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Application Support Engineer - Contract - £575pd - SC ClearedRate: £575 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid - London 2-3 days per weekIR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a central government department, we're looking for two Application Support Engineers to support the rollout of a new AI-powered application across government.You'll be joining a multidisciplinary team responsible for an AI-assisted platform used by government policy teams to analyse public consultation responses. Having successfully completed its pilot, the product is now moving into live service, with a rollout to 12 government departments planned from January 2027.This is a live service support role, focused on keeping the existing application running smoothly, investigating issues and resolving bugs rather than developing new features.Essential Experience:Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting and fixing issues within a live production web application.Broad technical understanding of modern application stacks, ideally including Python, Django, JavaScript, databases and cloud infrastructure.Experience working with unfamiliar codebases and investigating application issues.Understanding of monitoring, alerting, error tracking and incident response.Ability to prioritise issues based on business impact and work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong communication skills, particularly when supporting departmental users and explaining technical issues.Technical Environment: Python, Django, Astro, Svelte, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, Sentry and Grafana.If available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
HR Data Analyst - £500pd - Inside IR35 - Remote£500 per dayInside IR356 months RemoteThe role:On behalf of a leading Government Department, we're looking for an experienced HR Data Analyst to support the integration of its Senior Talent and Strategic Recruitment teams.You'll take ownership of bringing together data from multiple sources, improving how it is managed and presented, and developing clear, visual insights that help senior stakeholders understand performance, identify challenges and make informed decisions.This is a hands-on role for someone who can work autonomously, make sense of complex and sometimes unstructured information, and turn it into practical solutions. Strong Excel skills and experience building dashboards and visualisations are essential, alongside an interest in using AI tools such as Copilot and Claude to improve data analysis and reporting.Essential experience:Strong experience in data management, analysis and translating complex information into clear insights and recommendations.Experience consolidating multiple datasets from different sources, including information held in spreadsheets and Word documents.Designing and delivering dashboards, data visualisations and performance reporting.Advanced Excel skills and confidence using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude to support dashboard creation and data analysis.Experience establishing consistent data processes, improving data quality and embedding effective ways of working.Ability to communicate findings through clear narratives and visualisations to non-technical stakeholders.Comfortable working autonomously, dealing with ambiguity and taking ownership in a fast-paced environment.Desirable:Experience within central or local government, the NHS or an ALB.Knowledge of data governance and data security.Experience with SQL, Python, R or Power Platform tools.
Senior Interaction Designer - SC Cleared - RemoteRate: £650 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a major UK Government department, we're looking for an experienced Senior Interaction Designer to support the GOV.UK Publishing Service, working on the development of new tooling to support the archiving of government content at scale.You'll work within a multidisciplinary agile team, collaborating closely with product, delivery, development and user research colleagues to understand user needs and translate them into effective design solutions.Responsibilities will include:Leading the design of clear, accessible and intuitive digital interfaces.Mapping user journeys and identifying common patterns to inform design decisions.Supporting user research and product teams in understanding user needs.Facilitating stakeholder alignment workshops and collaborative design activities.Using qualitative research and quantitative data to inform and validate design decisions.Helping shape product direction and supporting the wider roadmap.Sharing design outputs with the government design community to encourage consistency across services. Essential Experience: Proven experience as a Senior Interaction Designer within complex organisations.Strong user-centred design experience, with the ability to translate user needs into practical design solutions.Experience designing accessible digital interfaces across multiple devices and browsers.Confident using qualitative user research and quantitative data to inform design decisions.Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary Agile teams.Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including workshops and co-design activities.Practical experience using Figma. DesirablePrevious experience working within UK Government or the wider public sector.Familiarity with the GOV.UK Design System and Government Design Principles. If you're an experienced Interaction Designer with SC clearance and interested in contributing to the development of services used across government, I'd be keen to hear from you.
Enterprise Architect - £750pd - Inside IR35 - RemoteRate: £750 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a Central Government client, we are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to support an exciting cross-government digital initiative.The role will support a pilot exploring how architectural information held across government departments and local councils can be connected, compared and maintained to support better, evidence-led architecture decisions.You will take the lead in defining the architectural information foundation, establishing a consistent government-wide taxonomy and metamodel, and ensuring the underlying platform can effectively represent and analyse information from multiple organisations.Essential experience:Proven experience as an Enterprise, Solution or Business Architect.Strong knowledge of ArchiMate and TOGAF, including capability and application portfolio modelling.Experience designing or configuring metamodels within an Enterprise Architecture repository tool.Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to non-technical audiences.Experience running architecture governance forums, design authorities or architecture review boards.Desirable experience:Hands-on experience configuring Ardoq, Avolution ABACUS or similar Enterprise Architecture tools.TOGAF or ArchiMate certification.Information modelling or data architecture experience.Previous experience supporting central or local government organisations.
