Deputy Ward Manager | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - Prestwich, Greater Manchester
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for deputy ward manager to become part of the team on John Denmark Unit, which is an 18 bedded, deaf specialist, mixed gender acute/rehab unit. The John Denmark Unit is based at Prestwich, Manchester and is part of the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The JDU provides high standards for specialist NHS mental health services to deaf people throughout the north of England, Wales and Scotland. Our ideal candidate would have experience of caring for people with functional illnesses such as depression, schizophrenia etc, and dementia. Experience of working within a deaf mental health residential setting would be desirable. We are looking for an individual who is resilient, driven and passionate to provide high quality nursing care to our patients, whist supporting the leadership within the unit. The post holder will take charge of the shifts on a rotational basis, act as a primary nurse to service users and their carers, as well as being responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective communication with all relevant personnel who contribute to the care of the service user both internal and external to the Trust. The post holder will, in collaboration with the ward manager, ensure continuous clinical and professional development for the nursing team through on-the-job coaching, mentoring, audit, regular supervision, and ward-based training of less experienced staff. As a Deputy Ward Manager, some of your key responsibilities will be; • To deputise for the ward manager as required • Promote multi-disciplinary team working whilst leading predominantly on nursing issues • Good communication skills- British Sign Language Skills desirable Willing to engage in training and learning- BSL Level 1 and 2 training provided • To uphold the values of the ward promoting openness, transparency and learning • Supervision of junior sta • Enthusiastic mentor to new staff, newly qualified nurses and junior staff • Oversee certain areas of clinical expertise such as medication management and physical health provision on the ward • Support the ward manager with HR tasks such as Wellbeing monitoring, audits, action plans • Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation • Manage shifts as a nurse in charge • Conducting thorough assessments of risks and risk management plans to support incidents on the unit • Must be willing to participate in 24-hour rotation of day and night shifts • Must be able to carry out a full range of caring duties, including moving and handling and Control and Restraint (Training Provided) Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits • Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years • Excellent pension • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car scheme • Wellbeing programme • Blue Light Card Discounts This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Business Development Manager - Commercial Heat Pumps
ENMASE Group - Manchester
£50,000 to £100,000 a year
Field-basedPermanentFull time
We are hiring a Business Development Manager to drive UK sales growth across a commercial heat pump range for an energy technology business. This is a field-based role suited to a high-performing technical sales professional who can win new business and develop strong long-term relationships with commercial and industrial customers, consultants, contractors and installers. The focus is on a high-efficiency commercial heat pump offering developed using propane turbocompressor technology with COP levels up to 7.2. This role would suit someone currently selling commercial heat pump solutions and ideally coming from a recognised manufacturer within the sector. Key Responsibilities: Develop new B2B relationships with consultants, M&E contractors, developers, specifiers and end users across the commercial heat pump market. Identify, qualify and convert new sales opportunities for commercial heat pump projects across the UK. Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry and technical discussions through to proposal submission, negotiation and close. Promote the technical and commercial benefits of high-efficiency propane turbocompressor heat pump systems to a mixed technical and commercial audience. Build and manage a strong pipeline of retrofit and new build opportunities within commercial and industrial environments. Work closely with internal technical and commercial teams to support solution development and larger project bids. Maintain accurate CRM records and provide clear sales forecasts, pipeline updates and market intelligence. Represent the business professionally at client meetings, exhibitions and industry events. Deliver against agreed sales targets and contribute to wider commercial growth plans in the UK heat pump market. Preferred Ideal Experience & Skills Required The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: Strong track record in B2B technical sales within commercial heat pumps, HVAC, low carbon heating or engineered building services solutions. Experience selling for a recognised manufacturer or solution provider within the commercial heat pump sector. Ideally currently working with or having worked for businesses such as Pure Thermal, Clade Engineering, Daikin or similar. Good understanding of commercial heat pump applications, system performance and the value drivers behind energy-efficient heating solutions. Ability to sell complex engineered systems with longer sales cycles and higher-value project opportunities. Strong communication, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills. Self-motivated, target-driven and comfortable managing a structured field sales pipeline. London or South East based ideally and willing to travel to customer sites as required. What's on Offer This is a strong opportunity to join a growing energy technology business at a key stage of its UK expansion. The role offers the chance to take a high-performance commercial heat pump range to market and build a strong position in a sector that continues to grow rapidly as customers look for lower carbon and more efficient heating solutions. You will have the backing of an established engineering-led business, the autonomy to develop your territory and the opportunity to make a visible impact in a specialist and high-value market. Salary :- c£100k OTE + Car Allowance, 25 Days Holiday, 8% Pension & Health Plan. Location :- South East / London - with UK Travel. Company:- A European engineering and manufacturing group that builds modular power and heat generation systems which help industrial and commercial clients run more efficiently and resiliently. Diversity & Inclusion ENMASE Group operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, removing any barriers to the recruitment journey where possible, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and we can provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughout your recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly.
