38 jobs found in Kettering

Technical Director Location: Milton Keynes/Remote (Travel to the MK office once a week) Contract: Outside IR35 Day rate: Up to £850 per day Duration: 12 months Start date: Mid-January 2026 Key skills: digital and sensor technologies, AI, data analytics and data integration My client, a global consultancy requires a Technical Director to oversee and coordinating all technical aspects of the bid (including product/service design). If the bid is successful, there's a further opportunity to support contract negotiations and implementation of the system/service. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge, including digital and sensor technologies, excellent leadership skills, and an ability to work well under pressure. AI, data analytics and data integration experience would be very useful but is not essential. The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in managing the technical process, creating solutions, leading a technology team, in digital and data,...

Technical Director Location: Milton Keynes/Remote (Travel to the MK office once a week) Contract: Outside IR35 Day rate: Up to £850 per day Duration: 12 months Start date: Mid-January 2026 Key skills: digital and sensor technologies, AI, data analytics and data integration My client, a global consultancy requires a Technical Director to oversee and coordinating all technical aspects of the bid (including product/service design). If the bid is successful, there's a further opportunity to support contract negotiations and implementation of the system/service. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge, including digital and sensor technologies, excellent leadership skills, and an ability to work well under pressure. AI, data analytics and data integration experience would be very useful but is not essential. The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in managing the technical process, creating solutions, leading a technology team, in digital and data,...

Technical Director Location: Milton Keynes/Remote (Travel to the MK office once a week) Contract: Outside IR35 Day rate: Up to £850 per day Duration: 12 months Start date: Mid-January 2026 Key skills: digital and sensor technologies, AI, data analytics and data integration My client, a global consultancy requires a Technical Director to oversee and coordinating all technical aspects of the bid (including product/service design). If the bid is successful, there's a further opportunity to support contract negotiations and implementation of the system/service. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge, including digital and sensor technologies, excellent leadership skills, and an ability to work well under pressure. AI, data analytics and data integration experience would be very useful but is not essential. The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in managing the technical process, creating solutions, leading a technology team, in digital and data,...

ESG & Sustainability Transformation Lead Contract £700p/day | Outside IR35 | Mostly Remote Location: Luton & Cambridge (ad hoc travel, 1 2 days per week as required) Experienced ESG & Sustainability Transformation Lead required for a global sustainability and SAP-enabled transformation programme. The role focuses on aligning a digital sustainability platform with BAU sustainability operations, supporting Mexico deployment and UK readiness activities. Key responsibilities: Align digital sustainability solutions with BAU sustainability processes Support Mexico deployment, UAT closure, and go-live readiness Coordinate across sustainability, technology, build, and BAU teams Define roles and responsibilities at go-live Support UK design and build readiness activities Required experience: ESG strategy, compliance, and non-financial reporting Large-scale technology/SAP transformation programmes Ideally, strong SAP knowledge...

Enterprise Process Lead ESG Global SAP S/4HANA Transformation Programme Location: Luton (occasional travel to Cambridge and Luton) Rate: £700 per day Outside IR35 Duration: 6-month contract A leading global organisation is seeking an Enterprise Process Lead (ESG) to support its ESG workstream on a major SAP S/4HANA transformation programme. The role spans User Acceptance Testing (UAT) through to first deployment, with potential involvement in subsequent global rollout activities. You will initially work alongside the current ESG Enterprise Process Lead to gain programme context and ensure a smooth handover, before taking ownership as team lead, driving ESG process alignment and readiness across the transformation. Key Responsibilities Lead ESG process design and implementation within SAP/S/4HANA Own ESG readiness from UAT through to deployment, ensuring defects are resolved and processes are fit for purpose Act as the key interface between ESG teams,...

Job Title: ERP Cutover Manager (IFS) Contract: 12 months | Outside IR35 | Hybrid Rate: Negotiable Overview: Seeking an experienced ERP Cutover Manager with strong IFS implementation experience to lead and execute end-to-end cutover planning and delivery for a major ERP programme. Key Responsibilities: - Own and manage the ERP cutover strategy, plan, and execution - Coordinate business, technical, and third-party cutover activities - Manage data migration, system readiness, and go-live execution - Mitigate cutover risks and ensure a controlled transition to IFS Requirements: - Proven ERP Cutover Manager experience on large-scale programmes - Hands-on experience with IFS ERP - Strong stakeholder coordination and delivery focus Location: Hybrid (UK)

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with a strong background working within a UK police force or policing environment to support a major records management system (RMS) migration programme . The role will focus on migrating legacy policing systems into NicheRMS (or a comparable police RMS platform). Role Overview You will play a key role in defining and delivering the technical architecture for a complex migration programme, ensuring data integrity, system interoperability, and compliance with policing standards and information governance requirements. Working closely with business, technical, and supplier teams, you will help enable a smooth transition from legacy systems to NicheRMS. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and ownership of the end-to-end technical architecture for the RMS migration programme. Define target-state architecture for NicheRMS, including integrations with surrounding policing systems. Oversee migration of data...

