1 to 25 of 30 Contract Local Government Jobs in the UK excluding London

Corporate Performance Manager

Hiring Organisation
Salt Search
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£400 per day
Manager Job Description Corporate Performance Manager Working arrangement: Hybrid, likely council based with some flexibility Contract: Interim/Contract Sector: Local Government Overview We are looking for an experienced Corporate Performance Manager to lead a major cross council programme focused on developing and embedding … Framework . This role will be central to ensuring the council is ready to meet the requirements of the new Local Government Outcomes Framework , wider statutory reporting obligations, and the effective delivery of the new Council Plan following the May 2026 local elections. ...

Digital Services Manager

Hiring Organisation
Market36 Recruitment Ltd
Location
Brentwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£27.24 per hour
month temporary contract and part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative Digital, Data and Technology team supporting two local authorities, driving the delivery and improvement of digital services. To manage and deliver digital services across Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council. ...

Digital Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
Reed
Location
Chelmsford, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£35.53 per hour, Inc benefits
delivery Knowledge of Microsoft technology stack Experience in project delivery and service transformation Desirable Skills Background in public sector or local government environments Experience working with geospatial or mapping services Understanding of ITIL or service management frameworks Exposure to development practices or technical delivery environments Additional ...

Data Analyst

Hiring Organisation
JOB SWITCH LTD
Location
Bromley, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£20.00 - £21.00 per hour
Recommend and implement enhancements to data collection processes. Train internal staff on dashboard usage and interpretation. Support data governance compliance, ensuring GDPR and local authority data-sharing protocols are met. What we’re looking for Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and visualisation (Power BI essential). ...

Senior Power Platform Developer / Consultant

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Essex, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
compliance considerations Is comfortable being both hands-on and strategic Nice to have: Experience within public sector (policing, NHS, local government) Exposure to Microsoft Azure/M365 ecosystem Knowledge of AI Builder/Copilot capabilities This is a great opportunity to shape how a public sector ...

Chief Digital, Data & Technology Officer

Hiring Organisation
SHEER JOBS LIMITED
Location
Woking, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£950 - £1,000 per day
requiring a highly experienced professional with a proven public sector background , capable of leading large-scale digital, data and technology transformation within a complex government environment. You will act as the Council’s principal authority on digital, data and technology, driving innovation, transformation, and system-wide collaboration to deliver … outcomes. Essential Requirements (Public Sector Experience Mandatory) Extensive senior-level experience (CIO/CTO/CDIO) within the public sector (local government strongly preferred) . Proven track record of delivering digital, data and technology transformation in a government or public service environment. Strong understanding ...

Senior Systems Developer

Hiring Organisation
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Blackpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£34,000 - £42,000 per annum
hands-on, future-focused training that prepares learners for skilled employment in key regional and national sectors. Ambitious, innovative and deeply connected to local industry, the organisation plays a central role in developing talent, driving economic growth and creating meaningful opportunities for learners at every stage … this type of role and experience in the sector. You will also receive a generous benefits package, which includes a local government pension scheme, 30 days holiday (plus bank) and access to various lifestyle benefits, such as access to an employee assistance programme, free flu vouchers ...

PMO - Assurance and Governance

Hiring Organisation
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£500 - £550 per day
This large, upper tier local authority is undergoing a far reaching transformation, including major organisational change and Local Government Reorganisation. To support this, the organisation is investing in a new, independent CPMO function designed to provide a single, authoritative view of delivery performance ...

Data Protection Officer

Hiring Organisation
Siamo Group Ltd
Location
Gloucestershire, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract, Work From Home
Contract Rate
£20.27 per hour
Siamo Recruitment are thrilled to be working with a local council in the heart of Swindon. As an Data Protection Officer, you will provide key professional support across the organisation ensuring peer review, quality assurance and information risk management as well as advisory guidance to maintain compliance ...

IT Infrastructure Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Blackpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£38,000 - £42,000 per annum
hands-on, future-focused training that prepares learners for skilled employment in key regional and national sectors. Ambitious, innovative and deeply connected to local industry, the organisation plays a central role in developing talent, driving economic growth and creating meaningful opportunities for learners at every stage … infrastructure support, and based on sector experience. You will also receive a generous benefits package, which includes a local government pension scheme, 30 days holiday (plus bank) and access to various lifestyle benefits, such as access to an employee assistance programme, free flu vouchers ...

Deputy Director - Transformation & Business Services

Hiring Organisation
Venn Group
Location
Devon, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£500 - £800 per day
currently working with a Local Authority in Devon who are looking for a Deputy Director of Transformation & Business Services to join their Digital and ICT team. Job: Deputy Director – Transformation & Business Services Duration: 3 Months Start date: ASAP Rate: Candidates to confirm rate upon submission Site presence ...

