Certes Engagement Hub

Enterprise Architect

Remote

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

94949

Published date:

28/08/2026

Summary

Enterprise Architect

Role Type - Fixed Term Contract role (salaried)

Salary: £44,746 - £56,535 per annum (negotiable) plus excellent benefits

Duration: 23 Months

Location: Buckinghamshire & remote

Start: ASAP

Role Overview:

An Enterprise Architect is required for our higher education client to work on a specific programme which is a major internal digital transformation project.

The programme will focus on replacing their legacy student management system with a new student records management system which will improve the overall student journey.

As the Enterprise Architect you will provides strategic technical leadership across the client's application, data, and integration landscape.

The role is responsible for defining and maintaining the enterprise architecture framework, ensuring that technology investments align with institutional strategy, architectural principles, security standards, and long-term sustainability objectives.

You will work closely with their digital transformation, systems development, infrastructure, data and business stakeholders to provide architectural oversight for major initiatives, advise on solution design, and ensure coherent evolution of the client's systems estate.

Essential Skills & Experience required:

Degree qualified or equivalent demonstrable experience as an Enterprise Architect

TOGAF or equivalent certification or demonstrable enterprise architecture experience

Extensive experience in enterprise, solution, or application architecture within complex organisations

Experience designing integration architectures and data exchange frameworks

Experience aligning technology strategy with business transformation initiatives

Experience working with cloud-based platforms and modern application architectures

Ability to translate business strategy into technical architecture

Experience operating within governance-driven or regulated environments

Previous experience of working within the Higher Education sector is desirable/advantageous

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities include:

To define and maintain the Client's enterprise architecture principles, standards, and target-state architecture.

Provide architectural oversight and design assurance for major programmes and projects.

Ensure alignment between business strategy, application architecture, data architecture, and integration patterns.

Advise on technology selection, integration approaches, and technical risk mitigation.

Promote architectural consistency, sustainability, and security across the systems landscape.

Contribute to digital investment governance and long-term technology roadmap planning.

Ensure compliance with relevant security, regulatory, and information governance standards.

If this role is of interest, please email your CV to: joanne.stanley@certes.co.uk or contact me on 01675 468926

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Brand Strategist

Resource Augmentation

Full-time

Job ID:

94916

Published date:

27/08/2026

Summary

Brand Strategist

Duration: 9 Months

Location: Hybrid - Remote working with occasional visits to the London office if/when required

Rate: £575 per day

IR35 Status: Inside

Start: ASAP...

Role Overview:

A Brand Strategist is required for our Government client who are building a brand team to ensure that the services they provide are coherently branded, consistently delivered and trusted by users.

As the Brand Strategist you will lead the way on strategy, protection and positioning of their unique brand.

You will join a team comprising of talented creatives and designers who will bring the brand to life visually.

Your role is to provide the strategic foundation their work is built on, defining the positioning, protecting the integrity of the brand, and ensuring that wherever a user encounters a public service, the experience feels joined-up, credible, and designed with them in mind.

Essential Skills & Experience required:

As the Brand Strategist you will possess 5 years + experience across brand strategy, management and protection within a technology, platform or consumer-facing business where the brand operates across multiple channels, products and services.

Have worked across organisational boundaries with product teams, legal, communications, and policy teams, and can demonstrate examples of turning brand principles into practical guidelines that non-brand specialists can use.

Demonstrate experience of brand protection and enforcement, including trademark fundamentals, IP monitoring, and how to escalate and resolve brand misuse across digital and physical channels in partnership with legal counsel.

A proven track record of strategic work with strong creative instincts with a proven ability to work alongside creative leaders and evaluate design outputs against brand positioning and authority.

Can demonstrate measurable impact, whether building a governance framework from scratch, reducing infringement rates, or improving cross-channel consistency

Are a confident communicator and influencer who has presented brand strategy to senior leadership, written clear policy and guidance, and brought sceptical stakeholders on board with a brand decision.

You will have a proven track record of implementing brand strategies and brand architecture for large organisations and/or within creative environments.

Able to provide clear direction to both leadership and product teams.

