Public Sector Jobs in Scotland

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Azure Cloud Engineer - Contract

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Head Resourcing Ltd
Overview Azure Cloud Engineer 6 months initially - Contract Public Sector Glasgow City Centre £450-£550 per day Inside IR35 A Glasgow-based Public Sector organisation is currently seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join their team until end March 2026. The successful candidates will help to oversee the planning & engineering of the Client's Cloud … resolve technical issues Strong experience working on other large projects, with various teams and a range of key stakeholders Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Previous experience working in the Scottish Public Sector would also be highly advantageous Any formal Azure certifications would be hugely beneficial but not essential (AZ-700, AZ-500, AZ-305 etc) Qualifications Strong & recent experience … Excellent problem solving skills to assess, analyse and resolve technical issues Experience working on large projects with multiple teams and stakeholders Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Experience in the Scottish Public Sector is advantageous Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-700, AZ-500, AZ-305) are beneficial but not essential To be considered for this Contract, PLEASE APPLY NOW with an More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Chief Information Officer

Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Montash
CIO) Contract Length: 6 months initially (extensions likely, up to 12 months+) Start Date: ASAP Location: Hybrid – with significant presence required in Scotland, Aberdeen Clearance: SC clearance A greenfield public sector organisation is seeking an interim CDO/CIO to provide immediate leadership in building its digital, data, and technology capability from the ground up. This role will … Delivery & Oversight Lead digital & data transformation initiatives, balance immediate delivery needs with long-term capability building. Oversee supplier relationships, procurement, and delivery governance. Ensure information security, compliance, & alignment with public sector frameworks. Required Experience Proven track record as a CDO or CIO in public sector roles Extensive experience establishing digital and data organisations from the ground … technology stack and data platforms in a greenfield setting Experience balancing in-house capability development with third-party/vendor delivery models. Desirable Skills MPLA-trained or familiarity with public sector CDIO/CDO leadership frameworks Understanding of AI, data science, and modern engineering practices (though not expected to be hands-on) Experience driving transformation in organisations with More ❯
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Principal Solution Architect

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
preferred) Role Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediately Anson McCade are a leading recruitment and transformation consultancy, partnering with a global client delivering complex, high-impact digital transformation across the public sector and beyond. We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering enterprise-scale solutions across major programmes. This is … an excellent opportunity for someone who has progressed from a software engineering background into architecture, with a strong consulting pedigree and significant experience operating within public sector or public health environments. As a Principal Architect, you will: Take accountability for the successful delivery of large-scale, high-quality solutions, often spanning multi-team programmes. Provide architectural assurance … Principal Architect will have: A proven track record of delivering and assuring multi-tiered modern software architectures in complex environments. Experience in consulting, working directly with senior stakeholders in public sector or public health contexts. Strong grounding in engineering, with the ability to communicate effectively with development teams while maintaining strategic oversight. Hands-on expertise with public More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Cyber Security Engineer

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lorien
CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER - 6 MONTHS - INSIDE IR35 One of Loriens leading Public Sector clients are looking for a highly skilled Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join their team for an initial 6 months with great chance of long term extension. This position will require in office working 40% of the time, this will be either in Glasgow or … Criteria Essential Criteria Demonstrable experience in design, delivery and operation of cloud native vulnerability management, security monitoring and cyber incident management tools and processes within large Scottish/UK Public Sector and/or corporate industry (financial services). Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing and managing security solutions tailored for cloud environments and aligned to industry-standard cybersecurity … 10s, ASVS, SAMM and DSOMM. Awareness of UK Government good practice guides 44 and 45 to support authentication and verification processes. Experience of securing the delivery and operation of public facing identity based authentication and verification services within large Scottish/UK Public Sector and/or corporate industry (financial services). Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £550 - £700 per day
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IT Security Architect - Contract

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Head Resourcing Ltd
Overview IT Security Architect Contract - through until end March 2026 Glasgow Public Sector Up to £600 per day Inside IR35/via Umbrella Company Our Glasgow-based Public Sector Client seeks an experienced IT Security Architect to join their team in Glasgow. Working as part of a larger team & now reporting to the Head of Architecture … the ability to work in Glasgow each week). To be successful, backgrounds & skill-sets should include: Previous & Proven experience working as an IT Security Architect within other Scottish Public Sector organisations (or similar) Solid foundations in IT Security with broad knowledge & experience across industry leading Security/Cyber Certifications (CISSP, SSCP, CompTIA Security+ etc), Frameworks, Tooling & Ways More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Delivery Manager - Edinburgh OR Glasgow

