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Senior User Researcher - SC Cleared - Cyber Security - Contract
London
£550 - £650 per day
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Senior User Researcher - Contract - SC Cleared£650 per day | 6 Month Contract | Inside IR35 Location: London / Hybrid Clearance: SC ClearedThe RoleWe're looking for an experienced Senior User Researcher to join a Government Cyber environment, working across complex services and specialist user communities. You'll lead research across discovery and delivery, using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods to understand complex user needs and influence product and service development. You'll need to be confident championing research through to senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.Essential ExperienceSenior User Researcher experience within Government or the public sector - minimum 2 years at a similar level.Experience researching with specialist users with complex needs.Strong hands-on experience across interviews, moderated research, stakeholder interviews and quantitative analysis.Proven ability to champion user research and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.Experience working across Agile teams and discovery/research phases.DesirablePrevious experience with Government Cyber business needs or Cyber Services product developmentExperience establishing and championing a User Research function.If available and interested please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

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Senior Delivery Manager - Cyber Security - SC Cleared
London
£600 - £650 per day
Contract

Senior Delivery Manager - Cyber Security - £650pd - SC ClearedContract: 6 Months Rate: Up to £650 per day Location: Remote / Ad-Hoc site visits Clearance: Active SC Clearance IR35: Inside IR35The RoleA leading Central Government organisation is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to join a cyber security-focused digital and technology programme. You will lead a cross-functional team delivering products and services supporting government cyber threat, vulnerability and incident management.In this role, you will:Lead cross-functional teams delivering cyber security-focused digital products and services.Work closely with developers, architects and technical specialists to maintain delivery pace.Identify and remove blockers, manage priorities and understand team capacity.Work with senior stakeholders on progress, risks and delivery outcomes.Coach teams and embed effective Agile and Lean delivery practices.About YouExperienced Senior Delivery Manager with a background in Government digital, technology or cyber security, ideally with exposure to threat, vulnerability or incident management. You will be confident leading multidisciplinary technical teams, managing senior stakeholders and delivering at pace. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Senior User Researcher - £650 per day - Contract
City of London, London
£600 - £650 per day
Contract

Senior User Researcher - £650 per day - ContractRate: Up to £650 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid: 1 to 2 days per week in the office required (Manchester, Bristol or London)The role:A leading Government institution are seeking a highly capable Senior User Researcher, to undertake an initial 6-month contract. This role is Inside IR35.As a Senior User Researcher, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse of projects on improving GOV.UK products and services.Experience requirements:Experience of advocating for user research and engaging colleagues andstakeholdersBroad and specialist user research experience in a digital/IT environment andlarge complex organisationsAbility to understand the complex problems a team is trying to solve, andalign user research activities to inform decision making and action.Experience of introducing new research methods and helping teams to adopt.and choose the most effective/ appropriate user research methods, analysis.and synthesis techniques and approaches to presenting and sharing findings.Experience of helping teams to adopt user centred service design and delivery practices and embed them into their agile workflow.Familiarity with GOV.UK design patterns, style guidance, plain English standards and/or the GDS service manual.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Agile Delivery Manager - £650pd - SC Cleared - Inside IR35
London
£600 - £650 per day
Contract

Agile Delivery Manager - £650pd - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 Contract - 6 Months Rate: Up to £650 per day Location: Remote / Ad-Hoc site visits The role:A Leading Central Government organisation are seeking a highly competent Agile Delivery Manager, to undertake an initial 6-month contract. This role is remote, Inside IR35 and paying up to £650 per day. A senior agile delivery manager is accountable for the performance of the team. In this role, you will:Be comfortable working with cross-functional teamsbuild and maintain teams, ensuring they are motivated, collaborating and working wellidentify obstacles and help the team to overcome themfocus the team on what is most important to the delivery of products and servicesencourage and facilitate continuous improvement of the delivery team coach and mentor both team members and others to apply the most appropriate agile and lean tools and techniquesIf you are available and interested in discussing, please reply back with a copy of your CV and you will be contacted to discuss further.

