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Sits in the product part of the business - software used by public sector
central Product team - backlog of work that requires additional UX designer resource
Manager notes - Looking for a good all-rounder - no specific sector experience but good at stakeholder management, running workshops and getting hands-on multitasking.
“It’s someone who makes Civica’s software easier and more intuitive for end users — working with clients to understand what frustrates them, redesigning journeys, and creating prototypes that developers then build.”
What is a UX Designer?
A UX (User Experience) Designer is someone who makes software:
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Easy to use
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Logical to navigate
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Clear and intuitive
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Accessible for all users
They don’t just “make it look nice” — that’s more UI.
UX is about how it works and how it feels to use.
UX or User Experience - phrases to look for
Questions:
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“How do you typically approach a new product or feature?”
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“Tell me about a workshop you’ve run.”
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“What tools do you use day-to-day?” (Figma should come up naturally.)
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“How do you test whether your designs actually work?”
Try and get people at £450 - but up to £500
Inside IR35
Sales Account Manager - EPOS/Payment Software/SaaS - Higher Education Sector
Home Based with UK Travel
£40 Basic, 5k Car Allowance & £75-80k OTE
My Client a leading provider of Payment/EPOS Solutions within the Public & Private Sector require a Sales Account Manager to be is responsible for cross and Up selling Software/SaaS, Hardware and IT Services to an existing Client base, mainly within the Higher Education sector.
Responsibilites:
- Use a consultative sales approach to understand client needs and provide tailored Payment/EPOS solutions
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the Company’s product portfolio and awareness of competitor products
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key accounts at both operational and strategic levels.
- Assist with devising and implementing lead generation activities, as required. Qualify, develop and manage a lead through to sales conversion.
- Lead contract negotiations and renewals, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and long-term account satisfaction.
- Develop and execute account-specific strategies and business plans to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
- Respond to and follow up all sales enquiries using appropriate methods and in a timely manner
- Develop and maintain a qualified sales pipeline of sufficient size and appropriate stage of the buying cycle to enable achievement of agreed sales targets
- Ensure all monthly sales targets (KPIs) set by management and agreed on in advance are met or exceeded
- Maximise profit on all potential sales opportunities
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships, alliances and networks within industry (or any other vertical market) as well as with other key stakeholders to generate sales leads
Skills Required:
- Proven 5 years+ experience selling software solutions/SaaS ideally with some experince within the Public Sector (Ideally Higher Education sector)
- Proven record of over achievement of sales targets
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to close sales
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills
- A moderate to high degree of computer literacy and technical competency is a must
- Demonstrable evidence of organizing customer accounts and projection implementation
- A desire to solve customer problems
- An innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. Perseveres to be successful with the ability to overcome objections to achieve sales targets
- Excellent listening, interpersonal and communication skills
STAGE 2
Job Evaluation Number B963
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Evaluated on 14/06/2019 Updated on 26/02/2024v4
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Force Information Risk Assurer
Job Family: ICT Role Profile Title: BB3 Police Staff
Reports To: Information Assurance Manager Band level: 3S
Staff Responsibilities (direct line management of): Nil
a. OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Defines the role, put simply, why it exists.
The overall purpose of the role is to: Contribute to the accreditation and compliance of forces’ systems with legal, national and local Information Assurance requirements in support of the Cyber Security Strategy.
b. KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS: Define the important aspect of the role for which the job holder is responsible for results or outcomes.
The key result areas in the role are as follows:
1. Maintain the accreditation of the forces’ systems and maintain compliance with national and local standards such as Cyber Security Strategy. Identify information and physical security risks and propose recommendations for mitigation to management.
2. Contribute to the development, maintenance and testing of the forces’ ICT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans ensuring the availability of forces’ information.
3. Contribute to the development of standards, policies, processes and procedures to support the Cyber Security Strategy, to maintain the security of forces’ information.
4. Contribute to the creation and delivery of guidance, user education and operational procedures to support the Cyber Security Strategy. Cultivate relationships with stakeholders in order to raise awareness and proactively contribute to improving the two forces’ adherence to information assurance standards.