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lorien
Delivery Manager - £488/day - 6 Month Contract - Edinburgh or Glasgow - Public Sector A major public sector programme is looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to join its Delivery, Integration and Testing Team -the engine room behind the rollout of new digital services for clients and Agency users. These services span everything from the Digital Portal More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Solutions Architect - Contract

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Head Resourcing Ltd
Overview Solutions Architect - Contract 4 months initially £600-£650 per day (Inside IR35/via an Umbrella Company) Glasgow - Hybrid Public Sector - Scotland Our client, a Glasgow-based Public Sector organisation, is looking for a Solution Architect for an initial 4-month contract. The role has been assessed as inside IR35 and the rate is up More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Business Change Analyst

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hays
Your New Company Join a leading public sector organisation undergoing one of the most ambitious digital transformation programmes in Scotland. This multi-year initiative is reshaping how services are delivered, how data is used, and how teams collaborate across departments. Your New Role As a Business Change Analyst, you'll be at the heart of this transformation. You … impact analysis, training needs identification, and adoption tracking What You'll Get in Return This is a strategic role with the opportunity to shape the future of a major public sector organisation. You'll work alongside visionary leaders, contribute to high-profile initiatives, and help define what transformation looks like in the public sector. If you're More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Project Manager

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Harvey Nash
Project Manager - £500/day - Outside IR35 - Glasgow (Hybrid) We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of critical ICT projects across a complex public sector estate. This is a high-impact role requiring strong stakeholder management, supplier coordination, and delivery oversight across multiple concurrent workstreams. You'll be responsible for ensuring projects are … track record in managing large-scale programmes, ideally in complex or regulated environments. Strong experience with MS Project, programme reporting, and working with senior stakeholders is essential. Familiarity with public sector or local government environments is desirable. Location: Glasgow - hybrid working Rate: £500/day Outside IR35 Duration: 1 October 2025 - 31 March 2026 (with possible extension) Clearance More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: Up to £500 per day
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Onsite IT Engineer

Glasgow, City of Glasgow, United Kingdom
TXP
who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment? We're working with a leading IT services provider to recruit a Tech Bar Engineer to support a high-profile public sector client onsite in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on IT support, interacting with users at all levels, and being the go … environment A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach Why Apply? Be part of a dynamic, people-first tech services team Work in a visible, valued role supporting a major public sector organisation Gain exposure to a wide range of IT support tasks and technologies Opportunity to make a real impact on user experience and service delivery Ready to More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £30000/annum
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Onsite IT Engineer

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
TXP
who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment? We're working with a leading IT services provider to recruit a Tech Bar Engineer to support a high-profile public sector client onsite in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on IT support, interacting with users at all levels, and being the go … environment A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach Why Apply? Be part of a dynamic, people-first tech services team Work in a visible, valued role supporting a major public sector organisation Gain exposure to a wide range of IT support tasks and technologies Opportunity to make a real impact on user experience and service delivery Ready to More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £30,000 per annum, Inc benefits
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Data Architect

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Bonus Location: Homeworker- UK Additional Locations: Belfast, Birmingham, London Type: Permanent A global leader in IT solutions in Consulting is seeking a Data Architect with experience across the UK Public sector to join their elite, fast growing Data practice & Intelligence practice. This is a key role in an award-winning Data & AI Team , using cutting-edge technology and … strategies, in a client-facing leadership role with a focus on managing employee performance and team development. A successful Lead Data Architect will have: Experience across UK defence or Public sector. Deep knowledge of core architecture disciplines. Proven track record of technical leadership across data projects. Experience in product/technology selection at project or enterprise level. High proficiency … DOE Annual bonus scheme Remote-first working with full home setup provided Excellent learning & development budget Meaningful work on projects that have real-world impact across the public sector If you're passionate about data, enjoy mentoring others, and want to work on projects that drive real change, please apply below or contact me directly. Contact: Callum Richmond More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Senior Cloud Engineer - AWS / ELK - Hybrid

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Engineer with specialist ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) expertise to join Social Security Scotland on a 6-month contract . This role is ideal for Cloud Engineers with a strong public sector track record who want to make a real impact on secure, large-scale services. You'll play a key part in enhancing the organisation's Logging, Monitoring … Edinburgh/Glasgow (on-site 2 days per week on average, flexibility required) This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, hands-on engineer to contribute to future-proofing public sector technology in Scotland. If you're interested in hearing more about this role, get in touch with me | Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £600 per day
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Service Delivery Analyst

Bathgate, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dacoll Ltd
company specializes in managed IT services, secure cloud solutions, IT asset management, and project-based consultancy. Headquartered in Scotland, Dacoll serves a diverse range of sectors, including retail, commercial, public sector, and public safety, with a comprehensive portfolio of services that focus on operational excellence and security. Role Overview: The Service Delivery Manager is responsible for the More ❯
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Associate Director - Technology, Vision & Architecture (Government and Public Services)