Lawrence Harvey are working with a leading company that is launching a large-scale IT initiative in 2026 to redefine its IT architecture and landscape, accelerating its transition to a more digitally enabled organisation. As part of this programme, they are seeking a Senior IT Transformation Lead to provide leadership across IT architecture and projects. The role will focus on a comprehensive review of the current IT landscape and the definition of a future-state IT strategy for 2026, spanning both architecture and project delivery. This is an Outside IR35 position with a flexible rate depending on experience for an initial 6 months, with an extremely likely chance of extension and the aim to start in February. This is a hybrid position with weekly travel 2-3 days per week to Central London, near Bank. Requirements: Proven enterprise architecture and IT governance experience, including operating in federated or multi-division environments and supporting large-scale IT...

Programme Director - Cloud Transformation - Central Government - £900-£1,400/day Outside IR35 A major UK Government technology programme is seeking an experienced Programme Director to lead a £170m+ multi-year transformation initiative delivering a modern, sovereign, cloud-first platform for secure collaboration across government. This is a politically visible, high-impact role requiring strong leadership, delivery authority, and the ability to balance service continuity with future-state design. Please note, we will not be able to consider any candidates without active SC/DV clearance. Key Responsibilities Own programme milestones, dependencies, and risk posture; maintain realistic plans and continuous reforecasting. Safeguard current service stability during migration; define acceptance criteria for operability and resilience. Orchestrate a multi-supplier ecosystem within a hybrid SIAM model. Shape commercial and procurement strategies, including tower...

Rate: £ 700-£1100 p/d Outside IR35 London: Mainly remote, occasional visit to London office Duration: 6-month initial (with potential extension) Our client, a global organisation undergoing significant technology and process transformation, is seeking an experienced Technology Business Partner with a strong technical and solution architecture background and deep experience in product-based environments. This high-impact role will act as the strategic link between business, product, and engineering teams - driving end-to-end solution design, delivery, and optimisation across global, matrixed structures. You will face off to senior business stakeholders (including COO-level), influence technology strategy, and lead initiatives that reimagine business processes, integrate advanced technologies (including AI), and deliver measurable business value. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in solution architecture and technical product environments, within...

Interim Head of AI – Contract OpportunityI’m looking for an experienced Interim Head of AI to lead and accelerate AI strategy, delivery, and innovation within a large‑scale organisation. This senior leadership role requires someone who can drive transformation, shape AI capability, and deliver high‑impact solutions from day one. Contract Details Length: 6 months Rate: £800–£1000 per day IR35: Outside Location: Hybrid, Central London Required Experience Proven leadership in AI, ML, or Data Science at Head‑of/Director level Strong background in AI strategy, delivery, and enterprise‑scale implementation Deep technical expertise across ML, LLMs, NLP, and cloud platforms Experience building and leading high‑performing AI teams Demonstrated success driving AI transformation in complex organisations Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Interim Head of AI - Contract Opportunity I'm looking for an experienced Interim Head of AI to lead and accelerate AI strategy, delivery, and innovation within a large scale organisation. This senior leadership role requires someone who can drive transformation, shape AI capability, and deliver high impact solutions from day one. Contract Details Length: 6 months Rate: £800-£1000 per day IR35: Outside Location: Hybrid, Central London Required Experience Proven leadership in AI, ML, or Data Science at Head of/Director level Strong background in AI strategy, delivery, and enterprise scale implementation Deep technical expertise across ML, LLMs, NLP, and cloud platforms Experience building and leading high performing AI teams Demonstrated success driving AI transformation in complex organisations Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Head of Architecure 4 month contract Outside IR35 Hybrid Rates: £1000 per day Shape the technology future of a FTSE 250 leader. We're looking for a visionary leader to define and deliver technology strategy, architecture, and roadmap -aligning innovation with ambitious business growth. What you'll do: Set the vision: Develop a strategic technology roadmap that powers scalability and international expansion. Lead from the top: Report directly to the CIO and influence C-Suite decisions. Architect for impact: Own enterprise and domain architecture, ensuring flexibility and resilience. Drive transformation: Benchmark capabilities, optimize processes, and leverage emerging tech trends. What we're looking for: Proven experience in technology strategy and enterprise architecture at scale. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to translate technology into business value and ROI. Join a business recognized as one of the UK's...

Applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location   We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong finance systems expertise to lead the delivery and integration of a Yardi platform within a complex real estate/asset-backed environment. This role will act as the primary bridge between the internal finance function and external Yardi consultants, ensuring effective configuration, governance, and adoption of the system. HYBRID WORKING 2-3 DAYS IN LONDON OUTSIDE IR35 Key Responsibilities Act as the primary project management interface between the finance team and external Yardi consultants, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met. Oversee the configuration and setup of Yardi, ensuring alignment with finance and governance requirements (eg GL structures, controls, segregation of duties). Coordinate and document business and system requirements, supporting knowledge transfer and ensuring a smooth...

We are working with a large UK-based organisation delivering a complex programme of digital display and AV installations across a multi-building estate. A key component of the programme is the delivery of a very large-scale LED installation , alongside multiple digital display projects delivered in parallel. This role will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery, coordinating several specialist vendors and internal teams to ensure successful execution. HYBRID WORKING 2-3 DAYS IN LONDON OUTSIDE IR35 Scope of Work Delivery of a large-format LED installation (including associated infrastructure, media servers, processors and control systems) Delivery of multiple digital display projects across the estate, including: Wayfinding and informational screens Advertising and digital signage Large-format feature screens External-facing displays Responsibilities Own programme and project delivery from mobilisation through to...

Rate: £ 700-£1100 p/d Outside IR35 London: Mainly remote, occasional visit to London office Duration: 6-month initial (with potential extension) Our client, a global organisation undergoing significant technology and process transformation, is seeking an experienced Technology Business Partner with a strong technical and solution architecture background and deep experience in product-based environments. This high-impact role will act as the strategic link between business, product, and engineering teams - driving end-to-end solution design, delivery, and optimisation across global, matrixed structures. You will face off to senior business stakeholders (including COO-level), influence technology strategy, and lead initiatives that reimagine business processes, integrate advanced technologies (including AI), and deliver measurable business value. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in solution architecture and technical product environments, within...

Lawrence Harvey are working with a leading company that is launching a large-scale IT initiative in 2026 to redefine its IT architecture and landscape, accelerating its transition to a more digitally enabled organisation. As part of this programme, they are seeking a Senior IT Transformation Lead to provide leadership across IT architecture and projects. The role will focus on a comprehensive review of the current IT landscape and the definition of a future-state IT strategy for 2026, spanning both architecture and project delivery. This is an Outside IR35 position with a flexible rate depending on experience for an initial 6 months, with an extremely likely chance of extension and the aim to start in February. This is a hybrid position with weekly travel 2-3 days per week to Central London, near Bank. Requirements: Proven enterprise architecture and IT governance experience, including operating in federated or multi-division environments and supporting large-scale IT...

6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | £750–£1000 per day Hybrid – 2 days onsite (London, Leeds, or Edinburgh) We are seeking a senior, highly credible Data Governance SME to lead the assessment and strengthening of enterprise data frameworks within a complex, highly regulated environment . This role is suited to an experienced consultant who has operated at lead or principal level , is comfortable shaping direction, and can engage confidently with senior stakeholders across data, risk, and technology. The focus is on practical delivery, assurance, and regulatory robustness , not theory. The Role You will take ownership of the data governance and data quality framework agenda , providing authoritative input and hands-on delivery. Responsibilities include: Leading reviews of enterprise data governance frameworks and operating models Designing and embedding data quality standards, controls, and accountability models Acting as a trusted SME to senior...

Job Specification: AI Architect - Insurance Sector Role: AI Architect Sector: Insurance Location: London (Hybrid: 1-3 days in-office/client site) Duration: 12 Months Initial (Long-Term Expectation) IR35 Status: Expected Outside IR35 Start Date: Early January 2026 Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced, consultative AI Architect to join a major managed service engagement with a leading Insurer . The client is in the early stages of adopting Generative AI (Gen AI) and requires an architect who can define the strategic direction, establish architectural patterns, and guide the organization from discovery through to scalable implementation. This is a senior, technology-focused position that requires deep expertise in Gen AI architecture, tooling evaluation, and integration . This is explicitly not a data engineering or classic data platform build role; the focus is on architectural direction, solution design, and low-maturity organizational uplift. Key...

Role Overview Title: Senior Solution Architect (Cloud & Data Platforms) Programme: Multi-year Data & Analytics Transformation Client Environment: Global investment management Contract: 6 months, with extensions over multi-year programme. Outside IR35 Pay rate: £800+ per day, to be discussed This position is Remote working, with some likely occasional trips to site for critical meetings/workshops etc. This role is a hands-on senior Solution Architect acting as the technical and design authority for a modern cloud-based data platform, with Databricks at the core. The architect bridges investment business needs, data engineering, and platform architecture, setting standards others must follow. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Authority Define and own end-to-end solution architecture across: Establish design patterns, reference architectures, and templates Ensure architectural consistency across multiple squads and pods Hands-On...