self driven and motivated person to deliver complex remote work autonomously. While travel to individual sites is not required, the candidate must be available and flexible to meet with the Operational Security Manager as required to align on strategy and progress.
The primary focus of this role is to work with the Operational Security Manager to critically review and comprehensively rewrite existing physical security risk assessments and register risk across multiple locations. Ensuring they are fit for purpose, standardised, and fully compliant with organisational guidelines. This role requires a strategic thinker who can elevate our existing documentation, utilise established protective security risk management models and apply threat, risk and vulnerability operationally.
In addition, the role holder must have a working knowledge of managing the security supply chain, have written and designed incident management plans and have the ability to translate complex threat landscapes into actionable operational procedures.

Risk Assessment Remediation: Critically evaluate, refine, and rewrite existing physical security risk assessments across multiple sites to ensure total organisational compliance and operational readiness. Identify operational vulnerabilities within current documentation and close those gaps.
Risk Scoring & Mitigation: Review historical and current site data to apply accurate, standardised risk scoring. Document control measures and mitigation strategies to lower residual risk exposure.
Strategic Threat Analysis: Evaluate and translate threat intelligence and target attractiveness across various geographic locations, applying these insights at a strategic level to ensure assessments reflect the true threat landscape.
Incident Management & Supply Chain Security: Develop, write, and refine Incident Management Plans with a specific focus on supply chain security.
Operational Integration: Ensure incident management plans and security protocols are accurately reflected in supply chain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and site specific Assignment Instructions (AIs).
Required Skills & Experience
Risk Assessment Writing & Auditing: Proven ability to audit, upgrade, and rewrite complex physical security risk assessments based on existing data and reports.
Compliance & Quality Assurance: A strong eye for detail with a track record of aligning security documentation to strict organisational standards and policies.
Core Concepts: Deep, practical understanding of the distinctions between threat, vulnerability, and risk, and the ability to articulate these clearly in formal documentation.
Protective Security Models: Hands on experience working with recognised protective security risk management frameworks to standardise outputs. Including writing Risk Statements to evidence risk management processes.
Supply Chain Resilience: Demonstrated experience in supply chain security management and complexity of working across multiple stakeholders.
Technical Writing: Exceptional written communication skills, specifically in drafting high level risk registers. risk management reports and Incident Management Plans.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to zoom out and view target attractiveness and threats holistically across a multi-site portfolio to ensure consistency across all rewritten assessments.

Design and implement an industry leading LEO Service Wrap across MVP, Transition and Final operating models.
Support service take-on of existing estate and design of future-state service, ensuring a stable and consistent service experience during transitionary periods.
Ensure alignment with ServiceNow, ITIL processes, and wider integration with other programmes and projects.
Operate within a project environment transitioning to BAU ownership, ensuring clear, well documented and efficient processes can be seamlessly accepted by the Live Services team.
Define and embed a user-centred, data and outcome-driven service experience, aligned to organisational standards and service management best practice..

Key Responsibilities
Service Design & Architecture

Design the end-to-end service architecture, ensuring it is data-centric, scalable, and continuously optimised..

Develop the end-to-end service model covering:

Initial MVP service processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Request).
Monitoring, reporting and service observability.
Supplier and contract management model.

Define and champion the end-to-end service experience, ensuring it is user-centred, measurable, and continuously improved.
Develop Service experience design, including:

User journeys and key service interactions.
Identification and reduction of failure demand and friction points.
Definition of “what good looks like” for users and operators.
Alignment to business outcomes and user satisfaction measures.

Produce core assurance and gate artefacts including:

Service Design Package (SDP).
Service blueprints and process flows.
Knowledge Based Articles (KBAs).
Service Rehearsal Scripts.
Support model (L1–L4) and escalation paths.

Ensure service design matches or exceeds, organisational standards and operating model principles.
Embed accessibility, usability, and operational simplicity into service design.
Service Transition & Implementation

Define and oversee service take-on approach for existing devices.
Ensure the service experience is maintained or improved during transition, with no degradation to user-facing outcomes.
Support onboarding into ServiceNow, including workflows and integrations.
Work with delivery teams to ensure deployment and service design are aligned.
Lead service rehearsal activities and validate readiness for transition to BAU.
Define service readiness and entry criteria across people, process and tooling.
Train Service Desk, NOC, and support teams to deliver a consistent and high-quality service experience.

Supplier & Commercial Integration

Design supplier operating model across:
- Client Services, and external suppliers (e.g. Starlink / OneWeb).
Define service interfaces, responsibilities, and performance measures.
Support development of contractual artefacts, service schedules, and governance frameworks.
Ensure supplier models support a seamless, end-to-end service experience across organisational boundaries.

Service Performance & Reporting

Define KPI and SLA frameworks aligned to service outcomes.
Establish service reporting model (performance, availability, resilience).
Enable data-driven service management and benefits realisation
Define and track service experience metrics, including:
- User satisfaction (e.g. CSAT or equivalent).
- Time to resolve vs user expectation.
- First-time resolution rates.
- Failure demand and repeat contacts.
Enable data-driven service management, continuous improvement, and benefits realisation.
Establish feedback loops to continuously improve the service experience.

Governance & Assurance
Establish service governance model covering:

Roles, responsibilities, and decision points.
Service lifecycle and continuous improvement.

Embed service experience principles into governance, ensuring decisions prioritise user value and operability.
Support assurance against:

ITIL best practice.
Secure by Design principles.
- Service standards and quality frameworks.

