Astrea Delivery Lead (Programme Manager)
AWE Nuclear Security Technologies ASTRAEA Delivery Lead – Programme Manager Competitive Salary + Benefits Location: Aldermaston (primarily site-based) Veredus is pleased to be partnering with AWE to identify and appoint an exceptional candidate to this critical role within its next-generation programme. The United Kingdom’s national security depends on a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent. At AWE, we deliver the science, engineering and programme expertise that make this possible, working at the very edge of complexity, where the stakes could not be higher. AWE Nuclear Security Technologies is at the heart of this mission. With some of the UK’s most advanced facilities and talented people, AWE is responsible for maintaining and evolving the nation’s nuclear capability, ensuring it remains credible for generations to come. ASTRAEA is one of AWE’s most ambitious and strategically critical programmes. It will shape the future of the UK’s next-generation nuclear capability. Bringing together complex delivery, cutting-edge innovation, and world-class programme leadership to deliver outcomes of national importance. We are seeking an exceptional ASTRAEA Delivery Lead – Programme Manager to take ownership of a high-profile, high-complexity delivery workstream within the programme. This is a role at the centre of major transformation, translating strategy into delivery, shaping outcomes, and ensuring execution at pace and at scale. You will be a proven senior leader, comfortable operating in ambiguity and complexity, with the credibility to influence at the highest levels. You will lead major programmes of work that directly contribute to the UK’s next-generation nuclear capability, ensuring delivery is achieved on time, on budget and to the highest standards of safety and quality. An outstanding communicator, you will build trusted relationships across a wide stakeholder landscape, internally and externally, while leading and developing high-performing teams. You will bring strong strategic oversight, ensuring governance, risk, financial control and benefits realisation are embedded across the delivery lifecycle. We are particularly interested in individuals who bring experience from highly regulated, complex environments such as defence, nuclear or aerospace, alongside a collaborative leadership style and a passion for delivering meaningful, national-impact outcomes. AWE offers a compelling environment in which to build your career, combining mission-led work with a progressive employee package, including a 9-day working fortnight, strong pension provision and ongoing professional development. This is a rare opportunity to lead at scale within one of the UK’s most important programmes, a role where your decisions and leadership will have lasting impact on national security. For a detailed information pack or a confidential discussion, please contact James.griffin2@veredus.co.uk Applications close: Thursday 11 June 2026 at 11:55pm For further information on the role, including details of how to apply, please download the Candidate Information Pack under Supporting Documents below: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK As part of the process, you are required to complete the following online forms: DIVERSITY MONITORING FORM (CS) – Fill in form CANDIDATE SUPPORTING INFORMATION FORM – Fill in form
Interim People & OD Business Partner
Interim People & OD Business Partner – UK University Duration: 3-6 month Rate: Competitive FTC Location: South West UK Working Pattern: Hybrid Our university client is undergoing a significant organisational restructure and are looking for an experience interim People & OD Business partner to work closely with senior leaders to support restructure of a faculty. Must have HR business partnering experience within a UK university setting, with strong experience of supporting senior leadership with ER related matters. for more information, please contact stephen.hoban@veredus.co.uk or to apply, please click below
Interim COO & Registrar
Interim Chief Operating Officer & Registrar – UK University Duration: 6 months Rate: Competitive FTC Location: South West UK Working Pattern: Hybrid Veredus is working with a high-performing UK University in the recruitment of an Interim Chief Operating Officer & Registrar. This is a critical interim appointment at a pivotal point for the institution, combining strategic operational leadership with delivery of a major transformation agenda. Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the postholder will work closely with the Executive and the Board, making a significant contribution to the strategic direction and decision making across the full range of institutional activity. The appointment is expected to commence in July and will run until a permanent appointment is made (currently anticipated to be towards the end of the year). This will require an experienced, credible leader who can operate at pace, lead through complexity, and drive a substantial transformation programme while maintaining organisational momentum and performance. Experience within a comparable role within a UK University essential. For more information, please contact stephen.hoban@veredus.co.uk or apply below
Consultants – Nuclear Programme