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Associate Delivery Manager - £350 per day - 6 Month Contract
London
£300 - £350 per day
Contract

Associate Delivery Manager - £350 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: £300-£350 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: London / HybridIR35: Inside IR35Clearance: BPSSThe RoleWe are looking for 2 Associate Delivery Managers to join a central policy and programmes team, supporting major government programmes and projects.These are traditional project and programme delivery roles, focused on reporting, governance, risk management, project administration and delivery tracking rather than technical/product delivery or Scrum Master activity.One role will focus on supporting milestone plans, risk logs, JIRA and programme governance. The second will have a broader programme focus, supporting delivery trackers, action logs, reporting, governance and risk across the directorate.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain JIRA, delivery trackers, milestone plans, action logs and risk registersSupport programme reporting, governance and risk managementProvide project administration and coordination across multiple workstreamsTrack actions, milestones and deliverables through to completionSupport governance meetings and wider programme activity About YouWe are looking for proactive, organised delivery professionals with experience supporting large-scale projects or programmes.You should have:Strong project/programme administration or delivery experienceExperience in delivery management, project support, project delivery or risk managementStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience maintaining JIRA or similar toolsA proactive, self-starting approach and ability to work with ambiguitySome public sector/government experience and understanding of Civil Service ways of working Agile or PRINCE2 qualifications would be beneficial, but relevant experience is more important than formal qualifications.Please note: Predominantly Scrum Master, Agile coaching or technical/product delivery backgrounds are unlikely to be suitable. The focus is on traditional project and programme delivery.

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Programme Management Lead - £675 per day - 6 Month Contract
London
£600 - £675 per day
Contract

Programme Management Lead - £675 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £675 per day IR35: Inside Location: Hybrid - London, Manchester or Bristol. 1 day per week in the office, with some flexibility. Occasional travel between sites may be required. Clearance: BPSSThe Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Programme Management Lead to support a high-profile Government Major Programme Portfolio (GMPP) transformation. The successful candidate will help establish programme management structures, governance and ways of working, working across technology and digital delivery to ensure effective programme execution.Experience & RequirementsStrong programme management experience within complex, large-scale transformation environments.Experience working within Government Major Programme Portfolio (GMPP) or other major government programmes.Proven experience establishing or developing programme management / PMO functions, including governance, planning, reporting and delivery controls.Strong understanding of Agile programme delivery and the ability to adapt methodologies to the environment.Experience working across Technology, Digital or DDaT programmes and multidisciplinary teams.Experience setting up teams, structures and effective ways of working to support successful delivery.Strong stakeholder management and decision-making skills, with the confidence to operate independently and influence senior stakeholders.NISTA Programme Management qualifications or equivalent programme management training would be highly desirable.Public sector or government experience strongly preferred.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Java Developer - 12 Month Contract - £700 per day
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Java Developer - 12 Month ContractRate: £700 per day Umbrella IR35: Inside Location: Hybrid - 60% office attendance (Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham) Clearance: BPSS - must be eligible for SCThe RoleA major Central Government programme is seeking experienced Java Developers to join a digital delivery team. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, developing and supporting large-scale digital services using modern cloud and event-driven technologies.Experience & RequirementsStrong commercial experience developing applications using Java.Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot.Proven experience working with AWS cloud services.Experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.Strong experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases.Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary software development teams.Ability to develop robust, scalable and maintainable solutions in complex environments.Government or large-scale digital service experience is desirable.4 positions available. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Senior Java Developer - 12 Month Contract - £750 per day
Birmingham, West Midlands
£650 - £750 per day
Contract

