
Public Sector & Not-for-Profit
Introduction
Yolk partners with Public Sector and Not-for-Profit organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and achieve their D&I objectives.
Innovation in the sector over recent years enables this experienced team to partner effectively with organisations across the UK to deliver a streamlined and compliant recruitment solution for temporary, fixed term, contract, and permanent hires.
We offer free advertising and support for volunteer positions as well as pro bono work for NED positions within the sector.
Yolk is a trusted supplier to the civil service which is evidenced by our appointment to Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks.
We recruit roles including Office Support, Customer Service, Communications, Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, Governance, Operations, Facilities, Digital & Technology, Finance & Accountancy and other specialist roles at all levels.
Sectors We Partner With:
Central and local government
Education
Housing
NHS
Emergency Services
Health & Social Care
Charities
Yolk is the proud recruitment partner to the Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS). If you are a public sector organisation in Wales wanting to know how you can access the enabled contract, or to find out more about what you can expect form Yolk please click below.
Yolk's Social Housing division
Yolk Recruitment has operated in the Social Housing sector for 15 years. We are mindful of the pressing challenges, such as the chronic undersupply of social housing, the impact of austerity measures, and the evolving policy landscape.
Understanding the Social Housing market is not just about bricks and mortar; it’s about people, communities, and the fabric of our society.
At Yolk Social Housing, we have a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by social housing organisations. Our expertise allows us to connect you with the skilled professionals that share your values in order to drive positive change and innovation across the sector.
LUSH Cymru (Ladies Unite in Social Housing) is a brand-new networking group for professional women who share a passion for delivering and managing affordable housing in Wales.

“I’m extremely proud to be leading the Public Sector & Not for Profit team at Yolk and supporting our clients to deliver their vital services. We have a highly experienced team of delivery consultants who recruit the length and breadth of the UK and understand the constraints of many of our client’s processes.
We work in partnership with organisations to introduce high calibre candidates and to deliver a first-class, value added service. Despite nearly 40 years in the industry, we continue to evolve as we strive to offer the Public Sector and Not for Profit sector, the best in innovation, quality and value.”
As a trusted supplier to the civil service, following our appointment to the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks, we have dedicated platform to our civil service recruitment which is found here:
Get in touch with our Public Sector team by clicking below:

Latest jobs in Public Sector & Not-for-Profit
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Customer Experience Analyst
London
Customer Experience Analyst £37,300 - £40,250 (London) £34,750 - £37,350 (Durham, Lytham, Glasgow) Hybrid 28.9% Pension Opportunity Yolk Recruitment is partnering with an innovative civil service organization undergoing a digital transformation, focusing on advanced digital practices. The role holder will also influence and build relationships across the business to embed new ways of working with a core Data & CRM team, Content team and Service Design & Development teams. Building Expertise Develop our understanding of the data underpinning our customer services and customer journeys, with the aim of connecting data sources to build a complete view of our customer interactions. Ensure continuity, management and improvement of a collection of Digital and Call Analytics reports to ensure they are established as we transform its business and meet business users' needs. Develop expertise on the interrogation and interpretation of customer engagement, interaction and behavioural data from multiple customer touchpoints, as shown in a variety of analytical platforms. Work collaboratively with members of the Data & CRM team and other areas of the business to understand campaign development and evaluation and embed standards across the team. Data Definition Work with our service delivery partners to define and deliver data into key customer touchpoints to drive our goals of continuous improvement, personalisation of our service and delivering against our customer principles. Deliver data into customer touchpoints to enable services to be personalised according to customer need. Ensure data supports robust evaluation and experimentation. Share insights and evaluations across the business, to improve visibility of work, spark ideas and increase the rate at which we can innovate our services. Working with others Support other members of the Data & CRM team as required, converting insight into targetable audiences for customer experience and communications. Develop a clear briefing process for stakeholders to request changes to analytics, to ensure resulting reports are clear, concise, and widely reusable. Work with analytics colleagues to develop and support a single front door for insight. Establish a process for continuous review and improvement of reporting, to drive increased understanding of our customer experience. Ensuring we maintain reporting standards, taxonomies and definitions. Cascade and share new ways of working with the Data & CRM team and the wider Data Community Essential experience Substantial experience in designing and running analysis, reports and visualisations to create actionable insight that informs business decisions about customer experience Essential technical knowledge Substantial knowledge of relational database analysis, report building and data mining Solid experience in digital analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics etc) Solid working knowledge of a data coding language (e.g. R, Python, SAS, SQL) Strong experience using data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI etc) Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint etc Essential skills Ability to communicate insights and make recommendations that engage stakeholders and influence decisions. Experienced in campaign design, A/B testing and experimentation. Think this one's for you If you think this Customer Experience Analyst opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfill 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.
