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GE PowerOn Advantage Solution Consultant

United Kingdom
Stackstudio Digital Ltd
Job Title: GE PowerOn Advantage Solution Consultant Work Arrangement: 100% Office Work Location (UK&I): Edinburgh/Glasgow/Reading/Portsmouth Role Description: GE PowerOn Solution Consultant to support the delivery of the OMS solution and its integration with relevant systems. Must have UK Security Clearance, including "SC Clearance." Key Responsibilities: Power … Experience integrating PoA with OT applications like GIS, WFM, PI, Historian, and other corporate application systems Customer interactions and working in a multi-vendor environment Arrange end-to-end solution for the deployment of the product from planning & engineering functions Securing a smooth hand-over of the solution/resource to Operations Provide guidance in defining solution … and operations Ability to produce moderately complex work products and solutions across engagements or multiple phases of complex engagements Assess client effectiveness in adapting to new OT applications for solution areas such as DERMS/DRMS/ADMS/OMS/SCADA Apply appropriate methods or recognized equivalents to identified client needs Anticipate and resolve technical problems with occasional More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: From £525 to £550 per day
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GenAI Solutions Consultant (Contract) - Virtual Agents & Voice AI

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Staffworx Limited
GenAI Solutions Consultant to support a strategic request for one of our major enterprise clients. The engagement focuses on designing and advising on GenAI-driven virtual agent and voice AI solutions to transform omni-channel contact centre operations. The consultant will act as a subject matter expert (SME) , helping shape solution direction, evaluate technologies and … Define and refine requirements, use cases and success criteria for RFI responses. Assess and recommend LLM/GenAI technologies (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, etc.) and speech AI solutions. Produce solution documentation, architecture outlines, supporting material for client presentations. Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to ensure solution alignment with enterprise requirements (security, compliance, scalability). Required Skills & Experience More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Contact Centre Consultant

Bolton, Lancashire, United Kingdom
The Bridge IT Recruitment
Contract Centre Consultant Location - North West region with expected travel onsite 2-3 days per week Outside IR35 Start/End - November - March 2026 Summary We are seeking an experienced Contact Centre Consultant to lead the setup, management, and operation of both outsourced and insourced contact centres. The successful candidate will have a proven track record … hands-on experience across both front-end digital design and back-end operational systems , ideally someone who has worked as an implementation consultant with contact centre software solution providers . The position offers a competitive day rate, is outside IR35, and is based in the North West of England. Key Responsibilities - Lead the establishment and ongoing management More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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Contact Centre Consultant

Bolton, Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
The Bridge (IT Recruitment) Limited
Contract Centre Consultant Location - North West region with expected travel onsite 2-3 days per week Outside IR35 Start/End - November - March 2026 Summary We are seeking an experienced Contact Centre Consultant to lead the setup, management, and operation of both outsourced and insourced contact centres. The successful candidate will have a proven track record … hands-on experience across both front-end digital design and back-end operational systems , ideally someone who has worked as an implementation consultant with contact centre software solution providers . The position offers a competitive day rate, is outside IR35, and is based in the North West of England. Key Responsibilities - Lead the establishment and ongoing management More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Oracle AI Technical Consultant

City, London, United Kingdom
Morson Talent
the Oracle applications portfolio. - Participates in functional/technical design work as assigned. Reviews approach with the POs and performs fit/gap analysis as assigned. - Assists with technical solution development, documentations and technical testing as assigned. Key Shared Accountabilities: - Partnership with other OEA Lanes, Teams, and OOO Domains to exceed business expectations. - Oracle SOP and KBA development with … Cloud Infrastructure Services, Oracle digital Assistant , Oracle Intelligent Advisor, AI Agents, Oracle Data Integrator, Node JS , YAML etc. - Experience in setting up ODA and OIA out of the box solution and customize as needed. - Extensive understanding of integration patterns, integration security & integration standards - Experience in SaaS/PaaS and IaaS - Excellent understanding of Oracle ERPs integration capabilities. - Knowledge of … SQL, PL/SQL , Functions, Procedures, etc.) - Ability to work on performance tuning existing code. - Ability to work on Continuous Improvement & business projects when needed. - Ability to create technical solution designs. - Excellent communication skills. - Experience with Azure Dev/Ops/Helix - Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with Global stakeholders. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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Oracle AI Technical Consultant

