Lead Technical Recruiter (Digital Data and Technology DDaT) - for Engineering, Quality Assurance and Test (QAT) and UCD Professions at UK Home Office

Networks and Infrastructure (N&I) delivers the foundational platforms and services that underpin this digital delivery landscape.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of dynamic and high-performing network engineers and architects, and help us drive technological advancement, development and delivery of our critical technology infrastructure to customer portfolios. Working together, we embrace challenges, collaborate widely, and continuously strive for excellence in everything we do. We're not just an engineering team but also part of the wider network management service and are committed to delivering seamless and reliable solutions to our end users, supporting our network operation co-workers with troubleshooting complex issues to ensure network connectivity runs smoothly, 24/7.

What will you be doing?

Your main day to day responsibilities will be:

• Presenting verbal and written information clearly and accurately in language which is appropriate for different channels, and which meets the needs of the user.
• Leading teams and departments in the implementation, administration and support of network solutions and services.
• Reviewing network designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple structures and technology.
• Identifying the correct procedures and appropriate channels for resolution and monitor resolution activities and progress updates to users.
• Establishing standards and procedures across a service lifecycle including the development lifecycle and ensure that practitioners adhere to this. Managing resources to ensure that the networks integration function works effectively.
• Helping shape engineering best practices and standards.
• Managing, coaching and mentoring more junior Network Engineers.

Your skills for this role

You’ll have a demonstrable passion for Network Engineering, with the following skills or strong experience in:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in core network engineering concepts including switching, routing, firewalling, load balancing, wireless networks, network architecture, segmentation, and network security.
• Providing leadership to the teams responsible for delivery of the service through effective direction and coaching.
• Leading the technology team to adhere to good engineering principles from architecture through to development.
• Managing and delivering complex technologies within time, cost and quality targets.
• Demonstrating ability to build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders, 3rd party suppliers, internal and cross-government teams.
• Advising on future technology changes and defining best practice for network improvements and information security.

Why Join Us?

• Exceptional pension: Employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Generous leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service), 8 public holidays, and 1 day for the King’s Birthday.
• Flexible working: Options include full-time, part-time, compressed hours, job sharing, and a hybrid model (minimum 60% on-site).
• Learning and development: Access to training, technical accreditations, and funded qualifications (subject to approval).
• Recognition and inclusion: A culture that champions diversity, enhanced parental leave schemes, annual bonuses, and recognition awards.

Learn more about our benefits: Benefits - Home Office Careers

Additional Information

This role requires SC clearance. To meet national security vetting requirements, you typically need to have been resident in the UK for at least three years. Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship.

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Job Details

• Senioriy level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network Security

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Locations

Chester, England, United Kingdom; Liverpool, England, United Kingdom; Merseyside, England, United Kingdom; Runcorn, England, United Kingdom; Widnes, England, United Kingdom; Warrington, England, United Kingdom

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