1 to 25 of 164 Contract Lead Jobs in the UK excluding London

Title: Systems and Reporting Lead Location: Birmingham Salary: £19,792 - £22,919 per annum pro rata of £48,822 - £56,535 per annum Job type: 15 Hours Per Week (0.40 FTE), Fixed Term - 2 years UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted … rating. The Role: The Finance team is seeking a Systems and Reporting Lead to help maximise the effective use of the Agresso (Unit4 Business World) financial system. As the main point of contact for system functionality, you will provide expert guidance, support, and drive continuous improvement. The University is currently ...

Lead - AI-Driven Platform Transformation London | Hybrid Working Up to £500 per Day | Inside IR35 6-12 Month Contract | Long-Term Programme We are seeking an experienced QA Lead to join a major AI-enabled platform transformation programme for a leading insurance organisation. This is an exciting opportunity … hands-on technical QA leader to define, lead, and evolve Quality Engineering practices across a complex enterprise transformation. You will play a critical role in establishing modern automation-first testing approaches, embedding quality governance, and driving the adoption of AI-powered testing capabilities across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). ...

Quality Engineering Lead Location: Leeds (Hybrid) Core Tech: Playwright, TypeScript, Jira/Zephyr Salary/Rate: £500 to £550 a day Inside IR35 6 Months Contact A leading firm is seeking a Quality Engineering Lead for a massive, ground-up digital transformation. You will own the QA strategy … entire application lifecycle modernization project, spanning front-end web/app channels, order processing, and complex multi-system integrations. As the Quality Engineering Lead, you will own the testing blueprint, champion shift-left QA practices, and guide a talented pod of engineers to deliver a flawless, high-performance customer experience. ...

through diverse business units, KBR offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects. We are seeking a Data Lead for a 7 month assignment, based in Leatherhead, Surrey JOB DESCRIPTION Job Purpose KBR are a global technical solutions provider with 28,000 employees worldwide … migration and/or transition approaches and plans are thorough and delivered and all data products created or revised for handover to BAU Data Lead Responsibilities Data Lead will identify, create and maintain Data Dictionary required to deliver new requirements, ensuring this is mapped to as-is Data Dictionary ...

Position: Quality Engineering Lead (Test Lead) - Software Engineering Employment Type: Contract( Inside IR35) Location: Leeds, UK(Hybrid 3-days in a week) Job Overview & Responsibilities : Lead, mentor, and support a team of quality engineers through multi-disciplinary team planning and ecosystem integration to accelerate delivery and embed quality throughout ...

We're partnering with a leading global organisation undergoing significant investment in its cloud and data platforms. As part of a high-performing engineering team, you'll play a key role in operating, improving, and ...

Chapter Lead - Software Engineering (FTC up to 12 months) £50,000 - £70,000 per annum IT Function 37.5 hours per week Hybrid (UK-based) - 2 days working from home per week Fixed Term Contract (up to 12 months) Shape the Future of Fintech Engineering Ready to step into a role … where you can lead exceptional people, drive real change, and deliver technology that matters? We're looking for a Chapter Lead to join a high-impact fintech transformation programme, where modern engineering powers real-world financial services at scale. You'll operate within a product-led environment, building secure, scalable ...

Data Science Technical Project Lead Utilities Hybrid: 1-2 days per week in Warwick 6 months+ Contract day rate In short: We're seeking a technically competent Data Science Project Lead to oversee the work of 2-3 Data Science teams while also being able to add technical input when … necessary. This role requires someone who has lived within the Data Science world and would not suit a generalist IT Project Lead/PM . In full: As a Data Science Technical Project Lead, you lead the delivery of multiple simultaneous projects from beginning to end. You will work ...

Cleared Lead Architect/Inside IR35/Remote/6 Month Contract We’re looking for an experienced Lead Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale cloud, analytics, and AI platforms. This is a strategic architecture role where you’ll define end-to-end solutions across … advanced analytics platforms using AWS SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning, and SAS 9.4/Viya, including leading SAS Viya migration and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end solution architecture across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. Design scalable, secure, and resilient analytics and AI platforms. Drive SAS 9.4 ...

ERP Project Specialist - Contract - Remote As part of a significant business transformation programme, our client is implementing new HR, Payroll and Learning and Talent systems that will help them better support their colleagues and ultimately ...

