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IT Support Team Lead Bradford 12-Month Fixed Term Contract £40,000 - £45,000 + great benefits An experienced IT Support Team Lead is required to join a well-established organisation for an initial period of 12-months. You will be leading a multi-site IT team, ensuring service targets are being met and all processes are followed by the … team. As a proven leader, you will provide clarity, feedback, coaching, and development while continuously seeking to enhance performance of the IT Team. As the Service Desk Lead, you will ensure all requests are logged and managed to completion on the service management tool whilst also guaranteeing that IT systems, services and resources enable compliance with relevant standards/policies. … This IT Team Lead role will expect you to deliver effective incident management, problem management, change management and other ITIL lifecycle processes as required. As is expected in this type of role, you will implement best practices across the IT service lifecycle. Package: 37.5 hours per week 31 days holidays plus bank holidays Well above average employer pension contribution, professional More ❯

Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead) ?? Leeds, Manchester, or Newcastle | ?? 60% Office-Based (Hybrid) ? 12-Month Contract | ?? Up to £750/day (Umbrella) Make a Real Impact at a National Scale Our client, one of the UKs most high-profile government departments, are looking for someone to help shape the future of a critical public service supporting millions across the country. … Were looking for an outstanding Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead) to provide hands-on leadership to digital delivery teams building and supporting core citizen and agent-facing services. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in transforming monolithic legacy systems into scalable, modern microservice architectures , backed by a forward-looking tech strategy. ?? What Youll Be Doing Lead agile More ❯

Location: Barrow (Hybrid, 2 days bi-weekly onsite) Duration: 12 Month Contract Rate: 63.40 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Overview: Overseeing the execution of PM deliverables of Platform Complex Systems. Involves leadership in successful project delivery in alignment with the More ❯

I am looking to speak to Java Developers, in relation to a 12 months contract on a high profile transformation programme. This is a long-term assignment on one of the most challenging programmes across the Public Sector, and it More ❯

Were looking for a Lead Java Developer for our public sector client based in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle on an initial contract paying up to £750 per day Inside IR35 on an initial 12 month contract. This role requires 3 days per week in the office and applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) or hold … a current SC. You will be a hands-on technical leader, setting direction for your team, ensuring alignment to standards, and driving the delivery of secure, high-quality digital services. The work will contribute to the transformation of critical national platforms, supporting millions of people across the UK. Key responsibilities include: Setting technical direction for your service or capability, in … version control, assurance, secure design) Strong collaboration and ability to share knowledge within engineering communities Experience delivering in complex, multi-disciplinary environments to tight timescales Interested? Please apply below. Lead Java Developer, Technical Lead, Public Sector, Java, Microservices, AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins, MongoDB, Kafka, DevOps, Digital Services, Inside IR35, SC Cleared More ❯

I am workign with a consutlancy feeding into the Public sector looking for an Lead IaC Test Engineer to join a contract. 6 month Inside IR35 60% of the week travel to Newcastle Key Responsibilities Strategy and Leadership: Define and lead the IaC test automation strategy for the PDU, championing quality and best practices. Framework Development: Design, build, and maintain … scalable and resilient automated testing frameworks for infrastructure as code using industry-standard tools. End-to-End IaC Testing: Lead the automated testing of Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC scripts to ensure correct resource creation and configuration, performance, and operational stability. Security & Compliance: Drive the integration of security and compliance testing into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring all deployments More ❯

AI Delivery Lead - AI Commercialisation Up to £650 - Depending on experience Sheffield - 2 days per week in the office emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm. Specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions. We … foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine. We are seeking an experienced AI Delivery Lead (Commercialisation Lead) to join our growing AI function. This role will act as the bridge between cutting-edge AI/ML capabilities and real-world business applications, driving the identification … within one of the bank's flagship AI programmes, playing a pivotal role in scaling AI adoption across Onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) journeys and beyond. You will lead a team of AI Commercialisation specialists, working closely with business, operations, and technology stakeholders to uncover use cases, pilot solutions, and scale impactful AI initiatives. A core responsibility will be More ❯

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Tech Lead Engineer to work for our client within the professional services sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Radbroke, Manchester or Glasgow . Our client is seeking a talented Tech Lead Engineer … who has at least 10 years of experience to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to lead and mature high-performing feature teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will be embedded within our client’s engineering organisation, conducting a maturity assessment of existing feature teams, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing a comprehensive engineering playbook that outlines … standards, principles, tooling, and ways of working. Responsibilities Lead and coach cross-functional feature teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions Conduct engineering maturity assessments and provide actionable recommendations Develop and implement a playbook to standardise engineering practices and tooling Drive continuous improvement and embed best practices across teams Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical delivery with business goals Support More ❯