Senior Java Developer - 12 Month Contract - £750pdRate: £750 per day Umbrella IR35: Inside Location: Hybrid - 60% office attendance (Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham) Clearance: BPSS - must be eligible for SCThe Role:A major Central Government programme is seeking experienced Senior Java Developers to join a digital delivery team. You will provide hands-on technical leadership across Java development, while mentoring other developers and helping to drive engineering standards and best practice across the team.Experience & Requirements:Strong commercial experience developing applications using Java and Spring Boot.Extensive experience with AWS and cloud-based application development.Strong hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.Experience working with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases.Proven ability to lead technically and mentor junior/mid-level developers, providing guidance and conducting code reviews.Experience setting and promoting engineering standards, best practices and quality across development teams.Ability to work closely with architects, product owners and wider multidisciplinary teams to shape robust technical solutions.Strong experience delivering scalable and maintainable solutions within complex Agile environments.Government or large-scale digital service experience is desirable.6 positions available. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Programme Management Lead - £675 per day - 6 Month Contract
London
£600 - £675 per day
Contract

Programme Management Lead - £675 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £675 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: London / HybridThe Role:A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Programme Management Lead to establish and strengthen programme management practices across a complex technology-enabled change environment.You will shape governance, programme controls and ways of working while providing strong leadership across multiple teams and senior stakeholders.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience establishing or transforming a PMO within a complex programme, portfolio or organisational environment.Strong project delivery experience across planning, risk and issues, dependencies, assurance, benefits and change control.Experience delivering technology-enabled change and working effectively with digital, data and technology teams.Strong senior stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across organisational boundaries.Experience designing and implementing programme governance, reporting and controls.Recognised qualification such as MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, ChPP, MoP or equivalent.Government, public sector or other large complex organisation experience is desirable.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Senior User Researcher - SC Cleared - Cyber Security - Contract
London
£550 - £650 per day
Contract

Senior User Researcher - Contract - SC Cleared£650 per day | 6 Month Contract | Inside IR35 Location: London / Hybrid Clearance: SC ClearedThe RoleWe're looking for an experienced Senior User Researcher to join a Government Cyber environment, working across complex services and specialist user communities. You'll lead research across discovery and delivery, using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods to understand complex user needs and influence product and service development. You'll need to be confident championing research through to senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.Essential ExperienceSenior User Researcher experience within Government or the public sector - minimum 2 years at a similar level.Experience researching with specialist users with complex needs.Strong hands-on experience across interviews, moderated research, stakeholder interviews and quantitative analysis.Proven ability to champion user research and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.Experience working across Agile teams and discovery/research phases.DesirablePrevious experience with Government Cyber business needs or Cyber Services product developmentExperience establishing and championing a User Research function.If available and interested please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

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Hybrid
Senior Delivery Manager - Cyber Security - SC Cleared
London
£600 - £650 per day
Contract

Senior Delivery Manager - Cyber Security - £650pd - SC ClearedContract: 6 Months Rate: Up to £650 per day Location: Remote / Ad-Hoc site visits Clearance: Active SC Clearance IR35: Inside IR35The RoleA leading Central Government organisation is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to join a cyber security-focused digital and technology programme. You will lead a cross-functional team delivering products and services supporting government cyber threat, vulnerability and incident management.In this role, you will:Lead cross-functional teams delivering cyber security-focused digital products and services.Work closely with developers, architects and technical specialists to maintain delivery pace.Identify and remove blockers, manage priorities and understand team capacity.Work with senior stakeholders on progress, risks and delivery outcomes.Coach teams and embed effective Agile and Lean delivery practices.About YouExperienced Senior Delivery Manager with a background in Government digital, technology or cyber security, ideally with exposure to threat, vulnerability or incident management. You will be confident leading multidisciplinary technical teams, managing senior stakeholders and delivering at pace. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Senior User Researcher - £650 per day - Contract
City of London, London
£600 - £650 per day
Contract

Senior User Researcher - £650 per day - ContractRate: Up to £650 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid: 1 to 2 days per week in the office required (Manchester, Bristol or London)The role:A leading Government institution are seeking a highly capable Senior User Researcher, to undertake an initial 6-month contract. This role is Inside IR35.As a Senior User Researcher, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse of projects on improving GOV.UK products and services.Experience requirements:Experience of advocating for user research and engaging colleagues andstakeholdersBroad and specialist user research experience in a digital/IT environment andlarge complex organisationsAbility to understand the complex problems a team is trying to solve, andalign user research activities to inform decision making and action.Experience of introducing new research methods and helping teams to adopt.and choose the most effective/ appropriate user research methods, analysis.and synthesis techniques and approaches to presenting and sharing findings.Experience of helping teams to adopt user centred service design and delivery practices and embed them into their agile workflow.Familiarity with GOV.UK design patterns, style guidance, plain English standards and/or the GDS service manual.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Agile Delivery Manager - £650pd - SC Cleared - Inside IR35
London
£600 - £650 per day
Contract