Senior Business Analyst - £650pd - Contract - SC ClearedRate: £650pdLocation: RemoteDuration: 6 months (Extendable)IR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a Central Government client, we're looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a technical engineering team within a Government Department.This is a hands-on role working closely with software engineers and wider government stakeholders, translating complex technical requirements into clear, actionable deliverables. You'll play a key role in understanding how shared services and common capabilities are used across government, shaping requirements and helping teams deliver effective, user-focused solutions.We're looking for someone with strong technical BA experience, confident engaging with engineers, leading requirements gathering and influencing stakeholders. Previous Central Government experience would be particularly advantageous, ideally including cross-government engagement and workshop facilitation.Essential Experience:Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst within technical or software engineering environments, working closely with developers and technologists.Strong technical requirements gathering, elicitation and analysis skills, translating complex requirements into clear problem statements, epics, features, user stories and acceptance criteria.Experience analysing systems, processes and data, producing models, diagrams and supporting documentation.Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across multiple organisations.Experience managing and prioritising backlogs, epics and dependencies using Jira.Ability to lead workshops, facilitate discussions and bring stakeholders together to agree requirements and delivery priorities.Experience of Agile delivery environments and iterative ways of working.Strong written communication skills, including discovery reports, business cases and design documentation.Desirable:Previous Central Government or wider public sector experience, particularly cross-government engagement.Experience leading cross-government workshops.Agile qualifications.
Principal Digital Workplace Technologist - ContractRate: Up to £800 per dayDuration: 12 monthsLocation: Hybrid - 3 days a fortnight in either London or ManchesterBPSS and SC eligible required | **Active SC preferred** The role:On behalf of a central government client, we're looking for an experienced Digital Workplace Technologist to help shape and deliver modern workplace services across government.You'll bring strong Microsoft 365 and digital workplace expertise, with experience leading complex public-sector transformation. The role will focus on M365, Copilot and wider workplace technologies, assessing solutions and helping organisations improve productivity and collaboration.Essential Experience6+ years' experience in digital workplace, M365 or end-user computing.Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot and Microsoft Entra.Experience delivering complex workplace transformations at scale.Central government or significant public-sector experience.Knowledge of RBAC, cloud hygiene, Windows Server and virtual desktop.Experience evaluating technical proposals and working with technology suppliers.Ability to assess AI opportunities and support adoption across organisations.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
Project Transformation Manager - £875pd- DV ClearedLocation: Hybrid - LondonIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months initial, with a possible 6-month extensionThe role:We're looking for a senior Project Management professional with strong Change/Transformation experience to lead the improvement of complex, large-scale programmes within a secure Government environment.This is a senior leadership role working closely with the Strategic PMO.We're looking for:Significant senior Project/Programme Management and leadership experience in construction, engineering or infrastructureStrong experience of managing change and delivering continuous improvement in a global, complex delivery environmentDemonstrable experience of leading large-scale projects/programmes in the UK and overseasExceptional commercial acumen and financial management skillsStrong knowledge of governance, assurance, risk management and complianceExpertise in recognised methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or AgileRelevant professional accreditation, such as PMP, APM Chartered Project Professional or MSP PractitionerDesirable: experience working with or within a Strategic PMO, and a background in organisational transformation or continuous improvement leadership You'll be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership, coaching and development to a team of project management professionals, including managing underperformance where neededEnsuring cross-functional projects and programmes are aligned to strategic objectivesProviding senior direction, decision-making and issue resolution to maintain delivery momentum and manage riskDriving change, continuous improvement and delivery maturity across the functionWorking in partnership with the Strategic PMO to embed robust governance, assurance, risk and compliance frameworksMonitoring project performance and taking corrective action on non-complianceChampioning best-practice methodologies and promoting standardised tools, templates and processesManaging senior stakeholders and influencing at executive levelAssessing skills gaps and shaping training, recruitment and talent development plans If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
Project Transformation Manager - £875pd- DV ClearedLocation: Hybrid - Milton KeynesIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months initial, with a possible 6-month extensionThe role:We're looking for a senior Project Management professional with strong Change/Transformation experience to lead the improvement of complex, large-scale programmes within a secure Government environment.This is a senior leadership role working closely with the Strategic PMO.We're looking for:Significant senior Project/Programme Management and leadership experience in construction, engineering or infrastructureStrong experience of managing change and delivering continuous improvement in a global, complex delivery environmentDemonstrable experience of leading large-scale projects/programmes in the UK and overseasExceptional commercial acumen and financial management skillsStrong knowledge of governance, assurance, risk management and complianceExpertise in recognised methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or AgileRelevant professional accreditation, such as PMP, APM Chartered Project Professional or MSP PractitionerDesirable: experience working with or within a Strategic PMO, and a background in organisational transformation or continuous improvement leadership You'll be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership, coaching and development to a team of project management professionals, including managing underperformance where neededEnsuring cross-functional projects and programmes are aligned to strategic objectivesProviding senior direction, decision-making and issue resolution to maintain delivery momentum and manage riskDriving change, continuous improvement and delivery maturity across the functionWorking in partnership with the Strategic PMO to embed robust governance, assurance, risk and compliance frameworksMonitoring project performance and taking corrective action on non-complianceChampioning best-practice methodologies and promoting standardised tools, templates and processesManaging senior stakeholders and influencing at executive levelAssessing skills gaps and shaping training, recruitment and talent development plans If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
