89 jobs in UK Home Office

Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) Location – London Time commitment – 2 day(s) per week Remuneration – £174,000 per annum Length of term – 3 Years Application deadline – 11pm on 23 March 2026

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) advises the government on a range of migration policy issues, offering independent evidence‑based advice. It has established a world‑class reputation for the quality of its advice and its influential role in the system.

The MAC aims to deliver high quality evidence‑based reports and policy advice in response to commissions from the Government. The MAC also operates its own research programme to improve and broaden the existing evidence base on issues related to migration.

The MAC Chair, appointed by the Home Secretary, is responsible for leading the Committee in the delivery of its responsibilities. This is a high‑profile role on a key government delivery priority, and the Chair will be a key adviser in helping to shape Government policy.

The Chair will establish effective working relationships within the Committee, including with the Deputy Chair, across the MAC secretariat (Civil Service teams of c.30 that support and deliver work of the committee) and with government departments and independent bodies (e.g. the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council and Skills England). The Chair will also provide executive analytical input and offer strategic leadership.

The MAC is an independent, non‑statutory, non‑time limited, non‑departmental public body that was established in 2007 and is funded by the Home Office. The MAC was established to provide transparent, independent, evidence‑based advice to the government on migration.

• Experience: a strong track record of delivery on significant labour markets or migration economics issues within the private, public or voluntary sectors
• Leadership: the ability to set strategic vision and drive forward priorities of the Department and MAC, protect independence, and harness and develop the skills of a diverse team
• Knowledge: a clear understanding of the work and challenges of the MAC and the context within which it operates
• Excellent economics and quantitative analytical skills, with the ability to design, conduct, and interpret both quantitative and qualitative research, and to make clear and objective evidence‑based recommendations to support the delivery of the MAC's objectives
• Collaboration: ability to work closely with the MAC, Secretariat and other key stakeholders, providing support, constructive challenge and assurance as appropriate
• Communication: strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, accept challenge and constructively challenge others in discussions with clarity and respect
• Relationship building: ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, including with Ministers and Senior Government officials and external stakeholders.

The UK Home Office is seeking a technology delivery specialist dedicated to the Metis Product, focused on Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP. This role supports significant digital transformation across various functional modules.

Candidates will engage in governance, monitor vendor performance, and lead collaboration efforts within teams. Benefits include exceptional pension contributions, generous leave, and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

The UK Home Office is looking for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to manage third party provision of infrastructure services and ensure compliance with Government standards. This role involves leading teams, overseeing projects, and providing expertise in email and messaging services.

Benefits include a Civil Service Pension, flexible working options, and a generous annual leave policy. This hybrid position offers the chance to work across various locations including Croydon, Salford, and Sheffield.

Location: Croydon | Salford | Sheffield | Southport | Glasgow (hybrid)

Skills allowance of up to £18,291, pending assessment

Advert Close Date: 2nd July 2026

The Home Office processes on average 10 million emails per week. This role is a technical specialist role – leading and acting as the SME for messaging and hygiene services with additional requirements for implementing and maintaining compliance in line with Government standards utilising the M365 Purview suite. You will also be responsible for line management of infrastructure engineers.

A Lead Infrastructure Engineer assumes responsibility for managing third party provision of infrastructure services and the provision of expertise to deliver architectural solutions for infrastructure services throughout the service lifecycle.

You will oversee programmes and projects and work with Technical Architects to translate the architectural designs into operations and support technical architects in operationalising the designs.

You will lead and direct infrastructure teams in building, managing, transitioning, supporting and maintaining solutions according to departmental policy and ensure a feedback loop exists with service support to ensure continuous improvement. You are responsible for overall management activities such as workforce planning, budgeting, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks.

We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies, we have a large range in the Home Office including:

• Microsoft 365 platform and associated services, e.g. Graph.
• Power Platform.
• Data services – including MS Fabric.
• Managing and delivering enterprise email services within time, cost and quality targets. Demonstrable experience of configuration/implementation and management of Exchange on-line and on premises. (ITOP)
• Mail Hygiene – Experience of configuration, management, and customisation of mail hygiene solutions within an enterprise. (HSIN)
• Advising on future technology changes and innovations and defining best practice for network improvements and information security with a specific focus on email services. (DESN)
• Experience or knowledge of mail routing; including relay, connectors, transport, security, and hybrid. (TEST)
• Leading the technology team to adhere to good engineering principles from architecture through to development. (USUP)
• Providing leadership to the teams responsible for delivery, while building strong partnerships with diverse teams across multiple locations and technologies, including compliance and cyber to support the integrity of our email services. (OFCL)

Find out more information at: Benefits - Home Office Careers, but some of the primary ones are:

• A Civil Service Pension with employer contribution rates of £17,992 annually
• In-year reward scheme for one-off or sustained exceptional personal or team achievements.
• 25 days annual leave on appointment, rising with service.
• 8 days of public holidays, plus 1 additional privilege day.
• Flexi-time allowance and flexible working options

Plus so much MORE:

Location: Croydon | Salford | Sheffield | Southport | Glasgow (hybrid)

Skills allowance of up to £18,291, pending assessment

Advert Close Date: 2nd July 2026

The Home Office processes on average 10 million emails per week. This role is a technical specialist role – leading and acting as the SME for messaging and hygiene services with additional requirements for implementing and maintaining compliance in line with Government standards utilising the M365 Purview suite. You will also be responsible for line management of infrastructure engineers.