Technology Adoption Support Advisor

Hiring Organisation
Surrey County Council
Location
Reigate, Surrey, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£47142 - £51175/annum plus benefits
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 dependants leave An Employee Assistance ...

IT Support Officer

Hiring Organisation
Salt
Location
Essex, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
Up to £20.51 per hour
Support Offic er - Local Council Full-Time (37 hours) | 3-Month Contract We are recruiting an IT Support Officer to join a forward-thinking IT team on a temporary basis. This is an on-site role based in Essex. The Role: Provide first-line technical support ...

Systems and Reporting Accountant

Hiring Organisation
University College Birmingham
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£19792 - £22919/annum
wider institution. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial ...

Delivery Lead (CPMO)

Hiring Organisation
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£600 - £650 per day
Inside IR35, Based in Oxford, Hybrid Working, To Start ASAP, 6 Month Contract Your new company Join a large, upper tier local authority delivering … most ambitious and politically complex transformation agendas in the sector. With major programmes underway, including high profile Local Government Reorganisation, the organisation is reshaping how services are funded, governed and delivered. To strengthen control and confidence across this change landscape, the council has established ...

Testing Manager

Hiring Organisation
Salt Search
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£400 per day
release readiness clearly. Ability to work independently, proactively and adapt to changing delivery priorities. Desirable Experience Experience working within local government or council environments. Understanding of customer service platforms and case management systems used across councils. Knowledge of Verint CMpro or similar contact centre platforms. Exposure ...

Project Manager

Hiring Organisation
Reed
Location
Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£450 - £500 per day, Inc benefits
migration projects Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills Confident operating in complex, change-heavy environments Desirable Experience with ActiveH Web Housing association or local authority background Structured delivery methodologies (waterfall or hybrid) If you have the relevant Active H platform experience as a Project Manager, please apply ...

Oracle Support Accountant

Hiring Organisation
Service Care Solutions
Location
Bosham, Sussex, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 34 - 43 Hourly
PAYE Inclusive/34.27 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in West Sussex for an Oracle Support Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide hands ...

Oracle Support Accountant

Hiring Organisation
Service Care Solutions
Location
West Sussex, Chichester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£34.27 - £43.06/hour
PAYE Inclusive/£34.27 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in West Sussex for an Oracle Support Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will provide hands ...

MRI (Capita ONE) Report Writer

Hiring Organisation
Spencer Clarke Group
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
Salary negotiable
following experiences: Extensive experience in a similar role Experience working with Capita ONE systems Strong hands-on experience with Crystal Reports and SQL Local Authority experience is essential How to apply Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted. ...

Business Architect

Hiring Organisation
Reed
Location
Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£550 - £700 per day, Inc benefits
experience Proven experience as a Business Architect or senior housing systems specialist Strong background in housing management systems within a social housing or local authority environment Comfortable operating at both strategic and detailed levels Pragmatic, outcome-focused, and highly credible with senior stakeholders If you have ...

Data Protection Officer

Hiring Organisation
Siamo Group Ltd
Location
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 20 Hourly
Siamo Recruitment are thrilled to be working with a local council in the heart of Swindon. As an Data Protection Officer, you will provide key professional support across the organisation ensuring peer review, quality assurance and information risk management as well as advisory guidance to maintain compliance ...

IT Support Officer

Hiring Organisation
Salt
Location
Essex, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 21 Hourly
Support Offic er - Local Council Full-Time (37 hours) 3-Month Contract We are recruiting an IT Support Officer to join a forward-thinking IT team on a temporary basis. This is an on-site role based in Essex. The Role: Provide first-line technical support ...

SaaS Migration Project Manager

Hiring Organisation
Venn Group
Location
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
Salary negotiable
SEND, admissions, or MIS systems) Key Requirements Proven experience delivering SaaS migration or cloud transformation projects Strong background in project management within education, local authority, or public sector environments Experience working with education systems (e.g. MIS, SEND platforms, or similar) Demonstrable experience managing third-party suppliers … governance frameworks and working within regulated environments Relevant project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP) desirable Desirable Experience Experience working within UK local authorities or education services Familiarity with platforms such as Capita, Civica, or other education SaaS providers Experience delivering projects in a hybrid or flexible ...

Product Development Manager

Hiring Organisation
Adecco
Location
Newham, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 450 Hourly
Client Local Authority in Newham Job Title Product Development Manager Pay Rate 450 DAILY UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) Duration Initial 3 month contract Location HYBRID WORKING- 2-3 Days office based from Dockside,Newham Description Interim role paying 450 per day UMBRELLA 1. … Experience with NEC Revenues & Benefits or similar local authority systems. 2. Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills. 3. Understanding of product management in a public sector context. 4. Experience operating within governance, audit, and assurance frameworks. 5. Knowledge of Revenues, Benefits, or financial systems. 6. Experience ...