Principal Technologist - IT Operations - £800 per dayIR35: Inside IR35Duration: 6-month contractLocation: Hybrid - London or Manchester The role:An opportunity for a senior IT Operations specialist to help establish and lead a new function shaping the future of IT Operations across government and the wider public sector.Working with senior stakeholders across government, you'll help define the long-term vision and strategy, assess the current operational landscape and identify opportunities to improve how services are delivered at scale. This includes driving significant operational transformation, shaping future approaches to service management and platforms, and influencing decisions across complex organisations where you won't always have direct control over the people and resources involved.Essential ExperienceAt least 6 years' relevant experience in IT Operations, including leading IT Operations rather than purely operational IT support.Experience delivering significant technology and operational change within complex transformation programmes.Strong knowledge of IT service management, including service desk, problem management, incident response and self-service tooling.Experience working with enterprise platforms and SaaS products, such as ServiceNow, Salesforce and Microsoft 365.Proven ability to shape strategy, work autonomously and influence senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries.Experience working with technology suppliers, contract management and agile delivery approaches.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations.Government or wider public-sector experience is highly desirable, although strong private-sector candidates will also be considered.Clearance: BPSS and SC eligibility essential; active SC preferred.Working arrangements: Hybrid working, with team days approximately three days per fortnight, primarily in London or Manchester. Candidates based in Bristol or Manchester must be flexible about travel to London. This is not a fully remote role.Desirable: ITIL, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, Azure, AWS, ServiceNow or TOGAF qualifications.
Application Support Engineer - Contract - £575pd - SC ClearedRate: £575 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid - London 2-3 days per weekIR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a central government department, we're looking for two Application Support Engineers to support the rollout of a new AI-powered application across government.You'll be joining a multidisciplinary team responsible for an AI-assisted platform used by government policy teams to analyse public consultation responses. Having successfully completed its pilot, the product is now moving into live service, with a rollout to 12 government departments planned from January 2027.This is a live service support role, focused on keeping the existing application running smoothly, investigating issues and resolving bugs rather than developing new features.Essential Experience:Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting and fixing issues within a live production web application.Broad technical understanding of modern application stacks, ideally including Python, Django, JavaScript, databases and cloud infrastructure.Experience working with unfamiliar codebases and investigating application issues.Understanding of monitoring, alerting, error tracking and incident response.Ability to prioritise issues based on business impact and work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong communication skills, particularly when supporting departmental users and explaining technical issues.Technical Environment: Python, Django, Astro, Svelte, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, Sentry and Grafana.If available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
HR Data Analyst - £500pd - Inside IR35 - Remote£500 per dayInside IR356 months RemoteThe role:On behalf of a leading Government Department, we're looking for an experienced HR Data Analyst to support the integration of its Senior Talent and Strategic Recruitment teams.You'll take ownership of bringing together data from multiple sources, improving how it is managed and presented, and developing clear, visual insights that help senior stakeholders understand performance, identify challenges and make informed decisions.This is a hands-on role for someone who can work autonomously, make sense of complex and sometimes unstructured information, and turn it into practical solutions. Strong Excel skills and experience building dashboards and visualisations are essential, alongside an interest in using AI tools such as Copilot and Claude to improve data analysis and reporting.Essential experience:Strong experience in data management, analysis and translating complex information into clear insights and recommendations.Experience consolidating multiple datasets from different sources, including information held in spreadsheets and Word documents.Designing and delivering dashboards, data visualisations and performance reporting.Advanced Excel skills and confidence using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude to support dashboard creation and data analysis.Experience establishing consistent data processes, improving data quality and embedding effective ways of working.Ability to communicate findings through clear narratives and visualisations to non-technical stakeholders.Comfortable working autonomously, dealing with ambiguity and taking ownership in a fast-paced environment.Desirable:Experience within central or local government, the NHS or an ALB.Knowledge of data governance and data security.Experience with SQL, Python, R or Power Platform tools.
Senior Interaction Designer - SC Cleared - RemoteRate: £650 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a major UK Government department, we're looking for an experienced Senior Interaction Designer to support the GOV.UK Publishing Service, working on the development of new tooling to support the archiving of government content at scale.You'll work within a multidisciplinary agile team, collaborating closely with product, delivery, development and user research colleagues to understand user needs and translate them into effective design solutions.Responsibilities will include:Leading the design of clear, accessible and intuitive digital interfaces.Mapping user journeys and identifying common patterns to inform design decisions.Supporting user research and product teams in understanding user needs.Facilitating stakeholder alignment workshops and collaborative design activities.Using qualitative research and quantitative data to inform and validate design decisions.Helping shape product direction and supporting the wider roadmap.Sharing design outputs with the government design community to encourage consistency across services. Essential Experience: Proven experience as a Senior Interaction Designer within complex organisations.Strong user-centred design experience, with the ability to translate user needs into practical design solutions.Experience designing accessible digital interfaces across multiple devices and browsers.Confident using qualitative user research and quantitative data to inform design decisions.Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary Agile teams.Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including workshops and co-design activities.Practical experience using Figma. DesirablePrevious experience working within UK Government or the wider public sector.Familiarity with the GOV.UK Design System and Government Design Principles. If you're an experienced Interaction Designer with SC clearance and interested in contributing to the development of services used across government, I'd be keen to hear from you.
