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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.

AI Use Case / Business Analyst - G7 - £600-£650 per day | Inside IR35 | Remote | 6-month initial contract On behalf of a UK Government department, we are looking for an experienced AI Use Case / Business Analyst to join a growing multidisciplinary team focused on identifying and developing practical applications of AI across digital transformation. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands what AI can and cannot do, can translate that understanding into practical workflows and use cases, and is confident engaging stakeholders and running workshops. The role:Identify and analyse opportunities for the effective use of AI within business processesDesign and map workflows involving AI and assess their practical applicationLead workshops, engagement sessions and stakeholder discussionsCarry out business analysis and process mapping within digital transformation programmesWork closely with User Researchers, Business Analysts, Project Delivery Managers and senior stakeholdersUnderstand stakeholder priorities, reporting lines and appropriate internal governance channelsDevelop and confidently present proposals, including where those proposals are challengedWork independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary teamApply change management principles to support the adoption of new digital and AI-enabled ways of workingWe're looking for:Strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations and practical applicationsProven experience designing AI workflows, use cases or AI-enabled processesStrong business analysis and process mapping experienceExperience facilitating workshops and stakeholder engagement sessionsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsConfidence to challenge, defend and explain your recommendationsExperience working across multidisciplinary teamsStrong digital transformation experienceAn understanding of change management principlesPrevious Government / Civil Service / public sector experience would be highly desirableSomeone comfortable operating independently and taking ownership of their work

Business Analyst - £500 per day | Inside IR35 | Remote | 6 monthsI'm looking for an experienced Business Analyst with strong IAM / IGA experience to support a major Identity & Access Management programme within a complex public sector environment. You'll be responsible for analysing existing IAM processes and systems, defining future-state processes and translating business, security and technical needs into clear requirements for a new IAM solution. Key requirements:Strong Business Analysis experience across multiple IAM / IGA projectsExperience of large-scale Identity Governance & Administration implementationsStrong AS-IS / TO-BE process mapping and optimisation experienceRequirements elicitation, user stories and acceptance criteriaExperience working across multiple business areas, customers or user groupsGood understanding of identity lifecycle, access controls, RBAC and Zero TrustExperience with data, role and access modellingStrong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skillsAble to bridge business requirements and technical IAM delivery£500pd | Inside IR35 | Remote | 6 monthsIf you're a Business Analyst with genuine IAM/IGA project experience, I'd be keen to hear from you.

Project Transformation Manager - £875/day | DV ClearedLocation: Remote / Hybrid - Milton KeynesIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months (extendable)We're looking for a senior Project Management professional with strong Change/Transformation experience to lead complex, large-scale programmes within a secure Government Environment.This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Engineering & Operations Director with a dotted line into the Head of Strategic PMO.You'll be responsible for:Leading major, complex projects and programmes across the UK and overseasProviding senior direction, decision-making and issue resolutionDriving change, continuous improvement and delivery maturityStrengthening project governance, assurance, risk and complianceWorking closely with the Strategic PMO to improve consistency and predictabilityLeading, mentoring and developing project management teamsManaging senior stakeholders and influencing at executive levelImproving project management methodologies, tools, processes and standardsOverseeing resource, capability and capacity requirements We're looking for:Significant senior Project/Programme Management experience in construction, engineering or infrastructureStrong Change/Transformation and continuous improvement experienceExperience delivering large-scale projects/programmes in complex, global environmentsUK and overseas delivery experienceStrong commercial and financial management capabilityExcellent governance, assurance, risk and compliance knowledgeExpert knowledge of PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or similar methodologiesStrategic PMO experience is desirableRelevant professional accreditation such as PMP, APM or MSP PractitionerActive DV clearance If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Talent Intelligence & Workforce Insights Manager - £350 per day6-month contractInside IR35Remote with occasional travel to LondonThe role:We're looking for a Talent Intelligence & Workforce Insights Manager to join a newly formed Government team, using recruitment and workforce data to drive better decisions and practical change.This is not a traditional MI role. You'll need to get underneath the data, identify patterns and trends, understand the story behind them and turn your findings into action.Key responsibilitiesAnalyse recruitment and workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.Bring data together from multiple systems to improve visibility of recruitment activity.Analyse time-to-hire, recruitment funnels, failed campaigns and diversity outcomes.Create clear, user-friendly dashboards and data products.Present insights to stakeholders from operational teams through to Director level.Challenge existing approaches and identify practical improvements to recruitment processes.Explore how AI and new technology can improve the use of workforce data.Support the implementation and effective use of Greenhouse.Experience requiredStrong experience turning data into actionable insight, rather than simply producing MI and reports.Able to identify the story behind the numbers and communicate it clearly to senior stakeholders.Experience creating dashboards/data visualisations for non-technical audiences.Comfortable challenging existing ways of working and introducing new approaches.Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.Useful: Talent Intelligence, People Analytics, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Labour Market Intelligence, LinkedIn Recruiter/Talent Insights, Greenhouse, AI tools, SQL/data modelling.Clearance: BPSS to start, with SC eligibility required.

