11 of 11 Contract Lead Jobs in the North West

On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Lead Software Engineer for a 12 month (Inside IR35) contract based Hybrid in either Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range … of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society * Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. As a Lead Software Engineer, your main responsibilities will be: * Set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategy (which you have the ability to More ❯

Are you ready to lead a high-performing team at the strategic heart of procurement within a dynamic FTSE 250 organisation? If you thrive in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment where complex problem-solving and leadership go hand in hand, this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career. The Opportunity: This is not your average procurement … strategic engine room of the Procurement Department - youll be pivotal in delivering high-impact initiatives across vendor negotiation, risk mitigation, and multinational deal execution. As a Category Supervisor , youll lead a talented team, shaping the strategic direction of a key product category. Your leadership will support exceptional deal execution, vendor programme integration, and the successful navigation of global procurement challenges. … Key Responsibilities: Lead and inspire a team of procurement professionals, from early-career specialists to experienced buyers. Own your category: ensure vendor programme updates are effectively integrated into procurement workflows. Be the final point of escalation for complex deals, vendor terms, and order processing. Deliver training, mentoring, and support to drive team development and procurement excellence. Monitor exchange rates and More ❯

Technical Lead | (FMCG Supply Chain) | Remote, hybrid in the future | Manchester | Outside IR35 My client is a fast growing start up that's looking for a Technical Lead to join their team. Their MVP is already live, and they're looking for Lead to help shape the technical roadmap and scale the platform. This is a hands on leaderships role … date: ASAP Tech stack: Full-stack Ionic Framework React/Next.js/Android/Ionic Nest.js architecture hosted on Microsoft Azure and optmised for Zebra Android devices Key responsibilities : Lead end to end technical delivery across the Ionic App, React Web App, and Nest.js API Implement scaleable architecture t support enterprise level usage Optimise backend intergartions with Microsoft Azure (Azure … with supply chain workflows This is a great opportunity to join at an early stage team and make a real imapct. Apply now if this sounds like you! Technical Lead | (FMCG Supply Chain) | Remote, hybrid in the future | Manchester | Outside IR35 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about More ❯

Role Title: Resilience Delivery Lead (Architecture) Duration: 6 Months Location: Manchester or Glasgow (3 Days Per Week) Rate: £550 Per Day - Umbrella only Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital … and platforms. Role purpose/summary This role is designed for a strategic thinker and delivery expert who can bridge business architecture with operational resilience. The Resilience Delivery Lead will be responsible for shaping and optimising the end-to-end lifecycle of resilience processes-from Business Service Response Plans (BSRPs) through to self-assessments. The ideal candidate will bring deep … experience in financial services, with a strong grasp of how resilience frameworks integrate with business operations and risk management. End-to-End Resilience Process Design: Lead the design and continuous improvement of the full resilience lifecycle, including BSRP creation, invocation, monitoring, and exit, as well as integration with self-assessment cycles. Business Architecture Alignment: Map resilience processes to business capabilities More ❯

SAP S4 Senior Delivery Lead Length: 6 months Rate: £700 to £850 per day via umbrella Location: Salford Quays or London (3 days per week in local office with travel to other location occasionally) Key accountabilities, responsibilities, and measures Lead the technical delivery of the Spring S4 program, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Oversee both internal and external delivery teams More ❯

candidates seeking permanent positions as the business continues to grow and the MD is eager to strengthen the business with good quality employees. Your remit will be to design, lead, and implement the full digitalisation of the finance function. This individual will be responsible for evaluating current systems, selecting and integrating cloud-based finance tools, automating manual processes, and upskilling More ❯

Agenda for change salaries Band 8B- 8C (£60,000 - £80,000) Must have worked within IT and Digital CIPS Qualified Fully Remote In this pivotal role, the Senior Commercial Lead will play a key leadership role in overseeing and managing contract negotiations and post-contract commercial management. This could include areas like professional services, stakeholders and front line digitalisation programmes. More ❯

Strategic Communications Lead Duration - 6 Months (Initially) Location - London (Hybrid) IR35 - Outside Job Purpose The Strategic Programme Communications Leader is responsible for developing and executing the overarching change communications strategy and narrative across multiple work streams ensuring it is innovative, engaging and integrated. This role ensures that staff, internal stakeholders and external partners are informed, engaged, and aligned during times … communication strategy and plan, to support the transformation programme, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged with and kept up to date with joined up, relevant and timely communications. As communications lead, ensure a culture of organisational engagement and transformation is embedded through compelling communication and engagement. Collaborate with university leaders to identify key stakeholders and communication messages, tone, format and channels … of effective employee engagement and communication as part of consultation processes. Expertly influence decision making on change and transformation risks and be recognised as an strategic communications expert and lead in challenging situations within the programme. Promote and deliver open communication channels between the university and Trade Union representatives to foster engagement and transparency. Ensure the alignment of programme communications More ❯

Our client is in the Financial Services Sector based in Blackburn and are looking to hire a Lead Tester for a 12 month FTC. This role is hybrid with 2 days a week working in the office. The Lead Tester will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of technology solutions within the business. Client Details Our … client is in the Financial Services Sector based in Blackburn and are looking to hire a Lead Tester for a 12 month FTC. This role is hybrid with 2 days a week working in the office. The Lead Tester will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of technology solutions within the business. Description Develop and execute … comprehensive test plans to validate system functionality and performance. Lead testing efforts across multiple projects within the technology department. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve system issues efficiently. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices in testing processes. Implement test automation strategies to optimise testing efficiency and coverage. Analyse test results and provide detailed reports to More ❯

IT Service Continuity Lead Salary : Outside IR35: Competitive Day Rate + Home Based. Location : Manchester Keywords: IT Service Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, ISO 20000, ITIL, BIA, Continuity Strategy Development Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Service Continuity expert for a 6-month contract period. This role offers a competitive day rate and the flexibility … minimising business impact and downtime. Competitive Day Rate Home-Based Work Opportunity to Develop and Implement IT Service Continuity Processes What you'll do: As an IT Service Continuity Lead, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the smooth operation of our client's critical IT services. Your expertise in designing robust IT service continuity plans that align with … key stakeholders to design detailed service continuity plans Develop effective documentation of service continuity plans, assessments and runbooks What you bring: The ideal candidate for this IT Service Continuity Lead role will bring a strong background in IT continuity planning, disaster recovery, risk management, and incident response. Your expertise in designing and testing robust IT service continuity plans that align More ❯

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a contract Network Security Engineer for a major pharmaceutical company, outside IR35, based in Macclesfield. This Network Security Engineer role will require 2 days per week on site in Macclesfield. This Network More ❯