Scrum Master | National Security | Manchester | Competitive Salary + DV Bonus + Benefits

Are you a Scrum Master who wants to do more than run standups and update Jira boards? Ready to work on software and cloud programmes that actually matter – at the cutting edge of what technology can do in the national security space?

We’re working with a large, well-established enterprise business with over a decade of delivering high-impact technology programmes for government and defence clients. They are trusted at the highest levels of the sector and their work spans cloud platforms, software development, and data and AI – all within secure environments.

The Role

You’ll embed within high-performing engineering teams, driving agile delivery across complex, mission-critical software and cloud programmes. This is not a box-ticking agile role – you’ll be working with talented engineers and technical leads on some of the most sophisticated technology programmes in the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Facilitating agile ceremonies and driving continuous improvement across delivery teams
• Removing blockers and creating the conditions for engineering teams to do their best work
• Working across a portfolio spanning cloud, software, and data/AI programmes
• Collaborating with technical leads, product owners, and senior stakeholders
• Championing agile best practice within a complex, secure delivery environment

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master on software, cloud, or data programmes
• Comfortable working within large, complex delivery environments
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in or exposure to national security, defence, or regulated environments
• DV clearance is an essential requirement for this role

Why This Role?

This business has spent over ten years building a reputation as one of the most trusted technology partners in the national security sector. They work on programmes that genuinely push the boundaries of what secure technology can achieve – and they invest seriously in the people who deliver them. Manchester is a growing hub for national security technology work – and this business is at the centre of it.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary dependent on experience
• Up to £10,000 DV clearance bonus
• Comprehensive corporate benefits package
• Investment in your ongoing development and career progression

Further Details

• Location: Manchester
• Clearance: DV essential
• Salary: Competitive + DV bonus + benefits

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 | Manchester | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you tired of joining a consultancy that already has all the answers? Frustrated by rigid processes you had no hand in building? Ready to actually shape the way delivery works – rather than just follow it?

We’re working with a number of leading management consultancies expanding their national security practices in Manchester. These are not typical consulting roles – they offer genuine autonomy, real client influence, and the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most complex and high-impact programmes.

The Role

You’ll work embedded within national security and public sector programmes, supporting clients through complex business change – from strategy and discovery through to delivery. The work varies by project, but all roles sit within collaborative, high-performing teams where your contribution is visible and valued.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting clients through complex transformation and change programmes
• Owning workstreams end-to-end, from discovery and analysis through to implementation
• Building strong relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Contributing to the growth and direction of expanding Manchester-based practices

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in business change, transformation, or management consulting
• Exposure to national security, central government, or regulated environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Someone who thrives with autonomy and takes ownership of their work
• Eligibility for UK security clearance – DV minimum

Why These Roles?

These businesses invest heavily in their people. Expect structured progression, market-leading benefits packages, and the backing of established consultancies with serious reputations in the sector. Manchester is a growing hub for national security work – joining now puts you at the front of that wave.

Further Details

• Location: Manchester
• Clearance: DV minimum
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + performance bonus + benefits

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.

Sanderson are working with a consulting client who are looking to grow their Business Analysis capability. The client is seeking candidates who have experience with full lifecycle development.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong and proven business analysis capability across requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, validation, and management.
• Ability to independently understand complex business problems and lead the translation of business needs into high‑quality requirements and solution designs.
• Extensive experience producing and assuring business analysis artefacts
• Confident application of structured analysis and solution design techniques to complex change initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience using data to shape recommendations, validate requirements, and influence decision‑making.
• Proven ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders, facilitating alignment across business and technology teams.
• Extensive experience leading business impact assessments and clearly articulating change impacts, dependencies, and risks.
• Strong experience operating within Agile and/or Waterfall delivery environments, shaping analysis approaches to suit delivery context.
• Ability to lead backlog refinement and prioritisation activities, ensuring alignment to value, risk, and delivery dependencies.
• Experience providing direction and support across testing phases, including complex defect triage and resolution.
• Strong understanding of system integration, APIs, and data considerations, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Experience working with enterprise platforms or cloud technologies
• Experience collaborating with UX and service design teams, including use of wireframing and prototyping tools.
• Demonstrated ability to apply emerging technologies to business problems in a pragmatic, value‑led way.
• Demonstrated the understanding of how AI can transform businesses and solutions
• Experience supporting benefits realisation and embedding change into live operational environments.
• Confident use of tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and Excel to drive analysis, reporting, and delivery outcomes.

This role will require you to be willing and eligible to undergo UK security clearance.

If you’re interested in the above, apply or reach out to [email protected]

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.

