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We’re Civica, and we create software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. 
From local government, to education, health, and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to provide essential services to over 100 million citizens. 

Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work, supporting the needs of citizens and those who serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point in our journey to realise that aspiration.  

Why you will love this opportunity as Technical Consultant at Civica 

Its an essential role in the Civica LG Division Services Team, working across a range of products and customers in the portfolio to deliver professional services consultancy on several concurrent projects.

You will develop an in-depth working knowledge of the complete suite of Local Government solutions.  The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in ensuring implementations are delivered successfully, on time and budget, and to a high level of customer satisfaction.

You will help ensure that Civica is recognised as the leading GovTech Software supplier in the market place.  The Technical Consultant will achieve this through positivity, action, professionalism, customer service and industry knowledge.

What you will do to be successful in this role as Technical Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Provide all data related activity of Technical Consultancy Services across several Products to Civica customers
• Develop and deliver new approaches to Technical delivery to continuously enhance the level of service provided.
• To deliver data migration and data consultancy for Civica software following Civica project documentation, implementation guidelines and quality standards.
• Act as the lead point of contact for their Projects for the areas of Data, interfacing and Technical delivery.
• Define and document data conversion and Load scope and perform data loading in line with agreed process.
• Testing and due diligence during migrations and Implementations.
• To produce and maintain documentation to high standards for internal and customer use, including user literature, configuration documentation and technical specifications.
• To communicate effectively with customers in advance of agreed tasks, provide progress updates during and upon completion, highlight issues, and recommend follow-on actions.
• Develop ad-hoc reports via a range of industry standard reporting tools
• To promote Civica, its products and practices in a professional manner.
• Create SQL scripts to view and report on data
• Creation of SQL Stored Procedures, Functions and Triggers.
• Development of back office tools and data pipelines
• Migration of SSIS packages and legacy SQL approaches to Azure environments
• Provide workshops and consultancy services in remote or in person format with groups from 1-8 people
• Work with Customers to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of solutions delivered in projects, providing triage and issue resolution where possible and raising enhancements and defects with Product Teams.
• Liaise with the Civica Project and Account managers
• Provide quotations for no standard small work packages
• Provide regular internal progress reports as required
• Manage customer issues to a successful resolution ensuring that appropriate customer and internal communication is maintained.
• Commercial acumen to manage deliverables to agreed scope and identify any activities/services over & above that contracted for.

Essential Experience

Candidates must have experience in Software Implementations, specifically Data Migrations, ideally using Microsoft SQL.  They should also have experience within at least one of the following areas of local government ether as a supplier or a customer: Housing, Revenues, Asset management, Regulatory data (e.g. licencing, Food Standards), Fire Safety, Transport or Police.

Requirements

• Good commercial awareness

• Ability to gather and define requirements, including documentation and appropriate customer sign-off
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to take ownership of problems and see them to resolution
• Ability to manage change of priorities at short notice.
• Ability to deal with demanding product and project development plans.
• Prepared to travel throughout the UK and Ireland
• Positive, Proactive & self-motivated
• A clean driving license
• SC & NPPV3 holder or ability to become a holder
• Good customer service skills and ability to deal with customer queries and complaints
• Time management skills with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Experienced in Microsoft Office products
• 5 or more years Microsoft SQL experience

Desirable skills:

• Python
• JSON
• CSS
• HTML
• C#
• APIs

We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work 
 
There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. 

Why You'll Love Working with Us 
 
As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.  
 
We know that when our people are happy, they work better and have greater job satisfaction. Here's what you can expect: 

Benefits

Time Off & Work-Life Balance 

25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays – plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days! 
Days of Difference – Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering. 
 

Financial Well-being & Security  

Pension Contributions – 5% employer match to support your future. 
Income Protection – Up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness. 
Life Assurance – 4x salary tax-free lump sum. 
Critical Illness Cover – £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents). 

Health & Perks 

Private Medical Insurance – Fast access to private healthcare. 
Health Cash Plan – Claim back physio, therapies & more. 
Dental Insurance – Cover for routine & emergency care. 
Affinity Groups – Join employee-led communities. 
Bounty Bonus – Refer a friend & get rewarded. 

At Civica, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission. 

If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to support you. 

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Location: Wales (Remote or Hybrid options available)

Salary: 34,000 +

Hours: 35 per week (Flexible working hours)

Contract: Permanent

Yolk Recruitment's Public Sector and Not-for-Profit division is proud to be partnering with a well-known national charity that supports vulnerable children and young people, in the search for an experienced Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer.

Main Purpose

• Champion the rights and needs of disadvantaged children and young people in Wales.
• Influence national and local policy.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to secure long-term change.
• Ensure the voice of young people is central to policy work.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer will do:

• Track Welsh Government/local authority policies; respond to opportunities.
• Produce briefings and responses to consultations.
• Engage with Assembly Members (AMs) and relevant debates.
• Influence legislation and secure amendments.
• Work with practitioners and partners.
• Co-produce policy positions grounded in frontline experience.
• Share insights and updates with internal teams.
• Support integrated working across policy, advocacy, research, and service teams.
• Promote the organisation's work across Wales.
• Organise or participate in events.
• Amplify children's and young people's voices in policy and campaigns.

Essential Requirements

The Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer will need:

• Policy influence experience in Wales, including work with politicians.
• Politically aware; experienced in policy, lobbying, and advocacy.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Able to manage relationships and work independently.
• Deep understanding of social justice and Welsh political context.
• Proven collaboration with external partners.
• Representing an organisation at senior levels.

Applications close on the 7th of November

Interviews will be on 17th of November

To Apply:

Please contact Emily Rex at Yolk Recruitment to discuss the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer position further.

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.

