9 Access Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title: Access Management Technical Specialist

Location: Coventry/Birmingham, UK (Hybrid)

Contract role under Inside IR35

Working Mode: Hybrid (3 days onsite/week

Job description:

Key Responsibilities:

• IAM Strategy & Roadmap:

o Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive IAM strategy and roadmap, with a focus on Microsoft technologies (Active Directory, Entra, Azure, Microsoft Defender, MS Office 365 applications).

o Ensure that the IAM strategy aligns with broader organizational goals, IT architecture, and security requirements.

o Collaborate with key stakeholders to prioritize IAM initiatives and ensure they are aligned with business needs and security standards.

• Microsoft Technologies:

o Lead the administration, configuration, and optimization of Active Directory (AD), Entra, Azure, and Microsoft Defender to ensure secure and efficient identity and access management across the enterprise.

o Oversee the integration of Microsoft 365 applications, managing enterprise licensing and ensuring proper access control and policy enforcement.

o Manage shared data solutions (NetApps & DFS) in relation to IAM practices, ensuring seamless access management and data security.

o Implement and maintain certificate management processes to ensure secure identity verification across Microsoft-based systems.

• HR Provisioning & Integration:

o Manage the integration of HR provisioning workflows from SAP SuccessFactors to Active Directory (AD), ensuring smooth user provisioning, deprovisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC).

o Collaborate with HR, IT, and security teams to ensure IAM processes align with organizational HR policies and business requirements.

o Oversee the maintenance of AD, ensuring user accounts, roles, and permissions are accurate and compliant with HR data from SAP SuccessFactors.

• System Build & Maintenance:

o Lead the design, build, and ongoing maintenance of IAM systems and infrastructure that integrate Microsoft technologies, ensuring they meet security, scalability, and performance objectives.

o Regularly monitor IAM systems for security vulnerabilities, performance issues, and compliance with policies and industry standards.

o Implement IAM automation processes to streamline user access provisioning and management across Microsoft environments.

• Security & Compliance:

o Ensure that IAM solutions are secure and compliant with relevant regulations, including data protection laws (e.g., GDPR), industry best practices, and internal security policies.

o Collaborate with security teams to integrate IAM solutions with existing security frameworks (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Azure Security Center) to proactively identify and mitigate potential threats.

o Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure the integrity and compliance of IAM systems.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

o Work closely with cross-functional teams (HR, IT, security, legal, etc.) to ensure that IAM solutions are effectively implemented and meet organizational needs.

o Provide guidance and technical support to teams during the implementation and ongoing maintenance of IAM systems.

o Serve as a subject matter expert in IAM technologies, offering strategic recommendations to leadership on IAM best practices and technology advancements.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) within Microsoft ecosystems, with hands-on expertise

in Active Directory (AD), Entra, Azure, Microsoft Defender, and MS Office 365.

• Experience in enterprise licensing management for Microsoft 365 applications and managing shared data (NetApps &

DFS) in an IAM context.

• Solid understanding of certificate management processes for identity verification and secure communication.

• In-depth knowledge of HR provisioning and user lifecycle management, with experience integrating SAP

SuccessFactors with Active Directory (AD).

• Strong understanding of security principles, including role-based access control (RBAC), multi-factor authentication

(MFA), and least privilege access policies.

• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards, including GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, and others.

• Proven ability to design, build, and maintain scalable IAM solutions that align with business needs and security

requirements.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex IAM-related issues across diverse platforms.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Outdoor Access and Recreation Specialist

Closing Date:  7 September 2025

Salary:  Grade 6: £41,132 - £44,988

Location:  Flexible

Contract type:  Permanent

Work pattern:   Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Interview Date:  Week commencing 22 September 2025

Post number:  203816

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark to contribute to NRW's ambition to better connect people with nature, reporting to the Outdoor Access and Recreation Team Leader, within the Integrated Approaches Nature, Climate and People Group, and Natural Resource Management Department. We know how important being outdoors is for personal well-being but it is also vital that people care about their environment if it is to influence the decisions they make every day. 