Agile Delivery Manager - £650pd - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 Contract - 6 Months Rate: Up to £650 per day Location: Remote / Ad-Hoc site visits The role:A Leading Central Government organisation are seeking a highly competent Agile Delivery Manager, to undertake an initial 6-month contract. This role is remote, Inside IR35 and paying up to £650 per day. A senior agile delivery manager is accountable for the performance of the team. In this role, you will:Be comfortable working with cross-functional teamsbuild and maintain teams, ensuring they are motivated, collaborating and working wellidentify obstacles and help the team to overcome themfocus the team on what is most important to the delivery of products and servicesencourage and facilitate continuous improvement of the delivery team coach and mentor both team members and others to apply the most appropriate agile and lean tools and techniquesIf you are available and interested in discussing, please reply back with a copy of your CV and you will be contacted to discuss further.

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Hybrid
Associate Delivery Manager - £350 per day - 6 Month Contract
London
£300 - £350 per day
Contract

Associate Delivery Manager - £350 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: £300-£350 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: London / HybridIR35: Inside IR35Clearance: BPSSThe RoleWe are looking for 2 Associate Delivery Managers to join a central policy and programmes team, supporting major government programmes and projects.These are traditional project and programme delivery roles, focused on reporting, governance, risk management, project administration and delivery tracking rather than technical/product delivery or Scrum Master activity.One role will focus on supporting milestone plans, risk logs, JIRA and programme governance. The second will have a broader programme focus, supporting delivery trackers, action logs, reporting, governance and risk across the directorate.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain JIRA, delivery trackers, milestone plans, action logs and risk registersSupport programme reporting, governance and risk managementProvide project administration and coordination across multiple workstreamsTrack actions, milestones and deliverables through to completionSupport governance meetings and wider programme activity About YouWe are looking for proactive, organised delivery professionals with experience supporting large-scale projects or programmes.You should have:Strong project/programme administration or delivery experienceExperience in delivery management, project support, project delivery or risk managementStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience maintaining JIRA or similar toolsA proactive, self-starting approach and ability to work with ambiguitySome public sector/government experience and understanding of Civil Service ways of working Agile or PRINCE2 qualifications would be beneficial, but relevant experience is more important than formal qualifications.Please note: Predominantly Scrum Master, Agile coaching or technical/product delivery backgrounds are unlikely to be suitable. The focus is on traditional project and programme delivery.

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Hybrid
Programme Management Lead - £675 per day - 6 Month Contract
London
£600 - £675 per day
Contract

Programme Management Lead - £675 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £675 per day IR35: Inside Location: Hybrid - London, Manchester or Bristol. 1 day per week in the office, with some flexibility. Occasional travel between sites may be required. Clearance: BPSSThe Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Programme Management Lead to support a high-profile Government Major Programme Portfolio (GMPP) transformation. The successful candidate will help establish programme management structures, governance and ways of working, working across technology and digital delivery to ensure effective programme execution.Experience & RequirementsStrong programme management experience within complex, large-scale transformation environments.Experience working within Government Major Programme Portfolio (GMPP) or other major government programmes.Proven experience establishing or developing programme management / PMO functions, including governance, planning, reporting and delivery controls.Strong understanding of Agile programme delivery and the ability to adapt methodologies to the environment.Experience working across Technology, Digital or DDaT programmes and multidisciplinary teams.Experience setting up teams, structures and effective ways of working to support successful delivery.Strong stakeholder management and decision-making skills, with the confidence to operate independently and influence senior stakeholders.NISTA Programme Management qualifications or equivalent programme management training would be highly desirable.Public sector or government experience strongly preferred.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Java Developer - 12 Month Contract - £700 per day
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Java Developer - 12 Month ContractRate: £700 per day Umbrella IR35: Inside Location: Hybrid - 60% office attendance (Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham) Clearance: BPSS - must be eligible for SCThe RoleA major Central Government programme is seeking experienced Java Developers to join a digital delivery team. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, developing and supporting large-scale digital services using modern cloud and event-driven technologies.Experience & RequirementsStrong commercial experience developing applications using Java.Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot.Proven experience working with AWS cloud services.Experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.Strong experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases.Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary software development teams.Ability to develop robust, scalable and maintainable solutions in complex environments.Government or large-scale digital service experience is desirable.4 positions available. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Senior Java Developer - 12 Month Contract - £750 per day
Birmingham, West Midlands
£650 - £750 per day
Contract