Enterprise Architect - £750pd - Inside IR35 - RemoteRate: £750 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a Central Government client, we are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to support an exciting cross-government digital initiative.The role will support a pilot exploring how architectural information held across government departments and local councils can be connected, compared and maintained to support better, evidence-led architecture decisions.You will take the lead in defining the architectural information foundation, establishing a consistent government-wide taxonomy and metamodel, and ensuring the underlying platform can effectively represent and analyse information from multiple organisations.Essential experience:Proven experience as an Enterprise, Solution or Business Architect.Strong knowledge of ArchiMate and TOGAF, including capability and application portfolio modelling.Experience designing or configuring metamodels within an Enterprise Architecture repository tool.Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to non-technical audiences.Experience running architecture governance forums, design authorities or architecture review boards.Desirable experience:Hands-on experience configuring Ardoq, Avolution ABACUS or similar Enterprise Architecture tools.TOGAF or ArchiMate certification.Information modelling or data architecture experience.Previous experience supporting central or local government organisations.
Senior Business Analyst - £650pd - Contract - SC ClearedRate: £650pdLocation: RemoteDuration: 6 months (Extendable)IR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a Central Government client, we're looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a technical engineering team within a Government Department.This is a hands-on role working closely with software engineers and wider government stakeholders, translating complex technical requirements into clear, actionable deliverables. You'll play a key role in understanding how shared services and common capabilities are used across government, shaping requirements and helping teams deliver effective, user-focused solutions.We're looking for someone with strong technical BA experience, confident engaging with engineers, leading requirements gathering and influencing stakeholders. Previous Central Government experience would be particularly advantageous, ideally including cross-government engagement and workshop facilitation.Essential Experience:Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst within technical or software engineering environments, working closely with developers and technologists.Strong technical requirements gathering, elicitation and analysis skills, translating complex requirements into clear problem statements, epics, features, user stories and acceptance criteria.Experience analysing systems, processes and data, producing models, diagrams and supporting documentation.Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across multiple organisations.Experience managing and prioritising backlogs, epics and dependencies using Jira.Ability to lead workshops, facilitate discussions and bring stakeholders together to agree requirements and delivery priorities.Experience of Agile delivery environments and iterative ways of working.Strong written communication skills, including discovery reports, business cases and design documentation.Desirable:Previous Central Government or wider public sector experience, particularly cross-government engagement.Experience leading cross-government workshops.Agile qualifications.
Principal Digital Workplace Technologist - ContractRate: Up to £800 per dayDuration: 12 monthsLocation: Hybrid - 3 days a fortnight in either London or ManchesterBPSS and SC eligible required | **Active SC preferred** The role:On behalf of a central government client, we're looking for an experienced Digital Workplace Technologist to help shape and deliver modern workplace services across government.You'll bring strong Microsoft 365 and digital workplace expertise, with experience leading complex public-sector transformation. The role will focus on M365, Copilot and wider workplace technologies, assessing solutions and helping organisations improve productivity and collaboration.Essential Experience6+ years' experience in digital workplace, M365 or end-user computing.Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot and Microsoft Entra.Experience delivering complex workplace transformations at scale.Central government or significant public-sector experience.Knowledge of RBAC, cloud hygiene, Windows Server and virtual desktop.Experience evaluating technical proposals and working with technology suppliers.Ability to assess AI opportunities and support adoption across organisations.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
Project Transformation Manager - £875pd- DV ClearedLocation: Hybrid - LondonIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months initial, with a possible 6-month extensionThe role:We're looking for a senior Project Management professional with strong Change/Transformation experience to lead the improvement of complex, large-scale programmes within a secure Government environment.This is a senior leadership role working closely with the Strategic PMO.We're looking for:Significant senior Project/Programme Management and leadership experience in construction, engineering or infrastructureStrong experience of managing change and delivering continuous improvement in a global, complex delivery environmentDemonstrable experience of leading large-scale projects/programmes in the UK and overseasExceptional commercial acumen and financial management skillsStrong knowledge of governance, assurance, risk management and complianceExpertise in recognised methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or AgileRelevant professional accreditation, such as PMP, APM Chartered Project Professional or MSP PractitionerDesirable: experience working with or within a Strategic PMO, and a background in organisational transformation or continuous improvement leadership You'll be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership, coaching and development to a team of project management professionals, including managing underperformance where neededEnsuring cross-functional projects and programmes are aligned to strategic objectivesProviding senior direction, decision-making and issue resolution to maintain delivery momentum and manage riskDriving change, continuous improvement and delivery maturity across the functionWorking in partnership with the Strategic PMO to embed robust governance, assurance, risk and compliance frameworksMonitoring project performance and taking corrective action on non-complianceChampioning best-practice methodologies and promoting standardised tools, templates and processesManaging senior stakeholders and influencing at executive levelAssessing skills gaps and shaping training, recruitment and talent development plans If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
