Public Sector & Not-for-Profit

Senior Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Officer Location: Bristol, hybrid working Contract: Temporary 6 months (possibility of extension) Salary: Based on salary of £45,536 (hourly pay) About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Officer to join the External Relations team of a national public sector organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident communications and stakeholder engagement professional to play a key role in developing relationships with senior external stakeholders, supporting high-profile events and visits, and providing insight into parliamentary and political activity. Working closely with the Head of Public Affairs and colleagues across the organisation, you will help ensure that stakeholder engagement is coordinated effectively and contributes to wider organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Coordinate an ongoing programme of visits and engagement activity with external organisations and senior stakeholders. Work closely with the events team and policy colleagues to plan and deliver online and in-person events. Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholder organisations, including preparing for and attending regular stakeholder meetings. Prepare and maintain stakeholder briefings for senior leaders and other colleagues. Monitor parliamentary developments, including inquiries, debates and committee hearings, and provide clear summaries and updates to colleagues. Support the preparation of written and oral briefing materials for senior leaders attending parliamentary inquiries, committee hearings and evidence sessions. Develop and maintain effective systems and processes for recording and sharing stakeholder and parliamentary engagement information. Produce clear external and internal communications relating to stakeholder engagement, including blogs, briefings and staff updates. Work collaboratively across the organisation to embed an effective approach to stakeholder and provider engagement. Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working across the team and wider organisation. Deputise for the Head of Public Affairs when required. About You We are looking for someone with strong experience in communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement or a related field, who is confident working with a wide range of internal and external audiences. You will have: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport and trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality briefings, blogs, reports and summaries. Confidence communicating about complex issues with both internal and external audiences. Strong influencing and relationship-management skills. Experience of developing and improving systems and processes and embedding new ways of working. The ability to understand the wider organisational context and ensure stakeholder activity supports strategic objectives. What the Role Offers This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where you will have genuine exposure to senior stakeholders, public affairs, events and strategic communications. You will play an important role in supporting high-profile engagement activity and helping shape how the organisation develops and maintains its external relationships. If you are an experienced communications or stakeholder engagement professional looking for a role where you can make a visible contribution, we would be keen to hear from you. For further information, or to request the full candidate pack, please contact Branwen Johns at Yolk Recruitment at

Planning Specialist - Customer Experience Location: Cardiff Salary: £35,000 Job Type: Permanent About the Role We are looking for an experienced Planning Specialist to join a busy Customer Experience/Contact Centre environment. The role will focus on workforce planning, demand forecasting and resource optimisation, ensuring the right level of resource is available to deliver excellent customer service while operating efficiently. Key Responsibilities Develop short, medium and long-term demand forecasts and resource plans. Build and maintain forecasting and planning models to support operational KPIs. Manage and utilise WFM/WFO systems for forecasting and scheduling. Analyse contact centre performance, trends and operational data to improve forecasts and plans. Work closely with stakeholders and Real-Time teams to deliver effective multi-channel workforce plans. Support real-time service-level management, including schedule adherence and offline activity. Identify future resource and operational challenges and recommend appropriate solutions. Continuously review and improve planning processes and best practice. About You Proven experience in workforce/resource planning and demand forecasting. Experience working within a contact centre/customer operations environment. Strong knowledge of WFM/WFO systems, forecasting and scheduling. Experience developing forecasting models for a multi-channel environment. Strong Excel skills. Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills. The ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. A proactive approach to identifying issues and improving processes. Experience with CACI Forecaster, IBM Modeller or similar advanced modelling tools would be advantageous but is not essential.

Software Developer (.Net) £56,631 Bridgend - Hybrid Overview Are you an experienced developer who wants to shape a new digital function from the ground up? We're looking for a Senior Software Developer to help design and deliver modern services that make a real impact. You'll play a leading role in building a new event-driven integration platform on the Microsoft Azure stack, working initially with consultants before taking ownership as our in-house technical lead. This isn't just about writing code-you'll also grow and mentor a new team, set best practice, and help drive a digital transformation. Job Title: Senior Software Developer Reports to: Software Engineering Manager Overview As the first member of our new in-house development team, you'll lead the design, build, and delivery of an enterprise-grade Azure-based integration platform. You'll set technical direction, champion quality and security, and mentor future developers to deliver excellent digital services. Key Responsibilities Design and develop an event-driven API/microservices platform on Azure. Integrate multiple third-party systems securely and reliably. Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and operations. Establish coding standards and best practice across the development lifecycle. Present proofs of concept and guide technical decisions. Recruit, mentor, and lead future developers. Contribute to wider digital and technology strategy. Essential Strong experience delivering enterprise solutions on Microsoft Azure. Advanced skills in .NET / C#. Hands-on expertise with event-driven design and technologies (Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs, Event Grid). Experience building APIs/microservices with Azure tools (Functions, APIM, Web Apps). Knowledge of Azure data services (SQL, Storage, Data Lake, Cosmos DB). Track record of leading development and mentoring others. Strong communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in agile teams. Desirable Microsoft Azure certifications. GraphQL (e.g. HotChocolate). Exposure to Kafka or other event-driven platforms. Knowledge of DevOps/IaC (Docker, Azure DevOps). Familiarity with Azure observability, identity, and security tools. Gitflow knowledge. Personal Qualities Customer-focused and improvement-driven. Positive, proactive, and collaborative. Strong problem-solving and influencing skills. Committed to personal and team development. Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Software Developer opportunity is for you then please apply online. 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.

