Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - Contract

Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

Automation Test Engineer - 6 Month Contract - RemoteRate: Up to £500 per dayIR35: InsideDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteThe Role:A leading Government Institution is seeking an experienced Test Engineer / Functional Test Analyst with strong Integration Testing experience to undertake an initial 6-month contract.This role is Inside IR35 and can be worked remotely.Essential Criteria:Proven experience as a Test Engineer or Test Analyst across multiple programmes, covering all functional test stages and test types including Integration Testing, System Testing, SIT, Exploratory Testing, and UAT.Strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.Expert knowledge of software testing principles and methodologies, with experience working within Agile Scrum delivery environments.Hands-on experience using test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA and Zephyr.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and drive quality improvements.Experience testing microservices and APIs using tools such as Postman and REST Assured.Ability to work alongside Performance Test Engineers, reviewing performance test plans and interpreting performance test results and reports.Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks using modern programming languages such as TypeScript, Java, or Ruby.Strong experience with Playwright for automated functional, integration, and end-to-end testing.Experience with test automation tools and frameworks including Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, JUnit/TestNG, and Maven.Experience creating and maintaining automated testing frameworks within CI/CD environments.Hands-on experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity, Travis CI, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate team members while promoting testing best practices.Desirable SkillsExperience working on large-scale Government, Public Sector, or highly regulated programmes.Knowledge of cloud-based environments and modern DevOps practices.Experience implementing test automation strategies and quality engineering practices across delivery teams.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Oracle Fusion Reporting Lead Salary: up to £115,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Remote (Very rare travel to Belfast - Expenses Covered) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: PermanentAre you an experienced Oracle Fusion Reporting professional looking to lead a large-scale transformation programme?We are seeking an Oracle Fusion Reporting Lead to take ownership of reporting strategy, reporting delivery and stakeholder engagement across a major Oracle Fusion implementation. This Oracle Fusion Reporting Lead role is a high-profile position offering the opportunity to shape enterprise reporting capabilities across Oracle HCM, Payroll, ERP and SCM environments.Working closely with business stakeholders, functional teams and technical specialists, you will lead the reporting workstream from requirements gathering through to delivery, ensuring reporting solutions support business decision-making, governance and long-term scalability.Responsibilities for the Oracle Fusion Reporting Lead:Lead and manage a reporting team across both onshore and offshore delivery functionsDefine and deliver the Oracle Fusion reporting strategy across HCM, Payroll, ERP and SCM modulesMap existing reporting catalogues to Oracle Fusion reporting capabilities and identify opportunities for optimisationConduct stakeholder workshops to gather reporting requirements and align business expectationsDesign scalable reporting solutions using Oracle reporting and analytics technologiesAct as the primary escalation point for reporting-related issues and delivery challengesCollaborate with functional and technical teams to ensure reporting requirements are embedded into wider programme deliveryEstablish reporting governance standards and promote Oracle best practiceProvide regular reporting updates to programme leadership and stakeholdersIdentify risks and dependencies across the reporting workstream and implement mitigation strategiesEssential Skills for the Oracle Fusion Reporting Lead:Strong experience delivering reporting solutions within Oracle Fusion environmentsExpertise across: OTBI, BI Publisher, HCM Analytics, SCM Analytics, ERP Analytics, Fusion Data IntelligenceStrong SQL and PL/SQL experienceProven experience leading onshore and offshore teamsStrong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skillsExperience translating business requirements into reporting and analytics solutionsStrong understanding of Oracle Fusion reporting governance and best practicesExcellent communication and leadership skillsDesirable Experience for the Oracle Fusion Reporting Lead:Experience supporting large-scale Oracle Fusion transformation programmesExperience across multiple Oracle Fusion functional areas including HCM, Payroll, ERP and SCMPrevious consulting or systems integration experienceExperience developing enterprise reporting strategies and operating modelsThis is an excellent opportunity to join a major Oracle transformation programme where you will play a key role in shaping reporting capabilities, driving stakeholder engagement and delivering business-critical insights across the organisation.