Prepare service design for formal approval gates and BAU handover.
Provide assurance that the service delivers against both enterprise and experience outcomes, not just process compliance.
Experience & Skills Required
Essential

Proven experience as a Service Architect and Service Designer in complex IT or infrastructure environments
Strong working knowledge of ITIL service management principles
Experience designing and implementing services within ServiceNow
Demonstrated experience developing:
- Service Design Packages
- SLA /OLA / KPI frameworks
- Multi-supplier service models
Experience operating in project-to-BAU transition environments
Experience designing end-to-end, user-centred service experiences, not solely process-based models
Ability to translate user needs and operational challenges into practical service design improvements.

Desirable

Experience in network, connectivity or infrastructure services (WAN, satellite, SD-WAN, etc.).
Experience working in UK Government or regulated environments.
Understanding of supplier governance and commercial frameworks.
Experience supporting NOC / monitoring capability integration.
Experience applying service design techniques (e.g. journey mapping, service blueprinting, user insight).
Experience in high-availability or user-critical services where service experience is a key success factor.

Ways of Working (Contractor Context)

Operates as a specialist contingent resource delivering defined service design outcomes.
Works across Product, Delivery, Commercial and Service Management teams.
Engages stakeholders to co-design and validate service models.
Delivers artefacts at pace to support pilot, scale and transition phases.
Delivers high-quality artefacts at pace to support MVP, scale, and transition phases.
Promotes a collaborative, user-focused approach to service architecture and delivery.

Key Deliverables

MVP Service Model (Interim Mode).
Full Service Design Package (Transition Final Mode).
ServiceNow-aligned process design.
Final Service Model including supplier operating model and governance framework.
SLA /OLA / KPI / Experience reporting framework.
Service transition and take-on approach.
Service rehearsal and supporting artefacts.
Training materials, Knowledge Base Articles, and learning content.
Service Experience Definition (user journeys, principles, “what good looks like”).
Service Performance & Experience Dashboard.
Service Improvement Roadmap aligned to experience outcomes.

Develop responsive, accessible, and high-quality user interfaces using Next.js, React, and TypeScript.
Collaborate with design and product teams to create intuitive user experiences.
Develop user experiences backed by internal APIs and search indexes.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software.
Maintain and update existing applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements.
Write technical documentation and assist in defining project requirements.
Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to streamline deployment processes.
Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in frontend development.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Frontend Developer or similar role.
Strong knowledge of frontend technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Next.js.
Familiarity with databases and Search Indexes: Elasticsearch and SQL-like databases.
Knowledge of version control systems (Git).
Understanding of cloud platforms and deployment strategies.
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Desirable Skills and Competencies:

Experience with PyGeoAPI
Experience with Jira / Confluence

Essential

Sole UK National.
Accounts Payable and invoice processing experience.
Invoice-to-purchase order matching.
Supplier and stakeholder relationship management.
Reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience with finance systems (ideally Oracle Fusion).
Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Strong communication and organisational abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Description:

As part of the Accounts Payable team you will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, matching them to purchase orders and liaising with the business and suppliers when resolving invoices that have been placed on hold.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager and sitting within the wider Finance, Planning and Performance (FPP) directorate you will be allocated a group of suppliers, for who, you will be the first point of contact in all aspects of payables matters. As a member of the Accounts Payable team, you will participate in a weekly rota to encompass inbox monitoring, preparing documentation for payment runs and applying appropriate accounting treatment to invoices received that day. You will validate invoices processed by AP colleagues each day, providing assurance that data entry is accurate for each invoice before they are selected for payment. You will also reconcile supplier statements to invoices received and take action when necessary to ensure all outstanding supplier invoices have been received.

Invoices are processed on an Oracle Fusion finance system, you will be expected to review and update weekly excel reports when resolving invoices placed on payment hold and Sharepoint is used to create and share documents with the business.

Whilst flexible working is available, business needs must take priority and you will be expected to provide phone cover on specific days to meet stakeholder’s expectations.

Lead BIM strategy and ensure compliance with BS EN ISO 19650 and the UK BIM Framework.
Develop and manage asset information standards, including AIRs, EIRs and digital handover processes.
Oversee BIM assurance activities including model audits, quality checks and compliance validation.
Ensure effective integration of BIM outputs with CAFM/IWMS and asset management systems.
Support lifecycle asset management through structured, usable data outputs.
Manage and promote the effective use of the Common Data Environment (CDE).
Provide leadership and mentoring to BIM team members.
Drive stakeholder engagement and BIM adoption across departments.
Monitor performance through KPIs and support innovation, including digital twin development.

Essential Experience:

Proven track record in BIM strategy and delivery aligned to ISO 19650.
Strong experience managing asset information standards (AIR, EIR, COBie, IFC).
Extensive BIM assurance experience including audits and quality control.
Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Navisworks.
Experience integrating BIM with CAFM/IWMS platforms.
Strong stakeholder management and project coordination capability.
Experience working within or alongside CDE environments.
Leadership experience with BIM teams or digital delivery professionals.

Desirable Experience:

Experience within asset or facilities management environments.
Knowledge of digital workflow development and process improvement.
Experience working with external BIM consultants and supply chain partners.
Familiarity with multiple CDE platforms and digital collaboration tools.
Understanding of BIM applications within CDM and health & safety.

Technical Skills:

Revit (advanced modelling, coordination and data extraction).
Navisworks Manage (clash detection, aggregation, 4D simulation).
CDE platforms (Autodesk Construction Cloud, Asite, Viewpoint, ProjectWise).
COBie & IFC data standards.
Microsoft Office & Power BI.
BIM 360, AutoCAD.
Dynamo (desirable).
Solibri (desirable).
Understanding of CAFM/IWMS integration.