Health & Safety / Compliance Manager Salary: £38,500 - £42,000 DOE Contract: Temporary to permanent Hours: 30 hours per week (Flexible & hybrid working) Location: Somerset Purpose of the Role The Health & Safety / Compliance Manager will be the Designated Competent Person for Health and Safety, providing strategic leadership, expert advice and assurance across all schools. The postholder will ensure statutory health and safety responsibilities, manages risk effectively and maintains consistent compliance arrangements. They will promote a positive, proactive safety culture and provide senior leaders and Trustees with assurance on health and safety performance. Key Responsibilities Act as the Designated Competent Person, providing expert advice to the CEO, senior leaders, schools and Trustees. Develop and implement the Trust-wide Health and Safety Strategy, policies and procedures. Maintain oversight of Trust-wide health and safety risks and provide appropriate challenge, advice and assurance. Ensure effective systems are in place for risk management, statutory compliance and health and safety monitoring. Monitor changes in legislation and ensure Trust arrangements remain compliant and effective. Lead a programme of health and safety audits, inspections and compliance reviews, ensuring actions are followed through. Review risk assessments and control measures, providing specialist advice on high-risk activities. Lead the investigation and reporting of significant accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and lessons learned. Support schools with emergency and critical incident management. Work with Estates and school teams to provide assurance on statutory premises compliance, including fire, asbestos, water hygiene, electrical and gas safety. Provide strategic oversight of educational visits and off-site activities, working with Educational Visit Coordinators to ensure appropriate risk management and compliance. Develop and deliver health and safety training and guidance to ensure staff understand their responsibilities. Prepare clear reports for senior leaders, Trustees and committees on compliance, risks, incidents and improvement actions. Essential NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health and Safety qualification. CMIOSH or working towards Chartered Membership. Significant senior Health and Safety experience within a complex, multi-site organisation. Experience of acting as a Competent Person and advising senior leaders or governance bodies. Experience of developing health and safety strategies, policies and assurance frameworks. Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation and recognised best practice. A driver with access to a car Please contact to receive the full candidate pack and to discuss the role in more detail.

Temporary Housing Support Worker Location: Cornwall Contract: 2 - 5 months + Hours: 37 per week. Typically: Sunday 8am-6pm, Mon - Thurs 9am-5pm Hourly rate: £12.71 - £13.45 On-call supplement: £105 per week when participating in the rota About the role We are looking for an experienced Housing Support Worker to join a well-established supported housing service in Cornwall on a temporary basis. The service provides accommodation and support to adults who may have experienced homelessness, substance misuse and mild to moderate mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression. You will work as part of a supportive and established team, helping residents develop the skills, confidence and stability they need to move towards greater independence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is empathetic, approachable and enjoys building positive relationships with people who may have complex needs. About the role You will manage a caseload of approximately 7-8 residents, providing practical and person-centred support. Your responsibilities will include: Completing needs and risk assessments. Developing and reviewing individual support plans. Agreeing meaningful goals and outcomes with residents. Supporting residents with tenancy management and sustaining their accommodation. Providing budgeting and money management support. Supporting residents with benefit applications and forms, including Universal Credit and PIP. Helping residents access health, wellbeing and other support services. Accompanying or transporting residents to appointments where required. Supporting residents to develop independence and life skills. Responding appropriately to safeguarding, risk and welfare concerns. Maintaining accurate and confidential records and case notes. Working closely with colleagues and external agencies to provide coordinated support. Participating in the service's on-call rota. About you We are looking for someone who is empathetic, reliable and confident working with people who may have experienced significant challenges in their lives. You will ideally have experience in one or more of the following: Supported housing, homelessness services, mental health services Experience completing support plans, risk assessments and case records. Good knowledge of housing and tenancy-related issues. Experience supporting people with benefits, budgeting or financial difficulties. A driver with access to a car Good IT and written communication skills. Enhanced DBS Apply If you have experience supporting vulnerable adults and are looking for a temporary opportunity where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV

The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading Housing Association to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Manager - Operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on and confident finance leader to step into an established finance function and make a tangible impact from day one. You will provide strong leadership across the organisation's transactional finance operation, bringing energy, direction and accountability, helping teams improve performance, embrace change and identify more efficient ways of working. The Role As Finance Manager - Operations, you will provide leadership and oversight across a range of key transactional finance functions, including: Accounts Payable and Purchase Ledger Payroll and Pensions Rent Income and customer account transactions Sales Ledger Banking, reconciliations and control accounts Payment processing and financial controls Wider transactional finance systems and processes You will lead and support several teams within the finance function, including the Transactional Manager, Senior Income Officer, Rent Income team, Transactional Finance team and Payroll function. A key part of your role will be bringing these areas together, ensuring effective performance management, clear accountability and a consistent, proactive approach. What you'll be doing Provide strong leadership and day-to-day management across the transactional finance teams. Drive performance and create a more proactive, accountable and customer-focused culture. Oversee key finance operations, ensuring robust controls, accurate reconciliations and high-quality service delivery. Lead and support managers and team members through regular 1:1s, objective setting, development and performance management. Ensure effective management of rent income accounting, customer accounts, arrears-related financial information and income controls. Oversee payroll services, ensuring compliance with HMRC, pensions, statutory requirements and internal controls. Support ongoing digital and systems change, including the implementation and improvement of finance and procure-to-pay processes. Work collaboratively with Finance, ICT, Procurement, HR and other stakeholders to improve systems and service outcomes. What we're looking for We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager or Transactional Finance Manager with a strong background in operational finance and, crucially, the confidence and ability to lead people. You will be a full or part-qualified accountant from a recognised professional body, or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience, with a strong understanding of operational finance in a complex environment. Extensive experience managing transactional finance services, including purchase and sales ledger, banking, payments, reconciliations and control accounts. Strong technical knowledge of financial controls, VAT and relevant tax considerations. Experience of managing rent income accounting, customer accounts and income reconciliation, ideally within a registered social landlord or similar environment. Strong payroll knowledge, including HMRC requirements, pensions, statutory deductions, reconciliations and payroll controls. Experience of improving finance systems, processes, workflows, reporting and data quality. Excellent people management skills, with experience setting objectives, developing colleagues and confidently addressing performance issues. The ability to use performance information and management reporting to improve service quality and accountability. Strong systems and digital capability, with the ability to support colleagues through technological change. To Apply Please submit your up-to-date CV demonstrating how you meet the criteria. For a confidential discussion, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.

Role: Network Analyst Location: South Wales Day rate: Competitive Contract: 6 month contract The Opportunity We are working with a leading organisation in the water sector to recruit an experienced Network Analyst. This is a senior technical role focused on clean water distribution networks, hydraulic modelling, network assurance and risk management. You will provide technical expertise to support operational and investment decisions, ensuring the network remains safe, resilient and capable of delivering high levels of customer service. Key Responsibilities Provide technical assurance across the water distribution network. Lead and approve hydraulic, operational and surge modelling. Assess network capacity, resilience, asset risk and service performance. Lead technical investigations into bursts, pressure issues, water quality incidents and supply interruptions. Ensure network models accurately reflect current assets and network configuration. Provide technical input into operational, planning and capital projects. Translate complex modelling and technical analysis into clear operational recommendations. Work closely with operations, planning and capital delivery teams. Support network issues and participate in an out-of-hours standby rota. About You You will have: 5+ years' experience in the water industry, ideally within network, asset management, operational or analytical roles. Strong knowledge of clean water distribution networks and assets. Experience with hydraulic modelling and/or GIS. Good understanding of hydraulic principles and water distribution. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A relevant HND or equivalent qualification in engineering or science. A full current driving licence. Experience with Synergi, hydraulic model build/calibration/design, surge modelling or professional accreditation (IW, ICE or CIWEM) would be advantageous. If you're an experienced water network or hydraulic modelling professional looking for a senior technical role with real responsibility for network performance and resilience, we'd like to hear from you.