Operations Team Lead (Contract) Glasgow/Home We are looking for an experienced HR Operations Team Lead to join a busy HR function on a contract basis. The HR Operations Team Lead is an excellent opportunity for a people-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment … will drive service excellence, support HR initiatives and ensure compliance with HR policies, processes and employment legislation. Key Responsibilities of the HR Operations Team Lead include: Lead, coach and develop a team of HR Advisors and Administrators to deliver an excellent HR service. Plan, prioritise and manage team workloads ...

Senior Delivery Lead Location: Telford (Hybrid - ideally 2 days per week onsite, minimum 1 day per week) Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months Clearance: BPSS Required (SC Desirable) Start Date: ASAP Our Government Public Sector client is seeking an experienced Senior Delivery Lead (SFIA Level … strong background in leading complex software development initiatives, managing multiple Agile teams, and driving successful delivery outcomes within fast-paced environments. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery across Agile software engineering teams. Coordinate multiple workstreams, dependencies, risks, and delivery plans. Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Manage RAID ...

Lead Software Engineer London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Northeast (Darlington) Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer for a leading public sector organisation to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of secure, user-centred digital services. Working within a large-scale Agile environment, you will … delivery, and play a key role in ensuring the performance, resilience, and ongoing evolution of critical services within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure software solutions Translate user requirements into high-quality technical implementations Develop and maintain test-driven, production-ready code ...

Overview We are seeking an exceptional candidate for the EMBL-EBI Faculty role of Protein Function Development Team Leader, to be responsible for leading the engineering and bioinformatics infrastructure that underpins one of the most important resources in the life sciences, Uniprot . UniProt is the world's leading resource … Structure, Chemistry and Bioimaging section, and will work closely with Alex Bateman, Head of Protein Sequence Resources, and Stephanie Lo, Protein Function Content Team Leader, who leads the UniProt biocuration team. Your role As our Protein Function Development Team Leader you will lead a multidisciplinary team of approximately 17 staff ...

MainPurposeofthejob: TechLead-PowerPlatform Youwillberesponsibleforworkingwithbusinessstakeholdersandthedevelopmentteamtodesign,buildanddeliveraseriesofhigh-qualitysolutionstosupportouradoptionofPowerAppsinthecouncil.Youllbehighlyexperienceddesigning,developing,andmaintainingsolutionsutilisingMicrosoftPowerPlatform,whilstalsohavingexperienceofcoredevelopmentlanguagesandprinciples.Thisisagreatopportunitytoworkinanexcitingenvironment,buildingandimprovingapplicationswhichmakearealimpactinhowourservicesfunction,andultimatelyimprovingthelivesforourresidents. AsaSeniorSoftwareDeveloperyouwillhave:TechLead-PowerPlatform DemonstrableexperienceofthewholedevelopmentlifecycleforMicrosoftPowerPlatform. PassionforMicrosoftPowerApps,PowerAutomate,PowerBIandPortals. ExperiencewiththemigrationofexistingbusinesssolutionsfromoldertechnologytoPowerApps. Experienceworkingwithinternalstakeholderstocapturerequirementsandturnthemintosolutionsforimplementation. KnowledgeofestablishingPowerPlatformenvironments,users,licenses,capacitymanagement,andbackuppolicies. EstablishedstrongPowerAppspracticesandstrategiestooptimizeperformance,security,andscalability. Producedusabletechnicaldocumentationanduserguidesforyourapplications. DevelopedPowerBI(BusinessIntelligence)reportsanddashboards. SupportedtrainingotherteammembersintheuseofPowerApps,includingpairprogramming,mentoring ...

Engineering Lead/Software Development Manager Remote/Hybrid working available Inside IR35 6 month contract + option to go permanent or extend We are looking for an experienced Engineering Lead/Software Development Manager to join a growing technology team. This role combines hands-on software engineering with team … leadership, technical direction and delivery ownership. You will lead and support a team of developers, helping to improve engineering practices, remove technical blockers and ensure high-quality delivery of software solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to shape priorities, manage technical decisions and deliver projects that ...

ERP Project Specialist - Contract - Remote As part of a significant business transformation programme, our client is implementing new HR, Payroll and Learning and Talent systems that will help them better support their colleagues and ultimately ...

University of Derbys Derby International Business School, in partnership with Ocean King, is offering an exciting career development opportunity to manage and deliver a challenging strategic Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project. Based at Ocean Kings ...

