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Senior User Researcher - Local Government/Public Sector Contract: 12 months Location: London (2 days on-site per week) IR35: Inside IR35 Experience required: Local Government/Council experience (essential) A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior User Researcher to support a major Central Government digital programme focused on … improving public-facing services and digital products used across the UK. You will conduct high-quality strategic research with citizens, service users, and local government teams to shape user-centred design, product direction and organisational decision-making. This role requires someone with strong expertise in end-to-end user research and a background working with local … You'll Do As a Senior User Researcher , you will: Lead and deliver a wide range of user research projects (discovery through to evaluative) involving local government officers and end users Plan, design and conduct research using both qualitative and quantitative methods Run research activities end-to-end: designing, recruiting, conducting sessions, analysing data and presenting More ❯

Business Analyst - Service Improvement (Local Government) Location: Thames Valley area (Elizabeth Line) Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35) Contract: Until 31st March 2026 Hybrid: 2-3 days per week on-site Salt's Local Government team is supporting a council in the Thames Valley area with the appointment of a Business Analyst … the creation of business cases and service documentation to embed new ways of working. Essential Experience Please note - we can only consider candidates with recent Local Government experience. Applicants must have worked on front-door or customer service transformation projects (for example, contact centres, digital access, or customer journey redesign). You should be able to … principles. Skilled in documentation and stakeholder engagement (Visio, BPMN, or similar tools). This is an opportunity to play a key part in a major Local Government recovery programme - helping design and deliver better, more efficient services for residents. If you meet the above criteria and are available for a new contract, please get in touch More ❯

GIS Analyst Job Type: Full-Time, Interim Contract Rate: £200-£250 daily Are you a GIS Analyst looking for your next opportunity? One of our local government clients is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst to provide interim support within their Digital & Data team. You'll play a key role in maintaining and developing the council's … and delivering high-quality mapping solutions that help services make informed, data-driven decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of local government - using your technical GIS expertise to support community-focused projects and enhance digital service delivery. Key Responsibilities: * Provide day-to-day GIS support through the council's IT helpdesk. … and system support. * Solid understanding of spatial data management and GIS principles. * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable experience & skills: * Experience working in a local government or public sector environment . * Knowledge of FME, SQL, or other data transformation tools. * Understanding of data governance and metadata standards . Interviews will be held w/c More ❯

North London (2-3 days per week onsite non-negotiable) Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35) Contract: 6-8 months | Start: Immediate Client: Local Government Overview Salt are partnered with a North London Local Authority delivering a large-scale Network and Infrastructure Modernisation Programme . This role will lead delivery of … Aruba wireless technologies and Azure networking. Experience delivering projects to tight year-end budget deadlines. Understanding of Zero Trust principles and identity-based access. Prior Local Government or wider public sector infrastructure delivery experience. Why Apply This is a chance to lead a strategically critical infrastructure transformation that directly shapes how a major public sector organisation More ❯

per day | Inside IR35 | 12-month contract | Hybrid - 2 to 3 days per week onsite in North London Salt is recruiting on behalf of a Local Government client undertaking a major digital transformation programme, including the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud across Finance, HR, and Payroll. We're looking for an experienced Change … per week onsite in North London If you have strong SAP change management experience and want to play a pivotal role in shaping a major local government transformation, please apply today or contact Harry Longman at Salt for more details. *Rates depend on experience and client requirements More ❯

challenges and opportunities with confidence. Cherwell District Council has a strong reputation for bold ambition, innovation, and collaboration. As the Council continues to prepare for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Multi-Scale Authority (MSA) readiness, this role will be central to driving transformation, embedding new ways of working, and ensuring financial sustainability. With responsibility for the … enhance services and efficiency. Ensure strong financial management and benefit realisation, delivering sustainable cost reductions and value for money. Build strong relationships with partners, members, colleagues, stakeholders, and local communities. Champion sustainability and environmental responsibility across services. Develop and support staff to achieve a high-performance, engaged, and inclusive culture. About you We are seeking a dynamic … government. In return, Cherwell offers a competitive package and a culture that supports your wellbeing and development, including: 33 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Local Government Pension Scheme (15.9% employer contribution) Electric Vehicle and cycle to work schemes Annual flu vaccination and eye test allowance Incremental pay awards (awarded annually in April after one year More ❯

challenges and opportunities with confidence. Cherwell District Council has a strong reputation for bold ambition, innovation, and collaboration. As the Council continues to prepare for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Multi-Scale Authority (MSA) readiness, this role will be central to driving transformation, embedding new ways of working, and ensuring financial sustainability. With responsibility for the … enhance services and efficiency. Ensure strong financial management and benefit realisation, delivering sustainable cost reductions and value for money. Build strong relationships with partners, members, colleagues, stakeholders, and local communities. Champion sustainability and environmental responsibility across services. Develop and support staff to achieve a high-performance, engaged, and inclusive culture. About you We are seeking a dynamic … government. In return, Cherwell offers a competitive package and a culture that supports your wellbeing and development, including: 33 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Local Government Pension Scheme (15.9% employer contribution) Electric Vehicle and cycle to work schemes Annual flu vaccination and eye test allowance Incremental pay awards (awarded annually in April after one year More ❯

