46 jobs found in Didcot

Role: Senior Applied AI Engineer (Private Sector Contractor) Rate: £700-£900 per day, dependent on experience Location: Hybrid: 2 days a week on site at Harwell, Oxfordshire; remainder remote (UK-based) Engagement: Contract, outside IR35: initial [6]-month term with strong likelihood of extension Start: Immediate Start A note from the Founders Oxford Dynamics is at an inflection point. We build frontier AI for environments where the cost of a wrong decision is high: defence and national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial organisations making high-stakes decisions on complex data. We are growing fast, and the constraint on how fast is no longer ideas or opportunity. It is whether the systems we ship are good enough for the people who stake decisions on them. That is where you come in. We need engineers who can build the systems this mission depends on, and build them to a standard that holds when the answer has to be right. You will be trusted...

Security Engineer - MS Defender, MS Sentinel, Azure ID/Entra ID, M365 E5 Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite) Contract Type: Outside IR35 Day Rate: Up to £700 per day Duration: Initial 6 Months (with potential extension) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to support and enhance our Microsoft security capabilities across infrastructure, cloud, identity, and business applications. This is a hands-on contract opportunity for a security professional with strong expertise across the Microsoft security stack, including Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, and Dynamics 365. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening security operations, improving threat detection, enhancing monitoring capabilities, and securing critical business platforms. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience working as a Security Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer, or Security Operations Engineer. Strong hands-on experience with:...

Security Engineer - MS Defender, MS Sentinel, Azure ID/Entra ID , M365 E5 Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite) Contract Type: Outside IR35 Day Rate: Up to £700 per day Duration: Initial 6 months (with potential extension) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to support and enhance our Microsoft security capabilities across infrastructure, cloud, identity, and business applications. This is a hands-on contract opportunity for a security professional with strong expertise across the Microsoft security stack, including Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, and Dynamics 365. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening security operations, improving threat detection, enhancing monitoring capabilities, and securing critical business platforms. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience working as a Security Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer, or Security Operations Engineer. Strong hands-on...

Capacity & Performance Manager - DV Cleared 12-Month Contract | South West | £600 to £700 per day (DOE) | Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Capacity & Performance Manager to join a high-profile programme in the South West. This is a 12-month contract , paying up to £700 per day , with hybrid working available . The successful candidate will bring extensive experience across capacity management, performance analysis, infrastructure planning and project management , ideally gained within large-scale, complex or secure environments. Key Responsibilities Lead capacity and performance management across complex IT infrastructure and services. Develop demand, capacity and performance models, forecasts and long-term capacity plans. Analyse infrastructure performance and utilisation across physical, virtual and cloud environments . Produce dashboards, reports and management information to support technical and business decisions. Work closely with...

Capacity & Performance Manager - DV Cleared 12-Month Contract | South West | £600 to £700 per day (DOE) | Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Capacity & Performance Manager to join a high-profile programme in the South West. This is a 12-month contract , paying up to £700 per day , with hybrid working available . The successful candidate will bring extensive experience across capacity management, performance analysis, infrastructure planning and project management , ideally gained within large-scale, complex or secure environments. Key Responsibilities Lead capacity and performance management across complex IT infrastructure and services. Develop demand, capacity and performance models, forecasts and long-term capacity plans. Analyse infrastructure performance and utilisation across physical, virtual and cloud environments . Produce dashboards, reports and management information to support technical and business decisions. Work closely with...

OT Cyber Security & NIS2 SME Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced OT Cyber Security SME to support a leading European industrial manufacturer with their NIS2 compliance programme. The role requires someone with strong expertise across both OT cyber security and NIS2, along with the ability to translate regulatory requirements and security frameworks into practical, implementable controls across complex and multi-site industrial environments. Key Responsibilities Translate NIS2 requirements into practical OT security controls and implementation plans. Assess existing OT environments, identify compliance gaps and define remediation actions. Work with Cyber, IT, OT, Engineering and operational stakeholders to embed security requirements. Apply frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF and NCSC CAF. Develop pragmatic approaches to securing Legacy OT environments, including compensating controls where traditional IT security measures are not viable....

Microsoft Dynamics Consultant / D365 F&O Consultant 6 month contract £600 - £850 Outside IR35 / market rates Hybrid working - Onsite in London circa one day a week We are seeking a D365 F&O specialist with qualified accountancy knowledge to assess and optimise a multi-entity finance environment. The focus is on improving financial processes, enhancing automation and supporting efficient finance operations across the business. Key responsibilities Work with core finance and commercial accountants on AR/AP, revenue recognition, WIP and cash flow analysis. Review D365 F&O configuration and recommend finance process improvements across multiple legal entities. Resolve intercompany AR/AP and invoicing challenges for fixed-price/lump-sum contracts. Support a scalable finance setup ahead of further legal entity rollouts. Essential experience Deep D365 F&O expertise combined with qualified financial accountancy knowledge ACCA or equivalent qualification and...