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Deloitte LLP
towards our clients in formulating their vision, strategy, Technology perspectives and outputs. Our recent perspectives and outputs include: Tech Trends 2023 Future of Government COVID-19 insights for government & public sector Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To … large complex and innovative Government transformation programmes from strategy, architecture and business case through to discovery, delivery and live service Apply Government Service Standards and delivery methods to deliver public facing service. Create propositions driving business development activities in Government and Public Services. Provide mentorship and build competence in TV&A team across GPS. Lead large client engagements More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Associate Director - Technology, Vision & Architecture (Government and Public Services)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Deloitte LLP
towards our clients in formulating their vision, strategy, Technology perspectives and outputs. Our recent perspectives and outputs include: Tech Trends 2023 Future of Government COVID-19 insights for government & public sector Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To … large complex and innovative Government transformation programmes from strategy, architecture and business case through to discovery, delivery and live service Apply Government Service Standards and delivery methods to deliver public facing service. Create propositions driving business development activities in Government and Public Services. Provide mentorship and build competence in TV&A team across GPS. Lead large client engagements More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Software Engineer

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
BBC Group and Public Services
adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss: BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: , registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Solution Architect

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lorien
SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT - OUTSIDE IR35 - 12 MONTHS One of Loriens largest Public Sector Client is looking to bring on a highly experienced Solutions Architect to the team on an initial 12 month contract. The successful candidate will work principally on a strategic digital transformation programme, ensuring that Design, Innovation and Architecture principles and standards are applied effectively and efficiently More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £400 - £550 per day
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Service Architect - HR, Finance & Payroll

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Develop
Level) The Opportunity We are seeking a Service Architect to lead the design and delivery of integrated back-office services across HR, Finance, and Payroll for a high-profile public sector transformation programme. You will play a central role in shaping the future operating model and service architecture for a multi-phase service transition project, ensuring it is More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Service Architect - HR, Finance & Payroll

Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Develop
Level) The Opportunity We are seeking a Service Architect to lead the design and delivery of integrated back-office services across HR, Finance, and Payroll for a high-profile public sector transformation programme. You will play a central role in shaping the future operating model and service architecture for a multi-phase service transition project, ensuring it is More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Service Architect - HR, Finance & Payroll

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Develop
Level) The Opportunity We are seeking a Service Architect to lead the design and delivery of integrated back-office services across HR, Finance, and Payroll for a high-profile public sector transformation programme. You will play a central role in shaping the future operating model and service architecture for a multi-phase service transition project, ensuring it is More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Solutions Architect

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Venesky Brown
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Solutions Architect for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £650/day (Inside IR35). This role will have flexible working arrangements. Responsibilities: - Contribute and participate in commercial reviews. - Options Appraisals and Solution context documentation. - Governance of Design Decisions More ❯
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Solutions Architect

paisley, central scotland, united kingdom
Venesky Brown
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Solutions Architect for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £650/day (Inside IR35). This role will have flexible working arrangements. Responsibilities: - Contribute and participate in commercial reviews. - Options Appraisals and Solution context documentation. - Governance of Design Decisions More ❯
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Solutions Architect

milton, central scotland, united kingdom
Venesky Brown
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Solutions Architect for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £650/day (Inside IR35). This role will have flexible working arrangements. Responsibilities: - Contribute and participate in commercial reviews. - Options Appraisals and Solution context documentation. - Governance of Design Decisions More ❯
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Accrediation Lead

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash Plc
Accreditation Lead - Glasgow - Outside IR35 - Hybrid Duration - 6 months Market Rates Harvey Nash's Public Sector Client are looking to bring in a contract Accreditation Lead, this will be a Director/Assist Director level operator to come in and prepare the business area and its activities for the new organisation. Need to be able to plan a … and accounting to achieve efficiency gains, cost savings and best use of available resources in the Accreditation function in line with Finance guidance, policies and procedures, including the Ash Public Finance Manual To advise the Accreditation Committee on financial implications of all Committee decisions, ensuring that appropriate financial appraisal and evaluation techniques are followed To engage in development activities … approaches to accreditation, such as micro-credentials user of MS Project (any exposure to MS Project Online would be beneficial) Ideally experience of working within the educational or regulatory sector Skills & Experience Required Be educated to SCQF level 10, or have equivalent relevant experience Be an effective, credible and authoritative communicator at a senior level with the ability to More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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Public Sector
Scotland
10th Percentile
£25,000
25th Percentile
£25,469
Median
£30,000
75th Percentile
£60,625
90th Percentile
£72,129