Role: Water Network Technician Location: South Wales Day rate: Competitive Contract: 6 month contract The Role We are looking for a Water Network Technician to support the operation and performance of a regional water distribution network. The role focuses on maintaining service standards, resolving network issues, supporting customers, and driving continuous improvement across water quality, pressure, flow and supply reliability. Key Responsibilities Support the safe and efficient operation of the water distribution network. Investigate network performance issues and implement improvements. Work closely with operational teams, analysts and contractors to deliver excellent customer service. Maintain accurate operational records and ensure compliance with company standards. Assist with incident response and emergency activities. Support complaint investigations and identify root causes of recurring issues. Participate in an emergency standby rota. Requirements Experience in water network operations, utilities, leakage, hydraulics or a related field. Strong customer service and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyse issues and recommend practical solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Full UK driving licence. Relevant technical qualification or equivalent industry experience. What You'll Bring A proactive and customer-focused approach. Strong organisational and teamwork skills. A commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement. The ability to work independently and under pressure

Project Manager- 6 months - Salary negotiable - South Wales - Immediate start Location: South Wales Salary: £450-£500 a day but negotiable We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to work for a leading Welsh organisation, you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are completed and stakeholders and colleagues are kept informed and on track. This is a senior project delivery role with responsibility for taking projects from initial scoping and solution development through procurement, construction, delivery and commissioning. You will also lead and support a team of Project Coordinators, working closely with operational, design, commercial and supply chain teams. The Role You will be responsible for delivering projects within agreed timescales, target costs and regulatory requirements, whilst ensuring strong commercial, health and safety and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the delivery of capital projects, including projects up to £2m. Managing and developing a team of Project Coordinators. Defining project scope and developing effective engineering solutions. Managing procurement, construction, delivery and commissioning. Managing contractors and project costs under NEC conditions of contract. Monitoring programmes and taking action where projects experience delays or cost pressures. Ensuring compliance with CDM and Health & Safety legislation. Identifying and managing project risks, including early warning and risk reduction processes. Working with operational, design, commercial and supply chain teams to deliver successful outcomes. Supporting sustainable and innovative solutions that improve efficiency and reduce carbon impact. Managing project handover, final certification and post-project reviews. Participating in a standby rota. About You We're looking for an experienced Project Manager with: A degree or equivalent qualification. Significant project management experience delivering high-value capital projects. Experience leading large teams or similar project delivery functions. Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and project delivery. Experience working with CDM and Health & Safety legislation. Strong commercial awareness across planning, design and construction. Excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills. The ability to manage projects against demanding regulatory, financial and delivery deadlines. Experience within the water, wastewater or utilities sector would be highly relevant. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Welsh language skills are desirable. What you will get in return: 37 hours a week Hybrid working environment An opportunity to work for a major Welsh organisation. Why Consider This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to take a senior role within a major infrastructure environment, leading significant capital investment projects and managing a team of Project Coordinators. You'll have genuine responsibility across project strategy, engineering solutions, procurement, commercial management, construction, risk, contractors and commissioning, giving you ownership of projects from concept through to completion. If you're an experienced Project Manager with a strong capital projects and NEC background, we'd like to hear from you, please contact: for more information.

Site Manager - Salary Negotiable - 6 months - Immediate start - Opportunities across South Wales I'm recruiting for a Site Manager to work with a leading organisation within Wales where you will be overseeing a range of clean-water infrastructure works. It's a varied, site-based role covering projects such as water main repairs and installations, underground reservoirs and other clean-water assets, with works taking place across highways, private land and Welsh Water sites. You'll essentially take ownership of works on site - making sure contractors are working safely, projects are progressing as they should and any issues around programme, cost, quality or health & safety are picked up and dealt with appropriately. You'll also work closely with Project Managers, engineers, operational teams and contractors throughout delivery. What you will be doing:- Taking ownership of works on the site Ensure Contractors are working safely Ensuring projects are progressing as they should and issues being identified Work closely with Project Managers, engineers and Operational teams What you will bring to the role: Previous site management experience Experience of NEC Contracts Knowledge of health and safety A full,clean driving licence An ability to plan own workload Capable of working independently What you will get in return: Monday to Friday with no evenings or weekends Negotiable salary (it will be a day rate) Mileage benefit 37 hours a week If you are readily available and have site management experience and can work autonomously I would like to hear from you, please contact: for more information.