Senior Java Developer - 12 Month Contract - £750pdRate: £750 per day Umbrella IR35: Inside Location: Hybrid - 60% office attendance (Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham) Clearance: BPSS - must be eligible for SCThe Role:A major Central Government programme is seeking experienced Senior Java Developers to join a digital delivery team. You will provide hands-on technical leadership across Java development, while mentoring other developers and helping to drive engineering standards and best practice across the team.Experience & Requirements:Strong commercial experience developing applications using Java and Spring Boot.Extensive experience with AWS and cloud-based application development.Strong hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.Experience working with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases.Proven ability to lead technically and mentor junior/mid-level developers, providing guidance and conducting code reviews.Experience setting and promoting engineering standards, best practices and quality across development teams.Ability to work closely with architects, product owners and wider multidisciplinary teams to shape robust technical solutions.Strong experience delivering scalable and maintainable solutions within complex Agile environments.Government or large-scale digital service experience is desirable.6 positions available. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Programme Management Lead - £675 per day - 6 Month Contract
London
£600 - £675 per day
Contract

Programme Management Lead - £675 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £675 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: London / HybridThe Role:A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Programme Management Lead to establish and strengthen programme management practices across a complex technology-enabled change environment.You will shape governance, programme controls and ways of working while providing strong leadership across multiple teams and senior stakeholders.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience establishing or transforming a PMO within a complex programme, portfolio or organisational environment.Strong project delivery experience across planning, risk and issues, dependencies, assurance, benefits and change control.Experience delivering technology-enabled change and working effectively with digital, data and technology teams.Strong senior stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across organisational boundaries.Experience designing and implementing programme governance, reporting and controls.Recognised qualification such as MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, ChPP, MoP or equivalent.Government, public sector or other large complex organisation experience is desirable.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Senior User Researcher - SC Cleared - Cyber Security - Contract
London
£550 - £650 per day
Contract

Senior User Researcher - Contract - SC Cleared£650 per day | 6 Month Contract | Inside IR35 Location: London / Hybrid Clearance: SC ClearedThe RoleWe're looking for an experienced Senior User Researcher to join a Government Cyber environment, working across complex services and specialist user communities. You'll lead research across discovery and delivery, using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods to understand complex user needs and influence product and service development. You'll need to be confident championing research through to senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.Essential ExperienceSenior User Researcher experience within Government or the public sector - minimum 2 years at a similar level.Experience researching with specialist users with complex needs.Strong hands-on experience across interviews, moderated research, stakeholder interviews and quantitative analysis.Proven ability to champion user research and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.Experience working across Agile teams and discovery/research phases.DesirablePrevious experience with Government Cyber business needs or Cyber Services product developmentExperience establishing and championing a User Research function.If available and interested please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further

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Senior Delivery Manager - Cyber Security - SC Cleared
London
£600 - £650 per day
Contract