As Specialist Outdoor Access and Recreation Advisor with a focus on responsible recreation, you will contribute to a team which works through others to promote access more often for more people from diverse backgrounds and with different access needs to enjoy responsibly, the varied and rich environments of Wales to undertake recreational activities.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

What you will do

• Prepare specialist/technical assessments, drawing on a range of complex information and data sources.
• Manage the preparation of material to inform the development of NRW, WG and other Partners policy, advice, and guidance documents; 
• Manage the development of procedures, national tools and guidance including supporting legislative change and lead the delivery of new ways of working.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as Welsh Government, sector representatives and partners to ensure the timely and effective delivery of project, policy, or strategy obligations.
• Advise on evidence needs and opportunities and project manage agreed evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme.
• Develop and maintain engagement with partners, Wales & UK Government, relevant sector policy leads, stakeholders, networks, and partnerships; you will represent NRW and be the lead point of contact for national and local access forums, your other specialist/technical area and for customer queries.
• Maintain knowledge of the assigned specialist sector(s) identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the sector(s).
• Contribute to task and finish groups, commissioned through the Business Boards, to prepare defined products as required.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader to develop and deliver an agreed Sgwrs plan. 
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method .

1. Knowledge of: Welsh, UK and EU legislation related to outdoor access and recreation. Welsh, UK Government policy drivers related to outdoor access and recreation and the issues and opportunities within Wales.
2. Specialist technical knowledge relating to one of more of the following: responsible recreation, countryside codes, National Trails, Countryside and Rights of Way Act, open access and recreational access to freshwater and inland coastal waters, and public rights of way. 
3. Experience of specialist/technical analysis and interpretation of a range of complex environmental and relevant information and data sources.
4. Working with/in outdoor access & recreation sector, local authorities, landowners, and managers; representatives of outdoor/countryside organisations, forums, and voluntary bodies.
5. Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications.
6. Share your knowledge and expertise to help solve problems, supporting all Heads of Business in EPP as required.

Outdoor Access and Recreation Specialist

Closing Date:  7 September 2025

Salary:  Grade 6: £41,132 - £44,988

Location:  Flexible

Contract type:  Permanent

Work pattern:   Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome)

Interview Date:  Week commencing 22 September 2025

Post number:  203816

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark to contribute to NRW's ambition to better connect people with nature, reporting to the Outdoor Access and Recreation Team Leader, within the Integrated Approaches Nature, Climate and People Group, and Natural Resource Management Department. We know how important being outdoors is for personal well-being but it is also vital that people care about their environment if it is to influence the decisions they make every day. 

As Specialist Outdoor Access and Recreation Advisor with a focus on responsible recreation, you will contribute to a team which works through others to promote access more often for more people from diverse backgrounds and with different access needs to enjoy responsibly, the varied and rich environments of Wales to undertake recreational activities.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the nearest NRW office to your home and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

What you will do

• Prepare specialist/technical assessments, drawing on a range of complex information and data sources.
• Manage the preparation of material to inform the development of NRW, WG and other Partners policy, advice, and guidance documents; 
• Manage the development of procedures, national tools and guidance including supporting legislative change and lead the delivery of new ways of working.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as Welsh Government, sector representatives and partners to ensure the timely and effective delivery of project, policy, or strategy obligations.
• Advise on evidence needs and opportunities and project manage agreed evidence projects, in line with the agreed evidence programme.
• Develop and maintain engagement with partners, Wales & UK Government, relevant sector policy leads, stakeholders, networks, and partnerships; you will represent NRW and be the lead point of contact for national and local access forums, your other specialist/technical area and for customer queries.
• Maintain knowledge of the assigned specialist sector(s) identifying the implications of legislative, technology and market changes for Natural Resources Wales and the sector(s).
• Contribute to task and finish groups, commissioned through the Business Boards, to prepare defined products as required.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader to develop and deliver an agreed Sgwrs plan. 
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method .