Yolk Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with Valleys to Coast to appoint a Procurement Manager at an exciting point in the organisation's growth. This is a newly created opportunity to bring procurement in-house, build the function and drive genuine commercial value across the Group. With over 6,200 homes in management, a number of subsidiaries and an ambitious development programme, there is significant scope to leverage Group-wide buying power, improve value for money and strengthen procurement governance. The Role Reporting to the Director of Finance and managing a Buyer, you will lead procurement across the Group, developing and embedding a comprehensive procurement framework aligned with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements. You will: Lead the transition from outsourced to in-house procurement Develop and embed procurement policies, processes and governance Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Welsh Government requirements Drive cost savings, efficiencies and value for money Lead end-to-end procurement, tendering and contract management Develop and maintain a comprehensive contracts register Manage key supplier relationships and complex negotiations Embed social value and sustainable procurement Develop procurement systems, data and performance reporting Provide expert advice to senior leaders and the Board What We're Looking For: Fully qualified procurement specialist (CIPS or equivalent) Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business, Law, Supply Chain Management) or equivalent demonstrable experience Substantial post qualification experience in a senior procurement role, preferably within a public sector, housing, or not-for-profit environment in Wales or the wider UK Demonstrable track record of developing and implementing successful procurement strategies that deliver significant value for money and efficiency gains In-depth knowledge of public procurement regulations (e.g., Procurement Act 2023, Welsh Government procurement policy) and best practice Proven leadership and management experience, with the ability to build, motivate, and develop a high-performing team Benefits Hybrid and flexible working. Option to opt in to a nine-day fortnight, giving you every other Friday off. Annual leave: 25 days increasing by 1 day for every completed year up to a maximum of 5 days plus bank holidays An additional three paid wellbeing days Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave once you have completed your probationary period. Competitive Pension: SHPs - Valleys to Coast contribute 3% more than you each month (minimum contribution where you pay 4%, V2C pay 7%; maximum contribution where you pay 6%, V2C pay 9%) Recognition events and thousands of retail discounts A subsidised gym membership to Nuffield Health Health care cash plan to help you pay for essential health bills, as well as providing you with 24-hour access to GP advice, counselling and more. To Apply: For a confidential discussion and to access the full job description before applying, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria.

Role: System Developer Location: Wales (remote) Role type: Temporary Duration: 7 months Hourly rate: £23,06 (£44,367 pro-rata) Reporting to: Business Insight Development Manager Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain business information systems and applications. Design and support the organisation's data warehouse and reporting platform. Develop and maintain Power BI datasets, data models, dashboards, and reports. Design secure data integration, import, export, and ETL solutions. Automate and streamline business processes to improve efficiency. Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with GDPR and organisational policies. Support the development and maintenance of digital platforms and web-based services. Provide systems training, guidance, and technical support to end users. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver technology solutions. Essential Criteria Qualifications & Experience Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline. Demonstrable experience in systems development and implementation. Strong practical experience with: SQL, Power BI, SharePoint (or equivalent platforms) Data warehousing and data integration solutions Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of software development and information systems. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Experience working collaboratively across teams. Understanding of data governance, security, and GDPR requirements. Think this one's for you If you think this System Developer opportunity is for you then please apply online. 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.

Role: Cyber Vulnerability Manager Location: Cardiff (hybrid) Salary: Band 7 Pension: 20% The Opportunity: Digital Health and Care Wales vision is to provide world leading digital services, empowering people to live healthier lives, and transforming health and care for everyone in Wales. It is a multi-award-winning organisation, and was twice voted the UK's Best Place to Work in IT. Job Summary A Cyber Vulnerability Manager is responsible for identifying and managing the risks posed by vulnerabilities in the IT systems and applications used by the NHS in Wales. Duties: Act independently using own initiative within established parameters, self-determining when to refer to manager. Contribute to defining the strategic direction of the organisation by developing cyber improvement and by supporting the development of a Cyber Security improvement plan. Line manage and develop specialist staff, and work with other managers to ensure security objectives and targets are met. Manage projects, devise a range of options to overcome problems, analyse the options and take appropriate action to ensure projects are delivered in a timely manner. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of vulnerability scanning tools and processes, as well as managing contracts with external testers. Report and remediate vulnerabilities, identifying risks and conducting associated risk management. Develop, maintain and support the relevant systems for security services within your remit. Knowledge & Experience Essential: Experience leading a team and managing IT security vulnerabilities within a large, complex organisation. Experience conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessments in a corporate environment. Ability to develop and deliver effective technical training for diverse audiences. Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, security platforms and integrated systems. Proficiency with security tools, including vulnerability management, access control and incident management systems. Experience analysing security incidents, identifying trends and supporting remediation. Working knowledge of networking, operating systems and system software. Awareness of project planning and delivery principles. Skills & Attributes Essential: Ability to quickly learn, assess and implement new technologies and security methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and recommend effective solutions. Excellent attention to detail, producing accurate and high-quality work. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across technical and non-technical teams. Think this one's for you If you think this Cyber Vulnerability Manager opportunity is for you then please apply online. 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.

