We are looking for an outstanding Java Developer, who can make a positive impact, and wants to contribute to the most demanding and exciting new digital service for the UK Government. We are looking for the kind of person who is unconcerned with titles and hierarchy; what really excites the successful candidate is problem-solving and the opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for users. The candidate will be expected to draw value from collaboration with others, actively seek input from colleagues and value a multidisciplinary team over hierarchy. Contract Length: 12 Months Location: LEEDS - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home IR35: in scope Pay Rate to Candidate: £600 - £700 DOE Security Clearance: BPSS - candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance Skills/ experience: Recent experience with Java 21 (or later). Excellent understanding of TDD and BDD. Experience with large microservice architectures. Experience of working in an Agile environment. Be willing to work in a pair programming environment. Have experience in implementing APIs for internal and external use. Have the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment. Be involved in the wider web development community, identifying good practices we can adopt and sharing our experiences. Be knowledgeable of tools and techniques used within the wider team. Take part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms, including occasional support outside of office hours. Have an ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Have working knowledge of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux and/or Mac OS X. Have the ability to quickly research and learn new programming tools and techniques. Understand of the use of Responsive Web Design.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
We are looking for an outstanding Java Developer, who can make a positive impact, and wants to contribute to the most demanding and exciting new digital service for the UK Government. We are looking for the kind of person who is unconcerned with titles and hierarchy; what really excites the successful candidate is problem-solving and the opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for users. The candidate will be expected to draw value from collaboration with others, actively seek input from colleagues and value a multidisciplinary team over hierarchy. Contract Length: 12 Months Location: LEEDS - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home IR35: in scope Pay Rate to Candidate: £600 - £700 DOE Security Clearance: BPSS - candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance Skills/ experience: Recent experience with Java 21 (or later). Excellent understanding of TDD and BDD. Experience with large microservice architectures. Experience of working in an Agile environment. Be willing to work in a pair programming environment. Have experience in implementing APIs for internal and external use. Have the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment. Be involved in the wider web development community, identifying good practices we can adopt and sharing our experiences. Be knowledgeable of tools and techniques used within the wider team. Take part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms, including occasional support outside of office hours. Have an ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience. Have working knowledge of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux and/or Mac OS X. Have the ability to quickly research and learn new programming tools and techniques. Understand of the use of Responsive Web Design.
My client, a prestigious government organisation, are undertaking a six-month project to strengthen how they support colleagues requiring workplace adjustments. Their goal is to create a clear, fair, and inclusive system that ensures disabled colleagues receive the right support quickly and effectively. They are looking for an experienced Health & Wellbeing Practitioner with a strong background in workplace adjustments and inclusion. You will play a key role in reviewing existing processes, updating policies, and engaging stakeholders to design an approach that supports both employees and managers while ensuring compliance with equality legislation. Contract Length: 5 Months Location: Mostly remote with occasional travel to Manchester IR35: In scope of IR35 Key Responsibilities Conduct a diagnostic review of current workplace adjustment processes, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement. Produce a practical report with clear recommendations to: Improve efficiency and accessibility for colleagues requiring adjustments. Support managers in fulfilling their responsibilities. Ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010. Draft and present an updated Workplace Adjustments Policy. Design a clear process flow for handling adjustments. Engage stakeholders through interviews and workshops, incorporating feedback into recommendations and policy updates. Explore options for managing workplace adjustment costs. Develop a phased implementation plan. Essential Criteria Demonstrable experience as a Health & Wellbeing Practitioner or similar role, with strong expertise in workplace adjustments and disability inclusion. Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and employer obligations regarding reasonable adjustments. Experience drafting or updating policies and processes to improve organisational practice. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience facilitating workshops or interviews. Ability to analyse issues and produce actionable, evidence-based recommendations. Excellent organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail. Desirable Criteria Previous experience in the NHS or a large public-sector organisation. Familiarity with case management systems or models for centralised support services. Understanding of budget considerations for reasonable adjustments. Experience in delivering change projects within health, wellbeing, or inclusion settings.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
My client, a prestigious government organisation, are undertaking a six-month project to strengthen how they support colleagues requiring workplace adjustments. Their goal is to create a clear, fair, and inclusive system that ensures disabled colleagues receive the right support quickly and effectively. They are looking for an experienced Health & Wellbeing Practitioner with a strong background in workplace adjustments and inclusion. You will play a key role in reviewing existing processes, updating policies, and engaging stakeholders to design an approach that supports both employees and managers while ensuring compliance with equality legislation. Contract Length: 5 Months Location: Mostly remote with occasional travel to Manchester IR35: In scope of IR35 Key Responsibilities Conduct a diagnostic review of current workplace adjustment processes, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement. Produce a practical report with clear recommendations to: Improve efficiency and accessibility for colleagues requiring adjustments. Support managers in fulfilling their responsibilities. Ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010. Draft and present an updated Workplace Adjustments Policy. Design a clear process flow for handling adjustments. Engage stakeholders through interviews and workshops, incorporating feedback into recommendations and policy updates. Explore options for managing workplace adjustment costs. Develop a phased implementation plan. Essential Criteria Demonstrable experience as a Health & Wellbeing Practitioner or similar role, with strong expertise in workplace adjustments and disability inclusion. Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and employer obligations regarding reasonable adjustments. Experience drafting or updating policies and processes to improve organisational practice. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience facilitating workshops or interviews. Ability to analyse issues and produce actionable, evidence-based recommendations. Excellent organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail. Desirable Criteria Previous experience in the NHS or a large public-sector organisation. Familiarity with case management systems or models for centralised support services. Understanding of budget considerations for reasonable adjustments. Experience in delivering change projects within health, wellbeing, or inclusion settings.