6 Portsmouth City Council jobs in Portsmouth

**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
* Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
* Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
* Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
* Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
* A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
* Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
* Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
* More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
As a Senior Data Scientist in Artificial Intelligence, you'll lead the development and delivery of sophisticated AI solutions, driving innovation and expertise within our organization.
Responsibilities:
* Architect and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions using foundation models and large language models
* Define and implement comprehensive cognitive computing strategies, aligning with business objectives
* Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions across the full project lifecycle
* Mentor and guide mid-level team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring successful project outcomes
Join our team and contribute to the development of groundbreaking AI solutions that drive business success. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and have a knack for solving complex problems, we'd love to hear from you.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Extensive experience in AI, machine learning, and data science, with a strong focus on foundation models and large language models
* Masterful proficiency in Python and expertise in AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras
* Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services
* Proven track record of delivering complex AI solutions in a professional setting
* Experience of working with Generative AI models
* Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplanry team
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Experience with generative AI models and deep learning architectures
* Familiarity with modern UI frameworks (Backbone.js, AngularJS, React.js, Ember.js, Bootstrap, JQuery)
* Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (SQL, Postgres, DB2, MongoDB)
* Understanding of various operating systems (Linux, Windows, iOS, Android)
* Knowldege of cloud services - ideally AWS and/or Azure
* Ideally have experience working in public sector
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
* Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
* Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
* Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
* Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
* A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
* Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
* Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
* More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
As a Senior Front End Developer, you'll be at the forefront of our digital product development, driving innovation and excellence in front-end engineering. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality frontend solutions by setting the coding standard, shaping the architecture, guiding engineering practices, and lead the team through complex technical challenges in large scale digital transformation projects. As part of a project senior technical leadership team, you will also contribute to stakeholder management and strategic planning at account level.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the frontend development of complex web applications using modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks (React, Next.js, Vue.js etc.).
* Define technical architecture, patterns, and practices for scalable, maintainable, and high-performing frontend solutions.
* Act as technical lead on projects - setting direction, ensuring code quality, and aligning delivery with client needs.
* Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers, promoting a culture of learning, quality, and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate closely with designers, backend developers, DevOps, QA, and other stakeholders to drive end-to-end delivery.
* Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into clear technical design and requirement, and in turn into compelling user experiences.
* Define and lead implementation of development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and release processes.
* Communicate technical decisions and trade-offs clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Deep practical experience with modern JavaScript and its libraries and frameworks like React, Next.js, Vue.js or similar.
* Strong understanding of design systems, component libraries, and working closely with UX/UI teams.
* Proven track record in technical leadership roles, leading delivery teams in complex, multi-environment projects.
* Strong understanding of frontend architecture, including performance, security and compliance, accessibility, and scalability considerations.
* Experience defining the implementation of robust testing strategies (unit, integration, E2E) and managing quality in delivery pipelines.
* Strong understanding of DevOps practices and tooling relevant to frontend development.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to engage with clients, present solutions, and explain technical concepts clearly.
* Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams, with an understanding of effective delivery methodologies.
* Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Experience in consulting or client-facing roles, ideally in a digital or enterprise environment.
* Familiarity with backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, APIs) and how frontend integrates into broader systems.
* Exposure to cloud-native architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, serverless, containerized environments).
* Experience contributing to pre-sales and project discovery phases by advising on technical feasibility and shaping solutions.
* Involvement in technical communities or thought leadership (e.g., speaking, blogging, OSS contributions).
Desirable Certifications:
* JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures Certification
* Responsive Web Design Certification
* Vue.js Certification (if experience with VueJS)
* React.js Certification (if experience with ReactJS)
* Angular Certification (if experience with Angular)
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You'll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
* Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
* Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
* Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
* Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
* A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
* Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
* Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
* More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future
**Your role and responsibilities**
We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Architect specializing in Java and web technologies to lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and secure enterprise applications. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to our cutting-edge software development initiatives and play a pivotal role in our organization's digital transformation journey.
Responsibilities:
* Architecture Design and Implementation: Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise application architectures using Java and web technologies.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to comprehend business and technical requirements, translating them into effective application designs.
* Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of excellence and knowledge sharing.
* Technology Innovation and Improvement: Stay current with Java, web technologies, and emerging trends, driving innovation and continuous improvement in our application development practices.
* Problem Solving: Apply strong problem-solving skills to analyze complex systems, identify areas for optimization and improvement, and drive solutions.
* Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Articulate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding of project objectives and progress.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* AWS and JavaScript Expertise: At least 3 years of hands-on experience with AWS (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, etc.), CloudFormation, and JavaScript.
* Java and Web Technologies Proficiency: Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale enterprise applications using Java and web technologies. In-depth knowledge of Java frameworks like Spring and Hibernate, and web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.
* Software Architecture Acumen: Strong understanding of software architecture principles and patterns, with practical experience in microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native development.
* Analytical Skills: Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and propose solutions.
* Communication Skills: Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of articulating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Testing and DevOps: Experience with Cypress testing and familiarity with openshift containers (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Familiarity with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
* Data Engineering: Knowledge of data engineering and experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka.
* CI/CD and Automation: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation, using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Our client, a dynamic and highly respected agency within the Media & PR industry, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Public Relations Manager. This exciting role, based in our offices in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK , will focus on developing and executing impactful PR campaigns for high-profile clients in the entertainment sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong network within the media landscape, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to generate positive media coverage and manage brand reputation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive PR strategies tailored to the unique needs of entertainment clients.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, influencers, bloggers, and media outlets across various platforms.
• Craft compelling press releases, media kits, pitches, and other PR materials.
• Secure high-quality media coverage for clients through proactive pitching and media outreach.
• Manage crisis communications and provide strategic counsel during challenging situations.
• Organize press conferences, media events, and product launches.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing insightful analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal marketing, social media, and creative teams to ensure integrated campaign execution.
• Manage client expectations and ensure timely delivery of all PR activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in public relations, with a significant portion focused on the entertainment or media industry.
• Proven track record of securing high-profile media placements and managing successful PR campaigns.
• Extensive knowledge of media relations and a strong network of contacts within the entertainment press.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and their role in modern PR strategies.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in crisis communications is a strong asset.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the public perception of prominent entertainment brands. The position is based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK , with a hybrid working model that blends office collaboration with remote flexibility.