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Deputy Director, Arts (Maternity Cover)
Government Recruitment Service - Manchester
£86,000 to £86,000 a year
TemporaryFull time
We are looking for a high performing and motivated individual to lead the Arts Team as a maternity leave cover for up to one year. Responsibilities for the role include: Leadership of a c20 person team and a visible leadership role in the wider Culture Directorate as part of its Senior Management Team; Develop close and strong relationships with stakeholders across the arts sector, understanding their businesses and art forms and representing their interests across central government to improve the arts offering for citizens. Senior sponsorship of Arts Council England (ACE) – one of DCMS’s largest Arm’s Length Bodies. Sponsorship includes managing senior relationships and working closely with ACE on their strategic objectives and design and deliver of some of their core programmes. Sponsorship also includes oversight and assurance of their governance, budgets and representing theirs and the wider arts sectors’ interests at Spending Reviews and Fiscal events. Along with ACE, implementing the findings of the independent Review of the Arts Council. Developing future funding models and policy to ensure the sustainability of the arts sector – including acting as SRO at DCMS for a number of ACE delivered programmes, such as the £425m Creative Foundations Fund. Developing and delivering policy across government on core issues affecting the arts sector – including working with Department for Education on cultural education and skills policy, and on other core issues such as philanthropy, devolution, cultural taxation, among others.
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Deputy Ward Manager - CAMHS | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - Manchester
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
PermanentFull time
Phoenix Ward is looking for Deputy ward managers who would like progress their career and specialise within CAMHS inpatient services within our General Adolescent Inpatient Unit. You would be a committed and competent Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking for a new challenge and development opportunities seeking an opportunity to make a real difference to young people and carers. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure on a busy, inpatient ward. The successful candidate will be supported with development and progression opportunities. Applicants must have completed their Band 5 nursing preceptorship and have been signed off this. The post holder will take charge of the shifts on a rotational basis, act as a primary nurse to service users and their carers, as well as being responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective communication with all relevant personnel who contribute to the care of the service user both internal and external to the Trust. The post holder will, in collaboration with the ward manager and clinical leads, ensure continuous clinical and professional development for ward staff through on the job coaching, mentoring, audit, regular supervision, and ward based training of less experienced staff. The post holder will deputise for the ward manager as required and promote multi-disciplinary team working whilst leading predominantly on nursing issues and leadership. The post holder will be expected to act into duty manager role occasionally in a supporting role to staff across Prestwich site. All staff working within our Trust should adopt our values. All staff have a responsibility to contribute to high standards of care, they need to: • Be a quality inspector, and reporting everything, especially where you need help to put it right. • Take a pro-active role in identifying risks and acting on the results to resolve problems at source. • Take part in risk management practices, both clinical and non-clinical in line with the Trust Risk Management Strategy to help reduce risks to the safety of patients. Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits • Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years • Excellent pension • Cycle to work scheme • Salary sacrifice car scheme • Wellbeing programme • Blue Light Card Discounts This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026
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Data, Digital and Innovation Manager
Citizens Advice SORT Ltd - Manchester
£38,707 to £41,116 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Citizens Advice SORT Group is a growing and ambitious organisation determined to deliver the highest quality services to the communities we serve. We are leading providers of information, advice and casework services and support tens of thousands of clients every year. Join our Innovation Team! We're looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead the service that keeps our advice running. Every day, thousands of people turn to us at a point of crisis. When our systems work, our advisers can help them. That is what this role is here to protect. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to lead a small, capable team and grow a service that reaches well beyond our own four Boroughs. So, if you're looking for a new challenge and want the opportunity to help cultivate an innovative and client-focused culture, we want to hear from you. About the Role As Data, Digital and Innovation Manager you will run the group's IT support function and lead a team of three Data, Digital and Support Officers. Your job is to keep our advice services running without disruption, to keep our systems and our clients' data secure, and to make IT something colleagues find genuinely easy to work with. Your work will span: - Keeping the lights on: owning IT service delivery and continuity across four Boroughs, planning changes around advice delivery, and responding quickly when something breaks. - Cyber security: enforcing our security standards and leading the work that keeps us certified to Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus, year after year. - Leading the help desk: managing and developing three officers, setting service standards, and using what the ticket queue tells you to cut repeat demand. - Training and projects: contributing to IT training for staff and volunteers, and project managing IT work that falls within your remit. - Supporting the wider network: acting as the key point of contact for the other local Citizens Advice offices we support, and helping grow that side of the organisation. That last part matters. We already provide IT support to other local Citizens Advice under service level agreements, and we want to do more of it. You will be central to building an IT support function that serves not just SORT but the wider Citizens Advice network, which means shaping an offer that is sustainable, well documented and capable of scaling. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups, as they are currently under-represented in our workforce. Other organisations may call this role IT Services Manager, Infrastructure & Support Manager, Head of IT, ICT Manager or Technical Services Manager. Closing Date 17th October Job benefits - 30 days' annual leave plus bank holiday (progressing to 35 days after 5 years) - 3% employer pension contributionEmployee assistance scheme - Salary sacrifice scheme - Perks and savings scheme - Mental health and wider wellbeing support - Learning, development and growth opportunities
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Project Management Year in Industry
National Highways - Manchester
£23,620 to £23,620 a year
HybridContractFull time
Connect the country. Shape your future. Start your career journey with us. Are you ready to step inside the projects that make everyday journeys possible? On your Year in Industry placement with National Highways, you’ll gain hands-on experience with the teams delivering a wide range of projects, from business improvements and strategic transformation programmes to maintenance schemes and multimillion-pound infrastructure projects. Working alongside experienced project managers, you’ll see what goes into developing, planning and delivering projects, while building a strong foundation in project, portfolio and programme management. From local schemes to national programmes, you’ll contribute to projects that help connect the country and shape the future of our roads. If you’re passionate about turning plans into reality, this is your opportunity to contribute to work that matters, whilst building vital skills and experience for your career after university. What You’ll Get in Return If you're ready to invest in your development and excited to help shape the future of transport, we’ve got your back. Our placements offer a mix of hands-on experience, workshops, and real-world learning to help boost your career prospects after university. You’ll have a dedicated manager, support from experienced mentors, and flexible working arrangements to help you thrive. You’ll also be part of our Early Careers community, connecting with peers, sharing ideas, and building your network. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package, which includes annual leave of 26 days (pro-rata for internships), access to health and wellbeing schemes, discounts and cashback on shopping, going out and more! About Us Our strategic road network is vital to connecting the country, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. Every single day, National Highways get millions of people to where they need to be as efficiently and safely as possible along more than 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads. We bring people together, keep businesses moving and help communities to stay connected. We’re constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve in building and operating our roads, investing in both the right projects and the brightest talent to help shape our future. And that's where you come in! Why You Should Join Us At National Highways, we believe in building a connected country. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive, collaborative culture where all our people feel empowered, valued and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. If you share our values of safety, passion, teamwork, ownership, and integrity, you’ll thrive as part of our team.
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Lead Technology Delivery Manager
Government Recruitment - Salford
from £76,879 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Take responsibility for delivery of technology products and services across multiple teams, facilitating and coaching in the most appropriate methodologies for complex, ambiguous situations. Facilitate structured approaches to problem-solving and opposing user needs, continuously improving processes and performance. Lead delivery within cost and time constraints, ensuring that realistic plans are maintained. Ensure regular, accurate communication with stakeholders and engagement with appropriate governance. Develop and bring together motivated, functioning teams, empowering cross-team collaboration and joined-up delivery. Monitor the health of interactions between teams and resolve issues. Ensure that risks are identified, their impact and probability are understood, and mitigations are in place, involving specialists where necessary.