Senior Delivery Manager - Cyber Security - £650pd - SC ClearedContract: 6 Months Rate: Up to £650 per day Location: Remote / Ad-Hoc site visits Clearance: Active SC Clearance IR35: Inside IR35The RoleA leading Central Government organisation is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to join a cyber security-focused digital and technology programme. You will lead a cross-functional team delivering products and services supporting government cyber threat, vulnerability and incident management.In this role, you will:Lead cross-functional teams delivering cyber security-focused digital products and services.Work closely with developers, architects and technical specialists to maintain delivery pace.Identify and remove blockers, manage priorities and understand team capacity.Work with senior stakeholders on progress, risks and delivery outcomes.Coach teams and embed effective Agile and Lean delivery practices.About YouExperienced Senior Delivery Manager with a background in Government digital, technology or cyber security, ideally with exposure to threat, vulnerability or incident management. You will be confident leading multidisciplinary technical teams, managing senior stakeholders and delivering at pace. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Senior User Researcher - £650 per day - Contract
City of London, London
£600 - £650 per day
Contract

Senior User Researcher - £650 per day - ContractRate: Up to £650 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid: 1 to 2 days per week in the office required (Manchester, Bristol or London)The role:A leading Government institution are seeking a highly capable Senior User Researcher, to undertake an initial 6-month contract. This role is Inside IR35.As a Senior User Researcher, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse of projects on improving GOV.UK products and services.Experience requirements:Experience of advocating for user research and engaging colleagues andstakeholdersBroad and specialist user research experience in a digital/IT environment andlarge complex organisationsAbility to understand the complex problems a team is trying to solve, andalign user research activities to inform decision making and action.Experience of introducing new research methods and helping teams to adopt.and choose the most effective/ appropriate user research methods, analysis.and synthesis techniques and approaches to presenting and sharing findings.Experience of helping teams to adopt user centred service design and delivery practices and embed them into their agile workflow.Familiarity with GOV.UK design patterns, style guidance, plain English standards and/or the GDS service manual.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Agile Delivery Manager - £650pd - SC Cleared - Inside IR35
London
£600 - £650 per day
Contract

Agile Delivery Manager - £650pd - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 Contract - 6 Months Rate: Up to £650 per day Location: Remote / Ad-Hoc site visits The role:A Leading Central Government organisation are seeking a highly competent Agile Delivery Manager, to undertake an initial 6-month contract. This role is remote, Inside IR35 and paying up to £650 per day. A senior agile delivery manager is accountable for the performance of the team. In this role, you will:Be comfortable working with cross-functional teamsbuild and maintain teams, ensuring they are motivated, collaborating and working wellidentify obstacles and help the team to overcome themfocus the team on what is most important to the delivery of products and servicesencourage and facilitate continuous improvement of the delivery team coach and mentor both team members and others to apply the most appropriate agile and lean tools and techniquesIf you are available and interested in discussing, please reply back with a copy of your CV and you will be contacted to discuss further.

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Hybrid
Associate Delivery Manager - £350 per day - 6 Month Contract
London
£300 - £350 per day
Contract

Associate Delivery Manager - £350 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: £300-£350 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: London / HybridIR35: Inside IR35Clearance: BPSSThe RoleWe are looking for 2 Associate Delivery Managers to join a central policy and programmes team, supporting major government programmes and projects.These are traditional project and programme delivery roles, focused on reporting, governance, risk management, project administration and delivery tracking rather than technical/product delivery or Scrum Master activity.One role will focus on supporting milestone plans, risk logs, JIRA and programme governance. The second will have a broader programme focus, supporting delivery trackers, action logs, reporting, governance and risk across the directorate.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain JIRA, delivery trackers, milestone plans, action logs and risk registersSupport programme reporting, governance and risk managementProvide project administration and coordination across multiple workstreamsTrack actions, milestones and deliverables through to completionSupport governance meetings and wider programme activity About YouWe are looking for proactive, organised delivery professionals with experience supporting large-scale projects or programmes.You should have:Strong project/programme administration or delivery experienceExperience in delivery management, project support, project delivery or risk managementStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience maintaining JIRA or similar toolsA proactive, self-starting approach and ability to work with ambiguitySome public sector/government experience and understanding of Civil Service ways of working Agile or PRINCE2 qualifications would be beneficial, but relevant experience is more important than formal qualifications.Please note: Predominantly Scrum Master, Agile coaching or technical/product delivery backgrounds are unlikely to be suitable. The focus is on traditional project and programme delivery.

