January is Talent Month here at techSPARK, so we are starting the year by highlighting five of the most exciting roles based in the South West. If you’re starting 2025 looking for a career change, we want to help point you in the right direction.
From software development to content design, there is a wide range of exciting and innovative roles available for those with the necessary skills and expertise. If there isn’t the perfect role for you in this list, be sure to check out the hundreds of other roles available on the techSPARK’s job board.
Front of House Manager - Runway East, Bristol
Runway East, listed on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, is seeking a charismatic and proactive Front of House Manager, known internally as a Community Manager, to join their team in Bristol. In this dynamic role, you’ll lead daily operations, nurture relationships with members, and help create a vibrant, welcoming workspace that embodies Runway East’s mission to banish boring offices.
As a Community Manager, you’ll oversee site operations, lead and support a dedicated team, and ensure the workspace is always “showroom ready.” You’ll also take a hands-on approach to fostering a sense of community, planning events, and continuously enhancing the member experience. This role is ideal for a positive, resilient, and detail-oriented leader who thrives on helping others and maintaining high standards.
Learn more about this exciting opportunity with Runway East here.
Senior Software Developer - Ministry of Defence, Bristol
The Ministry of Defence is seeking a Senior Software Developer to help create secure, high-quality software solutions supporting the UK’s defence operations. Defence Business Services delivers vital corporate services to over 1.2 million users, including military personnel, their families, and MoD civil servants.
In this role, you will write reusable code, integrate APIs like gov.uk/pay, and develop user-focused services in line with Government Digital Service Standards. You will collaborate with technical teams, manage DevOps tasks, and ensure system stability using tools such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and AWS.
The ideal candidate will have experience in user-centred design, system development, and security integration, with strong technical and communication skills. DBS offers a flexible, inclusive workplace, professional growth opportunities, and a competitive Civil Service pension.
Read more about this exciting opportunity with Defence Business Services here.
Board Test Engineer - Graphcore, Bristol
Graphcore is seeking a skilled Board Test Engineer to join their Product Test and Diagnosis team. This team plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of Graphcore’s advanced technology products by detecting and managing hardware defects across chips, boards, and finished systems, both in manufacturing and field environments.
In this role, you will work closely with the hardware design team to analyse PCB testability and susceptibility to manufacturing defects, define test solutions, and deploy and support these tests in factory and field settings. Expertise in boundary scan and embedded functional test techniques is essential to the role.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of high-quality manufacturing test solutions at Graphcore. Read more about this opportunity here.
Account Executive - Stornaway.io, Bristol
Stornaway.io, the world’s leading interactive video platform based in Bristol, is looking for a passionate and driven Account Executive to join their fast-growing team. In this pivotal role, you will drive sales, expand the client base, and build lasting relationships with a diverse range of customers in sectors such as education, media, and creative industries.
The ideal candidate will have proven SaaS sales experience, ideally with exposure to interactive media or creative technology, and a natural ability to connect with clients through engaging presentations and tailored solutions. Familiarity with CRM tools like HubSpot, a knack for creative design tools such as Adobe and Canva, and a customer-first mindset are essential.
This role offers the chance to work within a collaborative, innovative, and flexible environment where personal growth and development are highly valued. Stornaway, a female-led startup and Sparkies Startup of the Year 2023 winner, is on a mission to revolutionise storytelling through interactive video.
If you’re a confident communicator with a passion for technology, design, and delivering value to clients, this is your opportunity to shape the future of interactive media with a team that truly makes a difference.
Senior Content Designer - Met Office, Exeter
The Met Office, recently featured on Great Place to Work UK’s ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2023 and 2024 lists, is hiring a Senior Content Designer to join their dynamic user-centred design community.
As a Senior Content Designer, you will shape content strategies for generative AI products, making complex information accessible and user-friendly. Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, you’ll champion user-centred design practices, create impactful content, and contribute to developing style guidelines to maintain consistency. In this agile and fast-paced role, you’ll lead on content creation for multiple AI initiatives, ensuring it meets accessibility standards and user needs.
The ideal candidate is an expert in user-centred content design, with a proven ability to craft impactful strategies, manage stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-quality content in a fast-paced environment. A strong understanding of accessibility standards and an agile mindset are essential. An interest in generative AI advancements is desirable.
If you’re ready to apply your expertise to projects that make a life-changing and life-enhancing impact, explore this opportunity with the Met Office. Apply now to help shape the future of generative AI content design.
Don’t forget to check out the techSPARK jobs board for all the latest tech and digital jobs in the South West. Whether you’re looking to break into fintech, or simply interested in exploring the exciting tech and digital opportunities available in the South West, it is the go-to resource for job seekers and hiring companies alike.
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