Business Change Consultant – eDV Cleared

Location: London (site presence required)
Clearance: Active eDV essential
Contract type: Permanent or Contract considered

We’re recruiting a Business Change Consultant for a high-profile programme within the UK national security sector, based in London. You’ll work directly with senior stakeholders to deliver change across complex, high-security environments.

The role

• Lead business change activity across transformation programmes
• Develop and implement change strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and communications
• Assess organisational readiness and manage resistance to change
• Work closely with programme and delivery teams to embed new ways of working
• Support benefits realisation and track adoption post-go-live

What you’ll need

• Active eDV clearance (non-negotiable)
• Proven experience in business change or transformation roles, ideally within defence, security, or government
• Strong stakeholder management skills, comfortable operating at senior level
• Experience with change frameworks (Prosci, APMG, or similar)
• Confident communicator, able to translate complexity into clear action

What’s on offer

• Salary or day rate flexible, dependent on experience – open to both permanent and contract applicants
• Long-term programme with genuine national impact
• Access to high-profile, complex delivery work not open to the wider market

Interested? Get in touch to discuss the role, rate/salary expectations, and clearance requirements in more detail.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Business Change Consultant – National Security

Location: Cheltenham (site presence required)
Clearance: Active eDV essential
Contract type: Permanent or Contract considered

We’re recruiting a Business Change Consultant for a high-profile programme within the UK national security sector, based in Cheltenham. You’ll work directly with senior stakeholders to deliver change across complex, high-security environments.

The role

• Lead business change activity across transformation programmes
• Develop and implement change strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and communications
• Assess organisational readiness and manage resistance to change
• Work closely with programme and delivery teams to embed new ways of working
• Support benefits realisation and track adoption post-go-live

What you’ll need

• Active eDV clearance (non-negotiable)
• Proven experience in business change or transformation roles, ideally within defence, security, or government
• Strong stakeholder management skills, comfortable operating at senior level
• Experience with change frameworks (Prosci, APMG, or similar)
• Confident communicator, able to translate complexity into clear action

What’s on offer

• Salary or day rate flexible, dependent on experience – open to both permanent and contract applicants
• Long-term programme with genuine national impact
• Access to high-profile, complex delivery work not open to the wider market

Interested? Get in touch to discuss the role, rate/salary expectations, and clearance requirements in more detail.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Project Manager – National Security

Location: Cheltenham
Day Rate: £500-700 DOE
Clearance: Active eDV required
Working: Flexible / hybrid

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a small, agile technology business delivering mission-critical projects across National Security.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to step away from the layers of bureaucracy and red tape you can often find in larger organisations, and join a business where you can genuinely make an impact.

You’ll work alongside highly talented technical and delivery teams, taking ownership of complex projects and having the freedom to shape how things are delivered.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering complex technology or transformation projects

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience working across Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments

• Ability to take ownership and operate with a high degree of autonomy

• Experience within National Security, Defence or similarly complex environments

• Active eDV clearance is essential

Why Join?

This is a business where progression isn’t limited by rigid structures or lengthy promotion cycles. With a small, growing team, there is plenty of scope to take on greater responsibility, develop your career and make your mark.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Salary up to £80,000 DOE

• Flexible working

• Excellent benefits package

• A highly talented and collaborative team

• Significant autonomy and ownership

• Less bureaucracy and red tape

• Clear opportunities for progression as the business grows

• The opportunity to work on genuinely mission-critical National Security programmes

If you’re an eDV-cleared Project Manager looking for a smaller, more agile environment where you can have a real impact, this could be a great next move. Apply below or reach out direct!

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Engineering Lead – Databricks

• Bristol (Hybrid – 3 Days per Week Onsite)
• Up to £75,000 – £90,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We’re partnering with a well-established, highly successful UK organisation undergoing a significant data transformation programme. As part of their continued investment in data and technology, they’re seeking a Data Engineering Lead to drive technical excellence, mentor a talented team, and play a key role in the evolution of their cloud-based data landscape.

Data Engineering Lead- The Opportunity

This is an exciting leadership role where you’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on technical delivery. You’ll lead a team of Data Engineers while helping to modernise and scale an enterprise data platform, with a particular focus on the continued development of a Databricks Lakehouse environment.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence technology decisions, support major transformation initiatives, and deliver trusted data solutions that enable business growth and innovation.

