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Essential skills and experience

1.    Establishing suitable security measures and conducting cyber security engagements on key network infrastructures or industrial facilities, including risk assessment and management.

2.    Experience prioritising cyber threats, analysing vulnerability management solutions, and putting in place controls or change management processes to guarantee the infrastructure's and systems' security

3.    Having knowledge of creating, organising, and deploying security measures as well as overseeing the completion of remedial operations

4.    Experience in deploying specialised controls, standards, processes, or infrastructure improvements, as well as patching systems to give a potent vulnerability repair strategy

5.    Understanding of risk criticality and urgency to guide remedial techniques and plans

6.    Working knowledge with Windows or Linux, ideally with embedded systems like SCADA, CANBus, Profibus, PLCs, sensors, etc.

7.    MoD background or military with background in joint effects is recommended.

8.    Possess expertise working on important national infrastructure projects.

9.    Experience or knowledge in evaluating operational technology and internet of things systems utilising IEC 62443 or other appropriate frameworks, such as the NIST CSF, CAF, or others.

10. Credentials as a Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) that are relevant.

Nice-to-have skills and experience

1.    Cooperate with other suppliers and our organisation as a team [collaboration between the defence industry and its service providers]

2.    When deciding, be open-minded and cooperative. [Noting all evidence supporting the rationale for the decision]

3.    Accept accountability for their work Accountability is the capacity to see possible roadblocks and collaborate with several contributors and stakeholders to publicly resolve issues.

4.    Exchange information and expertise with your team members. Building project knowledge via information, artefacts, and documentation exchange to promote onboarding and organisational development

Periods :-1 year, with a potential extension of an additional 6 months

Location:-      London

Conditions:- 60:40 / WFH:WFO

Security Clearance:-  Minimum clearance at the SC level, with DV holdings recommended.

• Resources must have over 3 years of OAC and OTBI experience and any exposure around data visualization in OAC will be preferred 
• Leading the use of Cloud Data technologies, solutions, and future Cloud Data Strategies (Oracle Transaction Business Intelligence (OTBI), Oracle Analytic Cloud (OAC), Fusion Analytic Warehouse (FAW), Jira, confluence) 
• Using tools such as industry standard ETL tools, network databases and scheduling and orchestration tools (Oracle Data Integrator, Oracle Data Flow in OAC) 
• Developing new data models and ETL processes, working collaboratively with the analytics team and mapping data to an appropriate matching data model 
• Managing data sources in a way to improve data quality and conform them for analysis. 
• Developing processes to balance data availability, capacity, and data archiving, while continually improving processes and efficiency in the acquisition and ingestion of data 
• IT programming and automation techniques and tools 
• Working with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver findings. 
• Exercising key stakeholder management skills to manage expectations, listen and interpret business needs, communicate progress and facilitate difficult conversations, while building a 'service culture' around data 

Security Clearance: SC cleared (in UK Government Department) and must be active.

Rate : Upto £475.00 This role is outside IR35 inside. rates are negotiable

Start date: Dec/2023 (or later)

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What You'll Do

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Own end-to-end recruitment for tech and non-tech roles, helping us build world-class teams
• Source, screen, and interview candidates using innovative recruitment strategies
• Build and maintain talent pipelines across multiple channels (LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, tech communities)
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and team dynamics
• Manage offer negotiations and provide exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring journey

User Research Participant Recruitment & Coordination

• Recruit, screen, and manage participants for UX research studies, usability testing, and product feedback sessions
• Maintain and grow a diverse participant database segmented by demographics, behaviors, and product usage
• Coordinate scheduling logistics for research sessions, including reminders, confirmations, and follow-ups
• Collaborate closely with UX Researchers and Product teams to identify participant criteria and research objectives
• Ensure participant diversity and representation align with research goals and accessibility standards
• Manage participant compensation, NDAs, and consent documentation