Knowledge of any of the following:

Key Technologies: M365, Jira, Trello

Brand: Equity/purpose/proposition/positioning/user journey/experience/personality/awareness/OKRs/agile strategy/coherence/consistency/recognition/credibility/narrative/storytelling

Multichannel brand

Accessible brands/branding

Inclusive brands/branding

Cultural brand strategy

Unique brands/branding

Agile brands/branding

Brand trust

Working with senior stakeholders, c-suite

Duties include: To define and steward the brand strategy with their Head of Design/Head of Strategy

Lead brand protection and enforcement

Develop and maintain brand governance frameworks

Act as a cross-functional brand authority and partner closely with the brands team creative leadership.

Able to distil qualitative and quantitative research into clear, actionable recommendations.

If this role is of interest please email your CV to: joanne.stanley@certes.co.uk

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Communications and Stakeholder Management Lead

Resource Augmentation

Full-time

Job ID:

94817

Published date:

25/08/2026

Data Protection Lead

Resource Augmentation

Full-time

Job ID:

94751

Published date:

12/08/2026

Summary

Data Protection Lead

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Remote working (with attendance at the clients London office twice monthly; preferred)

Rate: £650 per day

IR35 Status: Inside

Start: ASAP...

Role Overview:

We require 5 Data Protection Leads for our Government client to support their delivery teams whilst balancing robust data protection and compliance. As the Data Protection Lead you will provide expert privacy and data protection leadership and work closely with their product, technical, legal, security and policy teams to ensure that privacy is embedded into the design and operation of services from the outset.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, enabling innovative delivery whilst ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and related legislation.

As the Data Protection Lead you will possess expert knowledge in the following:

Have expert knowledge of data protection law, with demonstrable experience of applying privacy‑by‑design and proportionate compliance in complex digital services.

Possess Data Protection & Privacy qualifications - holding a relevant privacy qualification such as IAPP (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) or BCS (ISEB) or possess relevant experience.

Experienced at delivering at pace, meeting challenging and changing operational and legal deadlines.

Able to build effective working relationships in a flexible and fast-changing environment

Possess a good understanding of new and emerging technologies together with the opportunities they provide to improve the delivery of public services within the UK including AI

Risk management experience, skilled in balancing risks against operational, technical and commercial requirements.

You will also possess experience of working on transformation of digital type projects on a large scale (ideally within the Government sector)

Possess privacy/data privacy technology experience and have worked alongside developers/software engineers

Skilled in embedding privacy by design in those areas.

Strong stakeholder management skills

You will also possess a good working knowledge of GDPR

Proficient in Microsoft 365

Responsibilities include:

As the Lead Data Engineer you will:

Lead the delivery of privacy-by-design across the client's products, services and programmes.
Provide expert advice on UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, PECR and wider privacy obligations.
Lead and assure complex Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new products, technologies and business change initiatives.
Advise on complex areas of data protection, including identity assurance, biometric processing, artificial intelligence, analytics, data sharing and transparency.
Support the development of privacy notices, data sharing agreements, governance artefacts and risk assessments.
Identify, assess and manage data protection risks, ensuring that appropriate mitigations and governance arrangements are in place.
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across delivery, policy, legal, security and operational teams.
Also prepare high-quality briefings, recommendations and governance papers for senior leaders and programme boards.

If this role is of interest, please email your CV to: joanne.stanley@certes.co.uk

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Senior PMO Manager

Resource Augmentation

Full-time

Job ID:

94718

Published date:

11/08/2026

Summary

Senior PMO Manager

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Hybrid - Remote working and two days per week on the client site (choice of locations)

Rate: £550 per day

IR35 Status: Inside

Start: ASAP...

Role Overview:

We require a PMO Manager (SC Clearance preferred) for our public sector client who are currently forming a PMO team which will be responsible for driving project governance, strategic planning and operational efficiency within a specific business directorate. The teams core mandate includes leading the development of business cases, drafting detailed statements of work and overseeing the PMO function to ensure projects are monitored effectively, reported and aligned with strategic goals. The team also focuses on continuous improvement, resource planning and quality assurance whilst cultivating strong stakeholder relationships to support delivery priorities across the portfolio.

Essential Skills & Experience required:

SC Clearance - highly desirable

Proven track record of success in project and program management, with experience in various industries.

Possess previous experience of setting up a PMO office

Business case generation/creation experience

Skilled in communication, leadership, and problem-solving.

A deep understanding of project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Confluence, Jira, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).