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Lead Delivery Manager
Cardiff
Role: Lead Delivery Manager Location: Cardiff, Wales. Hybrid - minimum of 1 day a week on site. Salary: Competitive 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. We are now helping DHCW to find a Lead Delivery to help with effective delivery of complex, high risk products, projects and services. You will have a high standard of previous experience managing a range of products, projects and services and have responsibility and accountability as the main point of escalation. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Coaching: Lead and mentor Agile teams, promote Lean practices, and champion continuous improvement. Coach other teams and contribute to the delivery community of practice. Planning & Delivery: Plan and manage complex delivery activities across the full product lifecycle, ensuring stakeholder alignment and continuous flow of value. Lead backlog refinement, roadmap creation, and sprint planning. Process Improvement: Drive innovation and efficiency by identifying delivery bottlenecks, streamlining processes, and leveraging performance metrics for data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Manage complex relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers. Communicate progress and negotiate priorities and trade-offs effectively. Finance & Contracts: Oversee budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective delivery. Qualifications & Skills: Essential: Master's degree or equivalent experience. Certified Scrum Master (or equivalent). Expert in Agile and Lean methodologies. Strong leadership in multi-disciplinary Agile teams. Proven ability to manage complex projects and stakeholder expectations. Experience in budgeting, contracting, and supplier management. Desirable: Knowledge of NHS/Welsh healthcare systems and terminology. Membership in Agile professional bodies. Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker and pragmatic problem-solver. Excellent communicator, capable of managing sensitive and complex discussions. Metrics and outcomes-driven with a user-centred mindset. Champion of positive team culture and high-quality delivery. Think this one's for you If you think this Lead Delivery 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.
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Lead Dynamics Architect
Newport
Lead Dynamics Architect Newport (x4 per month) £64,079 - £75,701 **Must be eligible for SC Clearance** The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity, and inclusion. This is an opportunity to apply your knowledge to solutions utilizing Azure cloud technologies, employ modern delivery processes, and work on innovative projects. Collaborating with experts in their fields, you will make valuable contributions and drive our technology and services forward. Your experience of developing API based solutions will be essential to improve our integration with both internal and external interfaces. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver scalable solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Canvas/Model-driven apps), Dynamics 365, and Azure services. Configure and customise Dataverse entities, forms, and integrations. Integrate Power Apps with Azure components like Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Service Bus. Provide architectural leadership, ensuring alignment with technical standards and business goals. Collaborate with stakeholders and delivery partners to guide decisions on integration, scalability, and performance. Contribute to governance processes and maintain up-to-date technical documentation. Essential Skills & Experience Expertise in Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Azure integration. Strong understanding of Dataverse, PCF Controls, XrmToolBox plugins, and Dynamics logic options. Experience with Power Automate, workflows, web resources, and data modelling. Proficient in API design and architecture within the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, REST APIs, APIM). Here's What You'll Get in Return · Pension scheme up to 28.9% · Discretionary Bonus Arrangements · 25 days annual leave · Very Flexible Working arrangements · Hybrid working options. Think this one's for you If you think this Lead Dynamics Architect 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.