We have partnered with a leading technology-driven business in the UAE to hire an AI Engineer. The UAE is one of the most active AI hiring markets in the world right now, and the best engineers here have their pick of opportunities across fintech, conglomerates, government-backed ventures and high-growth startups. This role sits within an organisation that is serious about AI, with the infrastructure, leadership and ambition to match. If you are weighing up your options in this market, this one is worth your attention. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who builds things that ship. You will work on real AI systems in production, not prototypes that live in a slide deck. About the role:Design, build and deploy production-grade AI and ML systems across a range of business use cases, owning delivery from concept through to productionDevelop and maintain LLM-based applications including RAG pipelines, agentic workflows and tool-use systemsBuild and integrate APIs, orchestration layers and data pipelines that connect AI components into broader platform architectureWork with vector databases, embedding models and retrieval frameworks to build accurate, scalable AI solutionsEnsure deployed systems meet production standards across performance, reliability, observability and cost efficiencyCollaborate with product, data and engineering stakeholders to translate business problems into well-architected AI solutionsStay current with emerging AI techniques and contribute new thinking to the teamAbout you:3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in AI or ML engineering, with a clear track record of deploying systems into productionStrong Python skills and practical experience with modern AI frameworks including TensorFlow, PyTorch or Hugging FaceHands-on experience with LLM APIs, RAG system design and vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate or pgvectorFamiliarity with orchestration frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex and agentic system patternsSolid understanding of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure or GCP and how AI systems are deployed and maintained at scale

Research Operations Lead - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £675 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid (London, Bristol or Manchester)IR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Research Operations Lead to drive improvements in research operations across a major digital transformation programme. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, User Research leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to remove operational barriers, improve research delivery, and enable faster, more effective user-centred decision making.Key responsibilities:Lead strategic improvements to Research Operations capability across multiple teamsRemove operational blockers impacting research and content deliveryImprove research processes, governance, tooling, and ways of workingOptimise participant recruitment and access to diverse user groupsSupport research governance, GDPR compliance, and proportionate assurance processesEngage with suppliers, recruitment partners, and research platformsWork closely with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, practical solutionsCapture and share best practice to improve research delivery across the organisationSkills & Experience:Proven experience leading Research Operations within large, complex organisationsStrong understanding of user research methodologies and agile delivery environmentsExperience improving participant recruitment, research tooling, and governance processesStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsExperience balancing delivery pace with governance and compliance requirementsExperience working with suppliers, agencies, and external research partnersExcellent delivery, prioritisation, and organisational skillsSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

AI Engineer Salary: Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in Central London Working Hours: Full time - Monday to FridayWe are recruiting multiple AI Engineers to join a global organisation investing heavily in AI, automation and intelligent systems. Working within a highly skilled engineering team, the AI Engineer will design, build and deploy production grade AI solutions that solve real business challenges at scale.This AI Engineer role is a hands on engineering position suited to individuals who enjoy building end to end AI applications, working with large language models, agentic workflows and modern machine learning technologies.Responsibilities for the AI Engineer:Develop and deploy AI powered applications, services and APIsBuild solutions using Generative AI, Agentic AI and machine learning techniquesDesign and optimise RAG pipelines, vector search solutions and AI workflowsIntegrate AI capabilities into existing platforms and business systemsCollaborate with engineers, data specialists and business stakeholders to deliver high impact solutionsContribute to technical best practice and support continuous improvement across the AI functionEssential Skills for the AI Engineer:Strong Python development experienceCommercial experience with LLMs, prompt engineering and AI application developmentExperience with frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, CrewAI or similarExperience with RAG architectures, vector databases and semantic searchExperience deploying AI solutions within cloud environmentsUnderstanding of MLOps, LLMOps and production AI systemsStrong communication skills and the ability to work with technical and non technical stakeholdersIf you are an AI Engineer with strong full-stack capability and a passion for delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions, please apply in the immediate instance. AI Engineer, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Gen AI Developer

