Public Sector & Not-for-Profit

Head of Business Analysis Newport (x4 per month) £72,931 Benefits: 29% pension/flexi-working scheme About the Role This modern organization thrives on leveraging cutting-edge IT services to drive innovation and operational efficiency. Serving both national and international customers, the team develops, improves, and maintains systems to deliver state-of-the-art solutions. Employees work on pioneering technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), collaborating with experts across diverse domains. This is an opportunity to make impactful contributions while maintaining high-quality standards. As the Head of Business Analysis, you will manage a talented team of Business Analysts, driving professional growth, promoting best practices, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs. You will champion the value of Business Analysis across the organization, embedding its practices into strategic and operational change initiatives. We're looking for an inspiring leader with excellent stakeholder management skills who thrives in a collaborative environment and can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Business Analysts to ensure consistent and impactful delivery. Drive the professional maturity of the Business Analysis function, aligning it with organizational objectives. Promote best practices in Business Analysis tools, techniques, and methodologies across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to understand needs, resolve challenges, and deliver solutions. Support large-scale transformation programs by embedding robust Business Analysis practices. Build a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team. What We're Looking For 3+ years leading technical or analytical teams. Extensive knowledge of Business Analysis tools, methodologies, and frameworks. Proven experience delivering organizational change through Business Analysis. Strong track record of fostering professional growth and development in teams. Experience contributing to large transformation programs. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical groups. Experience managing staff with direct performance and development responsibilities. Ability to work collaboratively across departments to ensure consistent standards. Professional qualification in Business Analysis (e.g., BCS International Diploma or equivalent). Think this one's for you If you think this Head of Business Analysis opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Senior Business Analyst Newport (x4 per month) £54,945 **Must have BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis (or equivalent) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are now looking to help them find a talented Senior Business Analyst (eligible for SC clearance) to get involved in some awesome projects whilst working across an enthusiastic and multi-disciplinary team. You will be able to take ownership of analysis processes ranging from creation of User Stories with acceptance criteria, to business process modelling. What the Senior Business Analyst will be doing You will be working with teams made up of a wide variety of specialisms to deliver key internal and external services through your Business Analysis skillset. · Write detailed user stories featuring acceptance criteria. · Business process modelling · Three Amigo's/Refinement sessions · Build strong stakeholder relationships. · Support the organisation's continuous improvement goals What the successful Senior Business Analyst will bring to the team You will have demonstrable experience as a business analyst, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work in software development. · Understanding of the software development lifecycle, and the methodologies involved · Experience providing business analysis solutions in a software development environment. · Problem solving skills with strong ability to communicate the solution to stakeholders of all levels. · Ability to write effective User Stories Here's What You'll Get in Return · Salary of up to £54,945 · Pension scheme up to 27.9% · Discretionary Bonus Arrangements · 25 days annual leave · Very Flexible Working arrangements · Hybrid working options. Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Business Analyst opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Administrator - Permanent - Full time - Cardiff - £23,500 Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with a local charity to support them to recruit a variety of positions, the charity is situated in 7 acres of grounds and easily accessible to the main transport and public transport links. What the Administrator will will be doing The ideal Administrator will will be responsible for * Dealing with telephone and face to face enquiries from guests, residents and stakeholders * Arranging and scheduling meetings * Prepare and draft documents , including letters and memo's * Assist with visitor sign ins and ensure smooth access to visitors when required What the successful Administrator will bring to the team This role is suitable for someone who has Experience in an office based environment Excellent communication skills Proficient across Microsoft Office applications Attention to detail What you will get in return 28 days holiday Life assurance of 2 years salary Free use of on-site facilities Think this one's for you Please express your interest, this is a great opportunity to work for a Welsh charity and be part of a close team.