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Project Surveyor
Bath
Planned Works Surveyor (Project Surveyor) Salary: £44,425 + car allowance Location: Bristol & Bath - Hybrid Working Role: Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week Benefits: 10% matched pension contribution We're proud to be partnering with a leading social housing provider based in the South West, currently seeking a talented and driven Project Surveyor to join their Asset Management team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of residents and communities across one of the UK's most historic and architecturally rich cities. If you're passionate about property improvement and thrive in a varied, high-impact role, this could be the perfect fit. Providing professional surveying, design, and contract administration services for planned works Managing refurbishment projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality standards Applying a customer-focused, compliant approach to project delivery - particularly important in the context of Bath's listed and heritage buildings Leading on programme forecasting, cost management, and risk mitigation Ensuring all works meet health & safety regulations, including CDM, fire, asbestos, and water safety standards Collaborating with local authorities and internal teams to ensure statutory compliance and stakeholder satisfaction Managing procurement in line with value-for-money strategies Maintaining accurate project data and financial reporting What's in it for you This organisation offers more than just a competitive salary. You'll be joining a values-led housing provider that genuinely invests in its people. Benefits include: Salary of £44,425 per annum 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 29 after 3 years Your birthday off each year as an additional holiday Up to 10% matched pension contribution Hybrid working (3 days office-based, 2 from home) Flexible benefits package (including optional Health Cash Plan) Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme What we're looking for We're looking to speak to experienced Surveyors or Project Managers with: A relevant professional qualification (e.g., RICS, CIOB) or equivalent experience Proven background in building refurbishment, ideally within housing or public sector environments Strong understanding of compliance and health & safety regulations (CDM, fire safety, asbestos, gas, etc.) Excellent organisational and project management skills - able to prioritise, manage risk, and drive performance Commercially minded with great communication and stakeholder management skills A full driving licence and access to transport is essential for site visits For further information about this opportunity, please contact Hannah Welfoot on 07458163873
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Planned Programmes Surveyor
Frome
Planned Programmes Surveyor Salary: £44,127 Location: Flexible with travel to Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire & Somerset Role: 1 Year FTC (Chance to go permanent) Hybrid working - Home based with travel to sites when required We're proud to be partnering with a leading social housing provider based in the South West, who are currently seeking an experienced surveyor to deliver large planned works projects including: External fabric, roofing, flooring & energy efficiency upgrades. As a planned project surveyor, you'll predominantly oversee and be responsible for leading the delivery of planned works for social housing properties including external fabrics, roofing projects, flooring and energy efficiency upgrades You will be responsible for surveying, measuring and assessing the properties condition for planned projects and recording the scope of works Management of budgets for works, ensuring value for money and a customer-focused service Supporting and overseeing contractors, checking valuations and work specifications, maintaining relationships with contractors to deliver works to a high standard, on time and to quality and customer satisfaction standards Carry out pre and post inspections of works, ensuring health & safety and CDM regulations are being followed throughout Provide quality control, tenant liaison and customer support where needed What's in it for you Although this is initially an FTC of 1 year, there is the strong possibility for the position to go permanent due to the expansion of the planned works programmes required Various pension packages and schemes to chose from Retail and high street discounts Access to virtual GP & Physio Investment in colleague's careers and development through leader and colleague development frameworks What we're looking for You will need to be an experienced surveyor with a HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in the built environment A background working in social housing and managing planned maintenance programmes A full driving licence and access to a vehicle For further information about this opportunity, please contact Hannah Welfoot on 07458163873 and email a copy of your CV
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Software Developer (.NET)
Cardiff
Role: .NET Developer Salary: £35,787 - £43,759 Location: Cardiff (hybrid) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through some incredible projects whilst working with one of the first fully cloud-based organizations. We are now looking for a .NET developer to help design, code and test programs, using the right standards and tools. This includes building interfaces between systems, or working on more complex user focussed applications as part of the wider team. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop new systems or enhance existing applications with guidance from the Lead Developer Write clean, secure, and well-tested code Follow and contribute to coding best practices Support, troubleshoot, and maintain live systems Manage releases via CI/CD pipelines and assist with post-deployment support Act on IT security recommendations and ensure code meets required standards Mentor junior team members and apprentices Escalate technical issues when needed Technical Experience: Experience with Microsoft Azure or similar cloud platforms (such as AWS or Google Cloud) Experience working with a front end JavaScript framework such as Vue, React or Angular etc. Working knowledge of the .NET platform Think this one's for you If you think this .NET 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.
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Heating and Plumbing Engineer
Pembrokeshire
Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is thrilled to be selected as the Specialist Recruitment partner for ateb to appoint a Heating and Plumbing Engineer. About the Role As a Heating & Plumbing Engineer at ateb, you'll help them deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality heating and plumbing services to their 3,000+ homes across West Wales. From reactive repairs to planned upgrades, you'll play a vital role in improving lives and homes across the region. You'll join ateb's Property Team within the Customer Directorate, where trust, empowerment and togetherness are at the heart of everything they do. What You'll Do Complete annual servicing and landlord safety checks of heating/ plumbing systems Deliver plumbing and heating repairs across homes Support the turnaround of empty properties by carrying out any plumbing and heating work when needed Contribute to the planned maintenance programme by completing planned boiler / central heating / bathroom replacements and other planned works when required. Maintain compliance with all safety and housing standards Collaborate across teams to deliver a first-class customer experience Help ateb meet energy goals including decarbonisation initiatives Essential Requirements Category 1 Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) Gas Operative Hold a qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline (e.g. NVQ 3 Gas Fitting, Plumbing, etc) You will also hold the following gas qualifications: CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1, CPA1 A full valid UK driving licence Benefits Company van (for business use) Life insurance (x3 salary) Simply Health Plan, sick pay, flu jabs, counselling support Training & development for new qualifications and certifications Flexible working, Trust Clock hours, volunteering days, and more 30 days annual leave + 3 discretionary days Simply Health Scheme SHPS Defined Contribution Pension (with employer match) How to Apply For a confidential discussion and to access the job description before applying, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment. To apply, please submit your CV ensuring you've demonstrated how your qualifications and experience relate to the role. 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.