Project Transformation Manager - £875pd- DV ClearedLocation: Hybrid - Milton KeynesIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months initial, with a possible 6-month extensionThe role:We're looking for a senior Project Management professional with strong Change/Transformation experience to lead the improvement of complex, large-scale programmes within a secure Government environment.This is a senior leadership role working closely with the Strategic PMO.We're looking for:Significant senior Project/Programme Management and leadership experience in construction, engineering or infrastructureStrong experience of managing change and delivering continuous improvement in a global, complex delivery environmentDemonstrable experience of leading large-scale projects/programmes in the UK and overseasExceptional commercial acumen and financial management skillsStrong knowledge of governance, assurance, risk management and complianceExpertise in recognised methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or AgileRelevant professional accreditation, such as PMP, APM Chartered Project Professional or MSP PractitionerDesirable: experience working with or within a Strategic PMO, and a background in organisational transformation or continuous improvement leadership You'll be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership, coaching and development to a team of project management professionals, including managing underperformance where neededEnsuring cross-functional projects and programmes are aligned to strategic objectivesProviding senior direction, decision-making and issue resolution to maintain delivery momentum and manage riskDriving change, continuous improvement and delivery maturity across the functionWorking in partnership with the Strategic PMO to embed robust governance, assurance, risk and compliance frameworksMonitoring project performance and taking corrective action on non-complianceChampioning best-practice methodologies and promoting standardised tools, templates and processesManaging senior stakeholders and influencing at executive levelAssessing skills gaps and shaping training, recruitment and talent development plans If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
Principal Technologist - IT Operations - £800 per dayIR35: Inside IR35Duration: 6-month contractLocation: Hybrid - London or Manchester The role:An opportunity for a senior IT Operations specialist to help establish and lead a new function shaping the future of IT Operations across government and the wider public sector.Working with senior stakeholders across government, you'll help define the long-term vision and strategy, assess the current operational landscape and identify opportunities to improve how services are delivered at scale. This includes driving significant operational transformation, shaping future approaches to service management and platforms, and influencing decisions across complex organisations where you won't always have direct control over the people and resources involved.Essential ExperienceAt least 6 years' relevant experience in IT Operations, including leading IT Operations rather than purely operational IT support.Experience delivering significant technology and operational change within complex transformation programmes.Strong knowledge of IT service management, including service desk, problem management, incident response and self-service tooling.Experience working with enterprise platforms and SaaS products, such as ServiceNow, Salesforce and Microsoft 365.Proven ability to shape strategy, work autonomously and influence senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries.Experience working with technology suppliers, contract management and agile delivery approaches.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations.Government or wider public-sector experience is highly desirable, although strong private-sector candidates will also be considered.Clearance: BPSS and SC eligibility essential; active SC preferred.Working arrangements: Hybrid working, with team days approximately three days per fortnight, primarily in London or Manchester. Candidates based in Bristol or Manchester must be flexible about travel to London. This is not a fully remote role.Desirable: ITIL, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, Azure, AWS, ServiceNow or TOGAF qualifications.
Application Support Engineer - Contract - £575pd - SC ClearedRate: £575 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid - London 2-3 days per weekIR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a central government department, we're looking for two Application Support Engineers to support the rollout of a new AI-powered application across government.You'll be joining a multidisciplinary team responsible for an AI-assisted platform used by government policy teams to analyse public consultation responses. Having successfully completed its pilot, the product is now moving into live service, with a rollout to 12 government departments planned from January 2027.This is a live service support role, focused on keeping the existing application running smoothly, investigating issues and resolving bugs rather than developing new features.Essential Experience:Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting and fixing issues within a live production web application.Broad technical understanding of modern application stacks, ideally including Python, Django, JavaScript, databases and cloud infrastructure.Experience working with unfamiliar codebases and investigating application issues.Understanding of monitoring, alerting, error tracking and incident response.Ability to prioritise issues based on business impact and work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Strong communication skills, particularly when supporting departmental users and explaining technical issues.Technical Environment: Python, Django, Astro, Svelte, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, Sentry and Grafana.If available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
HR Data Analyst - £500pd - Inside IR35 - Remote£500 per dayInside IR356 months RemoteThe role:On behalf of a leading Government Department, we're looking for an experienced HR Data Analyst to support the integration of its Senior Talent and Strategic Recruitment teams.You'll take ownership of bringing together data from multiple sources, improving how it is managed and presented, and developing clear, visual insights that help senior stakeholders understand performance, identify challenges and make informed decisions.This is a hands-on role for someone who can work autonomously, make sense of complex and sometimes unstructured information, and turn it into practical solutions. Strong Excel skills and experience building dashboards and visualisations are essential, alongside an interest in using AI tools such as Copilot and Claude to improve data analysis and reporting.Essential experience:Strong experience in data management, analysis and translating complex information into clear insights and recommendations.Experience consolidating multiple datasets from different sources, including information held in spreadsheets and Word documents.Designing and delivering dashboards, data visualisations and performance reporting.Advanced Excel skills and confidence using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude to support dashboard creation and data analysis.Experience establishing consistent data processes, improving data quality and embedding effective ways of working.Ability to communicate findings through clear narratives and visualisations to non-technical stakeholders.Comfortable working autonomously, dealing with ambiguity and taking ownership in a fast-paced environment.Desirable:Experience within central or local government, the NHS or an ALB.Knowledge of data governance and data security.Experience with SQL, Python, R or Power Platform tools.
