Join the specialists working on the UK's most demanding programmes

No egos. No politics. Just experienced practitioners solving the hardest problems in UK cyber, alongside people who genuinely raise your game. It's the kind of team most people spend their careers trying to find

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CURRENT OPENings
Network Engineer
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Infrastructure Engineer
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Software Developer (Java/C++)
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DevOps Engineer
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Software Developer (C++)
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Project Manager
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Software Test Analyst
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Test Automation Engineer
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career opportunities

A route in at every stage of your career

Great assurance comes from great people, so we invest in talent at every stage of a career, not just the senior end.

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Starting out

New to the field? We'll give you the training, support, and mentoring to grow, working alongside our teams on real, mission-critical projects from day one.

Apprenticeships

We run apprenticeships with our education partner. Earn a competitive salary, gain real-world experience on live customer projects, and study without the burden of tuition fees.

Degree pathways

We partner with local universities, including the University of Gloucestershire and the University of the West of England Bristol, to offer placement years and clear routes for students into testing, assurance, and cyber.

Veterans & military families

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Silver Award holder under the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme, we actively support veterans and military families into new careers.

Changing directions

It's never too late to move into cybersecurity. We welcome people transitioning careers later in life.

Already established?

If you've built a career in cyber, software assurance, or secure systems, this is a place to specialise. If you want your work to matter and to keep growing, the opportunities here run deep.

benefits

A rewards package built around the things that matter

Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and long-term future.
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There is a lot more to working with Origin8tive than having a great job and working with a fantastic team. Our comprehensive benefits give you all of those extras that build a valuable rewards package.

Private healthcare

Access to quality medical care with optional family coverage.

5% Employer pension contribution

We contribute towards your future with a competitive employer pension scheme

Recruitment referral bonus

Be rewarded for introducing great people to the team

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Additional support during important life moments, beyond standard entitlement

Enhanced sick leave

More flexible and enhanced benefits beyond the statutory minimum

Employee assistance programme

Confidential, 24/7 mental health and financial support

Cycle to work scheme

A cost-effective way to commute while supporting a healthier lifestyle

Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme

Support to make more sustainable travel choices through electric vehicle access

Flexible working hours

Flexibility to structure your day in a way that works for you

Regular social events

Frequent opportunities to connect with the team

Volunteering days

Three paid days each year to support causes that matter to you

our culture

A different kind of career

Whatever level you join us at, you'll play a meaningful role in our work and our future. We invest in training, mentoring, and development for those who need it. And for those who don't, we offer the kind of challenging, varied work that develops careers regardless of structured programmes

Make a real impact

From critical national infrastructure to UK defence, your work supports organisations the country depends on

Supported to grow

The complexity of what we deliver means you'll develop constantly, in ways that matter to your career

The Good Business Charter

We're proud to be working alongside other businesses committed to responsible, ethical practice

The armed forces

We are privileged to have been awarded the Silver Award for their Empoyement Recognition Scheme

Social values

We believe in making a positive impact in our local communities, and actively support our team to do the same

Wellbeing at the core

Wellbeing is woven into our everyday practices, helping our people maintain a genuine and lasting work-life balance

team testimonials
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Natalie Bayley
Apprentice Cyber Security Technician

If you enjoy hands-on learning and want to gain practical experience while developing valuable skills, an apprenticeship is a fantastic choice. It’s a great way to start a new career with support and real-world exposure.

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Max Vale
Project Manager

Leaving the military after six years in the Parachute Regiment was a big change. Origin8tive has given me the opportunity to continue leading teams, solving problems and delivering complex work, while building a new career in technology. It's a supportive environment where you're encouraged to keep learning, take on new challenges and develop professionally.

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Josh Taylor
Infrastructure Engineer

Origin8tive is a genuinely supportive place to build a career in infrastructure. You're surrounded by experienced people who are willing to share what they know, which accelerates learning in a way that no course or certification can match. Each day presents its own set of challenges, and with them the chance to build solutions with genuine impact.

current opportunities

Find your next role

We're always looking for exceptional specialists. Browse our current openings below, and if you don't see the right role but think you belong here, send us a speculative application

Network Engineer

We are seeking Network Engineers of all levels to build and support modern enterprise networks, working with routing, switching, security, automation and cloud technologies.

Up to £78,000 P/A

Cheltenham, UK

Full-Time

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Infrastructure Engineer

We are looking for a proactive, detail-orientated Infrastructure Engineer. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of critical IT infrastructure.

Up to £78,000 P/A

Cheltenham, UK

Full-Time

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Software Developer (Java/C++)

You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance backend software solutions using Java and C++ within Linux environments.

Up to £78,000 P/A

Cheltenham, UK

Full-Time

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DevOps Engineer

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting cloud-native and on-premises infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and automation solutions.

Up to £60,000 P/A

Cheltenham, UK

Full-Time

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Software Developer (C++)

In this Software Developer role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software solutions for Linux environments using C++.

Up to £60.000 P/A

Cheltenham, UK

Full-Time

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Project Manager

We are looking for Project Managers with DV clearance at all experience levels to coordinate projects across the business, maintain project plans and help deliver critical work from day to day.

Up to £113,000 P/A

Cheltenham, UK

Full-Time

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Software Test Analyst

We are seeking Software Testers of all levels to design, implement, and support cloud-native and on-premises infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and automation solutions.

Up to £113,000 P/A

Cheltenham, UK

Full-Time

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Test Automation Engineer

We are looking for DV cleared Test Automation Engineers of all experience levels to design automation scripts and find solutions for automation problems.

Up to £113,000 P/A

Cheltenham, UK

Full-Time

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Not seeing your role yet?

We grow through reputation, referral, and hire when we find the right person. So if you're exceptional at what you do, we'd like to hear from you.

Send a speculative application