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Mechanical Fitter
Llanelli
Maintenance Technician - Llanelli - 3-6 months £15.75 per hour Immediate Start We have teamed up with a leading utilities provider who are requiring a Maintenance Technician for an immediate start. You will be working as part of a closely knit team and you will be carrying out scheduled maintenance on various sites. This is an opportunity to play a part in maintaining a vital source and to broaden your engineering horizons. What you will be doing Inspecting, repairing, installing and testing mechanical and and electrical equipment in order to ensure legislative standards are met. Carrying out assessment of spares and materials required to complete work effectively. Using a mobile device to record all work details and all accounted for time. Working as part of a team and as an individual you will be repairing and performing reactive maintenance within a prescribed geographical area What you will bring to the role A recognised apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical or dual skilled engineering. IT literate in Microsoft Office applications Driving license Ideally a Mechanical bias What you will get in return:- £15.75 per hour Monday to Friday with no evenings and weekends 37 hours a week Potential for the role to go permanent This is a long term temporary Monday to Friday opportunity with a reputable company, the hourly rate is £15.75 per hour, if you have a Mechanical Apprenticeship and want to work for a reputable company apply! Start is as soon as possible.
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Dynamics Developer
Newport
Dynamics Developer - up to £45,000 - Hybrid (Flexible working - 1 Day a week in Newport) This role requires SC Clearance, so only candidates who have been in the UK for longer than 5 years and have full right to work in the UK will be considered. The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with a uniquely interesting civil service organisation who prioritise innovation and good digital practice in their current transformation. We are helping them recruit for the position of Dynamics Developer who is eager to learn, with some experience of the software development lifecycle. This role is ideal for anybody with experience using dynamics or power platform. What the Dynamics Developer will be doing You will be creating critical applications using Dynamics and Power Apps that integrated with other Azure features such as Logic Apps or Azure service Bus. Configuring Dynamics and Dataverse entities Creation and integration of PowerApps Creation of automated tests Implementing custom API's using REST What the successful Dynamics Developer will bring to the team You will have used Dynamics or Power Platform with some exposure to Azure. Have some experience with the software development lifecycle Reasonable knowledge of the MS Dynamics and Power Platform technologies Keen desire to learn MS Azure knowledge Here's What You'll Get in Return Salary of up to £45,000 Pension scheme up to 27.9% Full Flexi-Time - Work your 37.5 hours on any schedule between 5am and 10pm Accrued Flexi-Time - If you work 37.5 hours in 4 days, you can have the fifth day off Unlimited access to Pluralsight learning videos 25 Days annual leave PLUS Bank Holidays (Increasing to 30 days) Think this one's for you If you think this Dynamics 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.
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Test Manager
Cardiff
Role: Test Manager Salary: £45,974 - £54,431 Location: Cardiff (hybrid) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through some incredible projects whilst working with one of the first fully cloud-based organizations. They are now seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test Manager to join a small but growing digital team, delivering essential new services using agile methods. This is an ideal role for an experienced Test Engineer ready to lead quality assurance activities and drive test strategy across digital projects. The role is aligned with UK Government Digital and Data Profession standards. Key Responsibilities: Define and communicate a clear vision for quality assurance across digital products. Lead testing strategy, planning, and execution for web, mobile, and desktop platforms. Develop and review automated test scripts using common frameworks and tools. Apply risk-based approaches to prioritise testing and maximise coverage. Conduct manual and automated testing, ensuring consistency across browsers, devices, and operating systems. Mentor and manage test engineers, setting goals and supporting professional development. Maintain comprehensive test documentation and report on testing progress and risks. Contribute to agile ceremonies and support continuous delivery cycles. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong background in test engineering, automation, and quality assurance. Experience leading test teams and shaping testing strategies. Proficiency in writing and reviewing automated tests. Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Comfortable performing both manual and automated tests. Good practice Test Engineering methods (e.g. test planning, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, security testing, accessibility testing) and test tools (e.g. Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Jira, ADO). Think this one's for you If you think this Test 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.