Senior Service Designer - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £600 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideSecurity Clearance: SC (essential)The role:We are seeking an experienced Senior Service Designer to lead service design activities across large-scale, complex public sector programmes. Working within sensitive policy areas, you will help shape end-to-end services that balance user needs, business objectives, and strategic outcomes, while championing user-centred design principles throughout delivery.Key responsibilities:Lead service design activities across complex digital and business servicesAnalyse and map end-to-end user journeys, service ecosystems, channels and touchpointsTranslate user, business and policy needs into effective service designsDesign services for vulnerable users and those with accessibility requirementsFacilitate stakeholder engagement and drive consensus across complex environmentsAdvocate for user-centred design and GDS best practice within multidisciplinary teamsDevelop service blueprints, operating models and future-state service designsMentor and support other designers, contributing to communities of practiceSkills & Experience:Strong Senior Service Design experience within the UK public sectorProven experience working in complex, policy-driven environmentsExperience designing services for vulnerable users and accessibility-focused servicesAbility to clearly articulate service design approaches, methods and decision-makingStrong stakeholder management skills, including influencing senior and challenging stakeholdersExperience working within multidisciplinary agile delivery teamsStrong understanding of GDS standards and user-centred design principlesSC clearance essentialDesirable:Experience working on high-profile or politically sensitive servicesPrevious experience within Central Government or similar organisationsFamiliarity with service architecture, operating model design and organisational change initiativesIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Lead Software Engineer - Python (Django) - SC Cleared - ContractRate: Up to £750 per day (Umbrella)Duration: 12 monthsLocation: 40% office based (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, North East)IR35: InsideSecurity Clearance: SC (essential)The role:A government organisation is seeking a Senior / Lead Software Engineer to design, develop and support secure, scalable digital services within a regulated export control environment. You will provide technical leadership across agile squads, contributing to resilient, user-centred services aligned to GDS standards and national security requirements.Key responsibilities:Lead design and delivery of scalable Python/Django-based servicesTranslate user needs into robust technical solutionsBuild secure, test-driven, high-quality code across multiple workstreamsSupport and maintain live services (performance, stability, reliability)Collaborate across multidisciplinary agile teams (BA, UCD, Engineers)Contribute to system design, integration, and architecture decisionsDrive continuous improvement in engineering practices and deliverySkills & Experience:Strong Python and Django development experience (essential)Proven system design and architecture capabilityExperience working in agile, multidisciplinary teamsStrong communication and technical leadership skillsExperience in secure / regulated environments (e.g. government, defence)SC clearance (or eligibility) essential5-10+ years' software engineering experience (ideally senior/lead level)If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £550 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid (London, Bristol or Manchester)IR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Research Operations Manager to drive improvements in research operations across a major digital transformation programme. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, User Research leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to remove operational barriers, improve research delivery, and enable faster, more effective user-centred decision making.Key responsibilities:Lead strategic improvements to Research Operations capability across multiple teamsRemove operational blockers impacting research and content deliveryImprove research processes, governance, tooling, and ways of workingOptimise participant recruitment and access to diverse user groupsSupport research governance, GDPR compliance, and proportionate assurance processesEngage with suppliers, recruitment partners, and research platformsWork closely with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, practical solutionsCapture and share best practice to improve research delivery across the organisationSkills & Experience:Proven experience leading Research Operations within large, complex organisationsStrong understanding of user research methodologies and agile delivery environmentsExperience improving participant recruitment, research tooling, and governance processesStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsExperience balancing delivery pace with governance and compliance requirementsExperience working with suppliers, agencies, and external research partnersExcellent delivery, prioritisation, and organisational skillsSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

Head of Product (G6) - £825 per day - ContractRate: Up to £825 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London preferred (Manchester or Bristol also considered). Attendance typically 1-2 days per week, with occasional travel required.Clearance: BPSS required, SC eligible as a minimum.The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Product (G6) to join its Senior Management Team on an interim basis.You will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nationally critical digital platforms (GOV.UK Pay, GOV.UK Notify, GOV.UK Forms and GOV.UK Emergency Alerts. Working closely with Heads of Engineering, Delivery and Design, you will help shape departmental strategy, drive product excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of services used across Government and the wider public sector.This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing product professionals, supporting services that operate at national scale and form part of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience operating at Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Lead, Principal Product Manager or Group Product Manager level within large, complex organisations.Strong track record leading large product functions, departments and multidisciplinary teams, including line management of senior product professionals.Experience defining and delivering product strategy, vision and roadmaps for large-scale digital platforms used by millions of users.Significant experience with platform products (B2B or B2B2C), ideally within complex technology environments.Payments experience is highly desirable, particularly within large-scale platform or transaction-based services.Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executives, ministers, directors or equivalent senior leadership groups.Demonstrable experience operating within large-scale organisations and navigating complex stakeholder environments.Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with a passion for developing product teams and raising product management standards.Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive within a flat, highly supportive senior management team.Government, public sector or GDS experience is advantageous, although candidates from large-scale commercial organisations will also be considered.Experience applying AI within product environments would be beneficial but is not essential.Key Attributes:Large-scale digital platform leadership.Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Collaborative leadership and people management experience.If you are an experienced product leader with a background in large-scale platforms, payments, or nationally significant digital services, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

