Central Government & Public Sector

Implementation Manager - £400pd - Remote - ContractRate: £400 per dayIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months (Extendable)Location: RemoteThe role:We are looking for an Implementation Manager to support the Government Digital, Cyber and Capability team on a six-month contract.The role will focus on translating digital and cyber capability strategy into actionable delivery plans, tracking implementation, managing budgets and assessing the effectiveness of existing programmes and initiatives. You'll work with stakeholders to manage risks, report progress, identify opportunities to improve spend and support organisational change as the team moves towards a more product-focused delivery model.Key requirements:Experience in project, programme or change management, ideally supporting transformation or strategic initiatives.Strong delivery planning, progress tracking and risk and issue management skills.Financial management, performance reporting and the ability to use data to inform decisions.Stakeholder engagement, communication and the confidence to challenge and escalate issues.Experience supporting organisational change, with the ability to work through ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.A hands-on approach, with the confidence to get involved in delivery and delegate where appropriate.Experience in business change, strategy development or large-scale transformation would be advantageous. No specific qualifications or previous Government experience are required.

Project Planner - SC Cleared - 6 monthsRate - £485 per dayDuration - 6 months (extendable)Location - Hybrid Milton KeynesIR35 - InsideThe role:On behalf of a leading Government Department, we're looking for an experienced Project Planner to support the delivery of projects across a range of operational areas.You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining project plans and schedules, tracking milestones and dependencies, identifying delivery risks, and providing planning assurance to support effective project delivery.Essential experience:Strong project planning and scheduling experience.Experience applying planning standards and methodologies.Good working knowledge of MS Project and Power BI, or similar tools.Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.Ability to influence and challenge effectively.This is a high-profile, fast-paced environment that requires strong organisational skills, forward-thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across multidisciplinary programmes. The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop planning expertise while contributing to the delivery of high-quality outcomes for customersPlease get in touch if you're interested or would like to find out more.

Senior Digital Director - Enterprise DDaT TransformationRate £1,300 per dayIR35: Inside IR35Duration: 12 monthsLocation: Hybrid - London or ManchesterActive SC ClearanceThe role:On behalf of a central government department, I'm looking for a senior Programme Director / Digital Director to lead a major Enterprise DDaT transformation programme.This is a high-profile role within the CDIO group, which has responsibility for technology, digital delivery, and digital frameworks and policies supporting the wider department and its external partners.The department is bringing together former organisational functions and establishing a unified Enterprise DDaT capability.The successful candidate will take overall accountability for shaping and delivering this transformation, establishing the programme structure, target operating model, governance and delivery approach.The role will involve:Leading a complex, multi-departmental Enterprise DDaT transformationEstablishing the programme structure, governance and delivery architectureDesigning and embedding the target DDaT operating modelBringing together teams, capabilities, systems and cultures across organisational boundariesDeveloping effective multi-vendor and external partnership arrangementsWorking with senior stakeholders to build consensus and drive decisionsManaging significant transformation risks and reporting into senior governance and Executive BoardsProviding clear leadership and direction in a complex and evolving environment We're looking for someone with: Significant senior leadership experience within the Civil Service, ideally at SCS levelA strong track record leading large-scale digital, technology or organisational transformation programmesExperience establishing programmes or operating models in complex, matrixed environmentsDeep understanding of Enterprise DDaT operating models, service delivery structures and capability planningStrong experience working across multiple organisations, suppliers and senior stakeholder groupsThe confidence to operate at Executive level and navigate complex organisational and stakeholder dynamicsExperience of major transformation governance, risk management and Board-level reportingThe ability to create structure, direction and pace where there is significant ambiguity or change This is a particularly strong opportunity for an experienced Digital Director, DDaT leader, Programme Director or senior transformation leader who has operated at the intersection of digital strategy, operating model design and large-scale delivery within central government.