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Technical Architect
Cymru
Technical Architect (x4 roles) - Welsh Government (Grade SEO) Location: Pan - Wales Working Pattern: Full-Time / Flexible Salary: £45,974 - £54,431 (+ DDaT Allowance) Yolk Recruitment is proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to the Welsh Government. We're working together to deliver modern, impactful digital services for the people of Wales - and we're looking for talented individuals who want to be part of this mission. About the Role Join the Welsh Government's Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team as a Technical Architect. The Technical Architect will execute the functions of the Architects Office by developing and promoting standards, enforcing governance, and overseeing complex projects to ensure optimal solutions are designed and delivered to fully meet business requirements. This is an opportunity to work with the latest cloud technologies and shape the technical direction of the organisation. Whilst this role is predominantly to design and provide architectural governance, there remains a requirement to be hands on with build and delivery. Key Responsibilities Design Governance & Compliance: Ensure solution designs align with reference architecture, security, and organisational standards. Technical Leadership: Analyse complex technical issues and develop optimal, structured solutions. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate IT strategies and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Innovation & Value Assurance: Promote emerging technologies and evaluate vendor solutions to ensure technical fitness and value for money. Risk & Resource Management: Identify and mitigate architectural risks while managing team resources to meet priorities and deadlines. Inclusive Team Culture: Foster diversity and an inclusive working environment where all team members can thrive. You will have the opportunity to work with multiple projects and programmes across all areas of Welsh Government, with staff at all levels including senior staff, Ministers, and our Digital Apprentice cohort. You will help build and improve links and collaboration within the cross-government Digital, Data and Technology community. Requirements Eligibility for SC clearance Experience of designing and delivering scalable production services, preferably for a large organisation, within the Microsoft Azure public cloud "Secure by design" approach to networking, authentication and authorisation. Knowledge of effective cost optimisation practices. The successful Technical Architect will be rewarded with the following: Basic salary of £45,974 - £54,431 (+ DDaT Allowance) + incremental pay progression Civil Service pension of 30.3% 31 days annual leave + 2 privilege days + 8 bank holidays Hybrid working model and offices across Wales Staff wellbeing and active diversity networks Inclusion & Diversity At Yolk Recruitment and Welsh Government, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds - including underrepresented groups such as women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people. We believe diversity drives innovation and better outcomes for everyone. How to Apply Apply now via Yolk Recruitment and be part of something meaningful. Our team will support you throughout the process, ensuring a smooth and fair application journey. Closing Date: 27th June Interview Date: 21st July (interviews will be held remotely) For more information or to apply, contact Luke Cox at Yolk Recruitment -
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Principal Software Developer
Cymru
Principal Software Developer - Welsh Government (Grade 6) Location: Pan - Wales Working Pattern: Full-Time / Flexible Salary: £73,978 to £84,882(+ DDaT Allowance) Yolk Recruitment is proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to the Welsh Government. We're working together to deliver modern, impactful digital services for the people of Wales - and we're looking for talented individuals who want to be part of this mission. About the Role Join the Welsh Government's Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team as a Principal Software Developer. The Principal Developer and their team will lead on establishing the development strategy and approach, choosing the right languages, frameworks, toolsets, and technologies for the organisation and helping to build out their use via guidance, encouragement, carrots and sticks! They will own the development and support of new solutions, exploring appropriate models including support from the wider marketplace. Key Responsibilities Own the software delivery lifecycle and select the best tools, languages, and frameworks, helping your team understand when and how to use them effectively. Oversee and own the design and delivery of integrated solutions that meet customer needs, balancing risk, complexity, security, and resource efficiency. Lead delivery teams and software projects, applying appropriate methodologies to ensure quality and timely delivery. Manage strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation to align work with strategic priorities and deliver the most benefit. Apply the principles of Secure by Design, embedding security controls into services and guiding the team on secure architecture and threat mitigation. Train and mentor team members, providing strategic coaching and guiding professional growth. You will have the opportunity to work with multiple projects and programmes across many areas of Welsh Government, with staff at all levels in many different roles and aspects of government business. We provide training specific to your role as well as to develop you for the next one, and we operate shadowing schemes for key areas where staff can experience the work of others first hand. Requirements Eligibility for SC clearance Demonstratable experience of digital service development using one or more programming languages, frameworks or application platforms Experience of working with modern development and deployment practices and agile methodologies to build, test, deploy and manage services and applications Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to successful software delivery project outcomes System Design - You can develop effective implementation and procurement strategies, consistent with business needs Development process optimisation - You can lead and develop