Role: Senior Automation Tester (Digital Delivery) Location: Newport (x4 a month) Salary: Up to £54,945 About the Organization: This modern organization thrives on leveraging cutting-edge IT services to drive innovation and operational efficiency. Serving both national and international customers, the team develops, improves, and maintains systems to deliver state-of-the-art solutions. Employees work on pioneering technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), collaborating with experts across diverse domains. This is an opportunity to make impactful contributions while maintaining high-quality standards. Role Overview: As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary squad focused on delivering enterprise-grade services, particularly with a focus on Power BI and data testing. You will work on innovative projects using modern delivery processes and technologies while being accountable for squad deliverables. The role involves diagnosing and resolving data processing issues, contributing to the technical strategy, and ensuring the delivery of robust IT services. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about learning new technologies and methodologies. You will also have the chance to extend your skills beyond the core role and explore other technical domains. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design, test, and deliver high-quality IT services. Take ownership of assigned deliverables, ensuring timely and effective delivery. Investigate, diagnose, and resolve system issues, particularly in data processing. Develop and document test strategies, approaches, and procedures. Contribute to the technical strategy for the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Work with cloud technologies, focusing on enterprise-grade solutions with Power BI. Support Agile delivery methods and integrate modern practices into the team's workflow. Person Specification: Proven experience contributing to the successful delivery of large-scale technical projects. Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, particularly Azure. Proficiency in data modelling and test documentation. Expertise in testing front-end and back-end web services. Experience with Agile delivery methodologies. Working knowledge of Azure DevOps. Technical Skills: Experience with automation tools such as MS Visual Studio with C#, Selenium, BDD, SpecFlow, MSTest, RestSharp, and JavaScript. Familiarity with non-functional testing tools like JMeter and Azure Load Test. Proficiency in GitHub for version control and collaboration. Strong understanding of architectural principles and design patterns. Skilled in writing SQL queries to interact with databases. Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Test Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Associate Director of Insights & Analytics - £90,390 to £101,550 - Hybrid (Cardiff) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team is working closely with a Not-For-Profit organisation that works to better conditions for healthcare workers. We are supporting them with their recruitment an Associate Director of Insight and Analytics who will provide strategic leadership and direction on insights and data analysis. This is a role with a large opportunity to leave your mark, as the data department have recently been largely expanded and the new post-holder will be responsible for building the appropriate foundations and structure for a team of that size. They are looking for someone with senior leadership experience in a data function, who can create and develop data strategy. What the Associate Director of Insights & Analytics will be doing You will be matrix managing teams of data professionals to implement your data strategy. You will be assessing the current state of the data function and building appropriate structures and strategies to make best use of the resource. Building a long-term roadmap for the data department based on current capacity Line and matrix managing data professionals Build a robust and comprehensive data strategy for the organisation Provide leadership on the growth of insight and analytics Drive the use of data analytics in a systematic and outcome based approach What the successful Associate Director of Insights & Analytics will bring to the team You will prior experience in a senior leadership role within a data function, with experience of both line and matrix management. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to drive, implement and manage change within an organisation. Senior Leadership in Data, whilst providing both line and matrix management Experience building comprehensive data strategies and organisational roadmaps Exceptional knowledge of best practice in change management or experience delivering organisational change Ability to engage and develop strategic relationships with a wide range of stakeholders Experience of using complex data insights to inform strategy Here's What You'll Get in Return Salary of up to £101,550 Up to two payrises a year if you are not at the top of your band Up to 32 Days Leave PLUS Bank Holidays AND three additional days for Christmas Flexible working arrangements Functionally remote working Up to 12% Employer pension contribution Think this one's for you If you think this Associate Director of Insights & Analytics opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is proud to be working with a reputable Housing Association to appoint a Project Surveyor, offering flexible hybrid working. Responsibilities: Undertake Project Management duties (pre contract, contract phase and post contract) on allocated projects as defined by the Senior Projects Surveyor and Capital Works Manager. The Project Surveyor will be required to have knowledge of all project contract documents, specifications, schedules and relevant documentation associated with each scheme. Undertake onsite management of supply chain partners with emphasis on quality, safety, programme and costs. Lead defined projects and project manage capital investment schemes, managing multiple projects concurrently from inception through to final account. The values of projects could range between 100k, to £5m. Gather relevant information including carrying out site surveys, preparing specifications to prepare tender documents ensuring that they are of sufficient standard to enable the procurement of suitable contracts. Assist to evaluate said