Ability to use metrics to quantify impact and demonstrate achievements (e.g., increased project success rate, reduced project cycle time, delivered cost savings).

Experience in leading project teams, nurturing a collaborative team environment, and mentoring junior staff in project management methodologies.

Excellent stakeholder management/engagement skills

Able to work independently

Confident and effective communication skills, and able to provide regular reports and governance support

Responsibilities include:

Lead the development and writing of comprehensive business cases to justify project needs, outlining costs, benefits, and risks.

Draft and manage detailed statements of work (SOWs) that clearly define project scope, requirements, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.

Oversee the Program Management Office (PMO) function, ensuring effective project governance, monitoring, and reporting of overall progress against strategic plans.

Develop and structure processes to continually improve the productiveness of the PMO, demonstrate value, and better support the organisation and its clients.

Build and maintain good, effective relationships with all stakeholders.

Support quality assurance of projects and products.

Help manage resource planning and reallocation of resources to meet delivery priorities across the portfolio.

If this role is of interest, please email your CV to: joanne.stanley@certes.co.uk

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Lead Product Manager

Resource Augmentation

Full-time

Job ID:

94652

Published date:

07/08/2026

Summary

Role Overview:

A Lead Product Manager is required for our public sector client to work on a specific project which sits within their engineering area. As the Lead Product Manager you will possess previous experience of working with a variety of large scale digital products as this is essential for this role. You will have the ability to lead other Product Managers within a team and influence them to achieve best practice. You will be confident to take an ambiguous concept and turn it into a tangible delivery, having experience across the end-to-end process as opposed to one stage as you will need to possess knowledge and experience of the full life cycle.

Essential Skills & Experience required:

As the Lead Product Manager you will possess the following

Previous experience of working with the public sector/government sector

Agile

Extensive experience of working with a variety of large-scale digital products as experience of digital products is essential for this role.

Leadership experience - leading teams, colleagues or specific pieces of work.

Experience in having worked on a range of different products.

Product managing high-volume digital products in a fast-paced, agile environment, working with multidisciplinary teams from discovery through to delivery and continuous, data-led improvement of live services

Owning and evolving a product’s roadmap and priorities, ensuring a balance between new delivery and reliable, effective live service operation

Developing and improving a product’s operational maturity as well as ensuring a consistent approach to user and technical operational support

Comfortable leading and directing stakeholder engagement, able to align on needs, priorities and delivery decisions

Contributing to the development of product and commercial strategies, helping to secure funding and ongoing support

Previous experience of working in or with public sector organisations, including cross-organisational departments.

Responsibilities include:

As the Lead Product Manager you will be responsible for the following:

Own and be responsible for developing and articulating a clear vision, proposition and roadmap for your product area, aligned to the wider product strategy

Manage the prioritisation for your product, balancing live service needs with continual improvement

To lead matrix teams in assessing new information about the needs of potential users of the platform, and making decisions about which to meet

Coordinate product development with other products, disciplines and teams across the business

Maintain knowledge of the changing digital and technology landscapes, and the opportunities they provide to improve the delivery of services to the public.

Skilled in coaching and mentoring other product managers in your areas and support with development and implementation of the wider product strategy

If this role is of interest, please email your CV to: joanne.stanley@certes.co.uk

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Cloud Data Platform Specialist

South Wales

Resource Augmentation

Full-time

Job ID:

94586

Published date:

03/08/2026

Cloud Architect

South Wales

Resource Augmentation

Full-time

Job ID:

94553

Published date:

03/08/2026

Duty Manager

Milton Keynes, UK

Resource Augmentation

Full-time

Job ID:

93714

Published date:

31/07/2026

Summary

SOC Duty Manager - DV Cleared

Location: Milton Keynes (full time onsite)

Duration: 12 Months +

Rate: £700 - £800 per day (Inside IR35)

Start: ASAP

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced SOC Duty Manager to join a high-profile operational command function supporting a critical security environment.

As the SOC Duty Manager you will act as the on-shift operational commander, responsible for maintaining the single operational picture across multiple technology and security domains, leading integrated incident response activities, and making critical real-time operational decisions.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional situational awareness, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to coordinate multiple teams during high-pressure operational events.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary operational decision-maker during live incidents and service-impacting events.
Lead integrated incident response activities across multiple operational teams.
Maintain overall command and control of incidents from identification through to resolution.
Ensure a single, accurate operational picture is maintained at all times.