Senior Interaction Designer - SC Cleared - RemoteRate: £650 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a major UK Government department, we're looking for an experienced Senior Interaction Designer to support the GOV.UK Publishing Service, working on the development of new tooling to support the archiving of government content at scale.You'll work within a multidisciplinary agile team, collaborating closely with product, delivery, development and user research colleagues to understand user needs and translate them into effective design solutions.Responsibilities will include:Leading the design of clear, accessible and intuitive digital interfaces.Mapping user journeys and identifying common patterns to inform design decisions.Supporting user research and product teams in understanding user needs.Facilitating stakeholder alignment workshops and collaborative design activities.Using qualitative research and quantitative data to inform and validate design decisions.Helping shape product direction and supporting the wider roadmap.Sharing design outputs with the government design community to encourage consistency across services. Essential Experience: Proven experience as a Senior Interaction Designer within complex organisations.Strong user-centred design experience, with the ability to translate user needs into practical design solutions.Experience designing accessible digital interfaces across multiple devices and browsers.Confident using qualitative user research and quantitative data to inform design decisions.Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary Agile teams.Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including workshops and co-design activities.Practical experience using Figma. DesirablePrevious experience working within UK Government or the wider public sector.Familiarity with the GOV.UK Design System and Government Design Principles. If you're an experienced Interaction Designer with SC clearance and interested in contributing to the development of services used across government, I'd be keen to hear from you.
Enterprise Architect - £750pd - Inside IR35 - RemoteRate: £750 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a Central Government client, we are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to support an exciting cross-government digital initiative.The role will support a pilot exploring how architectural information held across government departments and local councils can be connected, compared and maintained to support better, evidence-led architecture decisions.You will take the lead in defining the architectural information foundation, establishing a consistent government-wide taxonomy and metamodel, and ensuring the underlying platform can effectively represent and analyse information from multiple organisations.Essential experience:Proven experience as an Enterprise, Solution or Business Architect.Strong knowledge of ArchiMate and TOGAF, including capability and application portfolio modelling.Experience designing or configuring metamodels within an Enterprise Architecture repository tool.Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to non-technical audiences.Experience running architecture governance forums, design authorities or architecture review boards.Desirable experience:Hands-on experience configuring Ardoq, Avolution ABACUS or similar Enterprise Architecture tools.TOGAF or ArchiMate certification.Information modelling or data architecture experience.Previous experience supporting central or local government organisations.
Senior Business Analyst - £650pd - Contract - SC ClearedRate: £650pdLocation: RemoteDuration: 6 months (Extendable)IR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a Central Government client, we're looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a technical engineering team within a Government Department.This is a hands-on role working closely with software engineers and wider government stakeholders, translating complex technical requirements into clear, actionable deliverables. You'll play a key role in understanding how shared services and common capabilities are used across government, shaping requirements and helping teams deliver effective, user-focused solutions.We're looking for someone with strong technical BA experience, confident engaging with engineers, leading requirements gathering and influencing stakeholders. Previous Central Government experience would be particularly advantageous, ideally including cross-government engagement and workshop facilitation.Essential Experience:Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst within technical or software engineering environments, working closely with developers and technologists.Strong technical requirements gathering, elicitation and analysis skills, translating complex requirements into clear problem statements, epics, features, user stories and acceptance criteria.Experience analysing systems, processes and data, producing models, diagrams and supporting documentation.Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across multiple organisations.Experience managing and prioritising backlogs, epics and dependencies using Jira.Ability to lead workshops, facilitate discussions and bring stakeholders together to agree requirements and delivery priorities.Experience of Agile delivery environments and iterative ways of working.Strong written communication skills, including discovery reports, business cases and design documentation.Desirable:Previous Central Government or wider public sector experience, particularly cross-government engagement.Experience leading cross-government workshops.Agile qualifications.