Enhanced SC Cleared - Delivery Manager - Contract£600 per day | Fully Remote - Inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced Delivery Manager / Product Delivery Manager to take ownership of the successful delivery and continuous improvement of complex digital products and services. You'll work across business and technical teams, providing direction, coordinating delivery and ensuring requirements are translated into clear, prioritised outcomes. Key requirements:Proven experience as a Delivery Manager, Product Manager or similarStrong track record leading cross-functional teams across the full product/delivery lifecycleSolid Agile delivery experience, including backlog management, prioritisation and iterative deliveryStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across senior business and technical stakeholdersExperience working within complex digital, technical or enterprise environmentsAbility to manage competing priorities, risks, dependencies and blockersStrong communication, organisation and problem-solving skillsExperience within Government / public sector environments would be advantageousIf you are available and interested please apply in the first instance.

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.

AI Use Case / Business Analyst - G7 - £600-£650 per day | Inside IR35 | Remote | 6-month initial contract On behalf of a UK Government department, we are looking for an experienced AI Use Case / Business Analyst to join a growing multidisciplinary team focused on identifying and developing practical applications of AI across digital transformation. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands what AI can and cannot do, can translate that understanding into practical workflows and use cases, and is confident engaging stakeholders and running workshops. The role:Identify and analyse opportunities for the effective use of AI within business processesDesign and map workflows involving AI and assess their practical applicationLead workshops, engagement sessions and stakeholder discussionsCarry out business analysis and process mapping within digital transformation programmesWork closely with User Researchers, Business Analysts, Project Delivery Managers and senior stakeholdersUnderstand stakeholder priorities, reporting lines and appropriate internal governance channelsDevelop and confidently present proposals, including where those proposals are challengedWork independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary teamApply change management principles to support the adoption of new digital and AI-enabled ways of workingWe're looking for:Strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations and practical applicationsProven experience designing AI workflows, use cases or AI-enabled processesStrong business analysis and process mapping experienceExperience facilitating workshops and stakeholder engagement sessionsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsConfidence to challenge, defend and explain your recommendationsExperience working across multidisciplinary teamsStrong digital transformation experienceAn understanding of change management principlesPrevious Government / Civil Service / public sector experience would be highly desirableSomeone comfortable operating independently and taking ownership of their work

Business Analyst - £500 per day | Inside IR35 | Remote | 6 monthsI'm looking for an experienced Business Analyst with strong IAM / IGA experience to support a major Identity & Access Management programme within a complex public sector environment. You'll be responsible for analysing existing IAM processes and systems, defining future-state processes and translating business, security and technical needs into clear requirements for a new IAM solution. Key requirements:Strong Business Analysis experience across multiple IAM / IGA projectsExperience of large-scale Identity Governance & Administration implementationsStrong AS-IS / TO-BE process mapping and optimisation experienceRequirements elicitation, user stories and acceptance criteriaExperience working across multiple business areas, customers or user groupsGood understanding of identity lifecycle, access controls, RBAC and Zero TrustExperience with data, role and access modellingStrong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skillsAble to bridge business requirements and technical IAM delivery£500pd | Inside IR35 | Remote | 6 monthsIf you're a Business Analyst with genuine IAM/IGA project experience, I'd be keen to hear from you.

