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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 ❯

Data Architect (Local Government) - 12-Week Contract - £500/day (Outside IR35) - Hybrid, 2 Days Onsite in Essex Salt Recruitment is supporting a Local Authority in Essex on a short, high-impact Data Architecture assignment. This is a 12-week contract focused on mapping the council's core application estate ahead of Local Government Reorganisation. The work is well-defined, delivery-focused, and needs someone who can hit the ground running. The role You'll lead a discovery and documentation piece that gives the organisation a clear, visual understanding of its systems, integrations, and data flows. By the end of the contract, you'll produce an architecture pack that … system use, data flows, and dependencies * Supporting preparation for upcoming LGR-related change What we're looking for * Proven experience as a Data Architect within Local Government * Strong understanding of common council systems, ideally including: NEC Housing IDOX Liquidlogic (Adults/Children's) Bartec (Waste) * Ability to reverse-engineer and document complex environments * Confident producing system More ❯

days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to … decision-making. How did this benefit your team or organisation? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 3rd December 2025 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If … you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services 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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

Able to break down complex requirements and deliver practical, well-engineered solutions. Confident communicator capable of working with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Skills Local government or wider public-sector experience. Knowledge of UPRN/USRN, INSPIRE regulations, BS7666 and national geospatial standards. Cloud-based GIS hosting experience (Azure, AWS, ESRI Cloud). Integration with 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 ❯

We are working with a South West based local authority who are seeking a proactive and collaborative Business Analyst to review, analyse and redesign end-to-end business processes from a customer-focused perspective to support moving our NEC Revenues & Benefits System to the cloud (Software As A Service). Location: Southwest based Authority Set-up: Hybrid More ❯

. To collect data, monitor, analyse and report on all Digital and Data services and assist in making recommendations for any continual service improvements. Analysis of key and local performance indicators; managing business performance to KPIs at functional levels. To monitor and report on service level agreements, operational level agreements and underpinning contracts. Whats essential. Experience of … and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Local Government Pension Scheme ( one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK ). Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside … our career site. Why join WMCA? WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home. We put people More ❯

Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Change Manager to support the Finance & Procurement (P2P) workstream of a major SAP S/4HANA implementation within a Local Authority.This is a key role within a large transformation programme, requiring someone who can lead change across Finance and Procurement processes, influence stakeholders, and ensure successful adoption of … as a Change Manager on major ERP implementations (SAP S/4HANA or similar). Strong understanding of Finance & Procurement (P2P) processes. Experience working within Local Government or wider Public Sector transformation. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. Confident, personable, and able to build relationships quickly. Demonstrable ability to lead transformation initiatives end-to-end. More ❯

and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Local Government Pension Scheme ( one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK ). Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside … our career site. Why join WMCA? WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home. We put people 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 ❯

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site) Hays is proud to partner with a leading local council to recruit a talented Data Analyst with a passion for HR data. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on strategic HR projects, delivering actionable insights that influence key decisions and drive organisational success. If you thrive 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 ❯

contract - LondonI'm looking for a ERP PM that has experience migrating from Unit 4 agresso to Dynamics F&O or a similar cloud based finance system within local government. You will need to have worked on large scale Finance ERP migrations to a new system , dealing with suppliers and senior stakeholders. InterQuest Group is acting as More ❯

alongside rollover administration tasks, to maintain accuracy in budgeting and financial monitoring About You Strong, demonstratable understanding of Oracle Previous experience working within a similar role in a local authority Experience in system administration, user access management, and data integrity Passed first year of a full professional CCAB accounting qualification Knowledge of financial reporting requirements and statutory More ❯

be able to visit one of the stated offices when required. The Benefits - Salary of £36,948 - £39,066 - 28 days holiday plus bank holidays - Local government pension scheme - Flexible work policy - Hybrid working from home and our office as required - Family leave policy The Role As a Front End Developer, you will be responsible for More ❯

providing frontline support in an advice/guidance role - Experience working with Refugees and Migrants - Knowledge of support service standards and procedures - Knowledge of UK institutions such as local authorities, DWP, Home Office, etc. - Knowledge of the UK asylum system and resettlement programmes - The ability to manage a team delivering frontline support work The closing date for More ❯

Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Interim Contract 18 months Full Time (6 weeks) - then 2/3 days per week Hybrid - Be able to commute 2 days a week for the … management qualification (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, APM) desirable Relevant ERP or Oracle Fusion implementation experience and or certifications essential Programme director experience in leading large-scale transformation aligned with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards and principles, including service design, agile delivery, and user-centred approaches Experience Significant experience leading strategic ERP-enabled transformation, ideally with Oracle Fusion Cloud (Finance/… experience High-level analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on risk management and governance Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to Finance, HR, Procurement and Payroll in local authorities Product management approaches, including iterative delivery, prioritisation frameworks and value-based planning to ensure solutions meet organisational needs People change and adoption skills, including change impact assessment More ❯

Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Interim Contract 18 months Full Time (6 weeks) - then 2/3 days per week Hybrid - Be able to commute 2 days a week for the … management qualification (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, APM) desirable Relevant ERP or Oracle Fusion implementation experience and or certifications essential Programme director experience in leading large-scale transformation aligned with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards and principles, including service design, agile delivery, and user-centred approaches Experience Significant experience leading strategic ERP-enabled transformation, ideally with Oracle Fusion Cloud (Finance/… experience High-level analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on risk management and governance Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to Finance, HR, Procurement and Payroll in local authorities Product management approaches, including iterative delivery, prioritisation frameworks and value-based planning to ensure solutions meet organisational needs People change and adoption skills, including change impact assessment More ❯

IT and project management. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Nice to Have Prince 2 Practitioner certification. Experience with government initiatives or local government. Knowledge of ICT tools and infrastructure. Understanding of procurement and tendering processes. Interest in technology futures. DISCLAIMER : By applying for this vacancy More ❯

Role: Asset Data Governance Manager Location: London - Onsite 2/3 days a week Contract Length: Interim/Contract Daily Rate: £350-£400 (Inside IR35) Sector: Local Authority - Housing Management About the Role We are seeking an experienced Asset Intelligence Manager to lead the governance and delivery of property data and information systems for a major London … local authority. This is a pivotal role ensuring accurate, high-quality asset information to support strategic decision-making, investment planning, and statutory reporting. Key Responsibilities Oversee asset data governance, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Manage and develop asset information systems, driving integration and efficiency. Lead a team of data specialists, fostering collaboration and high More ❯