a team of experts to deliver service improvements The successful Principal Software Developer will be rewarded with the following: Basic salary of £73,978 to £84,882 (+ DDaT Allowance) + incremental pay progression Civil Service pension of 30.3% 31 days annual leave + 2 privilege days + 8 bank holidays Hybrid working model and offices across Wales Staff wellbeing and active diversity networks Inclusion & Diversity At Yolk Recruitment and Welsh Government, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds - including underrepresented groups such as women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people. We believe diversity drives innovation and better outcomes for everyone. How to Apply Apply now via Yolk Recruitment and be part of something meaningful. Our team will support you throughout the process, ensuring a smooth and fair application journey. Closing Date: 16th June Interview Date: 7th July (interviews will be held remotely) For more information or to apply, contact Luke Cox at Yolk Recruitment -
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Cloud Migration Security Designer/Architect
Cardiff
Cloud Migration Security Designer- Up to £63,500 - Cardiff Based - Remote or Hybrid The Opportunity Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) was established in April 2021 and provides world-leading digital services that empower people to live healthier lives. It's transforming health and care for everyone in Wales. DHCW is a multi-award-winning organisation and was voted the UK's Best Place to Work in IT. If you want to be part of the biggest health tech projects in the UK, work on digital solutions that will impact health and care for over three million people in Wales, and use your security and design skills to make a real difference-this could be the role for you. DHCW offers outstanding training and professional development opportunities. Staff are recognised as the most valuable part of the organisation, and there's a strong commitment to building teams that are diverse and inclusive. No matter your background, age, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, religion or ethnicity, you'll be treated with respect. Yolk Recruitment is working in partnership with DHCW to find the best tech talent in the UK. We're currently helping them recruit a Cloud Migration Security Designer, a key role for anyone with the experience and vision to lead cloud security design and strategy in a complex public sector environment. The Role As a Cloud Migration Security Designer, you'll be the go-to expert for designing the security for Azure and GCP cloud environments in a cloud native approach. - Lead on security design for a full migration from on prem to cloud - Influence security policy and standards across the organisation - Drive secure design thinking in Agile and DevOps environment, ensuring consistency across cloud platforms - Design and review system architectures and embed threat modelling into development workflows Requirements You'll need to have experience delivering the security for a migration from on prem to the cloud. - Significant experience working in security design for complex systems in a cloud native approach - Strong working knowledge of cloud platforms, risk assessment, and security standards - Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions - Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps and automation approaches to security - A clear, confident communicator who can explain technical risk to non-technical audiences Reward As well as working on projects that genuinely improve lives, you'll get: - A salary of up to £63,500 - 28 days annual leave plus public holidays - Hybrid working with just one day a week expected on-site - Flexible working hours to support work-life balance - Ongoing professional development opportunities - NHS pension (approx. 20% employer contribution) - Employee Assistance Programme and confidential counselling - Cycle to work scheme Application Process Yolk Recruitment is the exclusive recruitment partner to DHCW, and all applications will be managed by the Yolk team following DHCW's transparent recruitment process.
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Principle End User Services Engineer (NHS)
Merthyr Tydfil
Role: Principle End User Services Engineer (NHS) Salary: Up to £61k Location: South Wales Overview We are currently working with a forward-thinking NHS entity who is seeking a strategic and technically proficient leader to head its End User Computing (EUC) and Microsoft 365 (M365) environments. This senior-level role will combine technical leadership, operational management, and strategic planning, delivering robust end user services across on-premises and cloud platforms. Key Responsibilities Lead the operational delivery and strategy for EUC services and M365 technologies. Manage teams responsible for infrastructure and end user technology services. Drive the adoption of best practices, automation, and cloud-native solutions to improve service agility and quality. Provide expert-level technical guidance across multiple technology stacks, including: Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Power Platform) Device management (Desktops, Mobile, Thin Clients) Identity & access services (Active Directory, Citrix, Endpoint Management) Ensure delivery of reliable, secure, and user-focused digital services. Collaborate across departments and vendors to manage service delivery in a multi-supplier environment. Essential Qualifications & Experience Advanced knowledge of EUC systems, typically supported by a postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience. ITIL Foundation certification. Demonstrated technical leadership in EUC and endpoint management within medium to large enterprises. Strong stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills. Proven experience delivering complex digital solutions and influencing enterprise-level strategy. Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences. Desirable Attributes Formal leadership training (e.g., ILM Level 5 or equivalent). Relevant Microsoft certifications. Experience with public cloud environments, DevOps practices, and Agile methodologies. Background in delivering digital transformation and fostering high-trust, inclusive teams. Think this one's for you If you think this Principle End User Services 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.
