Machine Learning Engineer

Principal Digital Workplace Technologist - ContractRate: Up to £800 per dayDuration: 12 monthsLocation: Hybrid - 3 days a fortnight in either London or ManchesterBPSS and SC eligible required | **Active SC preferred** The role:On behalf of a central government client, we're looking for an experienced Digital Workplace Technologist to help shape and deliver modern workplace services across government.You'll bring strong Microsoft 365 and digital workplace expertise, with experience leading complex public-sector transformation. The role will focus on M365, Copilot and wider workplace technologies, assessing solutions and helping organisations improve productivity and collaboration.Essential Experience6+ years' experience in digital workplace, M365 or end-user computing.Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot and Microsoft Entra.Experience delivering complex workplace transformations at scale.Central government or significant public-sector experience.Knowledge of RBAC, cloud hygiene, Windows Server and virtual desktop.Experience evaluating technical proposals and working with technology suppliers.Ability to assess AI opportunities and support adoption across organisations.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Software Engineer - Python & AI Location: Ipswich - Fully Onsite Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Hours: 40 hours per weekWe are recruiting an experienced Software Engineer with strong Python development skills and practical experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.This is an opportunity for a Software Engineer to take ownership of software solutions from design through to delivery, working on technically challenging projects that combine traditional software engineering with modern AI capabilities.The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of software architecture, scalable application development and AI-assisted development tools, alongside the ability to work independently and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.Responsibilities for the Software Engineer:Design, develop and maintain scalable Python applicationsTake ownership of software solutions from design through to deploymentIntegrate AI and Generative AI tools into development processesContribute to system architecture, code quality and performance optimisationTroubleshoot technical issues and implement improvementsCollaborate with technical teams and business stakeholdersEssential Experience for the Software Engineer:Strong Python development and software engineering experienceExperience with system design and application architectureKnowledge of AI, Generative AI tools and AI-assisted developmentExperience building scalable, maintainable applicationsStrong debugging, problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to work independently and take ownership of deliverablesDesirable Experience for the Software Engineer:Cloud platforms including AWS, Azure or GCPREST APIs, microservices and distributed systemsDevOps practices and CI/CD pipelinesAI development tools such as GitHub Copilot or KiroIf you are interested in the Software Engineer vacancy, please apply in the immediate instance.Python Engineer, Python Developer, AI Engineer

We have partnered with a fast-scaling technology business in the UAE to hire a Machine Learning Engineer. This is a team working on the hard end of applied AI: fine-tuning foundation models, building agentic systems that take real actions, and pushing inference to run faster and cheaper on serious GPU infrastructure. The models you build will be live in production, used by real customers and measured on commercial outcomes.This role suits an engineer who wants to work with the current generation of ML tooling, not maintain a legacy pipeline. You will have the compute, the data and the autonomy to do it properly.About the role:Fine-tune and adapt open-source and proprietary foundation models using techniques such as LoRA, QLoRA, DPO and RLHF, including multilingual and Arabic language use casesBuild and ship production agentic systems with tool use, multi-step reasoning, retrieval and orchestrationOptimise inference for latency and cost using quantisation, distillation and serving frameworks such as vLLM and TensorRT-LLMDesign evaluation frameworks that measure model quality, safety and drift in live environmentsBuild the MLOps backbone covering training pipelines, experiment tracking, model registries, CI/CD for ML and monitoring on GPU infrastructureWork with product and engineering teams to turn business problems into ML systems that ship and move the numbersAbout you:5 years of hands-on experience in machine learning engineering, with a track record of deploying models into productionStrong Python and deep experience with PyTorch, plus Hugging Face Transformers or equivalentPractical experience with LLMs in production, including fine-tuning, RAG and evaluationSolid grounding in MLOps and cloud ML platforms on AWS, Azure or GCPExperience with model serving and inference optimisation, or a clear appetite to go deep on itExposure to multimodal models, distributed training or GPU cluster work is a strong advantageBased in the UAE or willing to relocate