Lead Consultants – Nuclear Programme Location: UK & France (multi-site deployment) Engagement Type: Contract (Day Rate) Duration: 12–24 months Start Date: Target June Programme Overview We are supporting a major UK–France nuclear collaboration programme focused on the rebuild, installation and commissioning of advanced X-ray radiography systems used in highly regulated environments. This programme involves complex engineering challenges across mechanical, electrical, and construction disciplines, supporting critical infrastructure in secure, high-specification facilities Roles Available We are seeking multiple consultants across the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering Leads / Construction Consultants Commissioning Leads EC&I / Electrical Engineers Scope of Work Successful candidates will contribute to: Rebuild and reinstallation of specialist X-ray equipment Mechanical construction and assembly activities Commissioning and testing of complex systems Electrical, controls, and instrumentation integration (EC&I) Crane operations and heavy lifting coordination Mechanical handling and installation of large-scale components Supporting system validation and operational readiness Locations Work will be delivered across two primary sites: United Kingdom: Berkshire region France: Central France (approx. 2 hours south of Paris) Candidates should be willing to work across both locations where required. Candidate Requirements Essential Experience Strong experience within complex engineering or industrial environments Background in one or more of the following: o Large-scale industrial plant (e.g. Nuclear, oil & gas, energy, manufacturing) o Construction and commissioning projects o Mechanical or electrical system installation Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering programmes Ability to operate in highly regulated or safety-critical environments Desirable Experience Experience in nuclear or defence sectors Previous exposure to secure or classified environments Experience with large-scale infrastructure or specialist machinery Familiarity with commissioning or re-commissioning complex systems Clearance & Compliance Security Clearance (SC) required (or eligibility to obtain) or DV Interview Process Two-stage interview process For more information, please contact gareth.wood@veredus.co.uk or apply below
Security Architect
Security Architect – Defence sector Hybrid – 2 days per week in Hampshire up to £900 per day Role Summary As a member of the Central Government architecture capability, you design and deliver best-in-class solutions that meet the business and technical needs of our clients, ensuring technical and architectural integrity, and delivering to time, cost and quality criteria. The role of the Security Architect is to ensure that the critical services delivered to our clients are securely designed and delivered to the highest quality standards. You will leverage expertise, experience and best-practices in secure design and development to minimise security risk. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with colleagues across other disciplines to ensure consideration of architecture at all stages of the delivery lifecycle and to ensure input into architecture processes. Collaborates with other specialists to ensure advice given is appropriate to the organisation’s needs Understand client’s ecosystem and interdependencies, including reference architectures Lead the security architectures for moderately complex projects and programmes of work across the Central Government division. Support scoping and remediation for IT Health Check (ITHC) and 3rd-party penetration testing exercises. Work with customers and accreditors to identify security risk & requirements, advise on impact and to effectively assure resulting solution design and build. Collaborate with colleagues across other disciplines to ensure consideration of security at all stages of the lifecycle. Work independently or as part of a team to translate business needs into the design of security solution architectures for external clients, and internal delivery teams. Understand and articulate approaches to Security Architecture at the Enterprise level. Influence Enterprise Security strategy for customer programmes of work. Develop and articulate security reference architectures for customer programmes of work. Contributes to the development of organisational strategies that address information control requirements. Contribute to defining best practices and promote secure-by-design principles across Central Government division. Ensure architectural principles are applied during design to reduce risk. Use best-practice methods for identification and mitigation of security threats. Contribute to architectural principles, policies and standards. Ensures adherence to applicable standards (corporate, industry, national and international). Provide advice, leadership and mentoring for teams, defining standards and best practices. Engage directly with clients on a consultative/pre-sales basis to develop pipeline of work. Work as part of a team to design and support development of proof of concepts and deliver client demonstrations. Act as pre-sales architect for bids and proposals, assisting with estimation and planning. Participate in business development providing architectural input and meeting with clients to secure new business. Work as part of a team to develop architectures for industry focused sales propositions. Identification of new and emerging industry trends, software, technologies, products, services, methods and techniques and the assessment of their relevance and potential value for solutions, improvements in cost/performance or sustainability. Mentor junior team members, providing feedback and support to career development. Participate in development of internal architecture capability, including contributing to identification and definition of best practices, standards and ways of working. Promotion of emerging technology awareness among staff and business management. Support identification of training needs across internal delivery teams. Identify and monitor environmental and market trends and proactively assesses impact on business strategies, benefits and risks. Maintain visibility of the current security landscape, including awareness of latest vulnerabilities. Understand and articulate the impact of vulnerabilities on solutions. Actively maintains knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. Consult and support collaboration across client business Participates in and can lead meetings with stakeholders. Essential competencies Personal attributes: Degree level education, or equivalent. Able to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to articulate and present different points-of-views on various technologies and architecture patterns. Ability to articulate and present different points-of-views on various technologies and architecture patterns from a software and solution security perspective. Understands and communicates industry developments, and the role and impact of technology Consultancy skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders at senior levels. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to guide, direct, motivate and support staff either directly or indirectly. Highly customer focused, able to quickly build trust and develop customer intimacy Promotes a learning and growth culture in their area of accountability. Actively support and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation. Solution-oriented with the imagination to identify innovative approaches to critical problems. Effective time management and an ability to recognise and respond to changing priorities and requirements. Good organisation skills. Self-starting and self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude. Strong team-player, able to work well with others. Technologies, Methodologies and Frameworks: Relevant industry recognised Technical Qualifications. E.g. CISSP, SABSA, CISM, Certified Ethical Hacker, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AWS Certified Security – Specialty Strong understanding and practical experience of performing security threat modelling and articulating risk profiles to teams and customers. Deep understanding of security concepts and demonstrated application to technical solutions. Knowledge and experience of secure architecture patterns and associated standards and technologies Knowledge and experience of design and configuration of security tool chains as part of a DevSecOps approach. Experience of Secure Software Development Lifecycle processes and methodologies. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge and experience of applying best practice for handling personal data. E.g., GDPR. Knowledge and experience of applying best practice for solution security. E.g., OWASP, NCSC cloud security principles Knowledge and experience of applying best practice within one or more specialist architecture domains. Strong understanding and practical experience of working with multi-discipline teams to deliver complex technology services. Understands and communicates industry developments, and the role and impact of technology Desirable skills Experience of working in secure customer environments Active SC clearance, or ability to successfully undertake clearance Experience of common Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman etc… Knowledge and experience of using Architecture modelling tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect Experience working in the UK Central Government or Defence sectors. Industry recognised Technical Qualifications• Knowledge and experience of designing and delivering solutions based on the capabilities of public cloud providers such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services. Knowledge and experience of DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment tools
Finance Director
Finance Director 6-9 month Fixed Term Contract or Day Rate Hybrid/London Salary £130-£140k or competitive daily rate (inside IR35) This role requires a hands-on, commercially astute finance leader who can both challenge and support the business, ensuring financial discipline while enabling growth. You should have proven experience as a CFO/Finance Director, ideally with exposure to divestment activity. What you’ll be doing: § Serve as a trusted business partner to the MD and an active contributor to the SLT § Lead the monthly financial close, owning the full P&L, WIP calculations, accruals and detailed balance sheet reviews § Drive the reforecasting process in collaboration with Client Services and New Business, identifying risks, opportunities, and expected outturns § Lead board reporting with a strong focus on P&L performance, cash flow, and forward‑looking financial insight § Partner closely with Client Services, chairing monthly WIP meetings to review project progress, revenue forecasts, and commercial exposure § Maintain accurate long‑term and short‑term cash flow forecasting § Support the Finance Manager and AP Assistant across billing, supplier payments and operational finance to ensure seamless day‑to‑day delivery § Oversee the audit process, ensuring timely preparation of schedules and responses, with completion targeted for June/July § Produce monthly utilisation and client profitability reporting, using data from Float to inform commercial decision‑making § Provide oversight of tax and payroll compliance, including VAT, Corporation Tax and payroll processes § Support new business activity through contract review, pricing input, and commercial modelling § Work alongside the MD to help deliver the financial data relating to new ideas, products and services that will ultimately benefit the business § Managing 2 team members and working 1-2 days a week (or more) in London office. What you’ll need: § Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) § Proven experience as a Finance Director, ideally with exposure to divestment activity § Background in SME’s, working in a fast paced, transactional business § Ability to quickly build strong working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders § Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with finance systems, ideally IRIS Financials § Excellent written and verbal communication skills § Highly analytical with strong influencing and leadership capabilities § Action‑oriented mindset with the ability to translate goals into clear, executable plans § Self‑motivated, energetic, and driven, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving For more information, please contact peter.keegan@veredus.co.uk or click below to apply
Interim Financial Lead/Consultant
