Technical Specialist

Government of The United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist on a permanent, full-time basis in the United Kingdom, with the position based in Leeds (LS1 4AP). The role requires eligibility for Security Clearance and five years of continuous UK residency, with possible adjustments for overseas periods as explained in the guidance.

Applicants should meet residency and clearance requirements prior to offer. Further details are available in the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Job description

Senior Technical Specialist

• Company: NHS Jobs
• Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: National, LS1 4AP
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 6 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 20 Oct 2026

Summary

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Important: Please be aware there are residency requirements you need to meet: The role of the Senior Technical Specialist must hold Security Clearance level as a minimum. To meet National Security Vetting requirements, security clearance require 5 years continuous UK residency. In certain cases, this can be reduced to three years continuous UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years. Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered. Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role. You don't need to have security clearance already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for security clearance after offer, will result in the job offer being withdrawn. For further advice please check this link or contact [e-mail].