Project Transformation Manager - £875pd- DV ClearedLocation: Hybrid - LondonIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months initial, with a possible 6-month extensionThe role:We're looking for a senior Project Management professional with strong Change/Transformation experience to lead the improvement of complex, large-scale programmes within a secure Government environment.This is a senior leadership role working closely with the Strategic PMO.We're looking for:Significant senior Project/Programme Management and leadership experience in construction, engineering or infrastructureStrong experience of managing change and delivering continuous improvement in a global, complex delivery environmentDemonstrable experience of leading large-scale projects/programmes in the UK and overseasExceptional commercial acumen and financial management skillsStrong knowledge of governance, assurance, risk management and complianceExpertise in recognised methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or AgileRelevant professional accreditation, such as PMP, APM Chartered Project Professional or MSP PractitionerDesirable: experience working with or within a Strategic PMO, and a background in organisational transformation or continuous improvement leadership You'll be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership, coaching and development to a team of project management professionals, including managing underperformance where neededEnsuring cross-functional projects and programmes are aligned to strategic objectivesProviding senior direction, decision-making and issue resolution to maintain delivery momentum and manage riskDriving change, continuous improvement and delivery maturity across the functionWorking in partnership with the Strategic PMO to embed robust governance, assurance, risk and compliance frameworksMonitoring project performance and taking corrective action on non-complianceChampioning best-practice methodologies and promoting standardised tools, templates and processesManaging senior stakeholders and influencing at executive levelAssessing skills gaps and shaping training, recruitment and talent development plans If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Senior Financial Analyst - up to £85,000 Location: Central London - 3 days a week onsite Salary: up to £85,000 Type: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pmThe Role We are recruiting an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join a growing claims management business, working closely with the CEO, CFO and senior stakeholders to drive financial performance, profitability and commercial decision-making.The role of Senior Financial Analyst is a highly visible position where you will analyse high-volume financial and operational data, monitor the profitability of lead acquisition and claims processing, improve reporting processes and support investor presentations.The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in establishing financial controls, developing performance metrics and helping shape the business as it continues to grow.Key Responsibilities for the Senior Financial Analyst:Analyse revenue, costs, cash flow and profitability across the claims lifecycleMonitor lead acquisition costs, conversion rates, claims performance and operational KPIsProduce financial reports, forecasts, budgets and management dashboardsDevelop presentations and financial insights for the CEO, investors and senior stakeholdersAnalyse large datasets, investigate discrepancies and identify commercial improvementsWork with operational teams to improve performance, reporting and financial controlsSupport audits, financial reconciliations and process improvementsChallenge assumptions and provide commercially focused recommendationsEssential Experience for the Senior Financial Analyst:Strong experience in financial analysis, commercial finance or management accountingStrong financial acumen, ideally gained within banking or another regulated environmentAdvanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups and financial modellingStrong PowerPoint skills, particularly preparing presentations for senior stakeholdersExperience analysing large datasets, financial performance and operational metricsExcellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skillsConfidence challenging senior stakeholders and working in a developing business environmentDesirable Experience for the Senior Financial Analyst:Background in banking, financial services, claims management or legal servicesExperience preparing investor presentations and financial reportingPower BI, SQL or other data analytics toolsExperience improving financial processes, reporting structures and operational KPIsIf you are interested in the role of Senior Financial Analyst, please apply in the immediate instance.