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Database Administrator
Taunton
Database Administrator - up to £46,000- Hybrid working (Taunton Based but flexible) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with a unique civil service organisation. Their highly specialised focus leads to very interesting roles with a huge scope for learning and development. We are supporting them to recruit a database administrator who has experience with Oracle or SQL server and is interested in building and supporting cloud based data platforms. This role will require Developed Vetting so the successful candidate will have to be a sole UK National and comfortable undertaking the Developed Vetting process. This is an excellent opportunity What the Database Administrator will be doing. You will be providing support and system admin tasks for both live and test environments for on prem and cloud databases. Investigate, diagnose and resolve complex problems Analysing issues to Provide long term fixes Support the database infrastructure using Windows Server Define and maintain system documentation Ensure database continuity What the successful Database Administrator will bring to the team You will have a solid understanding of Oracle 19C or MS SQL 2019 having used them to design and implement database solutions. Demonstrable skills in Oracle 19C or SQL 2019 Experience troubleshooting database operational incidents within complex environments Ability to design, implement and support database solutions Knowledge of Windows Server Administration Awareness of cloud technologies with a focus on Azure Here's What You'll Get in Return Salary of up to £46,000 Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 28% 5 days annual leave per year, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years' service Minimum of 5 days learning and development to each employee per year Professional membership subscriptions, mentoring, and sector specific learning available to all Flexible working hours scheme with up to two days per month Flexi leave, paid special leave, career breaks, and unpaid leave Think this one's for you If you think this Database Administrator 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.
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Planned Investment Manager
Bridgend
Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is thrilled to be selected as the Specialist Recruitment partner for Valleys to Coast to appoint a dynamic Planned Investment Manager. The Opportunity: You will manage and deliver the Planned Investment Programme and to provide general Commercial Support to deliver the Planned Investment programme. The role also requires the provision of commercial expertise across the organisation thereby assisting Valleys to Coast to maintain and improve their homes and estates to the highest standard while ensuring value for money. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future of housing and estate management. Valleys to Coast value their employees and invest in their development, offering a supportive and collaborative environment for career growth. You'll be leading a team of dedicated professionals, working on high-profile projects that make a difference to the community. Responsibilities: In consultation with the Director of Assets and Sustainability and Head of Projects and Commercial, deliver the Major Improvement Works (MIW) programmes (c£10M pa). Develop a 3-5 year planned improvement programme that enables Valleys to Coast to progress on the delivery of WHQS23. Provide strong and positive leadership and direction to the Major Improvement Works Team, including the line management of the Senior Project Officers; MIW Administrator and Customer Liaison Officer. Lead on the delivery of the Major Improvement Works programme and take ownership of more complex projects. Ensure that appropriate contracts are in place to deliver a 3-5 year investment programme, and ensure that the contracts are well managed. Assist in maximising public and private sector funding to support major improvement works projects. Prepare professional tender and contract documents which would include PQQ's, preliminaries, and pricing documents. Lead on the obtaining of tenders and quotations. Analyse tenders and quotations and make formal recommendations on the preferred option(s), through accurate tender reporting. Operate a scheme appraisal system that quantifies the financial dimensions and risks of schemes, testing projects against agreed benchmarks. Maintain robust design standards and contractual documents for delivering major improvement works schemes, voids programme and a surveying service fit for purpose. Manage defect processes effectively to minimise the number defects and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Lead on the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations Policy & Procedure and support the wider organisation in maintaining compliance. What We're Looking For Relevant professional qualifications (or substantial experience) and hold or commit to working towards Chartered membership of a professional body such as RICS. Extensive experience in project and contract management, ideally in the housing sector. Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on efficiency, integrity, and quality. Excellent financial analysis, commercial acumen, and negotiation skills. Knowledge of Welsh Housing Quality Standards and relevant contract forms of contracts, in particular JCT Measured Term, Intermediate and Minor Works forms. Benefits: Be part of a values-driven organisation that fosters growth and development with some fantastic benefits to include - Hybrid and flexible working: 9 day fortnight and early finish on a Friday Annual leave: 25 days increasing by 1 day for every completed year up to a maximum of 5 days plus bank holidays 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 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. Application Process: Please note, Yolk Recruitment are managing this recruitment campaign. 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 CV to Hannah Welfoot by 23:59 Monday, 30th June 2025. Interviews will be held in person in Bridgend Thursday, 10th July 2025. 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.