Interim Financial Lead – higher education experience Hybrid working pattern Competitive day rate (inside IR35) South West of England We are pleased to be working with a client who is looking for a Finance Lead with Higher Education setting experience to provide some finance consultancy on a discrete project around Estate Infrastucture . The role will include supporting the CFO with the development of the financial business plan and scenario modelling, liaison with external legal and accountancy firms on Corporation Tax and VAT and different legal entity options, reporting to the University Executive Board and Board of Governors, meeting, negotiating with and updating internal and external stakeholders and partners, agreeing KPIs such as return on investment, total expenditure, minimum income and surplus, writing financial contract terms to overarching collaboration agreement. For more information, please contact stephen.hoban@veredus.co.uk or apply below
Architecture Lead
Architecture Lead – Central Government / Defence Contract: 6 months on day rate Location: Andover, England Workplace type: Hybrid (2 days on-site) We are seeking an experienced Architecture Lead to join our Central Government and Defence practice on a high-profile contract engagement. This role is ideal for a senior technical leader who excels at designing and assuring secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions within complex, regulated environments. Role Overview As part of our architecture capability, you will take ownership of the technical and architectural integrity of large and complex systems. You will lead solution design across the full delivery lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and best-practice standards, while delivering to agreed time, cost, and quality objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end technical architecture and design of complex IT systems and services. Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams and senior stakeholders to shape, govern, and assure solutions. Provide architectural governance, risk management, and technical leadership across programmes. Ensure solutions comply with security, regulatory, and industry standards (e.g. NCSC, GDPR). Define and apply architectural principles, standards, and strategies to enable integration across the IT landscape. Review designs, evaluate change requests, conduct impact analysis, and recommend improvements. Support pre‑sales activity, bids, client presentations, and proof‑of‑concept development. Mentor and develop junior architects while contributing to the growth of internal architecture capability. Drive innovation through the identification and adoption of emerging technologies and industry trends. Skills and Experience Proven experience delivering secure, complex solutions in large‑scale or regulated environments. Strong background in Agile delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, and secure software development lifecycles. Hands-on architecture experience with public cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS). Expertise in modern architectures including microservices, web services, authentication/authorisation, and integration patterns. Excellent stakeholder engagement, leadership, and communication skills, with a consultative approach. Experience within UK Central Government or Defence environments is highly desirable. Active SC clearance, or eligibility to obtain clearance, preferred. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape mission‑critical systems, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver meaningful innovation within the public sector. For more information, please contact gareth.wood@veredus.co.uk
Director of research & innovation and NIHR BRC co-director – 1163
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Director of research and innovation and NIHR BRC co-director Location: London Salary: Attractive executive remuneration package Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading provider of eye health services and a globally recognised centre of excellence for ophthalmic research, education and innovation. With more than 2,500 staff, across 21 network sites, our reputation for providing the highest quality ophthalmic care has developed over 200 years and we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. In partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, the trust delivers a major translational research programme, including the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre. Our research is truly world-leading, with recent innovations gaining international media coverage including first-ever treatments for hypotony and several rare genetic conditions and a series of breakthrough applications of artificial intelligence (AI). Our new centre for advancing eye health, called Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health, is opening to patients in summer 2027, and will further cement our international reputation as a leading force in ophthalmic research and development. The centre will integrate clinical care, research and education under one roof in a state-of-the-art environment, accelerating the development and delivery of new treatments for patients. We are now seeking an exceptional individual to join the Trust Board as Director of research and innovation, who will also serve as co-director of the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). This is a pivotal role, bringing together research, innovation and commercial activity under unified strategic leadership. Reporting to the chief executive, you will set the overarching vision for research and innovation (R&I) across the organisation, shaping its future direction, strengthening performance and ensuring alignment with clinical priorities, workforce strategy and digital ambitions. You will build on established strengths in experimental medicine and early-phase clinical trials, leveraging world-class infrastructure and translational capability to deliver greater impact at scale. Working in close partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, you will jointly lead the scientific direction and delivery of the BRC, building on areas of established excellence while identifying and developing new opportunities for growth and impact. You will play a key role in enhancing Moorfields’ national and international research profile, expanding partnerships across academia, industry and the life sciences sector, and accelerating the translation of research into improved patient