Data Engineering Lead- Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Data Engineers.
• Provide technical leadership across data platforms, products and pipelines.
• Drive the migration and enhancement of a Databricks-based data platform.
• Design and maintain scalable data pipelines and curated datasets.
• Support wider transformation initiatives including cloud and SaaS programmes.
• Collaborate closely with Architecture, BI, Data Science and Technology teams.
• Champion engineering best practice across testing, deployment, monitoring and code quality.
• Ensure data platforms remain reliable, secure and high performing.
• Promote Agile ways of working and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience leading Data Engineering teams within a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong hands-on expertise in modern cloud-based data platforms.
• Excellent SQL and Python skills.
• Strong experience with Databricks and Lakehouse architectures.
• Deep understanding of data engineering, data modelling and platform design.
• Experience delivering solutions that support reporting, analytics and data science.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comfortable balancing technical leadership with hands-on engineering responsibilities.

What’s on Offer?

• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday allowance
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits & enhanced family leave policies

If you’re a Data Engineering leader who enjoys building high-performing teams while remaining close to the technology, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Sanderson are working with an innovative financial services organisation embarking on an exciting AI transformation journey. With strong backing from the business and genuine enthusiasm for AI adoption across the organisation, they’re investing in a Senior AI Engineer who will play a pivotal role in taking AI solutions from concept through to production.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative technology team where you’ll work closely with business stakeholders and product specialists to build scalable, production-ready AI solutions that deliver real business value. Rather than simply developing proofs of concept, you’ll be responsible for engineering robust, reusable solutions that become core business capabilities.

As a Senior AI Engineer, you’ll combine strong full-stack engineering experience with modern AI technologies, helping shape architecture, establish best practice, and deliver secure, scalable applications. You’ll also act as a technical leader within the team, working closely with colleagues across technology and the wider business to educate, influence and drive AI adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and deliver end-to-end AI-powered applications from technical design through to deployment and ongoing support.
• Build scalable, production-ready AI solutions using modern Azure technologies and cloud-native architecture.
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic AI capabilities into business applications.
• Develop responsive frontend applications alongside robust APIs and backend services to create seamless user experiences.
• Work closely with Product, Business Change and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Design reusable components and architecture that can support future AI initiatives across the organisation.
• Ensure solutions are secure, well-tested, maintainable and aligned with engineering best practice.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to colleagues whilst remaining hands-on with development.
• Support and continuously improve production services, identifying opportunities to enhance performance and business value.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong commercial experience as a Senior Software Engineer or AI Engineer with a full-stack Microsoft development background.
• Extensive experience developing applications using C#/.NET and modern frontend frameworks such as React or Angular.
• Experience designing and building REST APIs and integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Services and cloud-native application development.
• Experience implementing AI solutions including LLM integration, prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector databases.
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, with knowledge of platforms such as SQL Server, Snowflake, OneLake or similar data platforms.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, scalability, CI/CD, DevOps and engineering best practices.
• Experience working within Financial Services or another regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work directly with business stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach with a product mindset, enjoying working as part of a team to deliver practical AI solutions that create genuine business value.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering up to £100,000 (+ benefits) depending on experience. Hybrid working in either the Bristol or London.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Service Designer

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Full Stack Engineer – Generative AI

About the Opportunity

A leading technology-focused organisation is seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer to help design, build and scale innovative Generative AI solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI applications, contribute to production-grade platforms and collaborate with skilled professionals in a highly innovative environment.

The role offers exposure to emerging technologies, significant learning opportunities and the chance to influence both technical delivery and broader business initiatives.

The Role

As a Full Stack Engineer, you will:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop Generative AI proof-of-concepts using technologies such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and intelligent agents.
• Scale successful proof-of-concepts into robust, production-ready solutions.
• Design and develop full stack applications across both AI-driven and traditional software projects.
• Support the development of infrastructure that enables secure, scalable and reliable end-to-end solutions.
• Explore emerging technologies and apply new innovations to real-world challenges.
• Share knowledge across the team through coaching, mentoring and technical guidance.