HR Operations & Engagement

• Deliver exceptional onboarding experiences and ensure smooth orientation for new hires
• Support employee engagement initiatives and maintain strong candidate/employee relationships
• Maintain accurate recruitment databases, ATS systems, and participant tracking tools
• Ensure compliance with hiring policies, data privacy regulations (GDPR), and labor laws
• Generate recruitment metrics and insights to optimize hiring strategies

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
• Minimum 2 years in a recruitment specialist, talent acquisition, or HR sourcing role
• Proven experience recruiting and managing user research participants for UX studies, focus groups, or market research
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple recruitment pipelines simultaneously
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment tools
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a tech company, SaaS startup, or product-driven organization
• Familiarity with user research methodologies (usability testing, interviews, surveys, A/B testing)
• Understanding of accessibility and inclusive research practices
• Knowledge of participant screening techniques and research ethics
• Exposure to tech hiring trends, developer communities, and niche talent pools
• Experience with tools like Respondent.io, UserTesting, Optimal Workshop, or similar platforms

Key Skills

• Strategic sourcing and Boolean search techniques
• Candidate relationship management
• Research participant database management
• Scheduling and logistics coordination
• Data privacy and compliance awareness
• Stakeholder communication and expectation management
• Metrics-driven decision making

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing, innovative team where your ideas matter
• Shape both talent acquisition and user research strategies in a tech-driven organization
• Collaborative culture that values learning, growth, and experimentation
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of HR and Product Development
• Exposure to cutting-edge UX research practices and product innovation
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Professional development opportunities in recruitment and research operations

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Part-time / Intern

Work Location: Remote

Experience Required:

• HR sourcing/recruitment: 2 years (Required)
• User research participant recruitment: 1-2 years (Preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and conduct qualitative and quantitative user research across the product lifecycle
• Select and apply appropriate research methods, including:
  • Moderated and unmoderated usability testing
  • In-depth interviews
  • Surveys and questionnaires
  • Contextual inquiry and remote research
• Work with recruitment partners to define participant profiles, including:
  • Users with accessibility or assisted digital needs
  • Overseas users
  • Non-native English speakers and low-awareness users
• Analyse research findings and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• Communicate insights effectively through reports, presentations, and workshops
• Collaborate closely with designers and product teams to influence service design decisions
• Ensure research practices align with GDS Service Standard, accessibility standards (WCAG), and ethical research principles
• Advocate for user-centred design across the organisation

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a User Researcher on digital products or services
• Strong knowledge of user-centred design and research methodologies
• Experience working in agile, multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to research with diverse and hard-to-reach participants
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of accessibility, inclusion, and assisted digital needs
• Experience producing clear research outputs for both technical and non-technical audiences

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with UK government departments or public sector organisations
• Familiarity with GDS Service Manual and Service Standard
• Experience researching complex, transactional services
• Knowledge of data protection, GDPR, and ethical research practices

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful, user-focused digital services
• Collaborative, inclusive working environment
• Flexible working arrangements

• Source potential research participants through professional networks, job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and other relevant channels
• Identify and engage professionals across various sectors, including business, finance, legal, and administrative roles
• Screen candidates using structured questionnaires to confirm eligibility, suitability, and diversity requirements
• Coordinate and schedule research sessions, including sending confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups
• Manage cancellations, no-shows, and backup participants to ensure smooth delivery of research sessions
• Maintain accurate participant databases, tracking sheets, and documentation for reporting and audit purposes
• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and flag risks or challenges proactively
• Work closely with the Recruitment Lead and project team to meet strict timelines and recruitment targets
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with data protection, confidentiality, and inclusion standards

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in recruitment, HR, operations, project coordination, or talent sourcing
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage confidently with professionals from different industries and backgrounds
• Comfortable managing multiple recruitment briefs simultaneously
• Ability to follow structured screening criteria and work within defined processes
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tracking and reporting tools

Desirable

• Experience recruiting participants for research, testing, or insight-based projects
• Experience sourcing hard-to-reach or specialist professional audiences
• Exposure to international recruitment or multi-country projects
• Understanding of professional services, accounting, or business roles