Incident Management & Escalation

Assess operational events and determine appropriate response actions.
Declare and manage Major Incidents where required.
Act as the primary escalation point for operational teams during live incidents.
Coordinate escalations to senior stakeholders and leadership teams as appropriate.

Coordinate activities across Security Operations, Network Operations, Infrastructure, Physical Security, and supporting operational teams.

Ensure effective communication and collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Drive timely decision-making and resource allocation during critical events.

Oversee operational handovers and shift continuity.

Ensure high-quality documentation, reporting, and event timelines are maintained.
Support post-incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote operational best practices and adherence to established procedures.

Skills & Experience:

Essential

DV Level Security Clearance *essential*

Proven experience leading operational teams within a 24/7 mission-critical environment.
Strong incident command and crisis management experience.
Ability to coordinate multiple teams and stakeholders during complex operational events.
Experience operating within high-pressure, real-time environments.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Strong situational awareness and structured decision-making capabilities.
Ability to rapidly assess operational risks and make informed decisions.

Desirable

Experience within Security Operations Centres (SOC), Network Operations Centres (NOC), Command Centres, Defence, Government, or Critical National Infrastructure environments.
Experience managing Major Incidents and operational escalations.
Knowledge of cyber security, infrastructure, network operations, and physical security disciplines.
ITIL, Incident Management, Operational Leadership, or related certifications.

If this role is of interest please email your CV to: joanne.stanley@certes.co.uk

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Business Partner

Resource Augmentation

Full-time

Job ID:

94520

Published date:

27/07/2026

Summary

Business Partner (Commercial & Procurement)

Duration: 6 Months

Location: London & remote (hybrid)

Rate: £790 per day

IR35 Status: Inside

Start: ASAP

Role Overview:

A Business Partner is required for our Government Client to work in their Digital Centre department which joins up digital and commercial experts to deliver projects. You will act as a key relationship holder driving forward a priority programme with cross-government impacts. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of commercial, technology and delivery experts from various home organisations working as one team and as such will be a specialist in all things technical commercial, lead by example for their role model of digital commercial centre. As the Business Partner you will possess strong commercial and procurement strategy experience together with demonstrable knowledge in the technical commercial landscape.

Essential Skills & Experience required:

CIPS commercial qualifications - *essential*

Strong commercial acumen is essential, particularly experience in commercial strategy and procurement. The role requires a focus on digital technologies from a commercial standpoint.

Desirable experience includes negotiating and working with major cloud providers. The environment is fast‑paced and often ambiguous, requiring someone who is proactive, a self‑starter and comfortable working to tight deadlines.

Excellent stakeholder management at all levels, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements for non‑technical audiences and vice versa.

Must possess a solid understanding of procurement regulations and commercial policy is required.

This role involves working on a high priority first of its kind programme;this is a senior role and as the Business Partner you will possess previous experience of working on large procurement/large scale projects and be able to evidence/demonstrate what you have achieved commercially.

Candidates who possess a mixture of public and private sector experience would be preferred and you need to have previous experience of managing the end to end procurement and the procurement lifecycle.

Experience in higher leadership management is also required and you will be part of a team size of approximately 25.

Duties include:

Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the allocated departmental area, in effect acting as an account manager for their allocated client areas and their primary point of contact for their Digital Commercial Centre of Excellence.

Work with teams in your assigned areas to engage early and gather their input and requirements to shape the long-term commercial programme deliverables within the Digital Commercial Centre of Excellence.

Ensure stakeholders understand the scope of Digital Commercial Centre of Excellence and how it interfaces with existing Commercial and Technology functions.

Gain consensus and feedback from allocated stakeholders feeding in to the programme and sharing updates and challenges back with stakeholders across the commercial and technical scope of the programme.

Ensure commercial tasks associated with the Digital Commercial Centre of Excellence programmes are completed in line with agreed milestones and achieve the outcomes required.

Possess a sufficient understanding of procurement regulations and commercial policy in order to recognise where current policy impedes fast-paced acquisition and thus adapt to better fit their digital commercial centre of excellence.

If this role is of interest, please email your CV to: joanne.stanley@certes.co.uk

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