Senior Internal Recruiter Day Rate: up to £400 per day Inside IR35 Contract: 6 months + Ext Location: London or Manchester Working Pattern: Hybrid, minimum 1 day per week onsite Positions Available: 3A major public sector organisation is looking for three Senior Internal Recruiters to join its specialist digital recruitment function for an initial 6 month contract with a high likelihood of extension.This is a hands on recruitment role focused on finding and engaging scarce talent across Technology, Engineering, AI, Data, Cyber, Product and Digital Delivery. You will own complex recruitment campaigns, build talent pipelines and advise senior hiring stakeholders on the most effective routes to market.Responsibilities for the Senior Internal Recruiter:Own difficult and priority recruitment campaigns from initial brief through to accepted offerMap specialist technology markets and directly approach passive candidatesDevelop tailored sourcing strategies across multiple job boards and sourcing platformsPartner with senior hiring managers to refine requirements and agree realistic recruitment strategiesBuild pipelines and relationships across specialist digital and technology marketsProvide market insight covering talent availability, reward, location and candidate motivationsManage candidate engagement throughout the recruitment processUse recruitment data and market insight to improve sourcing strategies and outcomesEssential Skills & Experience for the Senior Internal Recruiter:Strong experience sourcing scarce technology and digital professionalsExperience across a broad range of technical markets rather than one specialist areaStrong understanding of technical talent including Software Engineering, AI, Data, Cyber, Product and Digital DeliveryProven experience mapping markets, approaching passive candidates and building talent pipelinesExperience using multiple sourcing platforms and recruitment channelsStrong stakeholder management with the confidence to advise and challenge senior hiring managersAbility to use market data and talent insight to recommend effective sourcing strategiesExperience leading, coaching or supporting other recruiters or talent partnersExperience within large technology organisations would be advantageous but Government experience is not essential.If you are interested, please reply in the immediate instance. Internal Recruiter, Senior Digital Recruiter, Tech Recruiter, Technology Recruiter, Recruitment Consultant, Talent Partner, Digital Talent Partner

Delivery Programme Manager - £825 per day | Inside IR356 months | BPSSLondon, Manchester or Bristol - 1 day per week in base location + monthly London travelOn behalf of a leading Government Department, we are looking for an experienced Delivery Programme Manager to lead a high-profile Digital Devolution programme.The programme is focused on helping central and local government work together more effectively, supporting Mayoral Strategic Authorities with digital, data and AI foundations that enable better outcomes for local communities.This is a senior programme leadership role where you'll be expected to bring structure to a programme that is still developing, establish effective governance and ways of working, and coordinate delivery across multidisciplinary teams and government partners.You'll be responsible for:Establishing programme governance, structures, frameworks, plans and ways of workingLeading delivery across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisationsDeveloping programme roadmaps and translating strategic objectives into clear delivery plansManaging programme-level risks, dependencies, resources, budgets and benefitsBuilding and maintaining effective assurance and performance reportingWorking with senior stakeholders, government departments and delivery partners to align prioritiesLeading and developing project and delivery managersChallenging existing approaches and introducing fresh, practical ways of workingCoordinating delivery across central government, local government, data, digital and other specialist teams We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: Strong experience leading large, complex programmes within central governmentExperience establishing governance, delivery structures and teams within programmes that are not yet matureProgramme management at scale, with evidence of managing significant teams, networks, budgets and stakeholder groupsStrong senior stakeholder management, negotiation, partnership working and influencing skillsThe confidence to operate without formal authority and bring people together around shared outcomesA self-starting approach - someone who can identify problems, make decisions and move work forward without continuous directionExperience working in high-profile or externally facing government programmes, ideally where there has been public, ministerial or wider government scrutinyStrong understanding of government ways of working, with local government experience desirableExperience using tools such as Jira and Confluence and establishing effective delivery workflowsAgile and/or other programme and delivery methodologies An appropriate programme/project management qualification is required, such as MSP Practitioner, PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ/Chartered Project Professional, P3O Practitioner or equivalent.This would suit someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, can establish structure where it doesn't yet exist, and has the credibility to coordinate senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams across government.