Principal Digital Workplace Technologist - ContractRate: Up to £800 per dayDuration: 12 monthsLocation: Hybrid - 3 days a fortnight in either London or ManchesterBPSS and SC eligible required | **Active SC preferred** The role:On behalf of a central government client, we're looking for an experienced Digital Workplace Technologist to help shape and deliver modern workplace services across government.You'll bring strong Microsoft 365 and digital workplace expertise, with experience leading complex public-sector transformation. The role will focus on M365, Copilot and wider workplace technologies, assessing solutions and helping organisations improve productivity and collaboration.Essential Experience6+ years' experience in digital workplace, M365 or end-user computing.Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot and Microsoft Entra.Experience delivering complex workplace transformations at scale.Central government or significant public-sector experience.Knowledge of RBAC, cloud hygiene, Windows Server and virtual desktop.Experience evaluating technical proposals and working with technology suppliers.Ability to assess AI opportunities and support adoption across organisations.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
Project Transformation Manager - £875pd- DV ClearedLocation: Hybrid - LondonIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months initial, with a possible 6-month extensionThe role:We're looking for a senior Project Management professional with strong Change/Transformation experience to lead the improvement of complex, large-scale programmes within a secure Government environment.This is a senior leadership role working closely with the Strategic PMO.We're looking for:Significant senior Project/Programme Management and leadership experience in construction, engineering or infrastructureStrong experience of managing change and delivering continuous improvement in a global, complex delivery environmentDemonstrable experience of leading large-scale projects/programmes in the UK and overseasExceptional commercial acumen and financial management skillsStrong knowledge of governance, assurance, risk management and complianceExpertise in recognised methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or AgileRelevant professional accreditation, such as PMP, APM Chartered Project Professional or MSP PractitionerDesirable: experience working with or within a Strategic PMO, and a background in organisational transformation or continuous improvement leadership You'll be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership, coaching and development to a team of project management professionals, including managing underperformance where neededEnsuring cross-functional projects and programmes are aligned to strategic objectivesProviding senior direction, decision-making and issue resolution to maintain delivery momentum and manage riskDriving change, continuous improvement and delivery maturity across the functionWorking in partnership with the Strategic PMO to embed robust governance, assurance, risk and compliance frameworksMonitoring project performance and taking corrective action on non-complianceChampioning best-practice methodologies and promoting standardised tools, templates and processesManaging senior stakeholders and influencing at executive levelAssessing skills gaps and shaping training, recruitment and talent development plans If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
Project Transformation Manager - £875pd- DV ClearedLocation: Hybrid - Milton KeynesIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months initial, with a possible 6-month extensionThe role:We're looking for a senior Project Management professional with strong Change/Transformation experience to lead the improvement of complex, large-scale programmes within a secure Government environment.This is a senior leadership role working closely with the Strategic PMO.We're looking for:Significant senior Project/Programme Management and leadership experience in construction, engineering or infrastructureStrong experience of managing change and delivering continuous improvement in a global, complex delivery environmentDemonstrable experience of leading large-scale projects/programmes in the UK and overseasExceptional commercial acumen and financial management skillsStrong knowledge of governance, assurance, risk management and complianceExpertise in recognised methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or AgileRelevant professional accreditation, such as PMP, APM Chartered Project Professional or MSP PractitionerDesirable: experience working with or within a Strategic PMO, and a background in organisational transformation or continuous improvement leadership You'll be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership, coaching and development to a team of project management professionals, including managing underperformance where neededEnsuring cross-functional projects and programmes are aligned to strategic objectivesProviding senior direction, decision-making and issue resolution to maintain delivery momentum and manage riskDriving change, continuous improvement and delivery maturity across the functionWorking in partnership with the Strategic PMO to embed robust governance, assurance, risk and compliance frameworksMonitoring project performance and taking corrective action on non-complianceChampioning best-practice methodologies and promoting standardised tools, templates and processesManaging senior stakeholders and influencing at executive levelAssessing skills gaps and shaping training, recruitment and talent development plans If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
Principal Technologist - IT Operations - £800 per dayIR35: Inside IR35Duration: 6-month contractLocation: Hybrid - London or Manchester The role:An opportunity for a senior IT Operations specialist to help establish and lead a new function shaping the future of IT Operations across government and the wider public sector.Working with senior stakeholders across government, you'll help define the long-term vision and strategy, assess the current operational landscape and identify opportunities to improve how services are delivered at scale. This includes driving significant operational transformation, shaping future approaches to service management and platforms, and influencing decisions across complex organisations where you won't always have direct control over the people and resources involved.Essential ExperienceAt least 6 years' relevant experience in IT Operations, including leading IT Operations rather than purely operational IT support.Experience delivering significant technology and operational change within complex transformation programmes.Strong knowledge of IT service management, including service desk, problem management, incident response and self-service tooling.Experience working with enterprise platforms and SaaS products, such as ServiceNow, Salesforce and Microsoft 365.Proven ability to shape strategy, work autonomously and influence senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries.Experience working with technology suppliers, contract management and agile delivery approaches.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations.Government or wider public-sector experience is highly desirable, although strong private-sector candidates will also be considered.Clearance: BPSS and SC eligibility essential; active SC preferred.Working arrangements: Hybrid working, with team days approximately three days per fortnight, primarily in London or Manchester. Candidates based in Bristol or Manchester must be flexible about travel to London. This is not a fully remote role.Desirable: ITIL, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, Azure, AWS, ServiceNow or TOGAF qualifications.
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EDI is a commitment we don't take lightly. Our business is guided by the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion to offer the best opportunities for the best candidates
We believe that diversity is so much more than just a checkbox. It is the driving force for change, innovation, creativity and excellence. It is our commitment to sustain an inclusive environment that celebrates every individual's unique experiences, background and identity.
Our dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond mere words - it is ingrained in every facet of our agency's culture and operations.
The world of technology is vast and ever-evolving, and we recognise that a diverse team brings a multitude of perspectives to the table.
