Public Sector & Not-for-Profit
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Head of Digital Design
Newport
Head of Digital Design - up to £77,000 - Hybrid (Two Days a Week in Newport) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with a unique Civil Service Organisation who are currently undergoing a very interesting and complex digital transformation. We are supporting them to recruit a Head of Digital Design who has had experience managing User Centered Design professionals e.g. Service Designers, Interaction Designers, UX Designers. You will be leading a Team of 8 and their reports, taking charge of the Design Strategy for a core business service. What the Head of Digital Design will be doing You will be managing a team who will be working on a variety of projects related to a business critical system within the business with a focus on accessibility and Gov Digital Design Standards. Direct line management of a team of User Centered Design Professionals, and matrix management of delivery teams. Ensure a clear direction and strategy for the UCD design community, ensuring it aligns with the DDaT strategy, and champions awareness of UCD across the organisation. Manage the design service, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and effective management of stakeholders Ensure design work meets accessibility and Gov Digital design standards. What the successful Head of Digital Design will bring to the team You will have proven experience as a leader in User Centered Design, championing its adoption across organisations, coaching and mentoring junior colleagues with a wealth of hands on experience. You will have experience mentoring junior designers across a wide range of design disciplines - with experience having led teams of designers You will have hands on experience delivering User Centred Design projects demonstrating an extensive experience of UCD methodologies. Experience working in large transformational pieces of work. Experience working to and implementing accessible design standards. Here's What You'll Get in Return Salary up to £77,000 Dedicated investment into your professional development, through courses and other training opportunities Pension scheme - 28.9% employer contribution 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 Head of Digital Design 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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Species Advisor
Cardiff
Species Advisor Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £37,594 + benefits including Civil Service pension scheme (Salary rising in increments to £41,428) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Mon - Fri Location: South Wales (Hybrid Working Available) Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is at the heart of making sure Wales' natural resources are being used sustainably so that future generations can benefit from them. Offering agile working, flexible working and remote working with generous annual leave allowances, civil service pension, CPD and a wide range of health & wellbeing benefits ensures that Natural Resources Wales remains an employer of choice for job seekers across Wales and beyond. Yolk Recruitment is working in partnership with Natural Resources Wales to recruit a Species Advisor to join its Wales-wide Protected Species Team. This is a specialist advisory role, suited to someone with solid professional experience who can work independently, apply judgement, and engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. Key responsibilities Provide robust, evidence-based ecological advice on development proposals, including major infrastructure projects Advise on protected species licence applications and amendments Contribute to NRW's responses to Local Development Plans and strategic planning documents Assess whether proposals are fit for purpose from a conservation and mitigation perspective Negotiate outcomes with developers, local authorities and other stakeholders Support appeals, inquiries, and challenges to planning or licensing decisions Build and maintain strong internal and external working relationships Contribute to wider compliance, monitoring, and biodiversity resilience work Job Requirements: A background in ecology, conservation, biology, geography or a related environmental discipline Practical experience of protected species ecology, conservation and mitigation A working knowledge of wildlife legislation and how it is applied in planning and licensing contexts Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences Confidence in negotiation and advisory discussions, balancing conservation needs with development pressures Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams A full, valid UK driving licence Welsh Language Requirements Essential: Level 1 - ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly and use basic Welsh phrases. Desirable: Level 1 - ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly and use basic Welsh phrases. If you do not currently meet the Level 1 requirement, Natural Resources Wales offers learning options and staff support to help you achieve this during your employment. To apply: To access the full job description, please contact Branwen Johns at Yolk Recruitment. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV. A personal statement will be required but please discuss before submitting. Closing date: 22nd February. Interviews are planned to be held on the 4th March
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Employee Adviser
England