Project Transformation Manager - £875/day | DV ClearedLocation: Remote / Hybrid - Milton KeynesIR35: InsideDuration: 6 months (extendable)We're looking for a senior Project Management professional with strong Change/Transformation experience to lead complex, large-scale programmes within a secure Government Environment.This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Engineering & Operations Director with a dotted line into the Head of Strategic PMO.You'll be responsible for:Leading major, complex projects and programmes across the UK and overseasProviding senior direction, decision-making and issue resolutionDriving change, continuous improvement and delivery maturityStrengthening project governance, assurance, risk and complianceWorking closely with the Strategic PMO to improve consistency and predictabilityLeading, mentoring and developing project management teamsManaging senior stakeholders and influencing at executive levelImproving project management methodologies, tools, processes and standardsOverseeing resource, capability and capacity requirements We're looking for:Significant senior Project/Programme Management experience in construction, engineering or infrastructureStrong Change/Transformation and continuous improvement experienceExperience delivering large-scale projects/programmes in complex, global environmentsUK and overseas delivery experienceStrong commercial and financial management capabilityExcellent governance, assurance, risk and compliance knowledgeExpert knowledge of PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or similar methodologiesStrategic PMO experience is desirableRelevant professional accreditation such as PMP, APM or MSP PractitionerActive DV clearance If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Talent Intelligence & Workforce Insights Manager - £350 per day6-month contractInside IR35Remote with occasional travel to LondonThe role:We're looking for a Talent Intelligence & Workforce Insights Manager to join a newly formed Government team, using recruitment and workforce data to drive better decisions and practical change.This is not a traditional MI role. You'll need to get underneath the data, identify patterns and trends, understand the story behind them and turn your findings into action.Key responsibilitiesAnalyse recruitment and workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.Bring data together from multiple systems to improve visibility of recruitment activity.Analyse time-to-hire, recruitment funnels, failed campaigns and diversity outcomes.Create clear, user-friendly dashboards and data products.Present insights to stakeholders from operational teams through to Director level.Challenge existing approaches and identify practical improvements to recruitment processes.Explore how AI and new technology can improve the use of workforce data.Support the implementation and effective use of Greenhouse.Experience requiredStrong experience turning data into actionable insight, rather than simply producing MI and reports.Able to identify the story behind the numbers and communicate it clearly to senior stakeholders.Experience creating dashboards/data visualisations for non-technical audiences.Comfortable challenging existing ways of working and introducing new approaches.Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.Useful: Talent Intelligence, People Analytics, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Labour Market Intelligence, LinkedIn Recruiter/Talent Insights, Greenhouse, AI tools, SQL/data modelling.Clearance: BPSS to start, with SC eligibility required.

Enhanced SC Cleared - Delivery Manager - Contract£600 per day | Fully Remote - Inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced Delivery Manager / Product Delivery Manager to take ownership of the successful delivery and continuous improvement of complex digital products and services. You'll work across business and technical teams, providing direction, coordinating delivery and ensuring requirements are translated into clear, prioritised outcomes. Key requirements:Proven experience as a Delivery Manager, Product Manager or similarStrong track record leading cross-functional teams across the full product/delivery lifecycleSolid Agile delivery experience, including backlog management, prioritisation and iterative deliveryStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across senior business and technical stakeholdersExperience working within complex digital, technical or enterprise environmentsAbility to manage competing priorities, risks, dependencies and blockersStrong communication, organisation and problem-solving skillsExperience within Government / public sector environments would be advantageousIf you are available and interested please apply in the first instance.