SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™

About the Company

Built to Make an Impact.

We exist to harness the power of recruitment to create meaningful change across the world.

Our mission is simple but profound: to connect purpose-driven talent with industries that shape a better future.

From driving innovation in Tech for Impact, advancing the global Clean Energy transition, to empowering Central Government Public Services, we are a Global Recruitment Group committed to making an impact and leaving a positive legacy.

Why We Exist

We believe recruitment should do more than fill roles—it should make a difference. Our brand was founded on the principles of social responsibility, sustainability, and impact. We partner with organisations that share our vision for a better world, providing them with the talent to accelerate progress. Whether it's tackling climate change, building resilient public services, or innovating for social good, we connect exceptional people to purpose-led opportunities that truly matter.

What we’re famous for:

Tech for Impact: Placing talent that drives technological solutions for social and environmental challenges.

Clean Energy: Supporting the global energy transition with world-class talent for renewable energy and sustainability projects.

SR2 Consulting: Strengthening Public Sector teams across Central Government with skilled professionals to deliver essential services and policy reforms that improve society.

A Future Worth Building. We’re driven by a belief that recruitment can be a force for good. With the global challenges we face—climate change, inequality, and access to essential services—we see an opportunity to use our expertise and our networks to make a difference where it matters most.

Together, we are more than a recruitment brand—we are a force for positive change. Join us as we build a future where businesses, people, and communities thrive.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™

Job Title

Data Engineer - Central Gov - SC Cleared

Job Description

Job title: Data Engineer – Central Gov – SC Cleared Role Summary: Architect and implement data pipelines and microservices for a UK government transformation program. Modernise a monolithic system to a cloud‑native, AWS‑hosted platform, focusing on NoSQL and PostgreSQL database design, performance, and security. Expectations: - Active SC clearance. - Remote work with one required on‑site day a month (London). - Joined by January 2026; may undergo a brief technical assessment. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and deploy data models for microservices using PostgreSQL and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra). - Lead and coordinate data migration from legacy monolith to cloud architecture. - Build automation scripts for deployment, scaling, and CI/CD pipelines in AWS. - Optimize database performance: indexing, query tuning, and load testing. - Enforce data ownership, integrity, and security controls across services. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on architecture reviews and integration. Required Skills: - Proven experience as a Data Engineer or Architect in distributed/cloud environments. - Expertise with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra) and PostgreSQL. - Strong data modelling for microservices and knowledge of ownership patterns. - Proficiency in AWS services (RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.). - Scripting/automation skills (Python, Shell, Terraform, CloudFormation). - Deep understanding of database performance tuning, indexing, and security best practices. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SQL or NoSQL database certifications) are an advantage. - UK Government or regulated public sector experience preferred.

London, United kingdom

On site

06-01-2026

Company Name

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™

Job Title

Junior/Mid Level Data Engineer - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared

Job Description

**Job Title** Junior/Mid Level Data Engineer – SC Cleared **Role Summary** Design, develop, and optimise secure, cloud‑native data pipelines to support a government data transformation programme. Focus on ingestion, orchestration, storage and transformation of sensitive interview data for analytics, ensuring integrity, traceability and compliance. **Expectations** - Deliver day‑to‑day data engineering tasks while advancing knowledge of secure data processes. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions. - Provide clear communication on progress, risks and trade‑offs. - Contribute to continual improvement of platform performance and operational maturity. **Key Responsibilities** - Design, build and maintain scalable AWS‑based data pipelines. - Implement ETL/ELT processes for structured and unstructured data, ensuring secure handling. - Maintain data integrity, traceability and regulatory compliance throughout pipeline stages. - Collaborate with stakeholders to capture technical requirements and make design decisions. - Apply DevOps practices, monitoring, and automation to enhance reliability. - Support platform performance optimisation and platform maturity initiatives. - Communicate status, risks and trade‑offs to delivery teams. **Required Skills** - Data engineering experience in AWS environments. - Hands‑on with S3, Glue, Lambda, Athena, Kinesis, Step Functions (or equivalent). - Proficient in Python and SQL for data transformations and automation. - Experience with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) and CI/CD tooling (GitLab, etc.). - Knowledge of secure‑by‑design principles for sensitive datasets. - Strong communication and consulting mindset. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty) highly desirable.

London, United kingdom

On site

Mid level

06-01-2026

Company Name

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™

Job Title

SC Cleared Service Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Service Manager – SC Cleared (Defence) Role Summary: Lead end‑to‑end service management for live digital services within a defence‑focused programme, overseeing transition, operational performance, and continual improvement while ensuring compliance with MoD security standards. Expectations: * Deliver stable, compliant services during transition and live operation. * Meet or exceed SLA, KPI, and availability targets. * Coordinate effectively with delivery teams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities - Own end‑to‑end service management for live and transitioning services. - Lead service transition activities from delivery into live operation. - Manage incident, problem, change, and release processes. - Serve as primary point of contact for all service‑related stakeholders. - Drive continual service improvement initiatives. - Ensure services comply with MoD security and regulatory requirements. - Resolve operational issues in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. Required Skills - Proven experience as a Service Manager in large, complex programmes. - Strong ITIL‑aligned service management expertise. - Experience managing live services in regulated or secure environments. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities. - Proven competency in SLA/KPI ownership and service reporting. - Ability to work across technical and non‑technical teams. Required Education & Certifications - Relevant higher‑education qualification in IT, business, or related field. - ITIL Foundation or equivalent certification. - Current or prior Security Clearance (SC level).

Wiltshire, United kingdom

On site

06-01-2026

Company Name

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™

Job Title

SC Cleared Policy and Standards Lead

Job Description

**Job title** SC Cleared Policy and Standards Lead **Role summary** Lead the discovery, development, and assurance of secure cloud policies and standards for the Secure Cloud Centre (SCC). Align deliverables with MOD governance frameworks (JSPs, GovS 007, MOD Security Policy Framework) and ensure that cloud services are secure, compliant, and scalable across stakeholders. **Expectations** * 6‑month contract (potential extension) * Must hold an active SC clearance * Work within secure cloud environments (SECRET and OFFICIAL) **Key responsibilities** * Conduct initial policy discovery and gap analysis. * Draft, update, and maintain SCC‑specific policies and operational standards (on‑boarding, service management, operational security). * Ensure policies comply with JSPs, GovS 007, and the MOD Security Policy Framework. * Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to secure policy buy‑in and embed outputs into governance forums. * Verify enforceability of policies and report monthly progress (RAG status) to Delivery Lead and Engagement Manager. * Coordinate with security teams and delivery leadership to align policies with Defence Digital governance. **Required skills** * In‑depth knowledge of MOD/HMG policy frameworks (JSPs, GovS 007, MOD Security Policy Framework). * Proven experience drafting and sustaining security and operational policies for cloud environments. * Ability to align new policies with existing Defence Digital governance. * Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation capabilities. * Experience working in secure cloud environments (SECRET/OFFICIAL). * Excellent written communication and policy‑drafting skills. * Active SC clearance. **Required education & certifications** Not specified.

Wiltshire, United kingdom

On site

Senior

06-01-2026