Employee Adviser - £26.23 per hour - Hybrid -Humber- 3 weeks - Immediate start (21 hours a week) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team is working closely with a Not-For-Profit organisation that works for better conditions for health care workers. We are supporting them with their recruitment of a temporary Employee Adviser who has a good understanding of Employment policy and is able to provide advise and procedural guidance. d What the Employee Adviser will be doing You will be providing guidance when it comes to disciplinaries and employee queries: Attend disciplinaries both on-site and on Teams Handle and oversee specific individual cases. Visit staff on site to ensure correct advice is provided given the situation Handling a batch of cases and ensuring files are updated and actions/support taken Overseeing a wide range of HR cases from across the region What the successful Employee Adviser will bring to the team: Public sector background would be ideal Familiarity with HR processes and procedures Employment law knowledge Experience of dealing with grievances and disciplinaries Good communication Microsoft Office competence Here's What You'll Get in Return £26.23 per hour 21 hour working week, no evenings or weekends Hybrid working environment Think this one's for you If you think this Employee Adviser role is for you and you have the latest legislative and procedural I would like to hear from you, this is an organisation which represents the interests of individuals and your acumen would be valued. 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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Corporate Director of People and Resources
Cardiff
Corporate Director of People and Resources Contract type: Permanent Salary: Starting at £78,120 (Increasing to £90,013) Location: South Wales (Flexible & hybrid working, occasional regional travel across Wales required) Yolk Recruitment is working in partnership with Llais Wales who are seeking a Corporate Director of People and Resources. This is a significant leadership role, with strategic responsibility for people, finance, digital, estates, sustainability, and corporate governance. As a core member of the Executive Team, the postholder will support the Chief Executive and Board to deliver Llais' strategic vision, ensure strong governance and financial stewardship, and foster a positive, inclusive organisational culture across Wales. The Corporate Director of People and Resources will a key part in delivering Llais' important role in giving a voice for people living in Wales in the design and delivery of their health and social care services. Key Responsibilities Key responsibilities include strategic leadership and governance, contributing to organisational strategy, leadership and delivery. You'll also lead the People, Wellbeing and Organisational Development strategy and embed the new organisational values and the Behaviour Framework across the organisation. The successful Corporate Director of People & Resources will lead financial governance, budgeting, procurement, and value-for-money assurance. They will oversee digital, data, and IT strategy, including cyber security, resilience, and business continuity and act as the organisation's Data Protection Officer. You will lead estates and locations strategy, including premises, leases, and insurance as well as the organisation's sustainability and Net Zero agenda. The Corporate Director of People & Resources will build and maintain effective relationships with Welsh Government, auditors, regulators, and external partners as well as representing the organisation and, where required, the Chief Executive at internal and external forums. Essential Requirements & Qualifications Qualifications & Knowledge Master's degree or equivalent senior leadership experience. Extensive senior-level knowledge and experience across: Financial governance, risk and assurance People and organisational development Budget planning, finance and procurement Digital, data and IT systems Information governance and data protection Estates and sustainability Strong understanding of the health and social care system in Wales. Experience Significant experience operating at executive or director level. Proven track record of working with Boards in complex, politically sensitive environments. Experience leading organisational change, system design, and national functions. Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets, diverse portfolios, and dispersed teams. Skills & Attributes Strong strategic judgement and decision-making capability. Highly developed leadership, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Politically astute, resilient, and able to manage complexity and ambiguity. Ability to travel across Wales To Apply: Yolk is an executive recruitment partner for Llais and will manage all applications. For & further information and to view the candidate pack, please contact Branwen Johns at Yolk Recruitment and submit your up-to-date CV. The closing date for applications is 9th February. This will be a 2-stage interview with planned dates of 23rd February & 2nd March.
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Cleaner
Swansea
Cleaner - Swansea - 16 hours per week- £13.45 per hour The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with an education organisation to recruit a cleaner. They are a superb organisation with a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. You'll be joining an establishment full of passionate individuals, who take pride in their work and the business. In return, our dedicated teams are supported, encouraged, nurtured, developed, and rewarded. You'll be joining a hardworking, supportive, and inclusive team and company who put the people under their care at the heart of everything they do and take pride in their work and their brand. This role is based on site and it is 16 hours a week, Monday to Friday with no evenings or weekends. What the Cleaner will be doing The ideal Cleanerwill be will be responsible for * Ensuring the site is tidy and presentable for staff and attendees * Signposting any maintenance issues as tasks are carried out What the successful Cleaner will bring to the team This role is suitable for someone who has * A background in using various cleaning devices * An efficient approach * An enhanced DBS is required to be considered for the role What you will get in return:- * 13.45 per hour * 6 AM - 09:15 working hours * Early finish on Friday If this role sounds like you and you have a background as a cleaner I would like to hear from you!