Project Transformation Manager - £875pd- DV ClearedLocation: Hybrid - Milton KeynesIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months initial, with a possible 6-month extensionThe role:We're looking for a senior Project Management professional with strong Change/Transformation experience to lead the improvement of complex, large-scale programmes within a secure Government environment.This is a senior leadership role working closely with the Strategic PMO.We're looking for:Significant senior Project/Programme Management and leadership experience in construction, engineering or infrastructureStrong experience of managing change and delivering continuous improvement in a global, complex delivery environmentDemonstrable experience of leading large-scale projects/programmes in the UK and overseasExceptional commercial acumen and financial management skillsStrong knowledge of governance, assurance, risk management and complianceExpertise in recognised methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or AgileRelevant professional accreditation, such as PMP, APM Chartered Project Professional or MSP PractitionerDesirable: experience working with or within a Strategic PMO, and a background in organisational transformation or continuous improvement leadership You'll be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership, coaching and development to a team of project management professionals, including managing underperformance where neededEnsuring cross-functional projects and programmes are aligned to strategic objectivesProviding senior direction, decision-making and issue resolution to maintain delivery momentum and manage riskDriving change, continuous improvement and delivery maturity across the functionWorking in partnership with the Strategic PMO to embed robust governance, assurance, risk and compliance frameworksMonitoring project performance and taking corrective action on non-complianceChampioning best-practice methodologies and promoting standardised tools, templates and processesManaging senior stakeholders and influencing at executive levelAssessing skills gaps and shaping training, recruitment and talent development plans If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Principal Technologist - IT Operations - £800 per dayIR35: Inside IR35Duration: 6-month contractLocation: Hybrid - London or Manchester The role:An opportunity for a senior IT Operations specialist to help establish and lead a new function shaping the future of IT Operations across government and the wider public sector.Working with senior stakeholders across government, you'll help define the long-term vision and strategy, assess the current operational landscape and identify opportunities to improve how services are delivered at scale. This includes driving significant operational transformation, shaping future approaches to service management and platforms, and influencing decisions across complex organisations where you won't always have direct control over the people and resources involved.Essential ExperienceAt least 6 years' relevant experience in IT Operations, including leading IT Operations rather than purely operational IT support.Experience delivering significant technology and operational change within complex transformation programmes.Strong knowledge of IT service management, including service desk, problem management, incident response and self-service tooling.Experience working with enterprise platforms and SaaS products, such as ServiceNow, Salesforce and Microsoft 365.Proven ability to shape strategy, work autonomously and influence senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries.Experience working with technology suppliers, contract management and agile delivery approaches.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations.Government or wider public-sector experience is highly desirable, although strong private-sector candidates will also be considered.Clearance: BPSS and SC eligibility essential; active SC preferred.Working arrangements: Hybrid working, with team days approximately three days per fortnight, primarily in London or Manchester. Candidates based in Bristol or Manchester must be flexible about travel to London. This is not a fully remote role.Desirable: ITIL, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, Azure, AWS, ServiceNow or TOGAF qualifications.

Principal Technologist - IT Operations - £800 per day - Inside IR35Duration: 6-month contractLocation - Hybrid (London or Manchester)The role:A senior technical leadership opportunity to help shape a new IT Operations function for government and the wider public sector.You'll lead the development of a 10-year vision and strategy, assess the maturity of operational services across government and develop future-state approaches and roadmaps, including the potential impact of agentic AI. You'll also work with senior stakeholders to influence government digital strategy, evaluate complex technical proposals and help shape the adoption of new operational technologies.Essential ExperienceSignificant technical experience across IT Operations or software development, ideally within government.Experience delivering technology and operational change at scale.Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change across organisational boundaries.Experience evaluating complex, high-risk technical proposals and developing appropriate design approaches.Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.Experience working with technology suppliers and shaping technical strategy and roadmaps.