A Lead Infrastructure Engineer assumes responsibility for managing third party provision of infrastructure services and the provision of expertise to deliver architectural solutions for infrastructure services throughout the service lifecycle.

You will oversee programmes and projects and work with Technical Architects to translate the architectural designs into operations and support technical architects in operationalising the designs.

You will lead and direct infrastructure teams in building, managing, transitioning, supporting and maintaining solutions according to departmental policy and ensure a feedback loop exists with service support to ensure continuous improvement. You are responsible for overall management activities such as workforce planning, budgeting, technology roadmaps, projects and tasks.

We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies, we have a large range in the Home Office including:

• Microsoft 365 platform and associated services, e.g. Graph.
• Power Platform.
• Data services – including MS Fabric.
• Managing and delivering enterprise email services within time, cost and quality targets. Demonstrable experience of configuration/implementation and management of Exchange on-line and on premises. (ITOP)
• Mail Hygiene – Experience of configuration, management, and customisation of mail hygiene solutions within an enterprise. (HSIN)
• Advising on future technology changes and innovations and defining best practice for network improvements and information security with a specific focus on email services. (DESN)
• Experience or knowledge of mail routing; including relay, connectors, transport, security, and hybrid. (TEST)
• Leading the technology team to adhere to good engineering principles from architecture through to development. (USUP)
• Providing leadership to the teams responsible for delivery, while building strong partnerships with diverse teams across multiple locations and technologies, including compliance and cyber to support the integrity of our email services. (OFCL)

Find out more information at: Benefits - Home Office Careers, but some of the primary ones are:

• A Civil Service Pension with employer contribution rates of £17,992 annually
• In-year reward scheme for one-off or sustained exceptional personal or team achievements.
• 25 days annual leave on appointment, rising with service.
• 8 days of public holidays, plus 1 additional privilege day.
• Flexi-time allowance and flexible working options

Plus so much MORE:

UK Home Office is looking for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to oversee infrastructure projects and manage engineering teams. This hybrid role focuses on delivering enterprise email services and ensuring compliance with Government standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft 365, infrastructure management, and mail hygiene solutions. You will lead a team and collaborate across multiple locations to improve email service integrity and implement new technologies.

Location: Liverpool | Sheffield | Salford (hybrid with 60% office attendance) Salary: £62,109 with skills allowance of up to £6,000 Job summary

We’re looking for a senior interaction designer who is enthusiastic about designing accessible services that are simple enough for everyone to use.

You’ll work in a fast‑paced Home Office Digital Enablers Portfolio Channels Team to create and manage clear, accurate and user‑led designs for the Home Office SharePoint intranet site and other internal channels.

Some of the projects you could work on include:

• Improving user experience and developing new features for our SharePoint intranet site including the Home Office Directory.
• Building and improving systems such as Ideas Lab, SharePoint communication sites and content sections on the intranet.
• Supporting our content team with new SharePoint page designs, improving templates and creating user‑led prototypes.
• Supporting our senior user researchers during the Discovery and Alpha phases.

You’ll work closely, and build relationships, with our internal communications teams, senior stakeholders from around the Home Office and other online services, Home Office Digital technical teams, operational staff and policy officials.

You’ll determine the best way for users to interact with services, the overall flow and individual design elements. You will mentor and train other designers, supporting the growth and development of the interaction design team.

You will have an understanding of the way the intranet works and have experience of designing in an agile environment. You must be driven to help government transform the way it delivers services so that they are simpler, faster and easier to use.

Your main day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, developing and using best practice and standards to design services consistent with the rest of government and the Home Office.
• Line managing, supporting and mentoring interaction designers, allocating tasks and providing them with guidance, training and constructive feedback.
• Advocating for users and understanding user needs to design simple, effective and accessible services.
• Creating prototypes and concepts to communicate and test ideas with users and improving with evidence.
• Mapping user journeys, processes and visualising design problems.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team on large, complex services by facilitating the design process, participating in research activities, workshops and communicating design decisions to the team and stakeholders.

You will be assessed against the following skills and experience during the selection process:

• Evidence-based design: leads evidence-based design initiatives for significant projects, often involving complex user needs and multiple stakeholders. Mentors junior staff in evidence-based design methodologies.
• Prototyping and concept creation: manages the prototyping and concept creation process for high-impact projects. Applies advanced techniques, like interactive and complex prototyping in code, to validate and refine concepts. Provides guidance to junior team members.
• Interaction design: able to manage and guide the interaction design process for complex projects. Balances user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives to achieve optimal design solutions.
• Accessibility and inclusion: applying accessibility standards, understanding how the internet works and the technology constraints that may need to be considered in design.
• Managing people and leading: coaching and mentoring other interaction designers, growing skills, and providing constructive feedback on work.
• Communicate, persuade and advocate: talking about, and advocating for UCD to various audiences and stakeholders, in a way that other people understand.

• A Civil Service Pension with employer contribution rates of at least 28.97%.
• In-year reward scheme for one‑off or sustained exceptional personal or team achievements.
• 25 days annual leave on appointment, rising with service.
• 8 days of public holidays, plus 1 additional privilege day.

The UK Home Office is seeking a Senior Interaction Designer to foster user-centered designs for its digital services. The role involves creating user-led prototypes, mentoring junior designers, and collaborating on complex projects in a hybrid work setting that includes 60% office attendance.

Essential skills include evidence-based design and accessibility standards, as well as managing people and communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders. The position offers an attractive pension scheme and generous leave benefits.