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CBS Delivery Manager - Change
Co-op Group - Manchester, Greater Manchester
£52,000 to £58,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
CBS Delivery Manager - Change £52,000 - £58,000 plus private healthcare, pension with up to 10% employer contributions and more great benefits (Work Level 5) Manchester city centre - in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office two days per week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy). We're looking for a CBS Delivery Manager to join the Change team within our Co-op Business Services (CBS) organisation. CBS is made up of a number of diverse teams dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable and cost-effective business services across our Co-op. You'll play a key role in helping CBS to support and realise our group vision of 'co-operating to build more value for member-owners every day'. Why this role matters In this role, you'll lead change across CBS, bringing people together, keeping delivery on track, and ensuring changes are successfully embedded into the business. This is an opportunity to work on a broad range of change initiatives, partnering with stakeholders across the business to turn ideas into practical solutions and ensure change is delivered successfully and sustainably. What you'll do * Lead the delivery of change projects from start to finish, making sure they're delivered on time, within budget, and make a real impact * Work with teams across CBS and the wider business to plan and manage change, helping us improve how we work * Put the right structures in place to support decision-making and manage changes smoothly * Keep everyone updated with clear, honest communication, including risks, issues, costs, and progress * Further develop your understanding of our business and how different teams work, so you can support change from all angles * Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, making sure communication is open, constructive and effective * Role modelling inclusive, collaborative behaviour and supporting others to learn and grow * Facilitate meetings and provide relevant project updates to stakeholders * Take responsibility for project finances and budget management What you'll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring: * A strong track record of delivering change that makes a real difference * Project management experience; you know how to define project scope, outcomes and benefits clearly * Experience building and leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a wide range of teams and functions * Proven ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks to support successful delivery * Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills, with the ability to balance competing demands * A collaborative approach, with experience bringing people together to achieve shared goals * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to influence, challenge constructively and drive the best outcomes for the business Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: * An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions * Private healthcare * Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) * 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands * Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it * Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice * 24/7 colleague support service * Training and support for your development and career progression * Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion Please note that we may close applications for this role early. As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed. #CBS
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Head of Threat & Vulnerability Management
Co-op Group - Manchester, Greater Manchester
HybridPermanentFull time
Head of Threat and Vulnerability Management Up to £100,000 plus private healthcare, company car or car allowance and more great benefits (Work Level 4) Manchester city centre - in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office around once a week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy). We're open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There'll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage. We're reshaping our Digital, Technology and Data function for the future, creating new opportunities, strengthening our capability, and building clearer, more resilient ways of working so we can deliver even better services for our Co-op, our colleagues, members and customers. We're looking for a Head of Threat and Vulnerability Management to join our Cyber Security team and help us protect our Co op, our colleagues and our customers from evolving cyber threats. In this role, you'll lead how we identify, assess and respond to security risks across our technology estate, making sure we stay resilient and secure while supporting the business to deliver for our member-owners, customers and colleagues. Why this role matters Cyber threats continue to grow in pace and complexity, and this role sits at the centre of how we stay one step ahead. You'll shape and lead our approach to threat intelligence and vulnerability management, influencing decisions at a senior level and driving meaningful improvements across the organisation. This is a great opportunity to build and evolve a best-in-class capability, combining strong technical foundations with innovation and new approaches to exposure management, and where you'll have the space to bring vision, imagination and new ideas to how we manage risk. What you'll do * Lead and develop our threat and vulnerability management strategy, aligning it with business priorities * Oversee threat intelligence, ensuring we proactively identify and respond to emerging risks * Manage vulnerability scanning, prioritisation and remediation across our systems and platforms * Work with technology and business teams to reduce risks and improve security posture * Provide clear reporting and insight to senior stakeholders on threats, risks and actions * Lead and support incident response activity where threats or vulnerabilities are exploited * Build and develop a high-performing team, creating a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement, with a focus on innovation and raising the bar for vulnerability and threat practices * Partner with internal and external stakeholders to enhance our overall cyber resilience What you'll bring We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring: * Proven experience leading threat intelligence and vulnerability management in a complex organisation * Good understanding of current cyber threats, attack methods and security controls * Experience of developing and delivering security strategies and roadmaps * Ability to prioritise and manage risk in a practical, business-focused way * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level * Experience leading and developing teams, with a focus on performance and growth * Clear communication skills, able to explain technical risks in plain English * A proactive, collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement * Vision and curiosity to drive innovation and continuous improvement We know some people may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every requirement. At Co-op, we're committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply. Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: * An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays * A pension with up to 10% employer contributions * Private healthcare * Company car or £6,000 car allowance * Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) * 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands * Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it * Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice * 24/7 colleague support service * Training and support for your development and career progression * Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion
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Principal Product Manager - Central Gov
Hippo Digital - Manchester, North West
£81,400 to £103,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
About The Role Hippo Digital is recruiting for Principal Product Managers to join our growing Central Government Sector. As a strategic product leader in the public sector, you will be instrumental in shaping portfolio visions, navigating and influencing complex policy environments, and overseeing the delivery of impactful digital services at scale. You’ll champion strategic product direction across portfolios, empower leaders and multi-disciplinary teams, and drive the delivery of high-value outcomes for citizens. As a Principal Consultant, specialising in Product, you’ll already be an expert in agile delivery at a strategic scale within government. You will bring proven portfolio-level experience working across major Central Government departments, such as DWP, MoJ, DfE, MoD, and ONS. You will be a leader of leaders, coaching Senior Product Managers and advocating for user-centred design across government. Hippo will provide exciting opportunities to represent the product function at the executive level, influence key departmental stakeholders, shape policy, and lead public sector digital transformation. Your role in a nutshell: - Owning and leading the strategic direction of areas within the Hippo product community. Leveraging your experience to develop and grow the community. - Defining and leading the overarching strategic vision, roadmap, and business models for entire product portfolios within Central Government. - Representing the product function at the executive level, shaping government policy, and advocating for product-centric changes with senior departmental leadership. - Establishing overarching strategy and objectives for a portfolio, cascading objectives from government mandates and departmental missions down to individual product goals. - Defining and implementing delivery and risk management frameworks across a portfolio, proactively mitigating strategic challenges in highly regulated environments. - Driving the improvement of organisational standards for user research, ensuring citizen needs are at the heart of all public sector product work. - Defining the data, AI, and innovation strategies for the portfolio, ensuring the ethical application of emerging technologies and strict adherence to central government standards. - Mentoring and coaching Senior leaders, fostering institutional learning and building capability across the public sector product profession. About the Candidate: Skills and experience that you need People are at the centre of everything we do. We’re a diverse and close-knit community united by a love for solving complex problems for public sector clients and citizens. We take a common sense approach to getting things done. We get things wrong, we learn from experience and we adapt. We stay curious and never stop learning. We don’t need you to have specific certificates, but we do need strong strategic GDS experience and evidence of your ability to: - Translate complex public policy, external context, and emerging technology trends, including public sector AI adoption, into actionable strategic decisions and product investment areas for a government portfolio. - Architect and lead change strategies that align project delivery with long-term departmental goals, addressing underlying processes, tools, and cultural norms. - Build portfolio-level strategy and establish metrics frameworks to regularly review performance against citizen value and initiate strategic pivots based on data-driven insights. - Define and influence organisational structure, processes, and culture to enable effective cross-departmental collaboration and psychological safety. - Anticipate long-term threats and opportunities, influencing government policy and investment to embed resilience and security as foundational principles. - Lead collaboration efforts with a wide range of internal teams, external partners, and senior stakeholders, successfully presenting compelling, evidence-based business cases to senior civil servants. - Demonstrate authoritative knowledge of the GDS Service Standard, championing best practices at an organisational level, and successfully overseeing portfolios of products through GDS service assessments across Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live phases. About The Company Alongside working with some of the most talented people out there and on-top of a competitive salary, which we’re transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits: - Contributory Pension Scheme (Hippo 6% & Employee 2%) - 25 Days Holiday plus UK Public Holidays - Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts - Critical illness cover - Life assurance and death in service cover - Volunteer days - Cycle-to-work scheme for the avid cyclists - Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme - Season ticket loans - Financial and general wellbeing sessions - Flexible benefits scheme with options of: - Private health cover - Private dental cover - Additional company pension contributions - Additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days) - Wellbeing contribution - Charity contributions - Tree planting Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo At Hippo, we’re dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices. Hi, we’re Hippo At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes. We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human-centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world. Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. Have a look through our Website at Our Story & Purpose, Our Culture & Values, Case Studies and Our Solutions & Services to find out some more! Hippo Locations We are headquartered in Leeds and have offices across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide but you need to be located within reasonable travelling distance from one of our offices. Given the dynamic nature of a consulting business, you may be required to work on-site at a Hippo office or at an in/out of town client location for a number of days per week (client dependent) and therefore candidates will need to be open/flexible to travel and working on one of those sites at least 2 days per week. We offer a generous relocation support package of up to £8,000 (please ask for terms and conditions) to help make your move a smooth one.
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