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our well-known Wales based client to recruit for a Public Sector Procurement Manager.

Purpose of job:

• Be the focal point for the procurement offering, assessing, and reporting on clients' requirements to continually improve the services offered.
• Engage with companies to ensure that they fully understand the needs of users in procuring projects both in a general sense and on specific projects.
• Provide full range of call off support to all users throughout their building programmes or individual projects.
• Develop and improve on your knowledge of construction and building materials sector in England to provide information to the team on key economic and social drivers.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement legislation and provide guidance to colleagues, clients, and appointed companies.

Key Skills and Experience required:

• Experience of undertaking regulated procurement of goods and/or services on behalf of Public Sector organisations
• Understanding of best practice procurement
• Knowledge of the Public Sector Procurement Regulations in England and Wales
• Proven experience working with e-tendering platforms, including the creation, management, and distribution of procurement documents, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and internal processes.

50556DH

INDPRO

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our well-known Wales based client to recruit for a Public Sector Procurement Manager.

Purpose of job:

• Be the focal point for the procurement offering, assessing, and reporting on clients' requirements to continually improve the services offered.
• Engage with companies to ensure that they fully understand the needs of users in procuring projects both in a general sense and on specific projects.
• Provide full range of call off support to all users throughout their building programmes or individual projects.
• Develop and improve on your knowledge of construction and building materials sector in England to provide information to the team on key economic and social drivers.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement legislation and provide guidance to colleagues, clients, and appointed companies.

Key Skills and Experience required:

• Experience of undertaking regulated procurement of goods and/or services on behalf of Public Sector organisations
• Understanding of best practice procurement
• Knowledge of the Public Sector Procurement Regulations in England and Wales
• Proven experience working with e-tendering platforms, including the creation, management, and distribution of procurement documents, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and internal processes.

50556DH

INDPRO

Hybrid 3 days a week together out of our Manchester, Bristol, London or Leeds offices  (flexible 2 days remote wherever).

Please note:  Eligibility for UK Security Clearance  at the required level is essential for this role. You must have this clearance in place before you can start. 

Why this job matters

At BT, our Solution Architects design secure, scalable infrastructure that underpins critical national services. This role is central to delivering technical solutions in high-trust environments—especially within the public sector—where security, reliability, and strategic alignment are non-negotiable.

You’ll lead the design and delivery of infrastructure and application architectures that meet complex customer needs, translating business requirements into robust, compliant solutions. You’ll also shape long-term product and architecture roadmaps that align with BT’s commercial goals and governance frameworks.

This is a role for someone who thrives on technical depth, strategic thinking, and making a tangible impact on secure, national-scale projects.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering secure, scalable architectures that support BT’s portfolio of services. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you’ll ensure solutions are technically sound, repeatable, and aligned with customer and regulatory expectations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing infrastructure and application architectures for secure, high-availability environments
• Leading technical discovery and translating customer needs into actionable designs
• Driving product and architecture roadmaps that align with strategic and commercial goals
• Supporting identity, access, and federated login systems for government and enterprise clients
• Ensuring solutions meet cybersecurity and compliance standards (e.g. NIST, ISO 27002, CIS Controls)
• Producing clear, actionable documentation including proposals, scopes of work, and risk assessments
• Collaborating with stakeholders to align solutions with strategic goals and product roadmaps
• Driving innovation in architecture to solve complex challenges in secure environments

The skills you’ll need

We’re looking for someone who brings deep technical expertise and thrives in complex, customer-focused environments. Ideally, you’ll have experience working in:

• Large-scale or regulated environments, where governance, compliance, and security are critical
• Designing and delivering solution architectures that meet both functional and non-functional requirements
• Shaping product and architecture roadmaps aligned with business strategy
• Designing and integrating APIs and web services across complex platforms
• Hands-on cloud architecture or migration experience, particularly with AWS-native services
• Architecting secure IP telephony solutions, including protocol-level design and service architecture
• Navigating governance and security sign-off processes, particularly in enterprise or public sector settings
• Applying cybersecurity principles to infrastructure and application design
• Collaborating directly with customers and stakeholders to shape and deliver technical solutions
• Integrating systems using APIs, web services, and cloud-native technologies

Bonus experience

• Experience working with public sector organisations or regulated industries
• A background in identity and access management, or experience in consumer-scale platforms
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure models

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

Benefits

• An annual bonus of up to 10% (company & personal performance dependent)
• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Life Assurance
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
• BT TV, including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership, and 25% off NOW Sport, Cinema and Kids
• Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV’

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

• Develop and implement strategic public relations plans for technology clients, aligning with their marketing and business goals.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, influencers, and media outlets within the tech industry.
• Generate compelling media pitches, press releases, and other PR materials to secure positive media coverage.
• Manage and respond to media inquiries, serving as a spokesperson or coordinating with client spokespeople.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of content across various platforms, including social media and company blogs.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports and insights to clients and internal teams.
• Manage crisis communications situations effectively and proactively.
• Organize and coordinate press conferences, media events, and product launches.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, social media, content) to ensure integrated campaign execution.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership and speaking engagements for client executives.
• Manage junior PR staff, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Track and measure the effectiveness of PR campaigns using relevant metrics and analytics tools.
• Stay abreast of the latest PR trends, tools, and best practices, particularly within the technology landscape.
• Develop strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.
• Contribute to new business pitches and proposals.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in public relations, preferably with a focus on the technology sector.
• Demonstrated success in securing high-profile media placements in national and trade publications.
• Excellent understanding of the technology landscape, including emerging trends and key players.
• Strong media relations skills and an established network of contacts in the tech media.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic PR plans.
• Experience in crisis communications management.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and digital PR tools.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience managing junior team members is desirable.
• A creative and strategic mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.