tenders to ensure the most advantageous contractors are selected. Ensuring all relevant statutory regulations are adhered to across the project (to include; CDM Regulations, Planning and Building Regulations Party wall Act, Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations, etc). Assist in the management and monitoring of allocated budgets ensuring that expenditure is on target and meets the requirements of the delegated authority within the financial regulations to include verifying contractors / consultants financial valuation submissions on a monthly basis and certify payment notices. Effectively use all project management techniques such as cash flow analyst, process management, value engineering, risk management, quality benchmarking to deliver desired outcomes. Experience Required: Relevant HND / HNC construction qualification e.g. building surveying, quantity surveying or architectural. Project management experience in a property or contracting context. Knowledge of appropriate industry legislation including Building Regulations, Party Wall Act, Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations etc. Sound experience of writing specifications and obtaining quotes tenders for work. Benefits: Agile working Access to join the Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the defined contribution scheme Training and development including Sponsorship to Study scheme and paid professional membership 25 days holiday, rising to 30 days after three year of service (plus eight Bank Holidays) Medicash, comprehensive healthcare cash plan Closing date: Sunday 6 October Expected interview dates: W/C 14 October If you think this one's for you: Please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment: 07458 143 279 Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Yolk Recruitment's Public Sector and Not-for-Profit team is working with a collaborative and progressive Housing Association that is committed to offering excellent services to their customers and communities, to appoint a Quantity Surveyor. The Opportunity You will support the Capital Investment Finance Manager in project cost and contract management for property investment and regeneration work. You will manage budgets, provide cost forecasts, and offer financial support for the successful delivery of projects. Key Responsibilities: Cost Management: Prepare accurate forecasts, budgets, and feasibility costs for future projects. Project Support: Work with project managers to manage project costs, authorise variations, and provide value engineering advice. Contract Administration: Advise on procurement strategies, manage contracts, and ensure financial limits are adhered to. Tender Support: Conduct financial tender analysis, assist with contract preparation, and provide cost matrices for tenders. Team Collaboration: Work with Finance and Programme Managers to deliver financial insights and assist with team training. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in Quantity Surveying, ideally within construction or property investment. Strong knowledge of cost management, contract procurement (JCT, NEC), and tender analysis. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. Benefits: Enhanced Pension Scheme (LGPS & Aviva Pensions) Generous Annual Leave (25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 30 days after 3 years) Agile Working - Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle Health & Wellbeing Initiatives - Including Cycle to Work, enhanced leave policies, and more Professional Development - Sponsored study opportunities, career progression, and recognition awards If you think this one's for you: Please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment: 07458 143 279 Closing Date: Sunday 24 November Expected Interview Date: WC 02 December Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Service Designer - Fully Remote - £45,296.16-£53,222.99 The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment is proud to be an exclusive recruitment partner for an arm's length body of the Welsh Government to recruit a Service Designer who can design and iteratively improve user-focussed services. Our client works with public sector organisations across Wales to deliver the digital strategy for Wales. They do meaningful work which positively impacts the lives of everyone living in Wales through digital transformation, ensuring services meet the needs of the people who use them, developing skills and digital talent and sharing best practice. Our client is bold, transparent, people-focused, collaborative, and optimistic. They are a diverse and inclusive organisation and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. They embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of disability, neurodivergence, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender and gender presentation, marital status, sexual orientation, culture, or religion. They are a fully remote organisation, however there is an expectation to attend some in person meetings in Wales. What the Service Designer will be doing You would be working within a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for developing and executing the user-led service design, ensuring that these services are accessible, sustainable, inclusive and bi-lingual. Create and improve user-centred services Work with the team to establish and grow service design in the Public Sector Develop a strategic vision centred around the end-to-end experience of the user Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and support Communities of Practice What the successful Service Designer will bring to the team You will be naturally curious, staying up to date with current learning and techniques, and an excellent communicator, able to explain complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Experience creating and improving user-centred design patterns in an evidence-based iterative way Passionate about designing inclusive and accessible solutions that solve real problems Experience working in an Agile way, and ability to advocate for its benefits Excellent communicator both with internal and external stakeholders Problem solving skills, quickly getting to the heart of any issue Here's What You'll Get in Return Salary of £45,296.16-£53,222.99 on a four point scale Enhanced pension contributions - 7% contribution by the employer Generous holiday entitlement: 28 days' annual leave plus public holidays 37.5-hour week for all full-time team members Flexible Working Policy Flexible benefits: buy and sell annual leave, dental insurance, discounted gym membership and OpenLearn (free learning from the Open University) Group income protection - a replacement income if an employee is unable to work because of a long-term illness or injury. Group critical illness protection - financial peace of mind for our employees by paying a tax-free lump sum of £100k when diagnosed with a defined critical illness. Think this one's for you If you think this Service Designer opportunity is for you then please apply online. We require a supporting statement (max 2 sides of A4) detailing how you meet the essential criteria for this position. To request the full Job Description/Person Spec or to discuss the supporting statement in more detail please contact Jaydn Harding at Yolk Recruitment. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Legal PA - 6 weeks- 17.5 hours a week - Hybrid - Immediate start Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is proud to be working with a trade union with a membership of over half a million nurses, midwives, nursing support workers and students, to appoint a Legal PA for a 6 week opportunity. This is an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does. Key Responsibilities: What the Legal Officer will be doing:- Provide high level support for the legal service directorate Help ensure the efficient running of the Legal Office What the Legal PA will bring to the team:- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Experience providing information and support in person and via telephone, including handling distressed customers Ability to type and prepare documents and letters to a high standard Experience maintaining office filing and information recording systems Benefits: Hybrid working environment £20.16 per hour Monday - Friday with no weekends If you think this one's for you: If you have the a PA background and capable of providing support to a high functioning legal department I would like to hear from you, this is a great opportunity to gain exposure and provide support to a crucial function within the organisation. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Senior Technical Analyst Cardiff/Newport Up to £57,852 (+10% bonus) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be partnered with one of Wales' biggest non-profit organisations who service more than 3 million customers whilst contributing more than £840 million to protect the environment. Position Overview As a Senior Technical Analyst, you will play a critical role in implementing, configuring, governing, and advancing our technology portfolio. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills who is proactive in supporting a variety of business areas while continually seeking to enhance their technical expertise. Key responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities Desktop Services Management: Oversee and manage the underlying technologies and toolsets used to deliver desktop services across the organization. Provide technical expertise and specialist knowledge for all desktop infrastructure, with a focus on at least one core area of responsibility. Collaboration and Implementation: Collaborate closely with the ITS Lead Technical Architect and fellow Senior Technical Analysts to ensure all new and existing technologies meet design and security requirements. Regularly apply security updates and system patches for desktop service systems under your management. Vendor Relations & Roadmap Development: Work with vendors to develop and maintain a technical roadmap and support lifecycle for desktop systems, identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies. Training and Knowledge Transfer: Mentor and train technical analysts within the desktop infrastructure team to ensure high levels of technical knowledge and exceptional customer service. Collaborative Environment You will work closely with: Enterprise Operations Delivery Lead Operational Heads of Service and Business Improvement Managers Colleagues from Business Information Services and ITS Architecture Teams Team members across Retail and Support Services, as needed Qualifications & Experience Technical Expertise: Extensive experience supporting and troubleshooting one or more of the following: Active Directory / PKI and Certificate Management Endpoint Detection and Response Azure Security Products PowerShell Scripting Azure Active Directory Azure certifications (SC300, AZ104) are highly desirable. Think this one's for you? If you think this Senior Technical Analyst is for you then apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Senior SAP Solution Architect Cardiff (Hybrid) Up to £67,122 The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be partnered with one of Wales' biggest non-profit organisations who service more than 3 million customers whilst contributing more than £840 million to protect the environment. Role Overview: As a Senior SAP Solutions Architect, you'll develop and oversee SAP solution designs to support enterprise architecture standards. You'll guide SAP strategies, ensure alignment across teams, and serve as the Design Authority on key projects, ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture and secure design principles. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Lead Enterprise Architect and Product Managers to align solution designs with overall enterprise strategy. Define, document, and maintain the solution architecture and applications roadmap, adhering to SAP and architectural standards. Actively support design sessions and SCRUM processes, refining solution plans and guiding technical leads. Stay updated on SAP technology advancements and industry standards, partnering with vendors on new releases. Collaboration: Work closely with Enterprise Architects, Cyber Security, Solution Working Groups, external partners, and SAP specialists. Qualifications: Proven experience in SAP technologies (e.g., SAP ECC, S/4HANA, ARIBA, BW, FIORI). Expertise in complex solution architecture and industry best practices, with knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF (preferred). Experience supporting SCRUM teams and establishing architecture standards. Think this one's for you? If you think this Senior SAP Solution Architect is for you then apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Yolk Recruitment's Public Sector and Not-for-Profit team is working with a reputable Housing Association to appoint a Compliance Manager, offering hybrid working and a 9 day fortnight. The Opportunity You will manage a team of 5, made up of Compliance Coordinators and a Disrepair Coordinator and work closely with the Head of Building Safety to oversee all landlord Building Safety services, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations like the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, Gas Safety Regulations and electrical wiring standards. Your primary service areas will include, but not be limited to, domestic, communal, and commercial gas servicing, electrical testing, water and legionella risk, asbestos management, lift and lifting equipment inspections, fire safety, building safety, early warning systems, radon and renewable heating. Responsibilities: Manage the effective and efficient delivery of all landlord health and safety functions, ensuring that legal duties and performance indicators are met with best practices followed, reflected through developed policies that commit to service delivery Manage and develop a high-performing team through effective training, coaching, mentoring and performance management Proactively work with the Head of Service to deliver service improvements, optimise procurement opportunities, secure budget performance and optimise all systems to support team performance Set, monitor and manage all budgets under your control, providing forecasts and ensuring accurate outturns to the Head of Service Develop, implement and deliver a quality assurance framework for all current and future processes within the Building Safety team ensuring that end-to-end processes are performing, with accurate data and assurance Develop and lead a continual engagement programme with customers, providing advice, support and guidance on all aspects of landlord Building Safety Experience and Skills Required: Evidence appropriate technical training and qualifications in landlord Building Safety in disciplines such as electrical safety, gas safety, Lifts, Asbestos, Water management, Renewable energy and/or sustainability technologies Demonstrate an understanding of all relevant legislation (including the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016) and its impact and application in landlord Building Safety; Demonstrate excellent data analytical skills, with the ability to understand and interpret statistical and financial information Demonstrable track record of strong people, change and process management Have a detailed understanding and at least three years of managing landlord Building Safety (preferably in social housing) Benefits: Annual Leave - 25 days increasing to 30 days over 5 year period Hybrid working, 9 day fortnight and Friday early finish 3 x Paid Wellbeing Days One paid for professional subscription per annum Reward Gateway - A range of discounts Subsidised gym membership Attractive pension scheme If you think this one's for you: Please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment: 07458 143 279 Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

HR Project Manager - £50,000 - £58,000 - Hybrid (London) - 12 month FTC The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team is working closely with a Not-For-Profit organisation that works to better conditions for healthcare workers. We are supporting them with their recruitment a two HR Project Manager. This is an ideal role for anyone who has experience managing the roll out of HR/Payroll systems, especially iTrent. What the HR Project Manager will be doing You will be taking the lead on the transition from the organisations current HR/Payroll system to iTrent. Organise the rollout, following project management guidelines and principles Establish and monitor the project budget, managing invoices where needed Drive the change and implementation project forward ensuring key milestones are achieved What the successful HR Project Manager will bring to the team You will have solid experience delivering HR transformation projects, especially with a focus on iTrent rollouts. You will have a good all-round knowledge of HR project rollout management Experience with rolling out iTrent in a previous role is highly preferred Knowledge of best practices in the creation and delivery of project plans Ability to negotiate and consult with internal and external stakeholders Here's What You'll Get in Return Salary of up to £58,000 Up to two payrises a year if you are not at the top of your band 28 Days Leave PLUS Bank Holidays Flexible working arrangements Functionally remote working Up to 12% Employer pension contribution Think this one's for you If you think this HR Project Manager opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Process Operator - Portmadog - 37 hours a week - 4 months Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with a large public sector organisation to recruit a Process Operator to join their team. They are an extraordinary organisation based in Cardiff with a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. You'll be joining a company full of passionate individuals, who take pride in their work and the business. In return, our dedicated teams are supported, encouraged, nurtured, developed, and rewarded. You'll be joining a hardworking, supportive, and inclusive team and company who put the customer at the heart of everything they do and take pride in their work and their brand. This is a role where you will be out and about and no two days will be the same. There is a very good chance this role could go permanent if successful. What the Process Operator will will be doing The ideal Process Operator will will be responsible for * Carrying out basic maintenance on-site * Be willing to develop and learn within the role and have the competence to maintain a variety of sites * Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are adhered to at all times What the successful Process Operator will bring to the team This role is suitable for someone who has * A full clean driving licence * Computer literate * Enjoy being outdoors What you will get in return Monday to Friday with no weekends £13.60 per hour A company vehicle Think this one's for you Please express your interest, this is a great opportunity to work for a leading Welsh company and help provide an essential service.