Automation Test Engineer - 6 Month Contract - RemoteRate: Up to £500 per dayIR35: InsideDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteThe Role:A leading Government Institution is seeking an experienced Test Engineer / Functional Test Analyst with strong Integration Testing experience to undertake an initial 6-month contract.This role is Inside IR35 and can be worked remotely.Essential Criteria:Proven experience as a Test Engineer or Test Analyst across multiple programmes, covering all functional test stages and test types including Integration Testing, System Testing, SIT, Exploratory Testing, and UAT.Strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.Expert knowledge of software testing principles and methodologies, with experience working within Agile Scrum delivery environments.Hands-on experience using test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA and Zephyr.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and drive quality improvements.Experience testing microservices and APIs using tools such as Postman and REST Assured.Ability to work alongside Performance Test Engineers, reviewing performance test plans and interpreting performance test results and reports.Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks using modern programming languages such as TypeScript, Java, or Ruby.Strong experience with Playwright for automated functional, integration, and end-to-end testing.Experience with test automation tools and frameworks including Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, JUnit/TestNG, and Maven.Experience creating and maintaining automated testing frameworks within CI/CD environments.Hands-on experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity, Travis CI, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate team members while promoting testing best practices.Desirable SkillsExperience working on large-scale Government, Public Sector, or highly regulated programmes.Knowledge of cloud-based environments and modern DevOps practices.Experience implementing test automation strategies and quality engineering practices across delivery teams.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Oracle Fusion Reporting Lead Salary: up to £115,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Remote (Very rare travel to Belfast - Expenses Covered) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: PermanentAre you an experienced Oracle Fusion Reporting professional looking to lead a large-scale transformation programme?We are seeking an Oracle Fusion Reporting Lead to take ownership of reporting strategy, reporting delivery and stakeholder engagement across a major Oracle Fusion implementation. This Oracle Fusion Reporting Lead role is a high-profile position offering the opportunity to shape enterprise reporting capabilities across Oracle HCM, Payroll, ERP and SCM environments.Working closely with business stakeholders, functional teams and technical specialists, you will lead the reporting workstream from requirements gathering through to delivery, ensuring reporting solutions support business decision-making, governance and long-term scalability.Responsibilities for the Oracle Fusion Reporting Lead:Lead and manage a reporting team across both onshore and offshore delivery functionsDefine and deliver the Oracle Fusion reporting strategy across HCM, Payroll, ERP and SCM modulesMap existing reporting catalogues to Oracle Fusion reporting capabilities and identify opportunities for optimisationConduct stakeholder workshops to gather reporting requirements and align business expectationsDesign scalable reporting solutions using Oracle reporting and analytics technologiesAct as the primary escalation point for reporting-related issues and delivery challengesCollaborate with functional and technical teams to ensure reporting requirements are embedded into wider programme deliveryEstablish reporting governance standards and promote Oracle best practiceProvide regular reporting updates to programme leadership and stakeholdersIdentify risks and dependencies across the reporting workstream and implement mitigation strategiesEssential Skills for the Oracle Fusion Reporting Lead:Strong experience delivering reporting solutions within Oracle Fusion environmentsExpertise across: OTBI, BI Publisher, HCM Analytics, SCM Analytics, ERP Analytics, Fusion Data IntelligenceStrong SQL and PL/SQL experienceProven experience leading onshore and offshore teamsStrong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skillsExperience translating business requirements into reporting and analytics solutionsStrong understanding of Oracle Fusion reporting governance and best practicesExcellent communication and leadership skillsDesirable Experience for the Oracle Fusion Reporting Lead:Experience supporting large-scale Oracle Fusion transformation programmesExperience across multiple Oracle Fusion functional areas including HCM, Payroll, ERP and SCMPrevious consulting or systems integration experienceExperience developing enterprise reporting strategies and operating modelsThis is an excellent opportunity to join a major Oracle transformation programme where you will play a key role in shaping reporting capabilities, driving stakeholder engagement and delivering business-critical insights across the organisation.