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Service Owner - IT Operations - £750 per day - Inside IR35Duration: 6-month contractLocation - Hybrid (London or Manchester)The role:An opportunity for an experienced Service Owner to help establish a new IT Operations function serving government and the wider public sector.Working alongside senior technical leaders, you'll shape the long-term strategy, standards and future direction of IT Operations across government, including assessing operational maturity and exploring how emerging technologies such as agentic AI could change the landscape.Essential ExperienceSignificant experience in IT Operations, software development or a closely related technical specialism, ideally within government.Experience shaping technical strategy, standards and best practice across complex organisations.Proven ability to lead teams, manage services and budgets, and drive continuous operational improvement.Experience developing business cases, securing funding and working with technology suppliers.Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build consensus across government.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Principal Digital Workplace Technologist - ContractRate: Up to £800 per dayDuration: 12 monthsLocation: Hybrid - 3 days a fortnight in either London or ManchesterBPSS and SC eligible required | **Active SC preferred** The role:On behalf of a central government client, we're looking for an experienced Digital Workplace Technologist to help shape and deliver modern workplace services across government.You'll bring strong Microsoft 365 and digital workplace expertise, with experience leading complex public-sector transformation. The role will focus on M365, Copilot and wider workplace technologies, assessing solutions and helping organisations improve productivity and collaboration.Essential Experience6+ years' experience in digital workplace, M365 or end-user computing.Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Copilot and Microsoft Entra.Experience delivering complex workplace transformations at scale.Central government or significant public-sector experience.Knowledge of RBAC, cloud hygiene, Windows Server and virtual desktop.Experience evaluating technical proposals and working with technology suppliers.Ability to assess AI opportunities and support adoption across organisations.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Software Engineer - Python & AI Location: Ipswich - Fully Onsite Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Hours: 40 hours per weekWe are recruiting an experienced Software Engineer with strong Python development skills and practical experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.This is an opportunity for a Software Engineer to take ownership of software solutions from design through to delivery, working on technically challenging projects that combine traditional software engineering with modern AI capabilities.The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of software architecture, scalable application development and AI-assisted development tools, alongside the ability to work independently and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.Responsibilities for the Software Engineer:Design, develop and maintain scalable Python applicationsTake ownership of software solutions from design through to deploymentIntegrate AI and Generative AI tools into development processesContribute to system architecture, code quality and performance optimisationTroubleshoot technical issues and implement improvementsCollaborate with technical teams and business stakeholdersEssential Experience for the Software Engineer:Strong Python development and software engineering experienceExperience with system design and application architectureKnowledge of AI, Generative AI tools and AI-assisted developmentExperience building scalable, maintainable applicationsStrong debugging, problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to work independently and take ownership of deliverablesDesirable Experience for the Software Engineer:Cloud platforms including AWS, Azure or GCPREST APIs, microservices and distributed systemsDevOps practices and CI/CD pipelinesAI development tools such as GitHub Copilot or KiroIf you are interested in the Software Engineer vacancy, please apply in the immediate instance.Python Engineer, Python Developer, AI Engineer

We have partnered with a fast-scaling technology business in the UAE to hire a Machine Learning Engineer. This is a team working on the hard end of applied AI: fine-tuning foundation models, building agentic systems that take real actions, and pushing inference to run faster and cheaper on serious GPU infrastructure. The models you build will be live in production, used by real customers and measured on commercial outcomes.This role suits an engineer who wants to work with the current generation of ML tooling, not maintain a legacy pipeline. You will have the compute, the data and the autonomy to do it properly.About the role:Fine-tune and adapt open-source and proprietary foundation models using techniques such as LoRA, QLoRA, DPO and RLHF, including multilingual and Arabic language use casesBuild and ship production agentic systems with tool use, multi-step reasoning, retrieval and orchestrationOptimise inference for latency and cost using quantisation, distillation and serving frameworks such as vLLM and TensorRT-LLMDesign evaluation frameworks that measure model quality, safety and drift in live environmentsBuild the MLOps backbone covering training pipelines, experiment tracking, model registries, CI/CD for ML and monitoring on GPU infrastructureWork with product and engineering teams to turn business problems into ML systems that ship and move the numbersAbout you:5 years of hands-on experience in machine learning engineering, with a track record of deploying models into productionStrong Python and deep experience with PyTorch, plus Hugging Face Transformers or equivalentPractical experience with LLMs in production, including fine-tuning, RAG and evaluationSolid grounding in MLOps and cloud ML platforms on AWS, Azure or GCPExperience with model serving and inference optimisation, or a clear appetite to go deep on itExposure to multimodal models, distributed training or GPU cluster work is a strong advantageBased in the UAE or willing to relocate