Contract Software Engineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer/Back-End Developer - a true 'super dev' - with proven Design Patterns expertise and a deep understanding of software engineering/development. This is a high-level contract role, suitable for someone operating at a Principal Engineer or Lead Engineer level. You'll … the highest standards. Location: Hybrid - Remote work available. Must be UK-based. Rate: circa £680 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially Start: ASAP September 2025 Key Responsibilities Lead the back-end development of a new platform. Apply advanced software engineering/development and design patterns Translate abstract concepts into working, production-ready solutions. Employ Test-Driven Development (TDD More ❯

Digital Java Development Lead - £750pd - 12 months Rate : £750 per day Location : Newcastle/Manchester/Leeds - Hybrid Duration : 12 Months IR35 : Inside The role :A leading Central Government Organisation are seeking a Digital Java Development Lead.12-month Contract, SC Clearance will be supported. As a Technical Lead, you will : set direction for your service/capability and your team More ❯

My client are a prestigious government organisation, seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead/direct a team of Java Developers. Contract Length:12 Months Location: Leeds/Manchester/Newcastle - 60 % in the office IR35: in scope Pay Rate to Candidate: £750 per day DOE Security Clearance: BPSS but candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance The successful candidate More ❯

Long Term Contract - 12 months + - Leeds/Manchester or Newcastle hybrid working - In Scope As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: Set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategy (which you have the ability to influence); Ensure that your teams work aligns to standards; Have a clear focus on delivering … outward facing viewpoint, understanding where your team and products fit into the bigger picture. As well as being a hands-on engineer, the successful candidate will be expected to lead other engineers as well as actively collaborate, champion technical evolution within the organisation, and ensure that your team is helping to achieve overarching strategic aims. Essential Skills for the Lead More ❯

of the business so you must have proven experience of developing great software in Python and an interest in adopting cutting-edge technology.In order to be suitable for this Lead Software Engineer role you must be an accomplished developer with a passion for technology and desire to mentor a team. You will hold proven experience delivering SaaS projects in Python … be keenly interested in AI and ML. Experience with AWS and data engineering would be advantageous to your application.In this role of significant responsibility, you will be both a Lead Developer and guide 2 in-house developers and an offshore team. You will act as a technical authority on software written in Python, lead architectural discussions, code, ensure technical quality More ❯

Lead AI GCP Data Architect - Contract Contract: 6 months initial engagement IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: DOE Location: Global remit (flexible base) The Role We're looking for a Lead AI GCP Data Architect to design and drive a modern, cloud-native data landscape that underpins large-scale transformation. This role blends strategy with hands-on delivery, ensuring platforms, pipelines, and … enable data-driven growth at pace. Key Focus Architecture leadership - Define and evolve enterprise-wide data models, pipelines, and integration patterns; ensure scalability, security, and performance. Cloud platform strategy - Lead the design and optimisation of GCP-based data platforms, driving efficiency, cost control, and future-readiness. Governance & compliance - Embed frameworks for data quality, security, and ethical AI enablement. Collaboration & influence More ❯

AI Solutions Programme Lead Contract: 2-year fixed term (with review at 12 months) Location: North West, hybrid (3–4 days per week on site) My client is delivering a major digital transformation programme and is seeking an experienced Programme Lead to take ownership of AI adoption across clinical and operational areas. This is a chance to work on multiple … NHS or wider public sector transformation Experience in building or contributing to a PMO function Understanding of digital policy, compliance frameworks, and interoperability This is a rare opportunity to lead a flagship transformation programme where AI is applied to solve real challenges — from improving operational efficiency to freeing up clinical time. You'll be joining a forward-thinking team with More ❯

AI Solutions Programme Lead Contract: 2-year fixed term (with review at 12 months) Location: North West, hybrid (3–4 days per week on site) My client is delivering a major digital transformation programme and is seeking an experienced Programme Lead to take ownership of AI adoption across clinical and operational areas. This is a chance to work on multiple … NHS or wider public sector transformation Experience in building or contributing to a PMO function Understanding of digital policy, compliance frameworks, and interoperability This is a rare opportunity to lead a flagship transformation programme where AI is applied to solve real challenges — from improving operational efficiency to freeing up clinical time. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking team with More ❯

Contract Technical Lead Rate: Up to £750 per day (Umbrella Rate, Depending on Experience) Contract: 12 months Location: Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle - Hybrid (3 Days Onsite per Week) Clearance: BPSS required (must be eligible for SC) About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to join a major digital transformation programme within a large-scale public sector … environment. This role will focus on leading engineering teams delivering high-profile, citizen-facing systems and shared digital capabilities used nationwide. As a hands-on technical leader, you will set direction for your team, ensure alignment with wider strategy, and drive the delivery of secure, reliable, and modern digital services. You will also play a key role in transforming legacy … systems into scalable, microservice-based solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers. Set technical direction and influence wider strategy. Ensure delivery of secure, high-quality, and assured services. Champion best practice across engineering and architecture. Contribute to the evolution of technical stacks and ways of working. Collaborate with other teams to align with organisational goals. Essential More ❯