5. Provide security requirements, in line with forces’ policies and procedures, for 3rd party suppliers to support the on-going effectiveness of the Cyber Security Strategy
6. Provide advice on security requirements for new and existing ICT systems, to ensure that controls are proportionate, pragmatic, cost-effective and commensurate with national and local requirements.
7. Assist the forces’ Accreditor through preparing and reviewing security design documents, ; risk assessments and other key security documentation as required to identify security risks. Represent the Information Assurance Manager at local, regional and national meetings in relation to information security and information assurance, as required, and provide peer support and assistance when appropriate.
Job Evaluation Number B963
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Evaluated on 14/06/2019 Updated on 26/02/2024v4
c. DIMENSIONS: Include matters as key result areas that make the greatest demands on the role holder, seasonal pressures, items processed, the number of customers and/or level of authority to make financial decisions or commit other resources.
Further Comments:
Advises Technical Architects and Project Managers.
Must be delivery focused and able to appreciate Information Security matters in a wider business context, enabling the business to meet its objectives. Must have a customer service ethos and be an effective advocate for Information Security.
Provide advice and guidance that is aligned to current HMG and police policies (such as the Cyber Security Strategy) and supports new technologies such as Cloud Mobile and Artificial Intelligence technologies.
The role holder will work with immediate and or / wider ICT team members to share best practice whilst providing development and performance assistance when required. They will act as a subject matter expert to provide guidance and advice to all TVP staff where necessary.
d. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROLE Expertise: Concerned with the level of administrative, professional and/or technical expertise (knowledge and skills) needed to perform the role effectively; may be acquired through experience, specialised training, and/or professional or specialist education and training.
The knowledge or skills required in the role are as follows (essential or desirable): E/D
1. Appropriate qualification or significant experience in one or more of the following specialisms: Data Protection, Information Assurance, Risk Management, IT Security, NIST Cyber Security Framework.
E
2. Effective communication skills, dealing with customers and stakeholders at all levels. E
3. Be able to exhibit practical experience in Information Assurance and/or Information Security.
E
4. Technical understanding of IT systems and/or risk management processes. Must be familiar with Cloud and Mobile technologies.
E
5. Maintain a high degree of integrity and trust when dealing with sensitive and classified information.
E
6. Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise and manage workload whilst remaining positive and motivated.
E
7. Must have capability to travel to different locations across both Forces and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential.
E
8. Proven understanding of Risk Management and Information Assurance principles, relevant legislation and Standards.
D
9. Appropriate professional qualification in relevant discipline (such as: MSc Information Security, CISSP, CISMP, CESG Certified Professional etc.)
D
10. Appropriate qualifications and/or experience in Management of Police Information (MoPI) and Physical Security of Police Assured Secure Facilities (PASF)
D
Job Evaluation Number B963
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Evaluated on 14/06/2019 Updated on 26/02/2024v4
Additional comments:* At interview, candidates will be asked to confirm their willingness to undertake this Basic Driving Assessment, which in turn will enable the use of a police authorised vehicle.
Technical Architect
6 Month Contract
Location: Home / Andover (Hybrid)
Salary: £700 - £750 per day (Inside IR35)
We are looking to recruit an SC Cleared Technical Architect for a leading technology consultancy on an initial 6 month contract. The successful candidate will design and deliver complex, large-scale technology solutions that meet both business and technical needs, ensuring architectural integrity and delivering to time, cost, and quality standards.
This is a hands-on, senior technical role where you will influence solution design, drive adoption of best practice, and mentor teams while working closely with clients in highly regulated environments.
This is a hybrid role and you will be required to work 2 days a week at customer site in Andover. Due to the nature of the work valid SC Clearance is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical design of large and highly complex systems, ensuring quality, performance, and compliance.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the project lifecycle to embed architectural considerations into all phases of delivery.
- Provide technical guidance, governance, and mentorship to development and delivery teams.