Role: Senior Security Specialist - Threat Hunting Location: Cardiff (hybrid) Salary: Band 7 Pension: 20% The Opportunity: Digital Health and Care Wales vision is to provide world leading digital services, empowering people to live healthier lives, and transforming health and care for everyone in Wales. It is a multi-award-winning organisation, and was twice voted the UK's Best Place to Work in IT. Job Summary Support Digital Health and Care Wales in protecting critical systems, applications and sensitive data by leading proactive threat hunting, improving detection capabilities, and providing expert cyber security guidance. The role is a senior technical position within the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) and includes participation in the cyber on-call rota. Key Responsibilities Lead proactive threat hunting using intelligence-led and hypothesis-driven approaches. Investigate complex security incidents and provide technical escalation within the CSOC. Develop and optimise SIEM detections, analytics, use cases and KQL queries to improve threat detection and reduce false positives. Identify gaps in logging, monitoring and telemetry across cloud, identity, endpoint, network and application environments. Analyse threat intelligence and emerging risks to improve cyber resilience. Produce technical reports, recommendations and threat hunting outcomes. Provide expert security advice and mentor colleagues through training and knowledge sharing. Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to enhance cyber security capabilities across NHS Wales. Essential Requirements Degree (or equivalent experience) in Cyber Security, IT or a related technical discipline. Strong knowledge of cyber security operations, threat hunting, incident response and security monitoring. Experience with SIEM platforms (ideally Microsoft Sentinel), KQL or similar analytics tools. Good understanding of cloud, endpoint, identity, network and application security. Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001. Experience Proven experience in cyber security operations, SOC, incident response or threat hunting within a complex environment. Experience analysing security events and telemetry from multiple sources. Experience improving detection capabilities, developing security use cases and tuning SIEM alerts. Experience producing technical reports and security recommendations. Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Security Specialist opportunity is for you then please apply online. 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.

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit is delighted to be supporting Ateb in the appointment of an Interim Head of Corporate Services. This is a 3 month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a key senior leadership appointment, reporting directly to the Chief Executive, with responsibility for providing strategic leadership across governance, assurance, risk, regulatory compliance, company secretarial services, data protection, legal services and business improvement. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation maintains the highest standards of corporate governance and regulatory assurance, providing confidence to the Board, Executive Team and wider organisation that the right frameworks, controls and processes are in place to support effective decision-making and compliance. Key Responsibilities Providing strategic leadership across corporate governance, assurance, risk, regulatory compliance and business improvement. Acting as Company Secretary to the Board and Committees, ensuring effective governance arrangements and high-quality support to Board and Committee activity. Working closely with the Board, Committees and Executive Management Team to embed a strong culture of governance, assurance and accountability across the organisation. Acting as the key organisational contact for the Welsh Government Regulation Team, coordinating regulatory requirements and ensuring regulatory matters are appropriately managed, communicated and escalated. Leading the organisation's assurance framework, ensuring it has a clear understanding of its risk profile, risk appetite and business continuity arrangements. Ensuring effective policies, procedures, controls and assurance processes are in place, with appropriate testing and monitoring to identify risks, gaps and areas for improvement. Providing assurance to senior leaders and the Board that the organisation is compliant, well governed and doing the right things. Supporting the organisation to identify where it is not compliant, where risks exist and where improvements are required, ensuring appropriate action is taken. Leading the organisation's approach to data protection and GDPR, acting as Data Protection Officer. Overseeing the organisation's legal services framework, including the management of external legal support and appropriate service level agreements. Providing strategic leadership to corporate services, ensuring effective integration with wider organisational priorities and objectives. Leading strategic and operational improvement activity, ensuring agreed actions and programmes deliver the intended outcomes. Building effective relationships across the organisation, providing leadership, challenge, guidance and support on complex governance, assurance and regulatory matters. Keeping abreast of changes in legislation, regulation and the wider operating environment, ensuring these are appropriately reflected in the organisation's governance and assurance arrangements. About You You will have a strong track record in corporate governance and assurance, gained within a regulated environment such as social housing, the public sector, local government or another complex organisation. You will bring: Significant experience operating at a senior leadership level across governance, assurance, risk and regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge and understanding of corporate governance principles and Board/Committee structures. Experience acting as, or supporting the responsibilities of, a Company Secretary, with a strong understanding of effective Board and Committee governance. Experience working with regulators and managing regulatory requirements within a complex or regulated organisation. A strong understanding of risk management, assurance frameworks, internal controls and business continuity. The ability to provide robust challenge and constructive advice to senior leaders and Boards. Experience translating complex regulatory, legal and governance requirements into clear recommendations and actions. Strong report writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality information and recommendations for Board and Committee consideration. Experience leading and developing teams, alongside the ability to work collaboratively across an organisation. A relevant professional qualification and/or significant equivalent experience. A legal background or qualification would be advantageous, given the responsibility for legal services and oversight. The ability to operate with a high level of integrity, discretion, sound judgement and diplomacy. Why This Role? Milford Haven office base with flexible/hybrid working Open to a day rate or fixed-term contract Offering a quick start and potential for an extension past 3 months Apply Now To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.