Senior Interaction Designer - £650pd - SC ClearedRate: Up to £650 per dayLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideDuration: 6 MonthsThe role:A leading Government Institution are seeking a Senior Interaction Designer, to undertake an initial 6-month engagement, designing interactive digital products, environments, systems, and services.This role is Inside of IR35, paying up to £650 per day and offers remote working.Experience requirements:Experience working to GDS Standards/PrinciplesHelp teams to manage and visualise outcomes, prioritise work and work to agreed minimum viable product (MVP), print and scopeUser focus. You know how to give direction on which tools or methods to use. Youare experienced in meeting the needs of users across a variety of channelsAble to work with service managers and programme directors to develop design conceptsAssist in setting the direction and embedding good practice within teamsAble to make important decisions based on research and understand how this research impacts othersIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Principal Cyber Risk Management and Assurance Advisor - ContractRate: £750 per dayDuration: 6 monthsSC requiredIR35: InsideLocation: Remote with occasional site visitsWe are seeking an experienced Principal Cyber Risk Management and Assurance Advisor to provide senior cyber risk, assurance and secure-by-design expertise across a complex digital environment.Key responsibilities:Deliver detailed cyber security risk assessments and assurance across complex digital environments.Apply cyber risk management, threat modelling and secure-by-design principles.Provide security advice across cloud, SaaS and emerging technologies, including AI.Apply relevant security standards, regulatory frameworks and policies.Contribute to security architecture and formal IT Health Checks.Advise and influence senior stakeholders, translating complex risks into clear, actionable recommendations.Work across multidisciplinary teams and help embed effective security and risk management practices.Essential experience:Strong track record in cyber security risk management and assurance.Experience working in large, complex and fast-moving digital environments.Deep understanding of secure by design, threat modelling and cyber risk.Experience with cloud and SaaS security.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.CISP and CISM qualifications.Active SC clearance.DesirablePrevious experience within government or critical infrastructure.ISO 27001 accredited auditor experience.Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) assessor experience.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Senior Data Modeller - £550 per day - ContractInside IR35Remote 6-month ContractThe role:I'm looking for a Senior Data Modeller to join a UKRI data initiative, enhancing, expanding and improving an existing enterprise data warehouse.You'll need strong hands-on experience with Kimball and star schema modelling, together with the SQL/data skills to take new source data and integrate it into an existing warehouse model.Key requirements:Strong experience with Kimball and star schema data modellingExperience enhancing and expanding existing enterprise data warehousesProven ability to take source data and integrate it into an existing warehouse modelStrong SQL and data skillsGood understanding of enterprise data warehouse environmentsStrong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skillsAbility to work closely with technical and business stakeholders to understand data requirementsIf you're interested, please get in touch with your latest CV.

Deputy Director Digital Standards & Inclusive Design3-month contract | Up to £985 per day | Inside IR35Manchester - minimum 2 days per week onsite | BPSSWe're seeking an experienced senior digital transformation leader to join a central government organisation and lead the refresh of its digital service standards.This is a senior leadership role focused on broadening the standards beyond individual GOV.UK transactions, creating a practical framework for wider digital public-service redesign and transformation.You'll lead a multidisciplinary team of around 15 and work across government and the wider public sector to build engagement, establish the refreshed standards and translate strategy into practical delivery.We're looking for:Significant experience leading large-scale digital transformation/change programmes within government or the wider public sector.Strong, demonstrable experience working with digital service standards, ideally with lived experience taking services through formal government assurance/gated processes.The ability to operate across strategy, policy and programme delivery, translating strategic objectives into tangible outcomes at pace.Strong leadership and line-management experience, with the ability to get the best from multidisciplinary teams.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, facilitation and presentation skills.Good understanding of service design, accessibility and inclusive digital design.A broad understanding of the public-sector digital and policy landscape, ideally gained across multiple organisations/departments.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can act as a catalyst for change, build credibility quickly and bring stakeholders with them.Government/public-sector experience is essential, as is the ability to attend the Manchester office a minimum of 2 days per week, with flexibility to attend more frequently when required. There will also be occasional travel to London.