We have partnered with a leading technology-driven business in the UAE to hire an AI Engineer. The UAE is one of the most active AI hiring markets in the world right now, and the best engineers here have their pick of opportunities across fintech, conglomerates, government-backed ventures and high-growth startups. This role sits within an organisation that is serious about AI, with the infrastructure, leadership and ambition to match. If you are weighing up your options in this market, this one is worth your attention. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who builds things that ship. You will work on real AI systems in production, not prototypes that live in a slide deck. About the role:Design, build and deploy production-grade AI and ML systems across a range of business use cases, owning delivery from concept through to productionDevelop and maintain LLM-based applications including RAG pipelines, agentic workflows and tool-use systemsBuild and integrate APIs, orchestration layers and data pipelines that connect AI components into broader platform architectureWork with vector databases, embedding models and retrieval frameworks to build accurate, scalable AI solutionsEnsure deployed systems meet production standards across performance, reliability, observability and cost efficiencyCollaborate with product, data and engineering stakeholders to translate business problems into well-architected AI solutionsStay current with emerging AI techniques and contribute new thinking to the teamAbout you:3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in AI or ML engineering, with a clear track record of deploying systems into productionStrong Python skills and practical experience with modern AI frameworks including TensorFlow, PyTorch or Hugging FaceHands-on experience with LLM APIs, RAG system design and vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate or pgvectorFamiliarity with orchestration frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex and agentic system patternsSolid understanding of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure or GCP and how AI systems are deployed and maintained at scale

Research Operations Lead - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £675 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid (London, Bristol or Manchester)IR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Research Operations Lead to drive improvements in research operations across a major digital transformation programme. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, User Research leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to remove operational barriers, improve research delivery, and enable faster, more effective user-centred decision making.Key responsibilities:Lead strategic improvements to Research Operations capability across multiple teamsRemove operational blockers impacting research and content deliveryImprove research processes, governance, tooling, and ways of workingOptimise participant recruitment and access to diverse user groupsSupport research governance, GDPR compliance, and proportionate assurance processesEngage with suppliers, recruitment partners, and research platformsWork closely with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, practical solutionsCapture and share best practice to improve research delivery across the organisationSkills & Experience:Proven experience leading Research Operations within large, complex organisationsStrong understanding of user research methodologies and agile delivery environmentsExperience improving participant recruitment, research tooling, and governance processesStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsExperience balancing delivery pace with governance and compliance requirementsExperience working with suppliers, agencies, and external research partnersExcellent delivery, prioritisation, and organisational skillsSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

AI Engineer Salary: Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in Central London Working Hours: Full time - Monday to FridayWe are recruiting multiple AI Engineers to join a global organisation investing heavily in AI, automation and intelligent systems. Working within a highly skilled engineering team, the AI Engineer will design, build and deploy production grade AI solutions that solve real business challenges at scale.This AI Engineer role is a hands on engineering position suited to individuals who enjoy building end to end AI applications, working with large language models, agentic workflows and modern machine learning technologies.Responsibilities for the AI Engineer:Develop and deploy AI powered applications, services and APIsBuild solutions using Generative AI, Agentic AI and machine learning techniquesDesign and optimise RAG pipelines, vector search solutions and AI workflowsIntegrate AI capabilities into existing platforms and business systemsCollaborate with engineers, data specialists and business stakeholders to deliver high impact solutionsContribute to technical best practice and support continuous improvement across the AI functionEssential Skills for the AI Engineer:Strong Python development experienceCommercial experience with LLMs, prompt engineering and AI application developmentExperience with frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, CrewAI or similarExperience with RAG architectures, vector databases and semantic searchExperience deploying AI solutions within cloud environmentsUnderstanding of MLOps, LLMOps and production AI systemsStrong communication skills and the ability to work with technical and non technical stakeholdersIf you are an AI Engineer with strong full-stack capability and a passion for delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions, please apply in the immediate instance. AI Engineer, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Gen AI Developer