Project Transformation Manager - £875pd- DV ClearedLocation: Hybrid - LondonIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months initial, with a possible 6-month extensionThe role:We're looking for a senior Project Management professional with strong Change/Transformation experience to lead the improvement of complex, large-scale programmes within a secure Government environment.This is a senior leadership role working closely with the Strategic PMO.We're looking for:Significant senior Project/Programme Management and leadership experience in construction, engineering or infrastructureStrong experience of managing change and delivering continuous improvement in a global, complex delivery environmentDemonstrable experience of leading large-scale projects/programmes in the UK and overseasExceptional commercial acumen and financial management skillsStrong knowledge of governance, assurance, risk management and complianceExpertise in recognised methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or AgileRelevant professional accreditation, such as PMP, APM Chartered Project Professional or MSP PractitionerDesirable: experience working with or within a Strategic PMO, and a background in organisational transformation or continuous improvement leadership You'll be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership, coaching and development to a team of project management professionals, including managing underperformance where neededEnsuring cross-functional projects and programmes are aligned to strategic objectivesProviding senior direction, decision-making and issue resolution to maintain delivery momentum and manage riskDriving change, continuous improvement and delivery maturity across the functionWorking in partnership with the Strategic PMO to embed robust governance, assurance, risk and compliance frameworksMonitoring project performance and taking corrective action on non-complianceChampioning best-practice methodologies and promoting standardised tools, templates and processesManaging senior stakeholders and influencing at executive levelAssessing skills gaps and shaping training, recruitment and talent development plans If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Senior Financial Analyst - up to £85,000 Location: Central London - 3 days a week onsite Salary: up to £85,000 Type: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pmThe Role We are recruiting an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join a growing claims management business, working closely with the CEO, CFO and senior stakeholders to drive financial performance, profitability and commercial decision-making.The role of Senior Financial Analyst is a highly visible position where you will analyse high-volume financial and operational data, monitor the profitability of lead acquisition and claims processing, improve reporting processes and support investor presentations.The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in establishing financial controls, developing performance metrics and helping shape the business as it continues to grow.Key Responsibilities for the Senior Financial Analyst:Analyse revenue, costs, cash flow and profitability across the claims lifecycleMonitor lead acquisition costs, conversion rates, claims performance and operational KPIsProduce financial reports, forecasts, budgets and management dashboardsDevelop presentations and financial insights for the CEO, investors and senior stakeholdersAnalyse large datasets, investigate discrepancies and identify commercial improvementsWork with operational teams to improve performance, reporting and financial controlsSupport audits, financial reconciliations and process improvementsChallenge assumptions and provide commercially focused recommendationsEssential Experience for the Senior Financial Analyst:Strong experience in financial analysis, commercial finance or management accountingStrong financial acumen, ideally gained within banking or another regulated environmentAdvanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups and financial modellingStrong PowerPoint skills, particularly preparing presentations for senior stakeholdersExperience analysing large datasets, financial performance and operational metricsExcellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skillsConfidence challenging senior stakeholders and working in a developing business environmentDesirable Experience for the Senior Financial Analyst:Background in banking, financial services, claims management or legal servicesExperience preparing investor presentations and financial reportingPower BI, SQL or other data analytics toolsExperience improving financial processes, reporting structures and operational KPIsIf you are interested in the role of Senior Financial Analyst, please apply in the immediate instance.