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Senior Delivery Manager
Cardiff
Role: Senior Delivery Manager Location: Cardiff Salary: £61,089 Grade: 7 Benefits: 28.9% Pension & 31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days **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 some incredible projects whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. We are seeking a now seeking Senior Delivery Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex portfolio of digital, IT, and business change projects. You will work across multiple project types, including software development, IT infrastructure, and organisational change, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers. The role requires adaptability, strong stakeholder management, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of large and/or complex digital and change projects from initiation to completion. Plan, prioritise, and manage work backlogs in collaboration with service, product, and business stakeholders. Build, lead, and motivate multi-disciplinary internal and external teams. Define scope, delivery plans, schedules, and resource requirements; report progress and outcomes. Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, removing blockers to maintain momentum. Apply appropriate delivery methods, tools, and practices (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid). Develop and manage cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts, balancing cost and value. Manage supplier relationships, including commercial negotiations where required. Ensure compliance with relevant standards, policies, and quality assurance requirements. Lead post-delivery reviews and support continuous improvement. Essential Experience Delivery of large-scale, complex digital or IT change programmes (e.g. software, infrastructure, systems integration). Managing multiple projects concurrently using a range of delivery methodologies. Leading high-performing multi-disciplinary teams to successful outcomes. Key Behaviours & Strengths Effective decision-making: able to assess information, involve stakeholders appropriately, and avoid unnecessary bureaucracy. Change leadership: responsive to emerging issues; considers user needs, organisational impact, and accessibility. Quality and risk management: plans delivery effectively while meeting legal, regulatory, and security requirements. Adaptability: remains effective in changing environments and supports others through change. Negotiation and collaboration: facilitates constructive discussion and agreement between parties. Essential qualifications: Relevant delivery or project management certification (e.g. Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent). Benefits: 31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days Flexible and hybrid working Generous employer contribution of 28.97% Time off for wellbeing activities Green car scheme Cycle2Work and season travel tickets Access to subsidised sports groups Think this one's for you If you think this Senior 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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Surveyor (Planned Works / External Fabric)
Hampshire
Job Title: Surveyor (Planned Works / External Fabric) Location: Primarily Hampshire, with travel across Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire Contract Type: Permanent, hybrid working Salary: Up to £43,050 per annum (pro-rata, DOE) Overview: We are seeking a Building Surveyor on a permanent basis to support the delivery of external wall and building fabric planned programmes. This role would suit a qualified Building Surveyor or someone with a strong construction or technical background, ideally with experience in the social housing sector to oversee contractors. Key Responsibilities: Deliver and oversee planned maintenance projects focused on external walls and building fabric. Inspect, diagnose, and develop solutions for building defects. Write technical specifications for remedial and planned works. Manage contracts, including KPI monitoring, monthly meetings, and processing valuations. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards across all works. Work collaboratively with contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes. Essential Requirements: Minimum HNC in Construction or equivalent technical qualification. Strong understanding of building fabric, components, and technical construction issues. Proven experience in delivering planned maintenance programmes. Solid knowledge of health and safety in construction environments. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Experience or working knowledge of the social housing sector is highly desirable. Additional Details: This is a field-based role primarily covering Hampshire, with some travel to Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset. Salary is up to £43,050 per annum pro rata, based on experience. Mileage is paid from home to site For further information about this opportunity, please contact Branwen Johns on 07458163873 and email a copy of your CV
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Associate Director of Commercial & Social Value
Cardiff