Additional Opportunities

Business Development

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead or contribute to proposals, bids, RFP responses and customer presentations.
• Help develop new service offerings and innovative solutions.
• Participate in customer engagement and business development activities.

Internal Initiatives

You may also contribute to:

• Internal campaigns, thought leadership activities and whitepaper development.
• Recruitment, team-building initiatives and practice operations.
• The evolution of technical capabilities, services and offerings.

Learning & Development

The organisation is committed to continuous professional growth, offering:

• Access to training and industry-recognised certifications.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in emerging technologies and high-demand areas, including Generative AI.
• A collaborative environment that supports ongoing learning and career progression.

Skills & Experience

Eligibility

• Must hold active SC (Security Check) Clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain this level of clearance.

Technical Expertise

Backend Development

• Experience building microservices using Python with FastAPI, TypeScript with Express, or equivalent technologies.

Frontend Development

• Experience developing React applications using TypeScript.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Next.js, Vite, or similar.

Generative AI Technologies

• Experience with Generative AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Vercel AI, or equivalent tools.
• Practical experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs), including platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Llama, or similar.
• Familiarity with tools that support local or hosted model deployment.

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Proficiency in AWS or Azure for application hosting and deployment.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes and Docker Compose.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Experience with CI/CD platforms including GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for AI applications and services.

Database Technologies

• Experience with vector databases such as ChromaDB, Pinecone, PGVector, Qdrant, MongoDB, or similar solutions.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases.
• Experience working with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL or equivalent.

Version Control

• Strong experience using Git and modern version control platforms.

Working Practices

• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.

Communication Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where innovation, collaboration and professional growth are central to success. You will work on impactful projects, contribute to the adoption of emerging technologies and play a key role in delivering next-generation AI solutions.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

User Researcher

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced User Researcher to join a growing digital consultancy and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create user-centred products and services.

You will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, Developers and fellow User Researchers to deliver impactful research that deepens understanding of user needs and behaviours. Your insights will help shape products and services that solve real-world problems and create meaningful user experiences.

As the lead researcher within your team, you will recommend and deliver the most effective research approaches, ensuring teams can make informed, evidence-based decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Managers, Designers, Developers and other User Researchers to plan and deliver high-impact research.
• Develop a strong understanding of users to inform product and service design decisions.
• Lead user research activities within your team, selecting appropriate methodologies to generate valuable insights.
• Plan and conduct qualitative research, including remote and in-person interviews, observations, diary studies, concept testing and usability testing.
• Use quantitative research methods, such as surveys, to uncover actionable insights and work alongside analytics specialists to enrich findings.
• Consider the end-to-end user journey, including business, policy and technical constraints that may influence the user experience.
• Present research findings clearly and engage teams in analysis and synthesis activities to build empathy for users.
• Support the adoption of user-centred design principles and user research best practices across teams and the wider organisation.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience leading user research programmes using a range of behavioural and attitudinal research methods, with a strong understanding of when to apply them.
• Experience working across multiple stages of the product or service lifecycle, from discovery and exploration through to design and delivery.
• Existing Security Check (SC) Clearance or eligibility to obtain it, including meeting UK residency requirements.
• Experience working with Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Standards and applying GDS design principles.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary agile teams, leading research activities and influencing product or service design through user insights.
• Familiarity with using prototypes to test hypotheses, validate assumptions and evaluate user journeys.
• Knowledge of tools and techniques used for both remote and in-person research.

Desirable Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience or a related discipline.
• Experience recruiting and engaging diverse user groups to support the delivery of accessible and inclusive services.
• A passion for continuous learning and applying emerging technologies and approaches to enhance research practices and client outcomes.

About You

You are passionate about user-centred design, critical thinking and problem solving. You enjoy collaborating with others, sharing knowledge and helping teams create intuitive digital products and services that meet genuine user needs.

You are comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative environments and are excited by the opportunity to influence the design and delivery of impactful digital services.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to join a growing and collaborative digital community that actively shares knowledge, expertise and best practice.
• Exposure to a broad range of complex and meaningful projects across both public and private sector organisations.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development, learning and career growth.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunities to travel to client sites when required by project needs.

If you are an experienced User Researcher looking to make a meaningful impact through user-centred design and research, we’d love to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.