Implementation Manager - £400pd - Remote - ContractRate: £400 per dayIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months (Extendable)Location: RemoteThe role:We are looking for an Implementation Manager to support the Government Digital, Cyber and Capability team on a six-month contract.The role will focus on translating digital and cyber capability strategy into actionable delivery plans, tracking implementation, managing budgets and assessing the effectiveness of existing programmes and initiatives. You'll work with stakeholders to manage risks, report progress, identify opportunities to improve spend and support organisational change as the team moves towards a more product-focused delivery model.Key requirements:Experience in project, programme or change management, ideally supporting transformation or strategic initiatives.Strong delivery planning, progress tracking and risk and issue management skills.Financial management, performance reporting and the ability to use data to inform decisions.Stakeholder engagement, communication and the confidence to challenge and escalate issues.Experience supporting organisational change, with the ability to work through ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.A hands-on approach, with the confidence to get involved in delivery and delegate where appropriate.Experience in business change, strategy development or large-scale transformation would be advantageous. No specific qualifications or previous Government experience are required.

Project Planner - SC Cleared - 6 monthsRate - £485 per dayDuration - 6 months (extendable)Location - Hybrid Milton KeynesIR35 - InsideThe role:On behalf of a leading Government Department, we're looking for an experienced Project Planner to support the delivery of projects across a range of operational areas.You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining project plans and schedules, tracking milestones and dependencies, identifying delivery risks, and providing planning assurance to support effective project delivery.Essential experience:Strong project planning and scheduling experience.Experience applying planning standards and methodologies.Good working knowledge of MS Project and Power BI, or similar tools.Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.Ability to influence and challenge effectively.This is a high-profile, fast-paced environment that requires strong organisational skills, forward-thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across multidisciplinary programmes. The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop planning expertise while contributing to the delivery of high-quality outcomes for customersPlease get in touch if you're interested or would like to find out more.

Senior Digital Director - Enterprise DDaT TransformationRate £1,300 per dayIR35: Inside IR35Duration: 12 monthsLocation: Hybrid - London or ManchesterActive SC ClearanceThe role:On behalf of a central government department, I'm looking for a senior Programme Director / Digital Director to lead a major Enterprise DDaT transformation programme.This is a high-profile role within the CDIO group, which has responsibility for technology, digital delivery, and digital frameworks and policies supporting the wider department and its external partners.The department is bringing together former organisational functions and establishing a unified Enterprise DDaT capability.The successful candidate will take overall accountability for shaping and delivering this transformation, establishing the programme structure, target operating model, governance and delivery approach.The role will involve:Leading a complex, multi-departmental Enterprise DDaT transformationEstablishing the programme structure, governance and delivery architectureDesigning and embedding the target DDaT operating modelBringing together teams, capabilities, systems and cultures across organisational boundariesDeveloping effective multi-vendor and external partnership arrangementsWorking with senior stakeholders to build consensus and drive decisionsManaging significant transformation risks and reporting into senior governance and Executive BoardsProviding clear leadership and direction in a complex and evolving environment We're looking for someone with: Significant senior leadership experience within the Civil Service, ideally at SCS levelA strong track record leading large-scale digital, technology or organisational transformation programmesExperience establishing programmes or operating models in complex, matrixed environmentsDeep understanding of Enterprise DDaT operating models, service delivery structures and capability planningStrong experience working across multiple organisations, suppliers and senior stakeholder groupsThe confidence to operate at Executive level and navigate complex organisational and stakeholder dynamicsExperience of major transformation governance, risk management and Board-level reportingThe ability to create structure, direction and pace where there is significant ambiguity or change This is a particularly strong opportunity for an experienced Digital Director, DDaT leader, Programme Director or senior transformation leader who has operated at the intersection of digital strategy, operating model design and large-scale delivery within central government.