Location: Hybrid (South East UK) Duration: Initial 6 Month Contract Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Outside IR35 subject to assessment) Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity An established and rapidly growing software organisation is seeking an experienced Director of Information Security to lead and mature its security function during a critical growth phase. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a pragmatic security professional who can balance risk management, regulatory compliance, technology innovation, and business enablement. You will work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute a group-wide security strategy whilst ensuring security remains embedded throughout the organisation. The successful contractor will be comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, engaging with board-level stakeholders while also driving technical security initiatives across infrastructure, applications, data, people, and processes. Key Responsibilities Define...

Sr. Juniper Network Architect Our global communications client is looking for a hands-on Senior Architect/Engineer for a highly technical, customer-facing role providing post‑sales, on‑site technical support for Juniper Networks products/solutions. This role partners closely with our client's Network Engineering, Architecture, and Operations teams to ensure high availability, scalability, and operational excellence across large‑scale service provider networks. The role requires you to have a deep technical expertise in the Juniper products deployed (and planned for deployment) within our client's network and delivers reactive and proactive operational support, design guidance, and best‑practice recommendations. Essential Skills Senior Juniper architect spanning campus, data center, routing and security; able to own customer design and consulting. Experience in supporting major network transformations, upgrades, or expansions. 10+ years large-IP network design,...

OT Cyber Security & NIS2 SME Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced OT Cyber Security SME to support a leading European industrial manufacturer with their NIS2 compliance programme. The role requires someone with strong expertise across both OT cyber security and NIS2, along with the ability to translate regulatory requirements and security frameworks into practical, implementable controls across complex and multi-site industrial environments. Key Responsibilities Translate NIS2 requirements into practical OT security controls and implementation plans. Assess existing OT environments, identify compliance gaps and define remediation actions. Work with Cyber, IT, OT, Engineering and operational stakeholders to embed security requirements. Apply frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF and NCSC CAF. Develop pragmatic approaches to securing legacy OT environments, including compensating controls where traditional IT security measures are not viable. Support...

Cedar is currently partnered with a PE-backed professional services firm to appoint a Group FP &A Consultant based in the City of London. This is an initial 3-6 month contract, paying £700- £900 per day, outside IR35, with three days per week in the office. The Company A rapidly expanding professional services group executing an ambitious buy-and-build strategy, bringing together established businesses under a growing national platform. Following significant acquisition activity, the Group is investing in its finance capabilities, with a particular focus on improving management information, reporting consistency and visibility of underlying commercial performance. The Role As Group FP &A Consultant, you will play a central role in strengthening financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity organisation. Redesign and enhance Group MI packs, delivering sharper financial analysis and commercially focused reporting. Standardise...

Cedar is currently partnered with a PE-backed professional services firm to appoint an experienced Group Reporting Consultant based in the City of London. This is an initial 3-6 month contract, paying £600- £700 per day, outside IR35, with three days per week in the office. The Company A high-growth professional services group executing an ambitious acquisition-led expansion strategy. With multiple businesses joining the Group, the finance function is focused on strengthening technical accounting, consolidating acquired entities and establishing consistent financial reporting processes across an increasingly complex organisation. The Role As Group Reporting Consultant, you will play a key role in strengthening Group consolidations, technical accounting and the financial integration of acquired businesses. Lead and enhance monthly and year-end consolidations across multiple legal entities. Manage intercompany eliminations,...

Programme Manager – Microsoft Dynamics / 365 Customer Engagement (CE/CRM)  Location: London (West End) — predominantly remote, with 1–2 days per week in the office. Occasional travel to international offices may be required. Rate: £750–£900 per day Contract duration: 6–12 months, with potential for extension IR35 status: Outside IR35 Expenses: Reasonable travel expenses covered The Opportunity Lead a complex, global Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement rollout for a leading property and estate agency business headquartered in Central London, with offices across the UK and in international financial centres, including Gibraltar and Monaco. We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to take ownership of end-to-end delivery, bringing together international teams, multiple ERP integrations and local market requirements. Working with technical specialists, implementation partners and dedicated change management resources, you will align the global solution with the needs...