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 an Associate Director of Commercial & Social Value to support senior leadership on commercial, procurement, and social value activity, ensuring value-for-money, sustainability, and long-term outcomes. You will advise executive leadership on strategy, performance and risk, while embedding social value and environmental responsibility across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of commercial and social value strategy aligned to national public sector priorities. Provide professional leadership to commercial and social value teams, including capability development and succession planning. Oversee high-value procurement and supplier performance, managing risk, compliance, and assurance. Embed sustainability, decarbonisation, and value-based decision-making into policies, procurement, and investment decisions. Establish governance, performance monitoring, and reporting frameworks to drive continuous improvement. Lead financial planning, savings programmes, and value-for-money assessments within commercial portfolios. Represent the organisation externally, influencing policy, sharing best practice, and supporting system-wide collaboration. Communicate complex commercial and sustainability issues clearly to executive leaders and boards. Essential Experience and Skills Senior leadership experience in procurement across the Public Sector. Proven delivery of large-scale, complex procurement programmes and supplier management. Strong understanding of public procurement regulation, commercial risk, and sustainable procurement. Experience embedding social value and performance frameworks into decision-making. Strong financial, analytical and stakeholder-management capability. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and operate effectively in complex, politically sensitive environments. Experience in regulated or national public sector settings. Knowledge of decarbonisation, net zero, and value-based procurement approaches. Personal Attributes Strategic, credible and influential leader. Excellent communicator and negotiator. Values-driven, inclusive, resilient and improvement-focused. Benefits 28 days annual leave + public holidays Great work life balance with flexible working and hybrid working (min 1 day a week onsite) Membership of the NHS pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme and confidential counselling service Think this one's for you If you think this Associate Director of Commercial & Social Value 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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Senior DevSecOps Engineer
Cardiff
Role: Senior DevSecOps Engineer Salary: £47,675 - £56,445 Grade: SEO 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. This is a senior technical role responsible for improving how digital systems are built, deployed, secured, and operated across the organisation. Working across development, operations, and security teams, the role ensures services are delivered reliably, efficiently, and in line with governance and regulatory requirements. The focus is on embedding strong DevSecOps practices, improving consistency and automation, and reducing risk while enabling faster and more predictable delivery. The role also supports long-term technology planning, ensuring platforms are scalable, resilient, and fit for future needs. DevSecOps & Platform Engineering Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines across cloud environments. Embed DevSecOps practices, including automated security testing and secure access controls. Develop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code to ensure consistent, scalable platforms. Design and deploy secure cloud services and networking. Integrate pipelines with organisational governance and change processes. Automate testing and deployments across environments. Maintain documentation, runbooks, and reusable scripts. Troubleshoot delivery pipelines and mentor engineers in best practice. Infrastructure, Security & Governance Support development of IT strategy and technical roadmaps. Contribute to disaster recovery planning and testing. Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring compliance with policies and controls. Maintain governance artefacts and support audits and accreditation. Ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and up to date. Experience & Technical Knowledge Proven experience applying DevSecOps methodologies and working with CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps). Experience embedding security controls into delivery pipelines, including management of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure), Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep), and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Proficient with version control systems and scripting or programming languages (e.g. PowerShell, C#, TypeScript). Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems and lead incident investigation and resolution across diverse technology stacks. Benefits: 31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days Flexible and hybrid working Generous employer contribution of 28.97% Time off for wellbeing activities Green car scheme Cycle2Work and season travel tickets Access to subsidised sports groups Think this one's for you If you think this Senior DevSecOps Engineer officer 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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Contracts Surveyor (Roofing)
Dorset
Contracts Surveyor (Roofing) Location: Dorset, Home based with occasional across Dorset & Surrounding areas Salary: Up to £44,127 per annum (DOE) + mileage from home to site Contract: Full-time, permanent, Mon - Fri 37.5 hours per week Start Date: Asap Flexible working available We're currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Surveyors to support the delivery of Roofing Renewal Programmes, overseeing planned works on domestic dwellings across Hampshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for surveyors with strong contract management experience to join an established and supportive team to deliver important works to social housing properties. You will be responsible for: Managing sub-contractor performance across planned roofing projects (predominantly pitched and flat roofs). Carry out Health & Safety inspections and ensure compliance across sites. Lead progress meetings with contractors and monitor delivery against KPIs. Undertake