Senior Internal Recruiter Day Rate: up to £400 per day Inside IR35 Contract: 6 months + Ext Location: London or Manchester Working Pattern: Hybrid, minimum 1 day per week onsite Positions Available: 3A major public sector organisation is looking for three Senior Internal Recruiters to join its specialist digital recruitment function for an initial 6 month contract with a high likelihood of extension.This is a hands on recruitment role focused on finding and engaging scarce talent across Technology, Engineering, AI, Data, Cyber, Product and Digital Delivery. You will own complex recruitment campaigns, build talent pipelines and advise senior hiring stakeholders on the most effective routes to market.Responsibilities for the Senior Internal Recruiter:Own difficult and priority recruitment campaigns from initial brief through to accepted offerMap specialist technology markets and directly approach passive candidatesDevelop tailored sourcing strategies across multiple job boards and sourcing platformsPartner with senior hiring managers to refine requirements and agree realistic recruitment strategiesBuild pipelines and relationships across specialist digital and technology marketsProvide market insight covering talent availability, reward, location and candidate motivationsManage candidate engagement throughout the recruitment processUse recruitment data and market insight to improve sourcing strategies and outcomesEssential Skills & Experience for the Senior Internal Recruiter:Strong experience sourcing scarce technology and digital professionalsExperience across a broad range of technical markets rather than one specialist areaStrong understanding of technical talent including Software Engineering, AI, Data, Cyber, Product and Digital DeliveryProven experience mapping markets, approaching passive candidates and building talent pipelinesExperience using multiple sourcing platforms and recruitment channelsStrong stakeholder management with the confidence to advise and challenge senior hiring managersAbility to use market data and talent insight to recommend effective sourcing strategiesExperience leading, coaching or supporting other recruiters or talent partnersExperience within large technology organisations would be advantageous but Government experience is not essential.If you are interested, please reply in the immediate instance. Internal Recruiter, Senior Digital Recruiter, Tech Recruiter, Technology Recruiter, Recruitment Consultant, Talent Partner, Digital Talent Partner

Delivery Programme Manager - £825 per day | Inside IR356 months | BPSSLondon, Manchester or Bristol - 1 day per week in base location + monthly London travelOn behalf of a leading Government Department, we are looking for an experienced Delivery Programme Manager to lead a high-profile Digital Devolution programme.The programme is focused on helping central and local government work together more effectively, supporting Mayoral Strategic Authorities with digital, data and AI foundations that enable better outcomes for local communities.This is a senior programme leadership role where you'll be expected to bring structure to a programme that is still developing, establish effective governance and ways of working, and coordinate delivery across multidisciplinary teams and government partners.You'll be responsible for:Establishing programme governance, structures, frameworks, plans and ways of workingLeading delivery across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisationsDeveloping programme roadmaps and translating strategic objectives into clear delivery plansManaging programme-level risks, dependencies, resources, budgets and benefitsBuilding and maintaining effective assurance and performance reportingWorking with senior stakeholders, government departments and delivery partners to align prioritiesLeading and developing project and delivery managersChallenging existing approaches and introducing fresh, practical ways of workingCoordinating delivery across central government, local government, data, digital and other specialist teams We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: Strong experience leading large, complex programmes within central governmentExperience establishing governance, delivery structures and teams within programmes that are not yet matureProgramme management at scale, with evidence of managing significant teams, networks, budgets and stakeholder groupsStrong senior stakeholder management, negotiation, partnership working and influencing skillsThe confidence to operate without formal authority and bring people together around shared outcomesA self-starting approach - someone who can identify problems, make decisions and move work forward without continuous directionExperience working in high-profile or externally facing government programmes, ideally where there has been public, ministerial or wider government scrutinyStrong understanding of government ways of working, with local government experience desirableExperience using tools such as Jira and Confluence and establishing effective delivery workflowsAgile and/or other programme and delivery methodologies An appropriate programme/project management qualification is required, such as MSP Practitioner, PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ/Chartered Project Professional, P3O Practitioner or equivalent.This would suit someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, can establish structure where it doesn't yet exist, and has the credibility to coordinate senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams across government.