Todeliverarapid,structuredclean-upofRoyalHolloway,UniversityofLondon'sstudentintranetcontent,ensuringaccuracy,relevanceandimproveduserexperience. ThepostholderwillworkcollaborativelyacrosstheUniversity'sInternalCommunications(particularlywiththeInternalCommunicationsManager,Students),ITServices,andcontentownersacrosstheUniversitytoidentifyoutdatedcontentandcoordinateitsarchiving. Therolerequiresanexperienced,self-directedindividualwhocanquicklyunderstandthecurrentintranetstructure,engagestakeholderseffectively,anddeliveraclear,well-managedcontentclean-upwithinadefinedtimeframe. Thepostholderwillberequiredtosubmitadetailedreportattheendoftheircontracttosharewhattheyhavedelivered,lessonslearntfortheUniversity,andanyrecommendednextsteps. KeyTasks:IntranetContentAudit&MigrationLead ProjectPlanningandDeliveryIntranetContentAudit&MigrationLead Developanddeliverashort-termprojectplantoauditandrationaliseintranetcontentwithinagreedtimelines. Establishastructuredapproachtoreviewingpages,identifyingoutdatedorredundantcontentandprioritisingactions. Trackprogressandprovideregularupdatestokeystakeholders ContentAuditandMigrationIntranetContentAudit ...

Lead (AI-Driven Platform Transformation)We are seeking a strong QA Lead (Technical) to define, lead and evolve the quality engineering capability across a complex, AI-enabled platform transformation program for a leading insurance client. Key ResponsibilitiesTest Strategy & Technical Leadership- Define and implement a modern, automation-first QA strategy aligned … driven SDLC- Act as the technical authority for quality engineering Automation & AI-Driven Testing- Lead adoption of automation-first testing approaches- Define AI-driven QA techniques (test generation, regression optimisation) SDLC & Governance- Establish strong quality governance and traceability Platform & Integration Testing- Own testing strategy across workflow, underwriting, pricing, policy lifecycle ...

Lead Security Architect (Defence DevSecOps and AI/ML) Location: Portsmouth Working model: Remote 50% and 50% onsite Start date: approx. 24/08/2026 Duration: 23/11/2026 Rate: £640 to £700 inside IR35 through an FCSA approved umbrella Active MOD SC clearance and sole … code promotions with repeatable assurance. Manage the Secure by Design elements of the project and own the assurance process end to end. Key Responsibilities Lead the Security elements of the program across different use cases for AI/ML development and trials. Chair Security Working groups and tri-nation collaboration. ...

Role Summary Lead Java Developer required to join the the team. You will be working in Scrum teams alongside Java Engineers, Frontend Developers and QEs to modernise legacy services into scalable, cloud-aligned platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role with responsibility for design, code quality, and mentoring. … Responsibilities Lead the design and development of backend services using Java and Spring Boot. Drive modernisation and refactoring of legacy Java services. Define and uphold coding standards, architectural patterns, and best practices. Ensure strong test coverage using JUnit and Mockito. Support containerised deployments in Kubernetes environments. Review pull requests ...

exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced PMO Lead to establish, lead and continuously enhance portfolio governance, planning, reporting and delivery oversight across a Technology Products function. As the PMO Lead, you will be responsible for driving best practice project and portfolio management standards across a diverse portfolio of technology ...

About the role As a HR Data Delivery Lead will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of data products, pipelines, and reporting solutions across multiple teams. This role will be accountable for connecting data from the new Oracle HCM Cloud to the new AWS Snowflake solution and unifying data … data warehouse. The role ensures high-quality, timely, and governed delivery of data initiatives, working across engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders. You will lead delivery planning, manage dependencies, and ensure alignment between technical teams and business priorities, with a strong focus on delivery practices and data governance. Tell me more ...

Lead Case Management Developer - Manchester £700-800/day Inside We are looking for an experienced Lead Case Management Developer to lead the development and delivery of solutions within our client's legal technology ecosystem, with a particular focus on a migration to a new case management system This … exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Developer/Manager to play a key role in leading a development team, driving technical excellence, and delivering innovative solutions that improve how the legal business operates. This will be a 6 - 12 month contract with potential to extend Essential Skills & Experience * Strong hands ...