- Evaluate technical designs, changes, and proposals, making recommendations and assessing associated risks.
- Develop technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies to inform future solutions.
- Act as a technical authority during client engagements, proof-of-concepts, and pre-sales activities.
- Establish and enforce architectural principles, standards, and best practices, including security and compliance considerations.
- Support internal capability development, including mentoring junior staff and promoting knowledge sharing.
Experience & Skills Required
Technical & Architectural Expertise
- Extensive experience designing and delivering complex technology solutions, ideally in public sector, government, or other highly regulated environments.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, NAF, or Zachman.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and DevOps/CI-CD practices.
- Strong understanding of Web Applications, Microservices, APIs, authentication/authorization protocols, and data architecture.
- Knowledge of secure software development practices, GDPR, OWASP, and NCSC cloud security principles.
- Experience delivering AI-based solutions, real-time data integration, or IoT solutions is advantageous.
Consultancy & Leadership Skills
- Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience providing guidance to senior stakeholders and influencing solution design across multiple teams.
- Track record of mentoring and developing internal teams, promoting best practices and capability growth.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to provide innovative solutions in complex environments.
Essential
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in highly regulated environments (government, defence, or equivalent).
Technical Architect
Permanent
Location: Home / Andover (Hybrid)
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 (+ benefits)
We are looking to recruit an SC Cleared Technical Architect for a leading technology consultancy. The successful candidate will design and deliver complex, large-scale technology solutions that meet both business and technical needs, ensuring architectural integrity and delivering to time, cost, and quality standards.
This is a hands-on, senior technical role where you will influence solution design, drive adoption of best practice, and mentor teams while working closely with clients in highly regulated environments.
This is a hybrid role and you will be required to work 2 days a week at customer site in Andover. Due to the nature of the work valid SC Clearance is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical design of large and highly complex systems, ensuring quality, performance, and compliance.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across the project lifecycle to embed architectural considerations into all phases of delivery.
- Provide technical guidance, governance, and mentorship to development and delivery teams.
- Evaluate technical designs, changes, and proposals, making recommendations and assessing associated risks.
- Develop technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies to inform future solutions.
- Act as a technical authority during client engagements, proof-of-concepts, and pre-sales activities.
- Establish and enforce architectural principles, standards, and best practices, including security and compliance considerations.
- Support internal capability development, including mentoring junior staff and promoting knowledge sharing.
Experience & Skills Required
Technical & Architectural Expertise
- Extensive experience designing and delivering complex technology solutions, ideally in public sector, government, or other highly regulated environments.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, NAF, or Zachman.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and DevOps/CI-CD practices.
- Strong understanding of Web Applications, Microservices, APIs, authentication/authorization protocols, and data architecture.
- Knowledge of secure software development practices, GDPR, OWASP, and NCSC cloud security principles.
- Experience delivering AI-based solutions, real-time data integration, or IoT solutions is advantageous.
Consultancy & Leadership Skills
- Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience providing guidance to senior stakeholders and influencing solution design across multiple teams.
- Track record of mentoring and developing internal teams, promoting best practices and capability growth.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to provide innovative solutions in complex environments.
Essential
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in highly regulated environments (government, defence, or equivalent).
- Chris something – moulded the function, he’s moving on
- It is fully outsourced – was single supplier – but now a multi supplier model
- Grand view of how arcitectue can work toge
- Own the blueprint for implementation
- And suppliers are playing their part
- Work with exec and board
- Influence and challenge suppliers – work with CTO’s & CIO
- Influential and approachable
- Good comms and polished
- Chris has niche knowledge – Sopra Banking software – that is what he uses
- Small team – 4 people, go up to 6/7
- Own internal architect – system integration for Capgemini – also lead architects on delivery partners
- Complex architecture across the estate –
- Arcimate certification / TOGAF
- Business transformation
- Knowledge of architecture tools and patterns
- Might consider other regulated services – not just financial services
- Chris is durham – but had to travel every week – most are in London
- Will deputise the CTO