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When I first spoke to Yolk they explained in full the job even though it wasn’t something I was originally looking for and off the back of this made me think this was something that had potential! After putting me forward for the job, Yolk have been nothing but supportive and very professional. I always feel like they are there to help and support and any queries that I have they've got answers for me.
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Having previously run our own direct recruitment campaign without finding the right person for our Communications & Campaigns Manager vacancy, I engaged with Yolk via the Crown Commercial Service framework for Permanent Recruitment Services. The Yolk team were responsive, helpful and able to provide us with a really strong shortlist to interview against a tight deadline, meaning we found a great member of staff without a lot of fuss. I wou...
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After a 15-year military career, followed by more than 20 in the police, the thought of venturing outside of these environments was one that filled me with dread. I’d never needed a CV and selection procedures were not the same in my world as they were in the outside world – I feared I would be type cast and for that reason it was easy to stay with what I knew. That was until I took a call from the Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team of ...
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Thanks so much for all your help and support in finding me a new role. You were so kind and encouraging and for that I am very grateful. I look forward to starting at the Royal Mint! Thanks again for finding me this role.
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Yolk and Careers Wales have had a successful working partnership for many years and the reason we go back to them time and time again is that they consistently provide us with excellent service levels and fantastic talent. The Public Sector team at Yolk always take time at the outset of each recruitment campaign to understand the role, team and culture fit and have successfully filled commercial roles as diverse as PA, Marketing Coordin...
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The Royal Mint has worked closely with Yolk Recruitment since 2009 to support us with permanent, interim and occasional temporary recruitment across a diverse range of roles including IT; Project Management; Marketing, Engineering and Finance. They have proved very effective in their methods and I have been particularly impressed with the level of customer service they provide not only The Royal Mint but also the candidates that they re...
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Yolk's Public Sector team first contacted me about the possibility of a new role and I was dubious at first given my experiences with others previously but I experienced only positives from Yolk. They kept in touch throughout the process, and continued to keep in touch afterwards to make sure I had everything I needed. Thank you for your efforts and hard work!
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I have to compliment Yolk Recruitment who stand head and shoulders above their competition in terms of candidate experience. I was recommended Yolk via a friend and from the first introduction I was treated professionally. The team took the time to really understand my background, skill-set and motivation. They asked to meet with me to discuss potential opportunities and to best match me to suitable roles. They discussed the role at Chw...
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I had a great experience with Yolk. They interviewed me to get a good understanding of my background and experience and advised me of several roles that were a good match for my skills. When I applied for my current role the process was very smooth, Yolk were always very responsive, professional and friendly and they guided me through the interview and offer process to reach a positive outcome.
Key Public Sector Team Contacts
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Emily Rex
Senior Consultant | Public Sector & Not-for-Profit
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Branwen Johns
Senior Consultant | Public Sector
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Luke Cox
Senior Consultant | Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)
Luke's expertise in Tech Recruitment within the Public Sector enables him to connect talent with opportunity across Digital, Data, and Tech (DDaT).
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Hannah Welfoot
Principal Consultant | Social Housing
Hannah started her recruitment career in 2006, building trusted working relationships with social housing professionals from operational to executive level.
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Jaydn Harding
Consultant | Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)
Jaydn specialises in tech recruitment for Not-for-Profit organisations, matching project demands with candidates across IT specialisms.
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Richard Coombs
Senior Consultant | Temp Recruitment
Richard supports UK-wide clients with contingent labour solutions for temporary workforce throughout the Public and Not-for-Profit sectors.
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Nici Jones
Director | Public Sector & Not-for-profit
Nici heads up the Public Sector team, ensuring expectations are exceeded so we can continue to support our clients within the Civil Service and beyond.
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