Central Government & Public Sector

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.

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.

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.

Rubrik Implementation Engineer - £325 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: £325 per day IR35: Inside Location: Hybrid - Warrington or Gloucester (2 days per week onsite) Clearance: Active SC Clearance mandatoryThe RoleA leading organisation is seeking Rubrik Implementation Engineers to support the implementation, migration and ongoing administration of enterprise backup and recovery solutions across on-premise and cloud environments.Experience & RequirementsStrong hands-on experience with Rubrik CDM, including installation, configuration and administration.Experience deploying Rubrik across Windows, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V and database workloads.Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery and cyber resilience.Experience creating backup policies, retention schedules and SLA domains.Proven experience migrating workloads from legacy backup platforms to Rubrik.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Experience with enterprise infrastructure or managed services environments.Good stakeholder management and technical documentation skills.Experience with Azure/AWS, PowerShell/Python or Microsoft 365 backup is desirable.Please note: Active SC Clearance is mandatory, with at least three months' validity remaining to allow for clearance transfer.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Business Architect - £700 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £700 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - LondonClearance: SC ClearedThe Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Business Architect to support business transformation, operating model design and strategic change initiatives.You will work across strategic and operational teams to shape future-state capabilities, identify organisational gaps and develop practical roadmaps that enable successful transformation.Experience & Requirements:Strong experience developing and supporting Target Operating Models (TOMs) and future-state operating models.Proven experience in business architecture, capability mapping, value streams and strategic roadmaps.Strong analytical skills, with experience identifying capability, process and organisational gaps.Ability to translate complex business information into clear, structured recommendations.Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders across strategic and operational levels.Experience supporting business transformation and digital change programmes.Strong understanding of business impacts, risks, dependencies and transition planning.Ability to develop and embed business architecture principles, standards and best practice.Central Government, Public Sector or regulated environment 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.

Data Protection Lead - £650 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £650 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London (typically 1 day per week on-site)The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Data Protection Lead, to support its Data Governance team on an initial 6-month contract.This is a hands-on role supporting large-scale digital projects, working closely with developers, software engineers, data architects and product teams to embed privacy by design and use data protection as an enabler of delivery. You will provide pragmatic advice on GDPR, privacy risks and data sharing, helping delivery teams navigate complex requirements while maintaining compliance. You will also be confident communicating recommendations and risks to senior stakeholders.Experience & Requirements3+ years' practical experience in data protection and privacy.Strong experience within digital, technology or large-scale transformation projects.Proven experience delivering DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.Strong understanding of UK GDPR and privacy-by-design principles.Experience working with developers, software engineers and data architects.Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.Experience of data sharing is highly desirable.Government/public sector experience is beneficial.Relevant privacy qualification such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or equivalent is desirable.Key SkillsData Protection | GDPR | Privacy by Design | DPIAs | Digital Delivery | Data Sharing | Data Governance | Risk Assessment | Stakeholder ManagementIf you are a practical Data Protection professional who can work at pace with technical delivery teams and enable digital delivery through effective privacy management, we would be keen to hear from you.

Lead PMO Manager - £675 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £675 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London, Manchester or BristolClearance: SC ClearedThe RoleA leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Lead PMO Manager to establish and lead a newly formed PMO function, driving governance, strategic planning and portfolio delivery across a high-profile digital transformation programme.You will define PMO strategy, oversee project governance, business cases, resource planning and quality assurance, ensuring delivery aligns with organisational priorities.Experience & RequirementsProven experience leading PMOs across large, complex programmes or portfolios.Strong background establishing PMO governance, frameworks and delivery standards.Experience developing business cases, Statements of Work (SoWs) and portfolio reporting.Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change.Experience with resource planning, portfolio management and continuous improvement.Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring PMO teams and developing capability.Government or large-scale digital transformation experience is highly desirable.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Portfolio Assurance Manager - £575 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £575 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - Milton KeynesClearance: SC RequiredThe RoleA leading Government organisation is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager to provide assurance across a portfolio of complex technology, construction, engineering and infrastructure programmes.Working within a high-profile PMO environment, you will use assurance, governance and performance insight to support strategic decision making, drive continuous improvement and provide independent challenge across major programmes.Experience & RequirementsSignificant experience in project, programme, assurance or governance roles within complex organisations.Experience providing assurance across technology, construction, engineering or infrastructure programmes.Proven ability to use assurance and performance data to influence senior stakeholders and improve delivery outcomes.Strong experience challenging and advising senior leaders on programme risk, governance and investment decisions.Demonstrable experience driving continuous improvement across complex delivery environments.Strong stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.Experience with quality reviews, data analysis and reporting.Knowledge of MS Project, Power BI or similar reporting tools.PRINCE2, APM or equivalent qualification is desirable.Government or large regulated organisation experience is advantageous.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Senior Construction Planner - £575 per day - 18 Month ContractRate: Up to £575 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - Milton Keynes (minimum 60% on-site)Clearance: DV ClearedThe Role:A leading Government organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Planner to join a newly established PMO, leading planning, scheduling and project controls across complex construction and infrastructure programmes.You will provide planning assurance, develop integrated project schedules, coach delivery teams and drive planning best practice across high-profile government projects.Experience & Requirements:Significant experience in construction or infrastructure planning within complex programme environments.Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel and Power BI.Strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), schedule risk analysis and integrated project controls.Experience developing integrated project schedules, reporting and governance frameworks.Proven ability to mentor teams and improve planning capability.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Relevant qualifications such as APM, PMP, PMI-SP, AACE or equivalent are highly desirable.Government, defence, engineering or critical infrastructure experience is advantageous.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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.

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.

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.