Senior Service Designer - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £600 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideSecurity Clearance: SC (essential)The role:We are seeking an experienced Senior Service Designer to lead service design activities across large-scale, complex public sector programmes. Working within sensitive policy areas, you will help shape end-to-end services that balance user needs, business objectives, and strategic outcomes, while championing user-centred design principles throughout delivery.Key responsibilities:Lead service design activities across complex digital and business servicesAnalyse and map end-to-end user journeys, service ecosystems, channels and touchpointsTranslate user, business and policy needs into effective service designsDesign services for vulnerable users and those with accessibility requirementsFacilitate stakeholder engagement and drive consensus across complex environmentsAdvocate for user-centred design and GDS best practice within multidisciplinary teamsDevelop service blueprints, operating models and future-state service designsMentor and support other designers, contributing to communities of practiceSkills & Experience:Strong Senior Service Design experience within the UK public sectorProven experience working in complex, policy-driven environmentsExperience designing services for vulnerable users and accessibility-focused servicesAbility to clearly articulate service design approaches, methods and decision-makingStrong stakeholder management skills, including influencing senior and challenging stakeholdersExperience working within multidisciplinary agile delivery teamsStrong understanding of GDS standards and user-centred design principlesSC clearance essentialDesirable:Experience working on high-profile or politically sensitive servicesPrevious experience within Central Government or similar organisationsFamiliarity with service architecture, operating model design and organisational change initiativesIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Lead Software Engineer - Python (Django) - SC Cleared - ContractRate: Up to £750 per day (Umbrella)Duration: 12 monthsLocation: 40% office based (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, North East)IR35: InsideSecurity Clearance: SC (essential)The role:A government organisation is seeking a Senior / Lead Software Engineer to design, develop and support secure, scalable digital services within a regulated export control environment. You will provide technical leadership across agile squads, contributing to resilient, user-centred services aligned to GDS standards and national security requirements.Key responsibilities:Lead design and delivery of scalable Python/Django-based servicesTranslate user needs into robust technical solutionsBuild secure, test-driven, high-quality code across multiple workstreamsSupport and maintain live services (performance, stability, reliability)Collaborate across multidisciplinary agile teams (BA, UCD, Engineers)Contribute to system design, integration, and architecture decisionsDrive continuous improvement in engineering practices and deliverySkills & Experience:Strong Python and Django development experience (essential)Proven system design and architecture capabilityExperience working in agile, multidisciplinary teamsStrong communication and technical leadership skillsExperience in secure / regulated environments (e.g. government, defence)SC clearance (or eligibility) essential5-10+ years' software engineering experience (ideally senior/lead level)If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Lead Research Operations Manager - SC Cleared - ContractRate: £550 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid (London, Bristol or Manchester)IR35: InsideThe role:A Government organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Research Operations Manager to drive improvements in research operations across a major digital transformation programme. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, User Research leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to remove operational barriers, improve research delivery, and enable faster, more effective user-centred decision making.Key responsibilities:Lead strategic improvements to Research Operations capability across multiple teamsRemove operational blockers impacting research and content deliveryImprove research processes, governance, tooling, and ways of workingOptimise participant recruitment and access to diverse user groupsSupport research governance, GDPR compliance, and proportionate assurance processesEngage with suppliers, recruitment partners, and research platformsWork closely with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, practical solutionsCapture and share best practice to improve research delivery across the organisationSkills & Experience:Proven experience leading Research Operations within large, complex organisationsStrong understanding of user research methodologies and agile delivery environmentsExperience improving participant recruitment, research tooling, and governance processesStrong stakeholder engagement and influencing skillsExperience balancing delivery pace with governance and compliance requirementsExperience working with suppliers, agencies, and external research partnersExcellent delivery, prioritisation, and organisational skillsSC Clearance required or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further