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Hybrid
Programme Management Lead - £675 per day - 6 Month Contract
London
£600 - £675 per day
Contract

Programme Management Lead - £675 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £675 per day IR35: Inside Location: Hybrid - London, Manchester or Bristol. 1 day per week in the office, with some flexibility. Occasional travel between sites may be required. Clearance: BPSSThe Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Programme Management Lead to support a high-profile Government Major Programme Portfolio (GMPP) transformation. The successful candidate will help establish programme management structures, governance and ways of working, working across technology and digital delivery to ensure effective programme execution.Experience & RequirementsStrong programme management experience within complex, large-scale transformation environments.Experience working within Government Major Programme Portfolio (GMPP) or other major government programmes.Proven experience establishing or developing programme management / PMO functions, including governance, planning, reporting and delivery controls.Strong understanding of Agile programme delivery and the ability to adapt methodologies to the environment.Experience working across Technology, Digital or DDaT programmes and multidisciplinary teams.Experience setting up teams, structures and effective ways of working to support successful delivery.Strong stakeholder management and decision-making skills, with the confidence to operate independently and influence senior stakeholders.NISTA Programme Management qualifications or equivalent programme management training would be highly desirable.Public sector or government experience strongly preferred.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Java Developer - 12 Month Contract - £700 per day
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Java Developer - 12 Month ContractRate: £700 per day Umbrella IR35: Inside Location: Hybrid - 60% office attendance (Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham) Clearance: BPSS - must be eligible for SCThe RoleA major Central Government programme is seeking experienced Java Developers to join a digital delivery team. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, developing and supporting large-scale digital services using modern cloud and event-driven technologies.Experience & RequirementsStrong commercial experience developing applications using Java.Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot.Proven experience working with AWS cloud services.Experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.Strong experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases.Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary software development teams.Ability to develop robust, scalable and maintainable solutions in complex environments.Government or large-scale digital service experience is desirable.4 positions available. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Senior Java Developer - 12 Month Contract - £750 per day
Birmingham, West Midlands
£650 - £750 per day
Contract

Senior Java Developer - 12 Month Contract - £750pdRate: £750 per day Umbrella IR35: Inside Location: Hybrid - 60% office attendance (Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham) Clearance: BPSS - must be eligible for SCThe Role:A major Central Government programme is seeking experienced Senior Java Developers to join a digital delivery team. You will provide hands-on technical leadership across Java development, while mentoring other developers and helping to drive engineering standards and best practice across the team.Experience & Requirements:Strong commercial experience developing applications using Java and Spring Boot.Extensive experience with AWS and cloud-based application development.Strong hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.Experience working with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases.Proven ability to lead technically and mentor junior/mid-level developers, providing guidance and conducting code reviews.Experience setting and promoting engineering standards, best practices and quality across development teams.Ability to work closely with architects, product owners and wider multidisciplinary teams to shape robust technical solutions.Strong experience delivering scalable and maintainable solutions within complex Agile environments.Government or large-scale digital service experience is desirable.6 positions available. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Programme Management Lead - £675 per day - 6 Month Contract
London
£600 - £675 per day
Contract

Programme Management Lead - £675 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £675 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: London / HybridThe Role:A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Programme Management Lead to establish and strengthen programme management practices across a complex technology-enabled change environment.You will shape governance, programme controls and ways of working while providing strong leadership across multiple teams and senior stakeholders.Experience & Requirements:Proven experience establishing or transforming a PMO within a complex programme, portfolio or organisational environment.Strong project delivery experience across planning, risk and issues, dependencies, assurance, benefits and change control.Experience delivering technology-enabled change and working effectively with digital, data and technology teams.Strong senior stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across organisational boundaries.Experience designing and implementing programme governance, reporting and controls.Recognised qualification such as MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, ChPP, MoP or equivalent.Government, public sector or other large complex organisation experience is desirable.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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A range of market specialisms

 

Involved covers an extensive range of market specialisms across the technology sector. From software development and network support to infrastructure and business intelligence, as well as big data.

