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Enterprise Architect - £750pd - Inside IR35 - RemoteRate: £750 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a Central Government client, we are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to support an exciting cross-government digital initiative.The role will support a pilot exploring how architectural information held across government departments and local councils can be connected, compared and maintained to support better, evidence-led architecture decisions.You will take the lead in defining the architectural information foundation, establishing a consistent government-wide taxonomy and metamodel, and ensuring the underlying platform can effectively represent and analyse information from multiple organisations.Essential experience:Proven experience as an Enterprise, Solution or Business Architect.Strong knowledge of ArchiMate and TOGAF, including capability and application portfolio modelling.Experience designing or configuring metamodels within an Enterprise Architecture repository tool.Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to non-technical audiences.Experience running architecture governance forums, design authorities or architecture review boards.Desirable experience:Hands-on experience configuring Ardoq, Avolution ABACUS or similar Enterprise Architecture tools.TOGAF or ArchiMate certification.Information modelling or data architecture experience.Previous experience supporting central or local government organisations.

Senior Business Analyst - £650pd - Contract - SC ClearedRate: £650pdLocation: RemoteDuration: 6 months (Extendable)IR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a Central Government client, we're looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a technical engineering team within a Government Department.This is a hands-on role working closely with software engineers and wider government stakeholders, translating complex technical requirements into clear, actionable deliverables. You'll play a key role in understanding how shared services and common capabilities are used across government, shaping requirements and helping teams deliver effective, user-focused solutions.We're looking for someone with strong technical BA experience, confident engaging with engineers, leading requirements gathering and influencing stakeholders. Previous Central Government experience would be particularly advantageous, ideally including cross-government engagement and workshop facilitation.Essential Experience:Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst within technical or software engineering environments, working closely with developers and technologists.Strong technical requirements gathering, elicitation and analysis skills, translating complex requirements into clear problem statements, epics, features, user stories and acceptance criteria.Experience analysing systems, processes and data, producing models, diagrams and supporting documentation.Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across multiple organisations.Experience managing and prioritising backlogs, epics and dependencies using Jira.Ability to lead workshops, facilitate discussions and bring stakeholders together to agree requirements and delivery priorities.Experience of Agile delivery environments and iterative ways of working.Strong written communication skills, including discovery reports, business cases and design documentation.Desirable:Previous Central Government or wider public sector experience, particularly cross-government engagement.Experience leading cross-government workshops.Agile qualifications.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Business Architect - £700 per day - 6 Month Contract Rate: Up to £750 per dayDuration: 6 months (extendable)IR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - LondonClearance: SC Cleared The Role:A leading Central Government department is seeking an experienced Business Architect to join a multidisciplinary design team, responsible for the business architecture of a large, complex public service. You will assess how proposed changes affect the wider business and technology landscape, shape current and target-state architecture, and develop practical roadmaps that support successful transformation. You will work alongside civil servants and a design lead, taking a whole-system view and producing high-quality designs that are right first time and move through governance with minimal rework. Experience & Requirements:Strong experience in business architecture at senior practitioner level, including current-state and target-state architecture, capability mapping, value streams and strategic roadmaps.Strong experience developing and supporting Target Operating Models (TOMs) and future-state operating models.Proven ability to assess how strategic change impacts the business and operating model, including technology, and to align strategic objectives with the way the organisation works.Strong analytical skills, with experience identifying capability, process and organisational gaps and setting out the changes needed to address them.Ability to translate complex business information into clear, structured recommendations.Strong systems thinking, with experience of whole-system impacts, dependencies, risks and transition planning.Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders across strategic and operational levels.Comfortable working collaboratively in blended teams of contractors and civil servants, including taking direction from design leadership where required.Experience supporting business transformation and digital change programmes.Willingness to bring constructive challenge and fresh perspectives, share best practice, and build the capability of the wider team through knowledge transfer.Ability to develop and embed business architecture principles, standards and best practice.Strong facilitation skills and a data-driven approach. Business analysis or service design experience is a plus, as the role may cross disciplines in smaller teams.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.