Security Engineer Salary: Up To £57,852 Location: Cardiff (x1 day per week) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be partnered with one of Wales' biggest non-profit organisations who service more than 3 million customers whilst contributing more than £840 million to protect the environment. What You'll Do As our Security Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping and enhancing our security technology landscape. You'll join the Security Engineering team, part of our broader Security Operations and Information Security function. In this proactive, hands-on role, you'll apply your analytical and troubleshooting skills to maximize the effectiveness of our security tools and technology. We're looking for someone eager to learn and adopt new security technologies. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Providing ongoing support and maintenance for security tools. Ensuring we're getting the most security value from our current tech investments. Monitoring the capacity of security tools and infrastructure and forecasting future needs. Developing security configurations for cutting-edge environments like microservices, serverless computing, and SaaS security solutions. Who You'll Work With You'll collaborate with a variety of internal and external partners, including: Internal Team Members Security Engineering Lead Security Incident Response Lead Security Operations Manager Security Architects IT & OT Engineers and Architects Project & Programme Managers About You We're looking for a skilled security professional with the following background: Proven experience in supporting IT/security infrastructure. Strong technical expertise, with experience in one or more of the following areas: Web Proxy / Content Filtering Email Filtering Endpoint Detection and Response Host-based Firewalls, HIDS/HIPS Anti-malware tools Microsoft Office 365 / Azure security products A willingness and ability to quickly learn new technologies and make decisions on the best ways to leverage them for enhanced security. Think this one's for you? If you think this Security Engineer opportunity is for you then apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Mae tîm Sector Cyhoeddus a Nid-er-Elw Yolk Recruitment yn falch o fod yn bartner chwilio gweithredol i Cymwysterau Cymru wrth i'r corff benodi Cyfarwyddwr Gweithredol Cymwysterau - Polisi a Diwygio. Cymwysterau Cymru yw'r corff cenedlaethol annibynnol sy'n gyfrifol am reoleiddio cyrff dyfarnu cydnabyddedig sy'n cynnig cymwysterau heblaw graddau yng Nghymru. Y Cyfle Byddwch yn rhan o'r tîm gweithredol sy'n cynnwys y Prif Weithredwr a dau Chyfarwyddwr Gweithredol arall. Mae'r tîm yn gyfrifol am redeg Cymwysterau Cymru o ddydd i ddydd, gan gyflawni ei swyddogaethau, ei gynllun busnes a'i flaenoriaethau strategol ynghyd â pharatoi ei adroddiad blynyddol. Mae'r Cyfarwyddwyr Gweithredol yn aelodau allweddol o'r Bwrdd Rheoli, sef prif fforwm Cymwysterau Cymru ar gyfer gwneud penderfyniadau mewnol. Gan adrodd i'r Prif Swyddog Gweithredol ac fel aelod o'r tîm gweithredol, bydd y Cyfarwyddwr Gweithredol Cymwysterau - Polisi a Diwygio yn rhoi arweiniad strategol i'r gyfarwyddiaeth Polisi a Diwygio Cymwysterau (y Gyfarwyddiaeth). Mae'r Gyfarwyddiaeth yn gweithredu'n bennaf ar sail prosiect ac yn ymdrin â phob math o brosiectau bach a mawr - yn amrywio o brosiectau mawr a chymhleth sy'n ymestyn dros sawl blwyddyn ac sydd â chyllidebau uchel i brosiectau bach sydd â chyllidebau bach a chylchoedd bywyd cymharol fyr. Byddwch yn gyfrifol am ddadansoddi tueddiadau allweddol mewn addysg ac asesu i lywio'r gwaith o ddatblygu dulliau diwygio a pholisïau cymwysterau sy'n addas i Gymru, ac sy'n gydnaws ag amcanion strategol Cymwysterau Cymru. Y profiad a'r wybodaeth sy'n ofynnol: Profiad o weithio mewn rôl arwain gydag effaith strategol sylweddol. Gwybodaeth dda am reoli prosiectau a rhaglenni gyda phrofiad uniongyrchol o reoli prosiectau, a'r gallu i gyflawni yn unol â'r safonau gofynnol. Dealltwriaeth helaeth o'r system gymwysterau a sut mae cymwysterau'n cyfrannu at y system addysg yn ehangach. Dealltwriaeth o sut mae cyrff dyfarnu'n gweithredu a'r pwysau sy'n eu hwynebu. Cefndir cadarn mewn rheoli newid yn ogystal â rheoli rhanddeiliaid. Sgiliau arwain, gyda gallu profedig i arwain ac ysgogi eich cyfarwyddiaeth i gyflawni. Cydweithredol a dylanwadol gyda'r gallu i ddatblygu atebion arloesol i broblemau cymhleth. Manylion ymgeisio: Cysylltwch â Hannah Welfoot yn Yolk Recruitment i gael Pecyn Gwybodaeth llawn i Ymgeiswyr sy'n cynnwys swydd ddisgrifiad, neu os hoffech drafod y rôl ymhellach. I wneud cais, anfonwch CV a datganiad ategol (hyd at 3,000 o eiriau) sy'n nodi sut rydych chi'n bodloni'r meini prawf hanfodol - manylion pellach yn y Pecyn Gwybodaeth i Ymgeiswyr. Dyddiad cau - 23:59 dydd Sul, 24 Tachwedd 2024. Dyddiad cyfweliad - cyfweliad cyntaf dydd Llun, 9 Rhagfyr 2024, wyneb yn wyneb yng Nghasnewydd. Mae Cymwysterau Cymru wedi ymrwymo i amrywiaeth, cydraddoldeb a chynhwysiant. Croesewir ceisiadau o bob rhan o'r gymuned.