post-inspections on completed works and document outcomes. Process and manage monthly valuations, updating cost and performance figures accordingly. Use Excel to generate monthly KPI reports and maintain accurate records. Ensure high standards of customer service and communication with all stakeholders and customers. Job requirements: Minimum HNC in Construction or equivalent At least 6 years' experience in contract or project management within the construction or housing sector. Experience in planned works and contractor management is essential. Strong Excel skills are required - core system for reporting and valuations. Excellent communication skills and customer service approach. Full UK driving licence - mileage paid at 45p per mile (from home to site) What's in it for you Various pension packages and schemes to chose from Retail and high street discounts Access to virtual GP & Physio and cashback on everyday health care costs Investment in colleagues' careers and development through leader and colleague development frameworks For further information about this opportunity, please contact Branwen Johns on 07458163873 and email a copy of your CV
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Agile Delivery Manager
Newport
Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £55,000 29% Pension Flexi-Working 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. We are now looking to help them find a talented an Agile Delivery Manager (eligible for SC clearance) support a multi-disciplinary service squad delivering new and existing digital products and services. You will be accountable for effective delivery across the squad, ensuring work is planned, tracked, and delivered efficiently while balancing agile best practice with pragmatic delivery. Key Responsibilities Facilitate core agile ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, reviews, retrospectives). Support team planning, estimation, prioritisation, and delivery against business goals. Manage workflow from backlog to delivery, using flow metrics where appropriate. Track progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies, providing clear delivery reporting. Act as the primary delivery interface with product, technical, and programme stakeholders. Represent the team at programme-level forums, escalating risks and issues as needed. Remove blockers and proactively manage delivery risks and incidents. Drive continuous improvement in agile maturity and team performance. Manage cross-team dependencies to ensure aligned and predictable delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Proven ability to lead agile, cross-functional delivery teams. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps principles. Excellent communication skills, with experience working across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in facilitating agile ceremonies and enabling team collaboration. Proficient in using tools like Azure DevOps; familiar with flow metrics for data-driven decision making. Experience managing delivery risks, reporting progress, and supporting decision-making. Certified Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager; understanding of DSIT/CDDO frameworks is an advantage. What will the Agile Delivery Manager get in return? Pension: Up to 29% Full Flexi-Time - Work your 37.5 hours on any schedule between 5am and 10pm 25 Days annual leave PLUS Bank Holidays (Increasing to 30 days) Think this one's for you If you think this Agile 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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Asset Data Manager (Investment and Sustainability)
West Sussex
Asset Data Manager (Asset & Sustainability) Salary: Up to £59,000 Location: West Sussex I'm working with a client who is looking for an Asset Data Manager to lead their asset and energy-performance data initiatives. The role is key to supporting their long-term investment and sustainability objectives, managing data across multiple systems, and delivering insights that inform strategic decisions. To succeed in this role, you will need: Experience managing asset data and supporting investment planning within a housing or property environment Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, with proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Qlik, and SQL The ability to interpret complex compliance information and turn it into clear, actionable insights A collaborative leadership style, with a focus on cross-team working and continuous improvement Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines What's on offer: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Generous employer pension contributions (up to 12%) Life assurance at four times annual salary Cashback on everyday healthcare costs Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, gym discounts, and a cycle-to-work scheme Loyalty benefits for long-serving colleagues, including additional leave and a gift hamper Hybrid working options Think this one's for you? If you think this Asset Data Manager role is for you then 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 Engineer
Cardiff