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Newbury

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience

Why Join
* Join a growing, private equity-backed business with ambitious expansion plans and strong commercial momentum
* Take ownership of high-profile projects that directly impact business performance and growth
* Work closely with senior leaders and gain exposure to strategic decision-making
* Help shape how project delivery and business change are managed across the organisation
* Play a key role in supporting future acquisitions and integration projects
* Enjoy a visible position with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression

About the Role
* Lead and deliver business-critical projects across operational, process improvement and transformation activities
* Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Finance and Leadership teams to drive successful outcomes
* Introduce and embed practical project management frameworks that add value without slowing delivery
* Bring structure, visibility and accountability to projects in a fast-paced and evolving environment
* Act as the central coordinator for cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment and momentum
* Identify and manage project risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations
* Support post-acquisition integration planning and implementation activities
* Balance hands-on project delivery with the development of governance and best practice
* Drive change initiatives while maintaining focus on business priorities and commercial objectives

Must Have Experience
* 3 + years’ experience within Project Management, Business Change or Transformation roles
* Experience working in fast-paced organisations such as scale-ups, SMEs, consultancies or high-growth businesses
* Demonstrable experience introducing or improving project delivery processes and ways of working
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple business functions
* Ability to operate effectively without a formal PMO or established project framework
* Experience delivering projects from inception through to completion
* Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have
* Experience within energy, utilities, brokerage or commercial services sectors
* Exposure to mergers and acquisitions or post-acquisition integration projects
* PRINCE2, Agile, PMP or other project management qualifications
* Experience leading business transformation or operational improvement initiatives
* Knowledge of change management methodologies and governance frameworks
* Experience implementing systems, technology or process improvement projects

About You
* A proactive and hands-on Project Manager who enjoys creating order from ambiguity
* Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of complex initiatives
* A natural relationship builder who can influence stakeholders at all levels
* Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with the ability to balance pace and structure
* Resilient, adaptable and highly accountable for delivery
* Commercially minded and motivated by making a measurable impact on business performance
* Ambitious and excited by the opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding business About the

About the Business
Fidelity Energy is a growing energy brokerage business operating within the commercial services sector. Backed by private equity investment, the company is experiencing an exciting period of growth through both organic expansion and future acquisition activity. The business combines entrepreneurial energy with clear growth ambitions and is looking for exceptional individuals who can help build the foundations required for long-term success. This is a rare opportunity to join at a transformative stage and play a key role in shaping the future of project and change delivery across the organisation

What’s on Offer

• 23 days holiday including 3 days between Christmas and New Year
• Salary Exchange Pension (3% employer and 5% employee contributions)
• Sage employee benefits and discounts platform
• Quarterly company events
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic business initiatives
• Opportunity to shape project delivery frameworks across the organisation
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business

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 Analyst

• Central Birmingham
• Initial 12 Month FTC (High Likelihood of being made perm)
• Hybrid working
• Salary: Circa £55,000 DOE + Benefits

Summary of the Role:

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to join a growing team in a leading Financial Services organisation based in central Birmingham.

Joining their Change and Transformation function, as a Business Analyst you will be responsible for analysing, defining and shaping strategic outcomes to deliver change across the business, clients and multiple projects.

Benefits:

• 28 days off a year plus an additional team day
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• Flexible hybrid working
• Free secure parking within Central Birmingham
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Supportive leave policies, including Carer’s, Foster, and Retirement Leave
• Company pension with up to 10% matching, plus Life Assurance and Income Protection

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Use Business Analyst skills to gather requirements, analyse processes, manage stakeholders, and review data.
• Work with people across the business to support change, encourage agile working, and help achieve company goals.
• Run workshops and meetings with key stakeholders and subject experts.
• Create and get approval for project documents such as requirements, process maps, plans, and reports.
• Build strong relationships across the business and with suppliers, helping to identify and resolve issues.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proactive, adaptable, and open to new ideas, with a strong focus on people and results
• Experienced Business Analyst with a track record of delivering successful outcomes across projects and programmes
• Strong communicator with the ability to manage and influence a wide range of stakeholders and secure buy-in
• Builds positive relationships across teams and with key business areas to drive collaboration and results
• Well organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Skilled in report writing, analysis, and using MS tools like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project tools
• Good understanding of financial services or regulated environments
• Experienced in gathering and analysing requirements, including using Agile methods and tools (e.g. JIRA, DevOps)
• Applies strong analytical thinking to identify business needs, solve problems, and support transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of business analysis best practices, with relevant qualifications or ongoing professional development desirable

If you’re looking for your next challenge? Apply now or Contact [email protected] to learn more.

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.