Enterprise Architect - £750pd - Inside IR35 - RemoteRate: £750 per dayDuration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a Central Government client, we are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to support an exciting cross-government digital initiative.The role will support a pilot exploring how architectural information held across government departments and local councils can be connected, compared and maintained to support better, evidence-led architecture decisions.You will take the lead in defining the architectural information foundation, establishing a consistent government-wide taxonomy and metamodel, and ensuring the underlying platform can effectively represent and analyse information from multiple organisations.Essential experience:Proven experience as an Enterprise, Solution or Business Architect.Strong knowledge of ArchiMate and TOGAF, including capability and application portfolio modelling.Experience designing or configuring metamodels within an Enterprise Architecture repository tool.Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to non-technical audiences.Experience running architecture governance forums, design authorities or architecture review boards.Desirable experience:Hands-on experience configuring Ardoq, Avolution ABACUS or similar Enterprise Architecture tools.TOGAF or ArchiMate certification.Information modelling or data architecture experience.Previous experience supporting central or local government organisations.

Senior Business Analyst - £650pd - Contract - SC ClearedRate: £650pdLocation: RemoteDuration: 6 months (Extendable)IR35: InsideThe role:On behalf of a Central Government client, we're looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a technical engineering team within a Government Department.This is a hands-on role working closely with software engineers and wider government stakeholders, translating complex technical requirements into clear, actionable deliverables. You'll play a key role in understanding how shared services and common capabilities are used across government, shaping requirements and helping teams deliver effective, user-focused solutions.We're looking for someone with strong technical BA experience, confident engaging with engineers, leading requirements gathering and influencing stakeholders. Previous Central Government experience would be particularly advantageous, ideally including cross-government engagement and workshop facilitation.Essential Experience:Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst within technical or software engineering environments, working closely with developers and technologists.Strong technical requirements gathering, elicitation and analysis skills, translating complex requirements into clear problem statements, epics, features, user stories and acceptance criteria.Experience analysing systems, processes and data, producing models, diagrams and supporting documentation.Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across multiple organisations.Experience managing and prioritising backlogs, epics and dependencies using Jira.Ability to lead workshops, facilitate discussions and bring stakeholders together to agree requirements and delivery priorities.Experience of Agile delivery environments and iterative ways of working.Strong written communication skills, including discovery reports, business cases and design documentation.Desirable:Previous Central Government or wider public sector experience, particularly cross-government engagement.Experience leading cross-government workshops.Agile qualifications.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Business Architect - £700 per day - 6 Month Contract Rate: Up to £750 per dayDuration: 6 months (extendable)IR35: InsideLocation: Hybrid - LondonClearance: SC Cleared The Role:A leading Central Government department is seeking an experienced Business Architect to join a multidisciplinary design team, responsible for the business architecture of a large, complex public service. You will assess how proposed changes affect the wider business and technology landscape, shape current and target-state architecture, and develop practical roadmaps that support successful transformation. You will work alongside civil servants and a design lead, taking a whole-system view and producing high-quality designs that are right first time and move through governance with minimal rework. Experience & Requirements:Strong experience in business architecture at senior practitioner level, including current-state and target-state architecture, capability mapping, value streams and strategic roadmaps.Strong experience developing and supporting Target Operating Models (TOMs) and future-state operating models.Proven ability to assess how strategic change impacts the business and operating model, including technology, and to align strategic objectives with the way the organisation works.Strong analytical skills, with experience identifying capability, process and organisational gaps and setting out the changes needed to address them.Ability to translate complex business information into clear, structured recommendations.Strong systems thinking, with experience of whole-system impacts, dependencies, risks and transition planning.Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders across strategic and operational levels.Comfortable working collaboratively in blended teams of contractors and civil servants, including taking direction from design leadership where required.Experience supporting business transformation and digital change programmes.Willingness to bring constructive challenge and fresh perspectives, share best practice, and build the capability of the wider team through knowledge transfer.Ability to develop and embed business architecture principles, standards and best practice.Strong facilitation skills and a data-driven approach. Business analysis or service design experience is a plus, as the role may cross disciplines in smaller teams.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.