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| Job Title | Description | Salary | Closing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Title User Interaction Designer |
Description
We’re looking for an Interaction Designer to join the small but impactful UX team at the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO). In this role, you’ll focus on understanding user needs and translating them into clear, effective design solutions across products and services. You’ll work closely with researchers, product teams and stakeholders to shape digital services that support a wide range of expert user groups across the maritime sector. |
Salary B2 £38,173 |
Closing
24 November 2025 11.55 pm |
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| Job Title Head of Technology |
Description
This is a critical, high-impact role within the Senior Technology Leadership team reporting to the Chief Digital and Technology Officer. The Head of Technology is responsible for setting and delivering the UKHO’s technology vision and strategy, alongside the delivery of the enabling technology platforms. This role ensures that technology allows the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives, fosters creative solutions, and provides a secure, resilient, and future-ready digital infrastructure. |
Salary £76,184 - £78,879 |
Closing
12 December 2025 11.59 pm |
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| Job Title Head of IT Corporate Operations |
Description
This is a critical, high-impact role within the Senior Technology Leadership team, reporting to the Chief Digital and Technology Officer. The primary responsibility of the Head of IT Corporate Operations is to lead and manage the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and secure IT services across the UKHO (approximately 1,000 employees working on a predominately hybrid basis). |
Salary £76,184 - £78,879 |
Closing
12 December 2025 11.59 pm |
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Why join our team?
People are at the heart of our organisation. At the UKHO, we aim to attract, retain and nurture experts across many careers, from hydrography and data science to software development.
Each team member helps to support safe, secure and thriving oceans. We strive to create a culture and working environment that encourages our staff to achieve their best.
Disability Confident scheme
At the UKHO, we embrace diversity and promote inclusion and equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident employer, which includes offering a guaranteed interview to candidates with disabilities, providing they meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under the Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme, you will be able to indicate this as part of the application process.
Civil Service Recruitment
Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, please contact Human Resources, UK Hydrographic Office, Admiralty Way, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2DN.
The Civil Service Code forms part of the terms and conditions of every civil servant. More detailed information can be found on the Civil Service Commission website.
Nationality Statement
Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules.
If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar. However certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.
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Working at the UKHO
As a UKHO employee, you'll benefit from flexible working, regular development opportunities, and much more. Our award-winning office in Taunton, Somerset also provides an open and dynamic workplace for our people.
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How to apply
Find out how to apply for roles at the UKHO and how we assess applicants using the Civil Service Success Profile Framework.
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Life at UKHO
Each team member plays a crucial role in what we do, so we strive to create a working environment in which they can thrive. Find out more about our community, working culture and some of the benefits we offer as an employer.