London, Fleet Street, United Kingdom
Morson Talent
the Oracle applications portfolio. - Participates in functional/technical design work as assigned. Reviews approach with the POs and performs fit/gap analysis as assigned. - Assists with technical solution development, documentations and technical testing as assigned. Key Shared Accountabilities: - Partnership with other OEA Lanes, Teams, and OOO Domains to exceed business expectations. - Oracle SOP and KBA development with … Cloud Infrastructure Services, Oracle digital Assistant , Oracle Intelligent Advisor, AI Agents, Oracle Data Integrator, Node JS , YAML etc. - Experience in setting up ODA and OIA out of the box solution and customize as needed. - Extensive understanding of integration patterns, integration security & integration standards - Experience in SaaS/PaaS and IaaS - Excellent understanding of Oracle ERPs integration capabilities. - Knowledge of … SQL, PL/SQL , Functions, Procedures, etc.) - Ability to work on performance tuning existing code. - Ability to work on Continuous Improvement & business projects when needed. - Ability to create technical solution designs. - Excellent communication skills. - Experience with Azure Dev/Ops/Helix - Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with Global stakeholders. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Network Consultant

Reading, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Network Consultant +3 months +SC cleared role +on site in Reading + 475 - 525 a … day Skills: +Aruba +Cisco +SC clearance We are seeking an experienced Network Consultant to join a high-profile public sector engagement. Working alongside the Project Manager and Solution Architect, you will play a key role in the discovery, classification, and consolidation of customer networks, supporting the development of a robust migration roadmap aligned to business and security … secure environments . Ability to assess complex dependencies and translate findings into actionable migration phases. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively alongside project managers and solution architects. If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch. More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP 475 - 525 Daily
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SAP PSCD Functional Consultant

Worthing, Sussex, United Kingdom
fortice
excellent client facing skills. Either leading, or as part of, a team of functional consultants you will work with the client to refine their requirements and design an appropriate solution, using the SAP solution. You will then take this design through the build phase, supporting developers and testers, and then implement it into the live system. What you'll … deliver end to end solutions for new and existing projects (impacts, blueprints, functional specifications, build, etc.) Attend and lead workshops with the client to understand requirements and articulate the solution Write design documentation, such as blueprints and functional specifications Configure the SAP solution to meet the client requirements Support developers during the build phase and completing initial testing … of the solution Support testers to ensure that they understand the solution and it is tested appropriately Ensuring that the solution is successfully delivered to the live system and an appropriate handover to live services is completed Knowledge of SAP Tax and Revenue Management is a plus What you'll bring SAP Public Sector Collections and Disbursement More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP 515 Daily
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Senior SAC Consultant

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Stackstudio Digital Ltd
Job Title: Senior SAC Consultant Location: London, UK Job Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 Months Working Arrangements: Hybrid 1 day per week in the office (as required) Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Sr. SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Consultant to join a leading pharmaceutical client in London. You will be responsible for designing, developing … experience in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). At least 3 end-to-end SAC project implementations in Business Intelligence Analytics Application Dashboards. Strong technical expertise in SAC scripting and solution development. Experience with BW/BW on HANA/BW4H integration. Proficient in Live and Import data model functionality. Expertise in creating complex stories, dashboards, and analytical apps in More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: From £350 to £400 per day
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SAP PSCD Consultant

Worthing, Sussex, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
excellent client facing skills. Either leading, or as part of, a team of functional consultants you will work with the client to refine their requirements and design an appropriate solution, using the SAP solution. You will then take this design through the build phase, supporting developers and testers, and then implement it into the live system. What you'll … deliver end to end solutions for new and existing projects (impacts, blueprints, functional specifications, build, etc.) Attend and lead workshops with the client to understand requirements and articulate the solution Write design documentation, such as blueprints and functional specifications Configure the SAP solution to meet the client requirements Support developers during the build phase and completing initial testing … of the solution Support testers to ensure that they understand the solution and it is tested appropriately Ensuring that the solution is successfully delivered to the live system and an appropriate handover to live services is completed Knowledge of SAP Tax and Revenue Management is a plus What you'll bring SAP Public Sector Collections and Disbursement More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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SAP PSCD Consultant

Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
excellent client facing skills. Either leading, or as part of, a team of functional consultants you will work with the client to refine their requirements and design an appropriate solution, using the SAP solution. You will then take this design through the build phase, supporting developers and testers, and then implement it into the live system. What you'll … deliver end to end solutions for new and existing projects (impacts, blueprints, functional specifications, build, etc.) Attend and lead workshops with the client to understand requirements and articulate the solution Write design documentation, such as blueprints and functional specifications Configure the SAP solution to meet the client requirements Support developers during the build phase and completing initial testing … of the solution Support testers to ensure that they understand the solution and it is tested appropriately Ensuring that the solution is successfully delivered to the live system and an appropriate handover to live services is completed Knowledge of SAP Tax and Revenue Management is a plus What you'll bring SAP Public Sector Collections and Disbursement More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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SAP PSCD Functional Consultant

Worthing, West Sussex, South East, United Kingdom
Experis
excellent client facing skills. Either leading, or as part of, a team of functional consultants you will work with the client to refine their requirements and design an appropriate solution, using the SAP solution. You will then take this design through the build phase, supporting developers and testers, and then implement it into the live system. What you'll … deliver end to end solutions for new and existing projects (impacts, blueprints, functional specifications, build, etc.) * Attend and lead workshops with the client to understand requirements and articulate the solution * Write design documentation, such as blueprints and functional specifications * Configure the SAP solution to meet the client requirements * Support developers during the build phase and completing initial testing … of the solution * Support testers to ensure that they understand the solution and it is tested appropriately * Ensuring that the solution is successfully delivered to the live system and an appropriate handover to live services is completed * Knowledge of SAP Tax and Revenue Management is a plus What you'll bring * SAP Public Sector Collections and Disbursement More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500 - £525 per day
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SAP Time Functional Consultant

Chester, Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Guidant Global
SAP Time Functional Consultant Location: Broughton (minimum 3 days onsite) Hours: 35 per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm) Pay: £64.28/hr PAYE | £86.00/hr Umbrella Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security) IR35: Inside Join Guidant Global as an SAP Time Functional Consultant Are you passionate about making a real impact through … technology? At Guidant Global, we're looking for an experienced SAP Time Functional Consultant to join our Reward Operations team, supporting Airbus in Broughton. This is your chance to work on exciting projects, drive process improvements, and help shape the future of time management solutions. What you'll be doing: Design & Configuration: Lead the design and configuration of … gather, analyse, and document requirements for time and attendance, absences, overtime, and shift planning. Integration: Ensure seamless integration with other SAP modules, especially Payroll, Organisational Management, and Personnel Administration. Solution Delivery: Develop functional specifications for enhancements and custom developments, working closely with ABAP developers. Testing & Support: Manage and support all testing phases, resolve defects, and provide post-go-live More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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SAP PSCD Functional Consultant

Worthing, Sussex, United Kingdom
Experis IT
excellent client facing skills. Either leading, or as part of, a team of functional consultants you will work with the client to refine their requirements and design an appropriate solution, using the SAP solution. You will then take this design through the build phase, supporting developers and testers, and then implement it into the live system. What you'll … end to end solutions for new and existing projects (impacts, blueprints, functional specifications, build, etc.) . Attend and lead workshops with the client to understand requirements and articulate the solution . Write design documentation, such as blueprints and functional specifications . Configure the SAP solution to meet the client requirements . Support developers during the build phase and … completing initial testing of the solution . Support testers to ensure that they understand the solution and it is tested appropriately . Ensuring that the solution is successfully delivered to the live system and an appropriate handover to live services is completed . Knowledge of SAP Tax and Revenue Management is a plus What you'll bring More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP 500 - 525 Daily
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AI Technical Consultant

Weybridge, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Lloyd Recruitment Services Ltd
Job Title: AI Technical Consultant Location: Weybridge, Surrey Contract: 12-month FTC Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE) About the Role Seeking an experienced AI consultant (3-5 years in AI/ML roles, 8-10 years total) to design, implement, and advise on AI/ML solutions that deliver business value. You'll work with … innovative solutions, and guide stakeholders on AI adoption. Key Responsibilities Build and refine LLM/SLM-based AI solutions (RAG, fine-tuning, prompt engineering). Design and oversee AI solution architecture (cloud & on-prem). Develop and deploy ML models into production. Identify AI opportunities aligned with business processes Prototype, test, and optimize AI applications. Stay current with open … web scraping, data integration. On-prem AI model deployment, open-source frameworks (e.g. Hugging Face, LangChain). Strong consulting and communication skills. Preferred Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and solution architecture. Experience with cloud AI platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Broad ML knowledge and prior consulting with international teams. Refer a friend and earn up to £500! Unfortunately, due More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
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SAP Finance Consultant