care and outcomes. A central priority will be to embed a stronger focus on innovation, commercialisation and income generation within R&I, maximising the value and impact of the trust’s research portfolio, including through industry engagement and new partnership models. You will foster a culture in which research and innovation are integral to clinical practice, enabling participation across professional groups and ensuring that opportunities and benefits are accessible to diverse patient populations. Alongside this, you will bring greater clarity and effectiveness to the R&I function, strengthening governance, ways of working and organisational alignment. This appointment calls for an individual of outstanding credibility, judgement and influence. You will bring an established international reputation in a relevant research field, ideally underpinned by clinical credibility, alongside a strong track record of leadership within complex healthcare, academic or research environments. You will demonstrate a deep understanding of translational research and its interface with clinical systems, and a proven ability to secure significant funding, build strategic partnerships and deliver impact at scale. You will be an experienced senior leader, comfortable operating at Board level, with the ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships, align diverse stakeholders and drive organisational change in pursuit of a clear strategic vision. You will be expected to meet the criteria for appointment at Professorial level at UCL. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of research and innovation at Moorfields, one of the world’s leading centres for eye health, strengthening the Moorfields and UCL partnership and driving advances in patient outcomes in the UK and globally. For a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Veredus: Reece D’Alanno on reece.dalanno@veredus.co.uk or Nataliya Starik-Bludova on nataliya.starik-bludova@veredus.co.uk. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK EQUALITY & DIVERSITY MONITORING FORM CANDIDATE SUPPORTING INFORMATION FORM PLEASE ENSURE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (CV / SUPPORTING STATEMENT / FORMS) ARE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE Closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday, 29th May 2026.
Director of Digital, Data and Technology – REF 1196
Edge Hill University Director of Digital, Data and Technology Location: Ormskirk, Lancashire (Hybrid working) Salary: Attractive executive remuneration package Edge Hill University is a modern, ambitious institution with a strong reputation for delivering an outstanding student experience and high-quality teaching, alongside growing research strength and impact. Located in Lancashire, it has a clear strategic focus on innovation, sustainability and long-term growth, and is investing significantly in digital, data and technology to support its next phase of development. The University educates more than 15,000 students and employs over 1,600 staff, operating at a scale that demands resilient, future focused systems, strong data foundations and effective use of technology. These capabilities are increasingly central to how Edge Hill delivers its strategy – enhancing learning and teaching, expanding flexible and blended provision, improving organisational effectiveness, and enabling more informed, insight led decision making. We are now seeking to appoint an outstanding Director of Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) to lead the University’s digital agenda at a critical stage in its development. This is a high-profile role with significant scope to shape strategic direction, drive transformation, and deliver lasting impact. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will provide strategic leadership for digital, data and technology, defining how systems, platforms and data capabilities evolve to enable institutional goals. You will lead the development and delivery of a coherent digital transformation strategy and roadmap, translating ambition into clear priorities, investment decisions and deliverable programmes, while shaping a modern, high-performing Digital, Data and Technology function and embedding a service-led, user-focused culture. Working closely with the Executive Team, you will act as the University’s senior authority on digital and data strategy, advising on innovation, investment and risk. You will lead the adoption of modern platforms, enterprise systems and cloud services, alongside strengthening data capability, governance and accessibility to support institutional performance and planning. You will bring a strong track record of leading digital, data and technology functions within a complex organisation potentially from higher education, the wider public sector or a comparably sophisticated environment. You will bring demonstrable experience of shaping and delivering large-scale digital transformation alongside a deep understanding of enterprise systems, data architectures, and modern digital service delivery. As a senior leader, you will operate confidently at a strategic level, with the credibility to influence across the organisation and the ability to build and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture that combines operational excellence with innovation, service orientation and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to define Edge Hill’s digital trajectory and shape its digital and data capabilities ensuring alignment with the University’s ambitions and long-term success. For a confidential discussion, please contact Nataliya Starik-Bludova, our advising consultant at Veredus, on nataliya.starik-bludova@veredus.co.uk. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK EQUALITY & DIVERSITY MONITORING FORM CANDIDATE SUPPORTING INFORMATION FORM PLEASE ENSURE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (CV / SUPPORTING STATEMENT / FORMS) ARE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE Closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday, 18th May 2026. Final Panel Interviews will be held on Tuesday 2 June 2026