1. Knowledge of: Welsh, UK and EU legislation related to outdoor access and recreation. Welsh, UK Government policy drivers related to outdoor access and recreation and the issues and opportunities within Wales.
2. Specialist technical knowledge relating to one of more of the following: responsible recreation, countryside codes, National Trails, Countryside and Rights of Way Act, open access and recreational access to freshwater and inland coastal waters, and public rights of way. 
3. Experience of specialist/technical analysis and interpretation of a range of complex environmental and relevant information and data sources.
4. Working with/in outdoor access & recreation sector, local authorities, landowners, and managers; representatives of outdoor/countryside organisations, forums, and voluntary bodies.
5. Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications.
6. Share your knowledge and expertise to help solve problems, supporting all Heads of Business in EPP as required.

New: Senior Medical Writer (Remote UK/Europe) - Growing HEOR & Market Access Consulting firm

An exciting opportunity to join a growing consulting firm with one of the best staff retention rates in the healthcare/pharma space. Be part of a fun, people focused culture where everyone looks out for each other, pulling in the same direction, finding a great balance between work and personal life.

This role can be fully remote based in a number of European countries, as well as US and Canada (with minimal travel/a few team meets up per year)

The role would suit an experienced medical writer who enjoys ‘hands on’ writing, working in a collaborative close-knit team, you will have an established leadership team to support your growth and development and no pressure to be involved in sales/BD, the role provides good visibility in a small privately owned company, and the chance to work on global projects.

Much of the companies work is repeat business and organic growth, with a wealth of business ongoing and lined up for the foreseeable future, this is a great chance to join a smaller firm (under 100 people), with a non-corporate culture, who value SME's and allow experts to progress (both responsibility and salary) whilst staying hands on and close to the science.

Ideal profile:

- 3-12 years experience in a relevant consultancy/agency environment

- MSc/PhD in relevant field

- Technical expertise/the ability to write technical reports from health economic models, ITC's and/ or NMA’s

- Experience in developing Global Value Dossiers, US dossiers, objection handlers, poster and manuscripts

- Experience in Evidence Synthesis and associated Writing also desirable

- Comfortable working remotely and collaborating with colleagues across UK, EU and US

Reach out now for more info!

Senior Health Economist - (Modeller) - UK / Europe - Remote

An exciting career opportunity for a Health Economist/Health Economic Modeller to join a growing global Market Access and HEOR consulting firm with a non-corporate, people focused culture, and a proven progression path I've seen 8 of my placed candidates enjoy over the last 5 years! This firm have one of the most impressive staff retention rates in the entire HEOR & Access consulting space, are privately owned and growing steadily year on year.

The company are in growth mode, has a wealth of repeat and new business lined up + a highly experienced, settled leadership team in place to set you up for long term success.

The role:

• Build and adapt Health Economic Models (Cost-effectiveness, budget-impact & others bespoke models) using Excel, VBA & R
• Work on broader technical/statistical projects, survival analysis etc.
• Develop projects working within a smaller company with no politics or rigid structures!
• Support the growth of the company by assisting with proposals and understanding client needs
• Be exposed to a variety of work in a small Global company who specialise in Market Access & HEOR
• Contribute to cross functional projects, gaining exposure to different parts of the business
• Mentor junior colleagues and take on managerial responsibility over time

Ideal profile:

• 3+ years Health Economic modelling experience (ideally in consulting, but strong academic backgrounds considered)
• MSc / PhD in Health Economics, Stats, other relevant field
• UK HTA knowledge experience is desirable
• Happy being hands-on and enjoys being in the details
• Good communication skills to help foster relationships internally and externally
• Enjoys a smaller growing team, visible role with great opportunity make an impact

For more information, reach me at