Proofpoint Enterprise DLP Engineer - Email Security & DMARC Current SC clearance required | Mainly remote, with occasional London visits £600-700 per day outside IR35 Put your experience of running Proofpoint Enterprise DLP to work on a clear outcome: effective controls, documented policies and a service permanent engineers can confidently maintain. Supporting an enterprise customer, you'll help mature an expanding set of Proofpoint services. The focus is on configuring, operating and improving the existing environment, including onboarding, policy deployment and enforcement. You'll work across Proofpoint Enterprise DLP, Email Security and DMARC, protecting sensitive information and strengthening defences against phishing, spoofing and impersonation. Your work will include: Configuring and tuning DLP and email security policies, investigating alerts and reducing false positives. Reviewing email relay, mail flow, exceptions and SPF/DKIM/DMARC...

Senior & Principal AI Delivery Consultants - Capital Markets Outside IR35 and Hybrid Working Location: London Start date: ASAP Contract requirement: 2-4 consultants, with the strongest two candidates prioritised for initial presentation. We are supporting a Tier-1 global financial institution looking to bring in experienced AI consultants who have successfully delivered commercial AI solutions into live production environments. The bank has several AI initiatives underway but needs additional engineering capacity to move projects beyond experimentation and into production. Previous permanent hiring efforts have not filled the requirement, so the priority is to identify high-quality consultants who can start quickly and deliver from day one. These are hands-on delivery roles, not research, advisory or proof-of-concept positions. Consultants will be responsible for designing and building AI solutions, integrating them into the bank's existing technology...

Principal AI Consultant | Contract | Up to £700/day Outside IR35 A leading financial institution is expanding its AI delivery capabilities and is looking for a Principal-level specialist to help shape and deliver its next generation of enterprise AI solutions. The programme will initially focus on AI-powered trading recommendations, using client behaviour and market predictions to inform trading decisions. You'll have ownership of the technical direction, working closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to take ideas from initial definition through to approved production systems. A major part of the challenge is ensuring solutions meet the governance, validation and model-risk requirements of a regulated financial environment, alongside delivering hands-on technical work. Key requirements: 10+ years of commercial engineering or data science experience. Demonstrable experience taking commercial AI/ML systems into production. Strong Python, machine...

PRINCIPAL SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT London - Hybrid 3-Month Contract | Immediate Start Required 700 GBP Outside IR35 Ready to shape the future of enterprise technology? We're looking for an exceptional Principal Solutions Architect to make an immediate impact. We are working with a leading global technology and digital transformation organisation seeking an accomplished Thought Leader & Principal Solutions Architect to join their team on an initial 3-month contract with a view for extenssion! This is an exciting opportunity for a senior technology leader who combines exceptional architectural expertise, commercial awareness and the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise technology strategies, advising senior clients and translating emerging innovations into tangible business outcomes. Immediate availability is highly desirable, as the client is looking to move quickly. The Opportunity You'll operate at the...

Solutions Leader - AI - £700 p/d (Outside IR35) - 6-Week Initial Contract - London (2/3x a Week Onsite) A growing technology consultancy is looking for an experienced AI Solutions Leader to drive the development of its enterprise AI capabilities across the UK market. This is an exciting opportunity to combine AI solution architecture, technical leadership and commercial advisory, supporting enterprise clients in adopting Generative AI and advanced machine learning technologies. Working closely with business development teams, senior client stakeholders and AI engineering teams, the AI Solutions Leader will define enterprise AI architectures, lead technical pre-sales engagements and shape AI technology roadmaps. You will also provide technical direction across AI delivery initiatives, support the development of engineering capabilities and contribute to the consultancy's AI thought leadership. Key Responsibilities Define enterprise AI strategies and design...

Solutions Leader - Data - £700 p/d (Outside IR35) - 6 - week contract - London (2/3x a Week Onsite) A growing technology consultancy is looking for an experienced Data Solutions Leader to drive enterprise data architecture and modern data platform initiatives across its UK client base. This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategic data advisory, solution architecture and technical leadership, supporting organisations in modernising their data estates and developing scalable enterprise data capabilities. Working closely with senior client stakeholders, business development teams and data engineering functions, the Data Solutions Leader will define enterprise data strategies, architect modern data platforms and lead technical pre-sales engagements. You will also provide architectural oversight across data delivery initiatives, support the development of data engineering capabilities and contribute to the consultancy's data thought leadership. Key...

Solutions Leader – Data – £700 p/d (Outside IR35) – 6-Month Contract – London (2/3x a Week Onsite) A growing technology consultancy is looking for an experienced Data Solutions Leader to drive enterprise data architecture and modern data platform initiatives across its UK client base. This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategic data advisory, solution architecture and technical leadership, supporting organisations in modernising their data estates and developing scalable enterprise data capabilities. Working closely with senior client stakeholders, business development teams and data engineering functions, the Data Solutions Leader will define enterprise data strategies, architect modern data platforms and lead technical pre-sales engagements. You will also provide architectural oversight across data delivery initiatives, support the development of data engineering capabilities and contribute to the consultancy's data thought leadership. Key...