Project Transformation Manager - £875pd- DV ClearedLocation: Hybrid - Milton KeynesIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months initial, with a possible 6-month extensionThe role:We're looking for a senior Project Management professional with strong Change/Transformation experience to lead the improvement of complex, large-scale programmes within a secure Government environment.This is a senior leadership role working closely with the Strategic PMO.We're looking for:Significant senior Project/Programme Management and leadership experience in construction, engineering or infrastructureStrong experience of managing change and delivering continuous improvement in a global, complex delivery environmentDemonstrable experience of leading large-scale projects/programmes in the UK and overseasExceptional commercial acumen and financial management skillsStrong knowledge of governance, assurance, risk management and complianceExpertise in recognised methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or AgileRelevant professional accreditation, such as PMP, APM Chartered Project Professional or MSP PractitionerDesirable: experience working with or within a Strategic PMO, and a background in organisational transformation or continuous improvement leadership You'll be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership, coaching and development to a team of project management professionals, including managing underperformance where neededEnsuring cross-functional projects and programmes are aligned to strategic objectivesProviding senior direction, decision-making and issue resolution to maintain delivery momentum and manage riskDriving change, continuous improvement and delivery maturity across the functionWorking in partnership with the Strategic PMO to embed robust governance, assurance, risk and compliance frameworksMonitoring project performance and taking corrective action on non-complianceChampioning best-practice methodologies and promoting standardised tools, templates and processesManaging senior stakeholders and influencing at executive levelAssessing skills gaps and shaping training, recruitment and talent development plans If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Principal Technologist - IT Operations - £800 per dayIR35: Inside IR35Duration: 6-month contractLocation: Hybrid - London or Manchester The role:An opportunity for a senior IT Operations specialist to help establish and lead a new function shaping the future of IT Operations across government and the wider public sector.Working with senior stakeholders across government, you'll help define the long-term vision and strategy, assess the current operational landscape and identify opportunities to improve how services are delivered at scale. This includes driving significant operational transformation, shaping future approaches to service management and platforms, and influencing decisions across complex organisations where you won't always have direct control over the people and resources involved.Essential ExperienceAt least 6 years' relevant experience in IT Operations, including leading IT Operations rather than purely operational IT support.Experience delivering significant technology and operational change within complex transformation programmes.Strong knowledge of IT service management, including service desk, problem management, incident response and self-service tooling.Experience working with enterprise platforms and SaaS products, such as ServiceNow, Salesforce and Microsoft 365.Proven ability to shape strategy, work autonomously and influence senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries.Experience working with technology suppliers, contract management and agile delivery approaches.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations.Government or wider public-sector experience is highly desirable, although strong private-sector candidates will also be considered.Clearance: BPSS and SC eligibility essential; active SC preferred.Working arrangements: Hybrid working, with team days approximately three days per fortnight, primarily in London or Manchester. Candidates based in Bristol or Manchester must be flexible about travel to London. This is not a fully remote role.Desirable: ITIL, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, Azure, AWS, ServiceNow or TOGAF qualifications.

Principal Technologist - IT Operations - £800 per day - Inside IR35Duration: 6-month contractLocation - Hybrid (London or Manchester)The role:A senior technical leadership opportunity to help shape a new IT Operations function for government and the wider public sector.You'll lead the development of a 10-year vision and strategy, assess the maturity of operational services across government and develop future-state approaches and roadmaps, including the potential impact of agentic AI. You'll also work with senior stakeholders to influence government digital strategy, evaluate complex technical proposals and help shape the adoption of new operational technologies.Essential ExperienceSignificant technical experience across IT Operations or software development, ideally within government.Experience delivering technology and operational change at scale.Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change across organisational boundaries.Experience evaluating complex, high-risk technical proposals and developing appropriate design approaches.Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.Experience working with technology suppliers and shaping technical strategy and roadmaps.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Service Owner - IT Operations - £750 per day - Inside IR35Duration: 6-month contractLocation - Hybrid (London or Manchester)The role:An opportunity for an experienced Service Owner to help establish a new IT Operations function serving government and the wider public sector.Working alongside senior technical leaders, you'll shape the long-term strategy, standards and future direction of IT Operations across government, including assessing operational maturity and exploring how emerging technologies such as agentic AI could change the landscape.Essential ExperienceSignificant experience in IT Operations, software development or a closely related technical specialism, ideally within government.Experience shaping technical strategy, standards and best practice across complex organisations.Proven ability to lead teams, manage services and budgets, and drive continuous operational improvement.Experience developing business cases, securing funding and working with technology suppliers.Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build consensus across government.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.