Rubrik Implementation Engineer - £325 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: £325 per day IR35: Inside Location: Hybrid - Warrington or Gloucester (2 days per week onsite) Clearance: Active SC Clearance mandatoryThe RoleA leading organisation is seeking Rubrik Implementation Engineers to support the implementation, migration and ongoing administration of enterprise backup and recovery solutions across on-premise and cloud environments.Experience & RequirementsStrong hands-on experience with Rubrik CDM, including installation, configuration and administration.Experience deploying Rubrik across Windows, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V and database workloads.Strong knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery and cyber resilience.Experience creating backup policies, retention schedules and SLA domains.Proven experience migrating workloads from legacy backup platforms to Rubrik.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Experience with enterprise infrastructure or managed services environments.Good stakeholder management and technical documentation skills.Experience with Azure/AWS, PowerShell/Python or Microsoft 365 backup is desirable.Please note: Active SC Clearance is mandatory, with at least three months' validity remaining to allow for clearance transfer.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Business Architect - £700 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £700 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - LondonClearance: SC ClearedThe Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Business Architect to support business transformation, operating model design and strategic change initiatives.You will work across strategic and operational teams to shape future-state capabilities, identify organisational gaps and develop practical roadmaps that enable successful transformation.Experience & Requirements:Strong experience developing and supporting Target Operating Models (TOMs) and future-state operating models.Proven experience in business architecture, capability mapping, value streams and strategic roadmaps.Strong analytical skills, with experience identifying capability, process and organisational gaps.Ability to translate complex business information into clear, structured recommendations.Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders across strategic and operational levels.Experience supporting business transformation and digital change programmes.Strong understanding of business impacts, risks, dependencies and transition planning.Ability to develop and embed business architecture principles, standards and best practice.Central Government, Public Sector or regulated environment 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.

Data Protection Lead - £650 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £650 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London (typically 1 day per week on-site)The Role:A leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Data Protection Lead, to support its Data Governance team on an initial 6-month contract.This is a hands-on role supporting large-scale digital projects, working closely with developers, software engineers, data architects and product teams to embed privacy by design and use data protection as an enabler of delivery. You will provide pragmatic advice on GDPR, privacy risks and data sharing, helping delivery teams navigate complex requirements while maintaining compliance. You will also be confident communicating recommendations and risks to senior stakeholders.Experience & Requirements3+ years' practical experience in data protection and privacy.Strong experience within digital, technology or large-scale transformation projects.Proven experience delivering DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.Strong understanding of UK GDPR and privacy-by-design principles.Experience working with developers, software engineers and data architects.Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.Experience of data sharing is highly desirable.Government/public sector experience is beneficial.Relevant privacy qualification such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or equivalent is desirable.Key SkillsData Protection | GDPR | Privacy by Design | DPIAs | Digital Delivery | Data Sharing | Data Governance | Risk Assessment | Stakeholder ManagementIf you are a practical Data Protection professional who can work at pace with technical delivery teams and enable digital delivery through effective privacy management, we would be keen to hear from you.

Lead PMO Manager - £675 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £675 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - London, Manchester or BristolClearance: SC ClearedThe RoleA leading Central Government organisation is seeking an experienced Lead PMO Manager to establish and lead a newly formed PMO function, driving governance, strategic planning and portfolio delivery across a high-profile digital transformation programme.You will define PMO strategy, oversee project governance, business cases, resource planning and quality assurance, ensuring delivery aligns with organisational priorities.Experience & RequirementsProven experience leading PMOs across large, complex programmes or portfolios.Strong background establishing PMO governance, frameworks and delivery standards.Experience developing business cases, Statements of Work (SoWs) and portfolio reporting.Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change.Experience with resource planning, portfolio management and continuous improvement.Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring PMO teams and developing capability.Government or large-scale digital transformation experience is highly desirable.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Portfolio Assurance Manager - £575 per day - 6 Month ContractRate: Up to £575 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - Milton KeynesClearance: SC RequiredThe RoleA leading Government organisation is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager to provide assurance across a portfolio of complex technology, construction, engineering and infrastructure programmes.Working within a high-profile PMO environment, you will use assurance, governance and performance insight to support strategic decision making, drive continuous improvement and provide independent challenge across major programmes.Experience & RequirementsSignificant experience in project, programme, assurance or governance roles within complex organisations.Experience providing assurance across technology, construction, engineering or infrastructure programmes.Proven ability to use assurance and performance data to influence senior stakeholders and improve delivery outcomes.Strong experience challenging and advising senior leaders on programme risk, governance and investment decisions.Demonstrable experience driving continuous improvement across complex delivery environments.Strong stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.Experience with quality reviews, data analysis and reporting.Knowledge of MS Project, Power BI or similar reporting tools.PRINCE2, APM or equivalent qualification is desirable.Government or large regulated organisation experience is advantageous.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Senior Construction Planner - £575 per day - 18 Month ContractRate: Up to £575 per dayIR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - Milton Keynes (minimum 60% on-site)Clearance: DV ClearedThe Role:A leading Government organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Planner to join a newly established PMO, leading planning, scheduling and project controls across complex construction and infrastructure programmes.You will provide planning assurance, develop integrated project schedules, coach delivery teams and drive planning best practice across high-profile government projects.Experience & Requirements:Significant experience in construction or infrastructure planning within complex programme environments.Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel and Power BI.Strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), schedule risk analysis and integrated project controls.Experience developing integrated project schedules, reporting and governance frameworks.Proven ability to mentor teams and improve planning capability.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Relevant qualifications such as APM, PMP, PMI-SP, AACE or equivalent are highly desirable.Government, defence, engineering or critical infrastructure experience is advantageous.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.