These diverse viewpoints are essential for solving complex problems, designing user-centric solutions, and shaping the future of technology in a way that benefits every player.
Equity in Opportunities: We provide equal opportunities for all candidates and employees, ensuring a level playing field where skills and potential shine brighter than anything else.
Cultivating Belonging: We guarantee a sense of belonging by creating an environment where every voice is heard, valued, and respected. Our team members thrive when they can be their authentic selves.
Diverse Talent Pool: We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to ensure our clients have access to the best and brightest minds.
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Our belief is that finding the right people is the fuel for success.
We have earned a distinguished reputation for delivering extraordinary digital/technology talent that not only meets your specific requirements but also aligns seamlessly with your company’s distinctive culture and visionary aspirations. Involved have access to an extensive network of highly skilled professionals, covering diverse technology specialisations. This enables us to identify the perfect match for both your business and our individuals.

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- Maximum agreement rates are fixed and are also limited in line with the NHS England agency price caps for NHS bodies.
- Transparent rates and costs for both PAYE and limited company temporary workers including fixed-term appointments.
- Quality assurance audits to make sure worker pre-employment checks for NHS roles follow the NHS Employers Check Standards and Skills for Health
- Non-NHS contracting authorities can specify what pre-employment checks they need: for example Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
- Direct award is available to all public sector bodies and supported by the NHS Workforce Alliance to enable quick access to workers when needed.
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We believe that together, we can achieve greatness. Collaboration incites innovation, fosters diverse perspectives, and unlocks boundless potential. Join our journey where your ideas and expertise will be valued, and your contributions will shape the future of industries.
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Respect is not optional - it is integral.
We recognise your individuality, emotions, aspirations, and dreams. You are not just a number on a list; we are committed to accommodating your needs, providing insightful advice, and guiding you through challenges.
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Our clients
Involved understood the business needs and asked a lot of questions to ensure they find the right type of candidates. They always went the extra mile to ensure interviews were booked and kept me informed of any changes.
Information Technology
Recruitment Manager
Involved exceeded our expectations! With their expert planning and flexibility, they seamlessly navigated our ever-changing hiring needs and demanding technical criteria. They delivered on time, within budget, and even saved us money.
Software Solutions
Project Manager
Due to the nature of our products and applications, which requires some very specialist technical knowledge, securing the right calibre of staff with the niche skills we need, can be a tall order. Involved have proven themselves as our partner of choice when it comes to filling our most niche of vacancies and nothing seems too much trouble for them, including market insight when we need it.
Software Company
Human Resource Manager
The quality of candidates we receive is second to none, and in every case applicable in terms of technical and soft skills perfectly matched to our organisation. Involved takes the time to understand our business, our needs and our direction.
Market Research Company
IT Director
As a company that has regular requirements for contractors, often with needs arising with very little foresight, having an agency like Involved that we can rely on to deliver at speed is paramount. After the initial discussion about the role with Involved, I have never had to wait longer than 48 hours for a fully briefed selection of candidate CV’s. They are often presented within a 24-hour timeframe!
Managed Service Provider
Infrastructure Manager
Involved Dubai helped us find a great match for our CISO role, and that's thanks to their ability to understand what mattered to us in a candidate. Involved took a lot of care in acting as a bridge with the candidates, ironing out everything, and making for a very smooth process. A pleasure to work with.
Investment Services
CTO
Involved understood the business needs and asked a lot of questions to ensure they find the right type of candidates. They always went the extra mile to ensure interviews were booked and kept me informed of any changes.
Information Technology
Recruitment Manager
Involved exceeded our expectations! With their expert planning and flexibility, they seamlessly navigated our ever-changing hiring needs and demanding technical criteria. They delivered on time, within budget, and even saved us money.
Software Solutions
Project Manager
Due to the nature of our products and applications, which requires some very specialist technical knowledge, securing the right calibre of staff with the niche skills we need, can be a tall order. Involved have proven themselves as our partner of choice when it comes to filling our most niche of vacancies and nothing seems too much trouble for them, including market insight when we need it.
Software Company
Human Resource Manager
The quality of candidates we receive is second to none, and in every case applicable in terms of technical and soft skills perfectly matched to our organisation. Involved takes the time to understand our business, our needs and our direction.
Market Research Company
IT Director
As a company that has regular requirements for contractors, often with needs arising with very little foresight, having an agency like Involved that we can rely on to deliver at speed is paramount. After the initial discussion about the role with Involved, I have never had to wait longer than 48 hours for a fully briefed selection of candidate CV’s. They are often presented within a 24-hour timeframe!
Managed Service Provider
Infrastructure Manager
Involved Dubai helped us find a great match for our CISO role, and that's thanks to their ability to understand what mattered to us in a candidate. Involved took a lot of care in acting as a bridge with the candidates, ironing out everything, and making for a very smooth process. A pleasure to work with.
Investment Services
CTO
Involved understood the business needs and asked a lot of questions to ensure they find the right type of candidates. They always went the extra mile to ensure interviews were booked and kept me informed of any changes.
Information Technology
Recruitment Manager

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