Role: Senior Data Engineer Location: South Wales Salary: £63,500 The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to lead the development of a modern, secure, cloud-based data platform. This role will be instrumental in shaping the organisation's data capabilities, delivering trusted analytics and reporting solutions, and establishing the foundations for future AI and advanced data initiatives. This is a hands-on position requiring a blend of architecture, engineering expertise, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and evolve a scalable cloud data platform and supporting architecture. Develop and maintain robust ELT/ETL pipelines, ensuring high standards of reliability, performance, and security. Establish and embed DataOps and DataSecOps practices, including CI/CD, testing, version control, and automated quality controls. Deliver governed data models and reporting structures that enable trusted, self-service analytics. Implement data governance, security, privacy, and access control frameworks. Monitor and improve data quality, integrity, and consistency across multiple systems. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and best-practice guidance to colleagues. Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical, value-driven data solutions. Drive continuous improvement across data engineering, reporting, and analytics capabilities. Essential Requirements Strong expertise in SQL and Python (PySpark desirable). Proven experience designing and building cloud-based data platforms from inception. Hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark, modern data lake/lakehouse architectures, and data integration pipelines. Strong understanding of data security, governance, access controls, and handling sensitive data. Experience implementing CI/CD, Git-based workflows, automated testing, and deployment practices. Solid data modelling experience for analytics and business intelligence. Track record of delivering scalable reporting and self-service analytics environments. Experience mentoring team members and promoting engineering best practices. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Data Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online. 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.

Housing Intervention Worker - Bridgend - Temp to perm - £14.28 per hour Here at Yolk we are delighted to be working with a charity which empowers and enables individuals to change their future. Are you passionate about preventing homelessness, reducing re offending, and helping people make lasting positive change? In order to be considered for this role you will need the relevant security clearance HMPPS Level 1 vetting clearance . This role will become permanent once the next level of clearance is obtained. We're looking for a Housing Interventions Worker, you'll support individuals in custody to overcome housing barriers and prepare for a successful return to the community. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping people secure stable accommodation, access the right support, and build brighter futures. What you'll be doing As a Housing Interventions Worker, you'll: Deliver one-to-one housing advice and tailored interventions to people in custody. Complete comprehensive housing assessments and develop personalised support plans. Help prevent homelessness by identifying suitable housing options before release. Build strong partnerships with local authorities, landlords, housing providers and support agencies. Source appropriate accommodation, including private rented housing and shared accommodation. Work closely with prison and probation colleagues to support positive resettlement outcomes. Maintain accurate records and contribute to achieving service objectives. What we're looking for We're looking for someone who has: Experience supporting people with housing, homelessness, welfare benefits or related advice services. Knowledge of housing legislation, welfare benefits and homelessness prevention. Experience working with people facing multiple and complex disadvantages, including homelessness, mental ill health, substance use or involvement with the criminal justice system. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A positive, resilient and solution-focused approach. HMPPS Level 1 vetting clearance Ability to drive and have own vehicle What you will get in return: £14.29 per hour 35 hour working week Allowance for Business Mileage 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday with no weekends If you would like to be considered for the role and have the compassion and empathy to make a real difference please indicate your interest by e-mailing:

Project Surveyor (Cladding Remediation) Fixed Term Contract Salary: £55,000-£65,000 Duration: Fixed-Term Contract (Up to 3 Years) Location: Hybrid/Flexible working - Outer London & Luton We are proud to be working exclusively in partnership with Hastoe Housing Association to recruit a Project Surveyor to support the delivery of its Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) remediation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected housing association and play a key client-side role in delivering two significant building safety projects. Acting as Hastoe's representative, you'll oversee appointed consultants and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with Cladding Safety Scheme funding requirements, and Hastoe's internal governance standards. The Role Working as the intelligent client, you'll provide project oversight, governance and stakeholder management across two remediation schemes in Upper Norwood and Luton. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the main point of contact between Hastoe, consultants and contractors. Overseeing project delivery, programmes, budgets and risk. Review and challenge technical proposals, procurement approaches, cost plans and programmes Ensuring compliance with CSS requirements, Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator requirements. Reporting project progress to senior leadership, Homes England and other key stakeholders. Lead or support resident and leaseholder engagement throughout project delivery. About You We're looking for someone with: Experience in cladding remediation and/or fire safety projects. Client-side, project management or consultancy oversight experience. Knowledge of the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS), Building Safety Act and High-Rise Residential Building (HRB) requirements. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Social housing experience would be highly desirable. HNC/HND (Level 5) or above in a relevant discipline. MRICS is preferred but not essential. What's on Offer Salary of £55,000-£65,000 Fixed-term contract for up to 3 years Hybrid and flexible working across Outer London and Luton Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays Discounts on selected retailers & restaurants Opportunity to lead the client-side delivery of critical building safety projects within a collaborative housing association. If you're an experienced Project Surveyor or Building Surveyor with a strong background in cladding remediation and are looking to make a real impact within the social housing sector, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact branwen.johns@yolkrecruitment to receive the full candidate pack and to discuss the role in more detail. As part of this application process a cover letter will be required. The deadline for applications is Sunday 9th August.

Lead Specialist Telemetry Advisor - Salary up to £56,000 - (Hybrid based in Wales) The Opportunity We are currently working with a key Civil Service Organisation to recruit their next Lead Specialist Advisor for Telemetry - an incredibly unique role, blending all aspects of telemetry into an exciting time of change for the organisation. They are moving to a new cloud-hosted telemetry platform replacing a long-standing legacy solution with a modern, resilient architecture built hosted within Microsoft Azure The Role You will act as the key interface between Telemetry Services and ICT, ensuring telemetry technologies are integrated effectively with cloud platforms, enterprise reporting, business intelligence solutions and wider digital services. Providing strategic leadership and governance for NRW's telemetry service and supporting technologies. Developing and delivering long-term telemetry, instrumentation and IoT strategies aligned to organisational objectives. Acting as the senior interface between Telemetry Services, Digital & ICT teams and external technology partners. Ensuring effective integration with Microsoft Azure services, data platforms, reporting tools and future digital capabilities. Requirements You will be an experienced telemetry including SCADA specialist with a strong technical foundation and proven experience working within mission-critical environments. Strong understanding of telemetry architectures, data historians, field instrumentation, remote monitoring and control systems. Experience working within highly resilient operational environments where data availability, reliability and accuracy are critical. Experience shaping technology strategy and delivering large-scale technical transformation programmes. Strong understanding of cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure. Experience integrating operational technology with enterprise data, reporting and analytics platforms. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and work effectively across technology and operational teams. Reward Aside from working on meaningful projects that positively impact the people of Wales, the successful applicant for this Head of DDaT role will be rewarded with the following: Salary of up to £56,000 Civil service pension scheme (27.9% employer contribution) Variety of working patterns 28 days annual leave (increasing annually to 33 days) PLUS 8 bank holidays CPD ranging from practical to further and higher education courses Weekly well-being hour Health and well-being benefits and support Active & sustainable travel benefits such as Cycle to Work and season ticket loans Payment of professional membership fees relevant to your role Yolk Recruitment is the exclusive recruitment partner to Natural Resources Wales and therefore all applications will be managed by the team at Yolk following NRW's own fair and transparent recruitment process.

Joiner - London - £21.67 per hour - 3 months - Immediate Start We have the pleasure of working with a leading Housing Association who require a short term joiner to join their team. The role involves carrying out quality joinery as the primary trade, plus additional multi‑trade repairs to achieve first time fixes. The candidate must work safely, deliver good customer service, keep accurate records, and maintain vehicle, tools, and stock to required standards. The successful candidate will be part of an on‑call, out‑of‑hours rota, paid at £525 for the week they are on call. The rota will be discussed in more detail during the interview. Requirements: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent Full UK Drivers Licence Strong joinery skills plus multi‑trade ability Experience working in customer‑focused, target‑driven environments Able to work independently, manage workload, and solve problems Good health & safety awareness Social housing experience desirable Candidates must have access to their own power tools. What you will get in return: £21.67 per hour Standard 35 hours a week If you are immediately available and want to use your skills to make ad difference it would be great to hear from you please contact: or contact: 07458163990 to have a discussion.