10 policy specialist jobs found

A large and well‑established UK public sector organisation is delivering a major technology and business transformation programme. As part of this change, they are transitioning from legacy systems to a modern S/4HANA landscape. To support this critical programme, they are seeking an experienced Cutover Lead to ensure a smooth, low‑risk transition into live service. You will work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external delivery partners to drive a controlled and successful go‑live. Your new roleAs Cutover Lead, you will take end‑to‑end ownership of all cutover activities required to support the organisation's transition to S/4HANA. Your responsibilities will include: Defining and maintaining the overarching cutover strategy, approach, and governance model in line with programme objectives. Developing and owning the integrated cutover plan, covering task sequencing, dependencies, milestones, and critical path activities. Coordinating cutover activity...

Job Title: Naval Architect Location: Bristol Day Rate: £DOE Inside IR35 Term: 6 Months Security Clearance: SC to start Key Skills: Naval Architecture, Ship Design, Submarine Design, Manoeuvring & Control, Dynamic Stability, Quasi-Static Stability, Numerical Simulation, MATLAB, Python, Surface Ships, Submarines, MOD About Us: We are seeking a Naval Architect with a strong technical background to join our specialist engineering team, providing Naval Architecture advice and guidance to customers within the defence sector. This role focuses on the assessment of surface ships and submarines, covering a broad range of performance areas including: Manoeuvring and control Dynamic and quasi-static stability Seakeeping Resistance and propulsionThe Role: So, what will you be doing as a Naval Architect? Work collaboratively with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and help shape the package of work, including identifying innovative solutions. Deliver...

OT Cyber Security Specialist £430/day Outside IR35 6 month contract Oxford - 1 day per week on-site We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK organisation operating in the critical infrastructure sector. As part of a greenfield initiative, they are building out their OT security capability and require an experienced Information Security Consultant to lead and shape this journey. This role is pivotal in defining and implementing the OT Security Strategy, developing governance frameworks, and introducing robust security controls across OT environments. You'll be working closely with engineering teams and third-party providers to ensure alignment with industry standards and enterprise cyber objectives. You'll be involved in both strategic and hands-on activities, including policy creation, risk assessments, and technical oversight. The organisation operates in a highly regulated environment, so experience with frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF, CAF, and ISO 27001...

Your new company You'll be joining an organisation embarking on an ambitious, forward‑thinking programme to introduce Artificial Intelligence and Automation across its key services. The goal is to enhance user experience, streamline processes, and drive operational efficiency through intelligent, scalable digital solutions. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful transformation within a complex and high‑impact environment. Your new role As a Senior AI Technical Architect, you will take the lead in shaping and delivering the enterprise‑wide AI technology approach. You will define strategic AI architecture, ensure alignment with organisational principles, and drive the design and implementation of innovative, production‑ready solutions. You will architect, design and deliver AI systems leveraging Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services, focusing initially on: AI‑powered Document Intelligence Multilingual speech transcription and translation Cognitive search across...

Location: Birmingham Contract: Initial 6 Months Working Pattern: Hybrid Hays are recruiting two experienced Data Analysts to join the Regulation & Enforcement Directorate of a local council. This is an exciting opportunity to support the department on its data transformation journey and help drive informed decision-making. About the Roles We have two distinct positions within the directorate: Role 1 - Regulation & Enforcement Team Work with large datasets to create interactive dashboards that provide insight into HR KPIs. Support the council's processes for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, ensuring accurate and timely data reporting. Role 2 - Neighbourhood Partnership Team Streamline data-sharing processes across internal and external stakeholders. Develop solutions to improve efficiency and accessibility of information across multiple services. Key Skills & Experience Strong experience working with large datasets in Excel. Ability to create dashboards...

Your new company You'll be joining a major organisation undergoing a large-scale technology transformation, modernising complex operational systems and investing in secure, resilient, and future-ready digital capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile programmes and play a key role in shaping next generation technology across a diverse environment. Your new role As the Technology & Integration Manager, you will provide specialist technical support to the Head of IT during a major systems replacement programme. You will help ensure new technologies are secure, well governed, technically sound, and integrated effectively with existing enterprise platforms. Key responsibilities include: Technical Programme Support Reviewing supplier system requirement specifications covering software, hardware, hosting, and data integration. Working directly with suppliers to validate architectures, back‑office integration, and compatibility with current...

Your new company Working for a globally renowned legal firm Your new role We are seeking a highly capable Business Data Lead with a strong technical mindset and exceptional data ownership skills to drive the business‑side data strategy for a major SAP/ ERP migration within a global legal firm. You will acts as the bridge between business and data teams, providing clarity, structure, and leadership on data‑driven decisions. You will lead requirements gathering, run design workshops, and guide business reviews to translate complex operational needs into clear, actionable specifications and documentation. The role owns the entire SAP migration. You will be conversion mapping, shapes global and regional taxonomy decisions, drives data cleansing and reconciliation controls, and oversees validation, UAT, and business sign‑off for each test and production wave. What you'll need to succeed *Must have Legal/ Law or Professional Services experience* You will serve as the bridge...

Oracle Fusion Tester, £500 p/d outside IR35: We are seeking an Oracle Fusion Tester to join an exciting client's team on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Design of all tests for HCM, including payroll, across all phases of the Programme. This will include both manual and automated tests. Requirements coverages analysis for all test phases Successful test execution for all test phases across the programme Management of business users for PPR and UAT phases Essential Skills Required: Solid Test analysis skills with Oracle Fusion Proven functional test expertise with several Oracle Modules Evidence ability to deliver high quality and accurate test scripts and scenarios and other testing collateral Demonstrate knowledge of modern test standards and best practices Quality focus, driven to deliver a working product Experience of using Jira with x-ray test management Experience of the full cycle of implementation utilising Oracle Cloud.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as...

I am currently working with a consultancy who are actively seeking a senior UX consultant to lead UX discovery for a range of business-critical journeys in the helpdesk and self-service space. What you'll need to succeed: Strong identity-centric UX experience with authentification, MFA, IDV, and recovery journeys. Strong experience designing accessible, low friction user journeys. Strong experience with Figma, prototyping, and usability testing. Good background in behavioural change or service design. Strong stakeholder management skills in regulated environments. What you'll get in return: Up to £495pd Umbrella. Initial 6-month contract with extensions. Hybrid working in Manchester. What you need to do now: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist...

Cyber Security Consultant / Cyber SME Hybrid - 90% home / 10% office Office Base: Southeast London, occasional travel into office. Contract Duration: 6 months Day Rate: £400-£450 Inside IR35 ACTIVE ENHANCED SECURITY CLEARANCE (eSC) REQUIRED Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant / Cyber SME to provide specialist expertise across a range of security technologies and cloud environments. The successful candidate will support ongoing cyber initiatives, advise on best practices, and contribute to the deployment and optimisation of cyber security solutions across AWS and Azure. Key Responsibilities Provide subject matter expertise across core cyber security technologies and cloud platforms. Support and enhance vulnerability management capabilities across Azure and AWS. Contribute to the deployment, configuration, and improvement of key security tooling. Advise stakeholders on cyber risks, mitigation strategies, and best practices. Work...