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Pay up to £77,740, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. 

DWP. Digital with Purpose. 

We are looking for a talented Tech Lead to join our Security Ecosystem Team, and lead in the design and operation of secure services.

We need an expert in security solutions to ensure our ongoing operational stability, lead on technical decisions and approvals for solutions across the team and across DWP.

Your expertise and deep understanding of Digital Security controls will ensure the reliability, security and resilience of our digital products, used by millions of UK citizens.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. 

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. 

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? 

• Experience of information security, designing solutions and services with security controls embedded.

• Experience of implementing enterprise security tooling and platforms in line with the NIST cyber security framework or equivalent, and CIS security controls.

• Deep understanding of each layer of an organisation's cyber security controls, being able to define solutions that enable defence in depth.

• Leads investigative work into problems and opportunities in existing processes, driving the collection of information and creation of recommendations for improvements.

• Can absorb large amounts of conflicting information and use it to determine solutions.

• Designs, implements, administers, and supports Security products and services, ensuring adherence to Digital Security Standards and Architectural Principles both on premise and in Cloud.

You and your role 

As our new Technical lead you will use your technical expertise in multiple domains to develop technical product roadmaps and manage product lifecycles.  

You will be a strategic thinker with the ability to convey complex ideas and plans to both stakeholders and technical teams.

You'll be advising senior DWP stakeholders on the development of technical strategy, and how we get to right outcomes.

You'll work closely with security, production and infrastructure to ensure resilient and available products, as well as working with our delivery team so that we're aligned and using best practice across product development.

We're hiring you for your expertise. You'll be our expert voice and help us develop the capability of the wider team with guidance and leadership to a team of x direct reports.

Details. Wages. Perks. 

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. 

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. 

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £77,740.

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £22,521 per year. 

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days and rising to 31 days over time. 

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. 

 We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)  

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies 

• Time off volunteering and charitable giving 

• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'  

• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more 

• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference 

• Sports and social activities 

• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. 

Process: 

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: 

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. 

1. Interview: a single stage interview online. 

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application. 

Description

The Head of Release Engineering oversees the entire release management function across the System C group, including leading a team of release train engineers.

This role focuses on managing the end-to-end release process, from development through to production, ensuring that releases are delivered on time, meet quality standards, and align with business goals.

The Head of Release plays a critical role in optimising processes, managing risks, and ensuring cross-functional alignment across product, engineering, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Release Planning & Coordination

• Own the release management lifecycle, including scheduling, coordinating, and managing releases across multiple applications and projects.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Development, QA, and Operations teams to ensure releases are planned and delivered according to business priorities.
• Manage release schedules, ensuring dependencies are identified, risks are mitigated, and deliverables are aligned with business timelines.
• Coordinate pre- and post-release activities, ensuring all teams are prepared for go-live and that rollbacks or hotfixes are handled efficiently if needed.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Develop and maintain efficient release management processes, ensuring they are consistently followed across all R&D teams.
• Promote, implement and improve best practices for release automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Ensure proper governance around release approvals, gatekeeping, and post-release reviews, ensuring lessons learned are applied to future releases.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise release frequency and reduce risks associated with deployments.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, track, and manage risks related to release readiness, including potential delays, quality issues, or operational bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to proactively resolve conflicts in priorities, resources, or technical challenges that could impact release success.
• Ensure release-related issues are escalated and managed promptly, with clear communication to all stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Alignment & Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for all release-related activities, providing regular updates on release status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, QA, Operations) to ensure alignment on release goals, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Ensure stakeholders are informed of release impacts, and that release schedules are communicated clearly across the organisation.
• Foster collaboration and coordination between teams to streamline release processes and resolve conflicts.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, IT, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in release or engineering management.
• Extensive experience in release management, with a strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies, such as SAFe, Kanban and Lean.
• Experience managing complex, multi-platform release processes in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple teams and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in release automation tools and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, etc.).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage expectations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills, with experience managing risks and resolving conflicts in a dynamic environment.

Financial Oversight:

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including account reconciliation, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Ensure accurate posting of financial transactions in journals and verify the correctness of financial statements
• Manage the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements, ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations and standards (IFRS, GAAP). including gross margin analysis, SKU profitability, and distribution cost analysis

Working Capital Management: 

• Oversee cash flow, receivables, and payables, especially in managing inventory and minimize days sales outstanding (DSO)

Data Management:

• Gather and analyze data from various departments to support financial decision-making
• Serve as a gatekeeper for financial processes, ensuring adherence to established protocols while remaining adaptable to changes

Tax Knowledge:

• Possess a solid understanding of tax regulations WHT 21, 23, 4(2), 25, VAT and implications related to accounting practices
• Assist in tax-related matters, ensuring compliance and optimizing tax efficiency

Compliance: 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements specific to FMCG or distribution, including audits, tax regulations, and internal controls

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, and operations, and communicate financial insights to senior leadership

System & Process Improvement:

• Be a proactive problem-solver, able to navigate challenges with flexibility and creativity
• Implement and enhance financial systems and processes to increase operational efficiency, streamline distribution costs, and improve financial accuracy

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Package includes:

• Overtime available
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Training and development courses
• Company van and fuel card (can use for personal use)
• Employee shares scheme

Main duties will include:

• Take an active role in fixing and maintaining electrical systems and other minor building services
• You'll work with a skilled engineering team and perform scheduled maintenance tasks on different parts of the site, such as lighting, electrical installations, security systems, motors, pumps, and other building services.
• You may also be on call for emergencies, and you should respond quickly to fix unexpected issues.
• Assist with minor upgrades and changes, and find and fix problems with equipment safely.
• Follow safety guidelines and company rules, keep records, and perform specific duties assigned by site management.
• Attend additional training as needed to stay competent and comply with your role.
• Be able to participate in an on call rota.

The ideal candidate must have the following:

• 18th Edition
• NVQ City and Guilds
• 2391 Inspection and testing
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience working within a Facilities Management environment

Interested? Please apply today with an up to date CV!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.