Senior Interaction Designer - £650pd - SC ClearedRate: Up to £650 per dayLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideDuration: 6 MonthsThe role:A leading Government Institution are seeking a Senior Interaction Designer, to undertake an initial 6-month engagement, designing interactive digital products, environments, systems, and services.This role is Inside of IR35, paying up to £650 per day and offers remote working.Experience requirements:Experience working to GDS Standards/PrinciplesHelp teams to manage and visualise outcomes, prioritise work and work to agreed minimum viable product (MVP), print and scopeUser focus. You know how to give direction on which tools or methods to use. Youare experienced in meeting the needs of users across a variety of channelsAble to work with service managers and programme directors to develop design conceptsAssist in setting the direction and embedding good practice within teamsAble to make important decisions based on research and understand how this research impacts othersIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Principal Cyber Risk Management and Assurance Advisor - ContractRate: £750 per dayDuration: 6 monthsSC requiredIR35: InsideLocation: Remote with occasional site visitsWe are seeking an experienced Principal Cyber Risk Management and Assurance Advisor to provide senior cyber risk, assurance and secure-by-design expertise across a complex digital environment.Key responsibilities:Deliver detailed cyber security risk assessments and assurance across complex digital environments.Apply cyber risk management, threat modelling and secure-by-design principles.Provide security advice across cloud, SaaS and emerging technologies, including AI.Apply relevant security standards, regulatory frameworks and policies.Contribute to security architecture and formal IT Health Checks.Advise and influence senior stakeholders, translating complex risks into clear, actionable recommendations.Work across multidisciplinary teams and help embed effective security and risk management practices.Essential experience:Strong track record in cyber security risk management and assurance.Experience working in large, complex and fast-moving digital environments.Deep understanding of secure by design, threat modelling and cyber risk.Experience with cloud and SaaS security.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.CISP and CISM qualifications.Active SC clearance.DesirablePrevious experience within government or critical infrastructure.ISO 27001 accredited auditor experience.Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) assessor experience.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Senior Data Modeller - £550 per day - ContractInside IR35Remote 6-month ContractThe role:I'm looking for a Senior Data Modeller to join a UKRI data initiative, enhancing, expanding and improving an existing enterprise data warehouse.You'll need strong hands-on experience with Kimball and star schema modelling, together with the SQL/data skills to take new source data and integrate it into an existing warehouse model.Key requirements:Strong experience with Kimball and star schema data modellingExperience enhancing and expanding existing enterprise data warehousesProven ability to take source data and integrate it into an existing warehouse modelStrong SQL and data skillsGood understanding of enterprise data warehouse environmentsStrong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skillsAbility to work closely with technical and business stakeholders to understand data requirementsIf you're interested, please get in touch with your latest CV.

Deputy Director Digital Standards & Inclusive Design3-month contract | Up to £985 per day | Inside IR35Manchester - minimum 2 days per week onsite | BPSSWe're seeking an experienced senior digital transformation leader to join a central government organisation and lead the refresh of its digital service standards.This is a senior leadership role focused on broadening the standards beyond individual GOV.UK transactions, creating a practical framework for wider digital public-service redesign and transformation.You'll lead a multidisciplinary team of around 15 and work across government and the wider public sector to build engagement, establish the refreshed standards and translate strategy into practical delivery.We're looking for:Significant experience leading large-scale digital transformation/change programmes within government or the wider public sector.Strong, demonstrable experience working with digital service standards, ideally with lived experience taking services through formal government assurance/gated processes.The ability to operate across strategy, policy and programme delivery, translating strategic objectives into tangible outcomes at pace.Strong leadership and line-management experience, with the ability to get the best from multidisciplinary teams.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, facilitation and presentation skills.Good understanding of service design, accessibility and inclusive digital design.A broad understanding of the public-sector digital and policy landscape, ideally gained across multiple organisations/departments.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can act as a catalyst for change, build credibility quickly and bring stakeholders with them.Government/public-sector experience is essential, as is the ability to attend the Manchester office a minimum of 2 days per week, with flexibility to attend more frequently when required. There will also be occasional travel to London.