We have a new opportunity for a Senior/Lead SCADA/Control Systems Engineer based in either Cumbria/Stockton/Warrington. Office-based with a Hybrid working scheme. Responsibilities for this role will include design, develop, implement and test HMI/SCADA control systems, producing high-quality and comprehensive engineering design documentation such as: Requirements capture and traceability … M) System Rebuild Documentation I/O, Alarm & Message Schedules Support with project Lifetime Records/Material Traceability Records In addition to the above, the role shall support the Lead Engineer and Project Manager in maintaining the planned delivery schedule, reporting technical issues, changes in scope and variations to the programmed activities where necessary. Designing and implementing HMI and/ More ❯

Group AI Commercialisation Lead | Financial Services | Hybrid (Sheffield, 3 days per week) We are looking for a Group AI Commercialisation Lead to join a leading financial services client on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to sit at the forefront of AI adoption, helping to translate cutting-edge AI/ML capabilities into real-world business applications that … efficiency. ?? Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week in Sheffield ?? Contract: Initial term until end of the year, rolling thereafter ?? IR35: Inside IR35 What Youll Do As the AI Commercialisation Lead, you will: Act as the bridge between AI/ML technology and business impact. Lead a team of AI commercialisation specialists, uncovering use cases and scaling high-value AI initiatives. More ❯

SC Cleared* Lead Delivery Manager - Major on-prem to cloud migration programme 6 month initial contract with very likely extension Starting ASAP with a 2 week onboarding process £580 per day Outside IR35 3 days p/w in Southern Greater Manchester, 2 days p/w from home *For this role you MUST have an active SC Clearance that … join their programme with one of their longest standing clients. This role is a business critical requirement due to the size of the task. We therefore need an experienced Lead Delivery Manager who has demonstrable experience of: Leading Matrix teams of both end-client and consultancy headcount Holding responsibility for the secure transfer of large data sets to multiple cloud … for are: Efficiently analyse and identify problems Confidently present to, and build trusting relationships with key stakeholders Be a self-starter who doesn't need direction and can confidently lead the team through Delivery Be down to earth and understand that it's important to hear the full requirements of the role before deciding if it's a good fit More ❯

Job Title: Interim FP&A Transformation Lead Location: South Manchester (office-based Mondays & Thursdays) Contract: 12 months (with potential extension) Day Rate: £350 to £425 (inside IR35) IMMEDIATE START REQUIRED We are seeking an experienced FP&A professional to lead the transformation of financial forecasting and KPI reporting. This role is part of a wider change programme, with the immediate More ❯

We have exciting new opportunities for 2 SENIOR/LEAD PLC CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEERS who can be based at our clients premises in either Warrington/Cumbria or Stockton. Role Description: To design, develop, implement and test PLC-based control systems, producing high-quality and comprehensive engineering design documentation such as: Requirements capture and traceability documentation (URS/RTM) System … System Rebuild Documentation I/O, Alarm & Message Schedules Support with project Life Time Records/Material Traceability Records In addition to the above, the role shall support the Lead Engineer and Project Manager in maintaining the planned delivery schedule, reporting technical issues, changes in scope and variations to the programmed activities where necessary. Programming PLC equipment (such as Rockwell More ❯

Group AI Commercialisation Lead Financial Services Hybrid (Sheffield, 3 days per week) We are looking for a Group AI Commercialisation Lead to join a leading financial services client on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to sit at the forefront of AI adoption, helping to translate cutting-edge AI/ML capabilities into real-world business applications that More ❯

AI Lead Consultant Contract: 6 months initial engagement IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: DOE Location: Hybrid to Manchester - ideally 1-2 days a week The Role We're seeking an AI Lead Consultant to accelerate large-scale AI transformation within a global organisation. This role blends strategy and delivery - shaping the AI agenda, driving adoption, and ensuring pilots evolve into impactful More ❯

Service Desk Team Lead | Liverpool (Onsite, 5 days a week) | £250-£350 p/day (IIR35) | 3-6 month contract We're working with a leading legal sector client who is looking for a Service Desk Lead to join their IT team on an interim basis. This is a 3-6 month contract inside IR35 , covering while the client hires … permanently. There is a strong chance this role could transition into a permanent position after the contract. As Service Desk Team Lead, you'll manage a small team providing 1st and 2nd Line IT support across the firm. You'll be responsible for daily operations, driving SLA performance, and remain hands-on with support when required. Rate: £250-£320p/… day (IIR35) Duration: 3-6 months Based: Liverpool (5 days per week) Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of Service Desk Analysts. Oversee ticket queues and ensure SLAs are consistently met. Provide hands-on 1st/2nd line support (Windows, O365, AD, hardware, applications). Escalate issues and ensure timely resolution. Track and report on KPIs and team performance. More ❯