Worthing, Sussex, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
Role Title: SAP Finance Consultant Duration: 6 month contract Location: Worthing, hybrid Rate: up to 483 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Ideally be Eligible for SC Clearance Role purpose/summary The focus of the role is the enhancement and support of the existing SAP Financial solutions. You must be experienced in FICO for both … environment to deliver projects and resolve high priority Live Service issues Configure SAP for FI/CO solutions according to industry best practices Prepare quality documentation artefacts such as Solution Documents, Functional Specifications, WRICEFs, etc. Work within an experienced team, both on and offshore, reporting to a Team Lead Be able to provide impacts your work and provide estimates More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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SAP Finance Consultant

Worthing, West Sussex, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
Role Title: SAP Finance Consultant Duration: 6 month contract Location: Worthing, hybrid Rate: up to £483 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Ideally be Eligible for SC Clearance Role purpose/summary The focus of the role is the enhancement and support of the existing SAP Financial solutions. You must be experienced in FICO for both … environment to deliver projects and resolve high priority Live Service issues Configure SAP for FI/CO solutions according to industry best practices Prepare quality documentation artefacts such as Solution Documents, Functional Specifications, WRICEFs, etc. Work within an experienced team, both on and offshore, reporting to a Team Lead Be able to provide impacts your work and provide estimates More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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SAP Time Functional Consultant

Clwyd, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
SAP Time Functional Consultant + 12 month + contract + Hybrid working out of Broughton + upto 86 per hour Inside IR35 Key Skills: + SAP Time Functional Consultant + SAP HANA + Familiarity with xAtlas or other third-party time management systems : Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SAP Time Functional Consultant … public holiday calendars. - Integration: Ensure seamless integration of the SAP Time Management module with other SAP modules, particularly SAP Payroll (PY), Organizational Management (OM), and Personnel Administration (PA). - Solution Design: Develop comprehensive functional specifications for custom developments, enhancements, and reports, and work closely with ABAP developers to ensure accurate implementation. - Testing: Conduct and support various testing phases, including … Proactively identify opportunities for process and system improvements, staying up-to-date with SAP best practices and new technologies. Key Skills: - Experience: Proven experience as a SAP Functional Consultant, with a strong focus on SAP Time Management (PT) and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in configuration and implementation. - Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of SAP More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP 75 - 86 Hourly
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SAP Time Functional Consultant

Broughton, Flintshire, Clwyd, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
SAP Time Functional Consultant + 12 month + contract + Hybrid working out of Broughton + upto £86 per hour Inside IR35 Key Skills: + SAP Time Functional Consultant + SAP HANA + Familiarity with xAtlas or other third-party time management systems : Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SAP Time Functional Consultant … public holiday calendars. - Integration: Ensure seamless integration of the SAP Time Management module with other SAP modules, particularly SAP Payroll (PY), Organizational Management (OM), and Personnel Administration (PA). - Solution Design: Develop comprehensive functional specifications for custom developments, enhancements, and reports, and work closely with ABAP developers to ensure accurate implementation. - Testing: Conduct and support various testing phases, including … Proactively identify opportunities for process and system improvements, staying up-to-date with SAP best practices and new technologies. Key Skills: - Experience: Proven experience as a SAP Functional Consultant, with a strong focus on SAP Time Management (PT) and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in configuration and implementation. - Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of SAP More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £75 - £86/hour
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SAP PSCD Functional Consultant

Worthing, Sussex, United Kingdom
eTeam Workforce Limited
excellent client facing skills. Either leading, or as part of, a team of functional consultants you will work with the client to refine their requirements and design an appropriate solution, using the SAP solution. You will then take this design through the build phase, supporting developers and testers, and then implement it into the live system. What you'll … deliver end to end solutions for new and existing projects (impacts, blueprints, functional specifications, build, etc.) Attend and lead workshops with the client to understand requirements and articulate the solution Write design documentation, such as blueprints and functional specifications Configure the SAP solution to meet the client requirements Support developers during the build phase and completing initial testing … of the solution Support testers to ensure that they understand the solution and it is tested appropriately Ensuring that the solution is successfully delivered to the live system and an appropriate handover to live services is completed Knowledge of SAP Tax and Revenue Management is a plus What you'll bring SAP Public Sector Collections and Disbursement More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Daily
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Security Consultant – Information Security

Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Marshall Wolfe
Security Consultant – Information Security Marshall Wolfe are hiring on behalf of our client within insurance, who is looking for a highly skilled Security Consultant to join their Information Security function. This is a pivotal role providing subject matter expertise across high-profile programmes and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring security remains at the forefront of business and … technology decisions. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary security contact for business units, guiding programme and product plans from a security perspective. Provide expert information security consultancy across projects, solution design, audits, and policy implementation. Perform and advise on technical and project risk assessments, recommending risk treatment options and supporting remediation. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, product owners, architects More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Competitive salary
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SAP Time Functional Consultant

Chester, Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Morson Talent
SAP Time Functional Consultant Broughton, Chester (3 days a week onsite/2 remote) 12 months Up to £86.00 per hour Inside IR35/Umbrella We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SAP Time Functional Consultant to join the team with the following exposure: • Experienced with SAP Time function – this is essential • Working on numerous time … public holiday calendars. Integration: Ensure seamless integration of the SAP Time Management module with other SAP modules, particularly SAP Payroll (PY), Organizational Management (OM), and Personnel Administration (PA). Solution Design: Develop comprehensive functional specifications for custom developments, enhancements, and reports, and work closely with ABAP developers to ensure accurate implementation. Testing: Conduct and support various testing phases, including … Proactively identify opportunities for process and system improvements, staying up to date with SAP best practices and new technologies. Key Skills: Experience: Proven experience as a SAP Functional Consultant, with a strong focus on SAP Time Management (PT) and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in configuration and implementation. Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of SAP More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £0 - 86 per hour
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Functional Lead

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Matchtech Group Plc
drive functional architecture and business solutions. Key Responsibilities: Leading functional architecture design and implementation for Microsoft Dynamics 365. Conducting comprehensive business analysis to understand and document client requirements. Overseeing solution architecture to ensure it meets business needs and integrates seamlessly. Utilising Power Platform, PowerApps, Power BI/Analytics, and Azure to develop robust solutions. Managing project delivery and change … Consultant or in a similar capacity. Deep technical and functional knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CE, Field Service). Strong background in functional architecture, business analysis, and solution architecture. Proficiency with Power Platform, PowerApps, Power BI/Analytics, and Azure. Experience in delivery management, change enablement, and Agile methodologies. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to work … opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects. Professional growth and development within a leading technology firm. Collaborative and dynamic work environment. If you are a skilled Functional Consultant looking for a new contract opportunity to leverage your expertise in cutting-edge technologies, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Workday Support Specialist SME (h/f)

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
emagine
equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine. We are seeking a detail-oriented Workday Support Specialist (SME Consultant) to deliver expert support across both issue/incident management and business-as-usual (BAU) change management for Workday applications. The consultant will play a key role … enable and support the business, partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices to take the best of emagine to our clients through opportunity identification/qualification, solution development/presentation Interested? At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds. If you are up to the challenge and More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Daily
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Integration Consultant

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Searchability (UK) Ltd
BRAND NEW IT INTEGRATION CONSULTANT ROLE - REMOTE UK/EUROPE TRAVEL REQUIRED £300 per day - 6-Month Contract - Outside IR35 Fully remote role with occasional site visits across the UK and mainland Europe Join a rapidly expanding tech business undergoing exciting transformation ABOUT THE CLIENT: Our client is a technology-driven organisation with a strong footprint across the … UK and Europe. As they continue to grow through acquisitions, they're seeking a highly capable IT Integration Consultant to lead internal IT consolidation efforts. The company is known for its collaborative culture, modern tech stack, and commitment to delivering secure and seamless digital experiences across its group operations. You'll be joining during a pivotal period of … acquisition or within transformation programmes Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoint management, and security tooling Confident across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments Skilled in technical discovery, solution design, and migration planning Excellent communicator with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams Self-motivated and comfortable managing projects independently Full UK driving licence and valid More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £280 - £300 per day
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