Yolk Recruitment's Public Sector and Not-for-Profit team is proud to be the Executive Search Partner for Qualifications Wales in the appointment of an Executive Director - Qualifications Policy and Reform. Qualifications Wales is the independent national body responsible for regulating recognised awarding bodies that offer non-degree qualifications in Wales. The Opportunity You will form part of the executive team, comprising of the Chief Executive and 2 other Executive Directors. This team is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Qualifications Wales, the fulfilment of its functions, delivery of its business plan and strategic priorities, and the preparation of its annual report. Executive Directors form the key members of Management Board, which is the principal internal decision-making forum within Qualifications Wales. Reporting to the CEO and as a member of the executive team, the Executive Director - Qualifications Policy and Reform will provide strategic leadership to the Qualifications Policy and Reform (QPR) directorate. The QPR directorate operates largely on a project basis with a varying number of projects of varying scales - ranging from large complex multi-year projects with large budgets to small projects that have small budgets and relatively short lifecycles. You'll be responsible for analysing key trends in education and assessment to inform the development of qualification reform approaches and policies that are appropriate to Wales and align with Qualifications Wales' strategic objectives. Experience and Knowledge Required: Experience of working in a leadership role with significant strategic impact. Good knowledge of project and programme management with experience of managing projects, able to deliver to the standards required. Extensive understanding of the qualifications system and how qualifications contribute to the education system more widely. An understanding of how awarding bodies operate and the pressures they face. A solid background in change management as well as stakeholder management. Leadership skills, with a proven ability to lead and motivate your directorate to deliver. Collaborative and influential with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Application Details: Please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment to access the full Candidate Pack which includes a full job description, or to discuss the role further. To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (max 3,000 words) detailing how you meet the essential criteria - further details outlined in the Candidate Pack. Closing date - 23:59 on Sunday, 24th November 2024. Interview date - first interview Monday, 9th December 2024 held in person in Newport. Qualifications Wales is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Role: Delivery Manager/Scrum Master Location: Newport (x4 a month) Salary: Up to £52,592 The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. The role: We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager / Scrum Master with a strong track record in leading cross-functional, agile delivery teams. This role is key in supporting our agile transformation and driving effective delivery within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Agile methodologies, team leadership, and delivery of componentized solutions as part of a larger program. Responsibilities: Lead Agile Delivery Teams: Oversee and facilitate agile delivery across cross-functional teams, applying methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban to achieve project objectives. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, adapting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and navigate political boundaries to ensure alignment. Progress and Resource Reporting: Provide accurate and timely updates on project progress, resourcing, and any potential impediments, enabling informed decision-making across the organization. Team Empowerment: Empower technical teams by promoting skill development and supporting a culture of continuous learning, ensuring the delivery of flexible, innovative technologies. Automated Delivery Management: Lead technical teams utilizing automated development pipelines, testing, and operations, enabling efficient, repeatable delivery processes. Cross-functional Influence: Act as a key influencer within the Digital, Data, and Technology departments, as well as across other organizational areas, to promote agile delivery practices. Management Information (MI): Demonstrate proficiency in generating high-value Project Delivery MI to support program tracking and visibility. Project Delivery Tools Expertise: Leverage tools such as Azure DevOps, Project Online, and other Microsoft delivery tools to manage project schedules, resources, and reporting. Qualifications and Experience: Proven experience as a Delivery Manager or Scrum Master in an agile environment, with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and knowledge of DevOps practices. Experience in leading teams that deliver modular, componentized solutions within a broader delivery program. Background in working with automated delivery methodologies, including continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, automated testing, and operations. Strong communication skills with an ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively. Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across organizational boundaries to support project delivery. Solid experience in producing Project Delivery MI and using Microsoft project delivery tools such as Azure DevOps and Project Online. Relevant Scrum Master or Agile Project Management certification is required. Skills: Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban Project Management: Azure DevOps, Project Online Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication abilities Technical understanding of automated delivery and DevOps Think this one's for you If you think this Delivery Manager / Scrum Master opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Senior Data Engineer - Up to £50,000 - Hybrid (Cardiff Based) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team is working with an essential not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Senior Data Engineer. This role is ideal if you have experience building a variety of ETL pipelines, especially in Azure. If you can code effectively in T-SQL and have experience with Kimball/Snowflake/Star Schema for Data Warehousing - this could be a great role for you. As this is a senior role, you will have to be comfortable engaging with key stakeholders, contributing to data strategy and server management. What the Senior Data Engineer will be doing You will be working in the Data Engineering team on four week sprints to build efficient ETL pipelines using TSQL to support the creation and management of the Data Warehouse. Create robust and efficient ETL pipelines Work with key stakeholders to gather requirements and turn them into actions Work within data factories, building scheduled pipelines, triggers and monitoring Work within Azure to ensure appropriate management and maintenance of the Data pipelines Share best practices and insights with the Senior Data Engineering team What you will bring to the team You will be an experienced Senior Data Engineer, having used Azure, T-SQL and databricks to construct effective ETL pipelines. Strong T-SQL scripting abilities (Python or PySpark is an added bonus) Excellent knowledge of ETL and ELT processes for both OnPrem and Cloud Good knowledge of data security priciples Experience working with the Microsoft BI stack including analysis and integration Here's What You'll Get in Return The successful Senior Data Engineer will be rewarded with; Salary of up to £50,000 Up to 11% pension contribution 33 Days Annual Leave Flexible working arrangements Funded training Family friendly policies Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Data Engineer opportunity is for you then apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Role: Head of Datacentre and Cloud (NHS) Salary: £73,379 Location: London, Durham or Glasgow Overview The Head of Datacentre and Cloud will define and implement the infrastructure strategy, aligning with my clients goals to provide reliable services to both internal and external users while ensuring operational stability. Leading the Infrastructure team, this role oversees foundational IT services across both on-premise and cloud environments, including server, storage, network, and database teams. Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership: Shape and execute a robust infrastructure strategy, promoting automation, cloud adoption, and agile methods to enhance system reliability and efficiency. Team Management: Lead a team of engineers, providing guidance in best practices, automation, and reusability. Foster an agile, collaborative culture and manage third-party and contractor resources. Operational Excellence: Ensure stable, secure, and resilient infrastructure across legacy and future platforms. Define architectures and standards with the Lead Architect, advocate for cloud technologies, and maintain high availability standards. Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements, automation, and DevOps adoption, maximizing resource efficiency and minimizing operational costs. Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with cross-functional teams, including Digital Systems and Cybersecurity, to align infrastructure development with broader organizational strategies. Compliance & Governance: Oversee financial management, security protocols, and licensing to ensure best value and alignment with CTMUHB policies. Qualifications Essential: Master's degree or equivalent experience, ITIL Foundation, demonstrated experience in infrastructure strategy and team leadership. Desirable: Leadership training (ILM Level 5+), certifications in Cisco, Mitel, Microsoft, or VMWare. Experience & Skills Essential: Strong technical leadership in medium to large enterprises, extensive experience in on-premises infrastructure, cloud environments, and DevOps methodologies. Proven ability to lead, develop, and empower high-performing IT teams. Desirable: Experience with public cloud architectures, fostering an agile culture, and managing complex, multi-supplier environments. Think this one's for you If you think this Head of Datacentre and Cloud opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.