We possess the knowledge, experience, and network necessary to connect you with the right professionals who possess the precise skills your organisation demands.

Collaborative, valued, respected & life-changing

To provide real people with the recruitment solutions they need to embark on their next career journey or bolster a team for business growth.

Our actions are driven by a steadfast commitment to building trust. This ensures that our audience feels genuinely valued and respected throughout their experience with us, as we strive to deliver life-changing results and ignite success.

We are Involved - where predictable results matter.

Paired expertise and consultancy

 

Our specialist consultants offer an unparalleled service. They are among the best-trained professionals in the industry, equipped with in-depth market knowledge and an astute understanding of the recruitment landscape.

By truly listening to the needs and aspirations of our clients and candidates, we provide tailored solutions and guidance that empower both parties to make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Diversity and Inclusion at Involved


EDI is a commitment we don't take lightly. Our business is guided by the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion to offer the best opportunities for the best candidates

We believe that diversity is so much more than just a checkbox. It is the driving force for change, innovation, creativity and excellence. It is our commitment to sustain an inclusive environment that celebrates every individual's unique experiences, background and identity.

Our dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond mere words - it is ingrained in every facet of our agency's culture and operations.

 

The world of technology is vast and ever-evolving, and we recognise that a diverse team brings a multitude of perspectives to the table. 

These diverse viewpoints are essential for solving complex problems, designing user-centric solutions, and shaping the future of technology in a way that benefits every player.

Equity in Opportunities: We provide equal opportunities for all candidates and employees, ensuring a level playing field where skills and potential shine brighter than anything else.

Cultivating Belonging: We guarantee a sense of belonging by creating an environment where every voice is heard, valued, and respected. Our team members thrive when they can be their authentic selves.

Diverse Talent Pool: We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to ensure our clients have access to the best and brightest minds.

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Our belief is that finding the right people is the fuel for success.

We have earned a distinguished reputation for delivering extraordinary digital/technology talent that not only meets your specific requirements but also aligns seamlessly with your company’s distinctive culture and visionary aspirations. Involved have access to an extensive network of highly skilled professionals, covering diverse technology specialisations. This enables us to identify the perfect match for both your business and our individuals.

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Bringing the power of

recruitment to the public sector

  • Maximum agreement rates are fixed and are also limited in line with the NHS England agency price caps for NHS bodies.
  • Transparent rates and costs for both PAYE and limited company temporary workers including fixed-term appointments.
  • Quality assurance audits to make sure worker pre-employment checks for NHS roles follow the NHS Employers Check Standards and Skills for Health
  • Non-NHS contracting authorities can specify what pre-employment checks they need: for example Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
  • Direct award is available to all public sector bodies and supported by the NHS Workforce Alliance to enable quick access to workers when needed.
  • Free to use: you don't need a membership and framework fees are collected from suppliers.

Our

values

Collaborative

Collaborative

Collaboration is in our DNA.

We believe that together, we can achieve greatness. Collaboration incites innovation, fosters diverse perspectives, and unlocks boundless potential. Join our journey where your ideas and expertise will be valued, and your contributions will shape the future of industries.

Valued

Valued

Your success is our success.

We understand the importance of deeply engaging our clients, repaying their confidence and decision to invest in our services. By establishing trust, we can better plan for success. You are truly valued, and your goals become our mission.

Respected

Respected

Respect is not optional - it is integral.

We recognise your individuality, emotions, aspirations, and dreams. You are not just a number on a list; we are committed to accommodating your needs, providing insightful advice, and guiding you through challenges.

Life-Changing

Life-Changing

The right support will change your life.

Our mission is to align career ambitions with the growth requirements of rapidly expanding companies. By leveraging our expertise and experience, we create life-changing outcomes for both individuals and businesses.

Our clients

Wipro
Wio
Veolia Water
Transport for London
Tokiomarine

Involved exceeded our expectations! With their expert planning and flexibility, they seamlessly navigated our ever-changing hiring needs and demanding technical criteria. They delivered on time, within budget, and even saved us money.

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