change management are a plus. What we offer: We offer a basic salary of between £54,595 to £64,811 (dependent upon qualifications and experience), plus an exceptional Local Authority Defined Benefit Scheme, life assurance, 30 days annual leave, volunteering opportunities, employee assistance program, retail discounts, and significant investment in learning & professional development. Acivico is an equal More ❯

and contributing to high-performing agile teams . Proficiency with Jira and other agile delivery tools. Prior experience working within the public sector (central or local government). Solid understanding of digital delivery practices in government or similar settings. Desirable Knowledge Awareness of Generative AI tools and their potential applications. Experience defining and managing data More ❯

and scorecards for senior stakeholders. What we're looking for: Essential Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, dashboards). Proven experience supporting or delivering projects within a Local Authority Familiarity with project management tools and techniques (RAID logs, RAG status, Gantt charts). Experience using Power BI to build or maintain dashboards. Knowledge of debt recovery More ❯

Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £21.65 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Manage and enhance the Unit4 system for local authorities. Lead system updates and handle service requests. Collaborate with users on business development plans. Identify user needs and document requirements. Define project scope and implement processes efficiently. More ❯

Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £21.65 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Manage and enhance the Unit4 system for local authorities. Lead system updates and handle service requests. Collaborate with users on business development plans. Identify user needs and document requirements. Define project scope and implement processes efficiently. More ❯

Senior Applications Support Officer Location: Bristol Set-up: Hybrid Working Contract: Interim, 4 months Service Area: IT Operations – Resources Directorate We are assisting a local authority based in the South West who are looking to recruit for an experienced Senior Applications Support Officer to lead a busy Applications Support Team, ensuring the smooth running and continual improvement … improvement You’ll be confident in managing competing priorities, with excellent communication and analytical skills Experience of working in a large, complex organisation—ideally within local government—would be highly beneficial At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from More ❯

afield opportunities. Why join us? Competitive salary with annual increments Full-time or part-time shift patterns 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays Local government pension scheme for long-term security Ongoing training to develop your skills Opportunities for career progression and professional growth Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment Exclusive discounts and More ❯

We are working with a Local Authority who require interim support from an ICT End User Services Engineer initially until February with possible extensions. ICT End User Services Engineer Start: ASAP Rate: negotiable dependant on experience (Inside IR35) Location: Leicestershire Duration: Until February initially with possible extensions Hybrid working - 4 days a week on site in Melton … Experience supporting desktop/mobile environments and conducting fault resolution• Excellent communication and documentation skills• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities• Desirable: Local government ICT experience and knowledge of project management methodologies If this is a role you can support with, please get in touch More ❯

professional and personal development as a senior leader in transformation, digital and/or ICT environments • Very strong management, leadership and communication skills • Understanding of the workings of local government. • Effectively demonstrate knowledge of Haringey’s vision, values and strategic objectives • Understand how to develop an ICT, digital and transformation vision, strategy and service delivery plan • Managing More ❯

governance, change management, and stakeholder engagement experience. Knowledge of data strategy, emerging tech, and digital service design. Skilled in budget and resource management. Experience in Combined Authority or Local Government. Understanding of transport, housing, and economic development priorities. Familiarity with GDS standards and agile delivery methods. This is an opportunity to shape and deliver digital innovation at More ❯

to date with industry trends and best practices in digital transformation and business analysis What We Offer 26–27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants Cycle to Work scheme, saving up to 40% on cycles More ❯

counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in: Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth More ❯

Client Local Authority in Barking Job Title Project Manager (HR-Talent and Resourcing) Pay Rate 450 DAILY UMBRELLA Hours 35 hours a week (Mon-Fri) 9 AM-5 PM Duration Initial 6 Month Contract Location HYBRID WORKING-Minimum 3 days in the office (Barking Town Hall) Description Purpose of Role: The postholder will project manage the implementation More ❯

Your new company You'll be joining a forward-thinking local council undergoing a major digital transformation of its Geographic Information Systems (GIS) infrastructure. The council is investing in modernising its Esri platform to ensure long-term stability, compatibility, and enhanced functionality across departments. Your new role As the GIS Migration Specialist, you'll lead the technical More ❯

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Application Support Officer for our client a local government organisation in Cheshire. The successful candidate will support an essential team responsible for ensuring the effective operational delivery of the organisation's ERP system as part of a Transactional Shared Service. The role has a focus on system administration, monitoring More ❯

Venn Group are working with a Local Authority in London to recruit an interim Applications Manager, to manage and supporting a portfolio of business applications and technology solutions. This includes oversight of the architecture, support, maintenance, deployment, and enhancement of commercial software applications, with a particular focus on core system software and related integrations in an MS More ❯

legislation and best practice in ICT and change services# To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact the London Local Government Recruitment team on or send your CV to More ❯

Panoramic Associates are supporting our local government client in the North West with the recruitment of an Interim Procurement Officer for an initial three months and on a full-time basis. You will be required to come onsite once a week. Job Title: Procurement Officer Daily Rate: 300 p/d via umbrella Location: North West More ❯