Test Engineer Cardiff (hybrid) £39,000 Benefits: 28.9% Pension & 31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days Test Design & Delivery Analyse requirements and work with analysts and developers to define effective test scenarios. Design and execute manual, automated and exploratory tests aligned to business and technical goals. Log, track and retest defects through to resolution. Perform regression, integration and non-functional testing (e.g. performance, security, accessibility, compatibility). Ensure consistent service quality across devices, browsers and operating systems. Apply risk-based testing to prioritise coverage and maximise value. Maintain clear test documentation and support UAT and release readiness activities. Automation & CI/CD Develop and maintain automated tests using tools such as Playwright, Cypress or Selenium. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins) for early feedback. Use Git-based version control and support BDD/TDD practices where appropriate. Continuously improve automation frameworks and testing processes to increase efficiency and reliability. Collaboration & Quality Assurance Provide regular test status updates, highlighting progress, risks and defects. Work closely with developers, analysts and stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of requirements and quality expectations. Participate in Agile ceremonies and support iterative delivery. Collaborate with third-party suppliers to align testing approaches and uphold quality standards. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of test strategy and ways of working. Benefits: 31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days Flexible and hybrid working Generous employer contribution of 28.97% Time off for wellbeing activities Green car scheme Cycle2Work and season travel tickets Access to subsidised sports groups Think this one's for you If you think this Test 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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Applications Manager
Cardiff
Role: Applications Manager Location: Gwent Salary: £52,000 We are proud to be working with a multi-award winning housing association who prides themselves on the relationship they have and maintain with their tenants. The Role You will work closely with Infrastructure and IT Support teams to ensure applications are secure, stable, and continuously improved, managing incidents, upgrades, fixes, and enhancements. The role also supports business change by partnering with senior stakeholders to translate organisational needs into effective technical solutions. Who we are looking for: You will be a confident and collaborative leader with strong communication and organisational skills. You'll be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and customer-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive improvement. You'll demonstrate integrity, adaptability, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with flexibility to meet business needs. Welsh language skills are desirable. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Significant experience developing and improving housing management systems Experience with dynamic resource scheduling systems Strong background in business process improvement Experience with data governance, data warehousing, and GDPR compliance Proven experience leading high-performing teams Think this one's for you? If you think this role Applications Manager is for you then 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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Property Surveyor
England
Property Surveyor Location: Yorkshire Salary: £41,000 - £43,000 D.O.E Contract: 2-year FTC Hours: 35hrs per week Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit division is proud to be partnering with a long-established faith-based organisation, in the search for an experienced Property Surveyor on an initial 2 year FTC. About the Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation's operational domestic properties in your designated area, overseeing specification of works, contract management, planned and reactive maintenance and condition surveying. Key Responsibilities The appointed Property Surveyor will: Ensure the provision of suitable housing for clergy, through agreed schemes of improvement. Typically, vacancy refurbishment programmes from inception to completion, including acting as Principal Designer. Undertake periodic inspections of properties, including Quinquennial Inspections in accordance with the Repair of Benefices Buildings Measure 1972. Identify and specify repair and maintenance projects and provide indicative costings. Develop and deliver an ongoing planned maintenance programme for the operational property portfolio. Support the work of the Property Team, including in relation to the preparation of budgets and annual plans, and the maintenance of the property database and other records. Be responsible for procurement, within limits of authorisation and financial procedures, for repair and maintenance projects. Undertake project management as applicable, and the management and monitoring of the approved lists of contractors. Provide asset management support as required in relation to other properties. Ensure works are undertaken in a timely and cost-effective manner. Identify and liaise with sources of grants and other third-party support. Provide advice to parishes on the maintenance of their non-ecclesiastical buildings. Participate in the annual review process and appropriate continuing professional development, including participation in professional networks. Contribute to the wider work of the Diocese, as appropriate. Essential Requirements The appointed Property Surveyor will need: Drivers Licence and own car Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building or similar - or working towards - with at least two years' post-qualification experience and a commitment to CPD. Proven track record in property surveying and asset management, particularly in relation to domestic properties. Proven track record in contract management. Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations. An appropriate level of safety qualification. Empathy with the Christian faith, and able to work effectively within a Church of England context in support of its mission and ministry. To Apply: Please contact Emily Rex at Yolk Recruitment to discuss the Property Surveyor position further. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
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