46 jobs found in Stoke-on-Trent

Be honest, a lot of Phase Zero work ends up as a room full of people nodding at PowerPoint slides before somebody produces a document confirming what everyone already knew. This isn't that. My client has already completed some initial discovery work and has a pretty clear view of where they think they want to go. What they need now is an experienced SAP Finance Architect to come in, challenge assumptions, validate the proposed approach, and help shape the next phase of the journey. You'll also play a key role in helping select the Systems Integrator that will ultimately deliver the programme, so this is as much about providing strategic guidance as it is SAP expertise. What you'll be doing: Validating the proposed SAP Finance approach and target architecture Providing expert guidance across SAP Finance processes and capabilities Supporting vendor and Systems Integrator selection activities Working closely with senior stakeholders to shape the future...

Senior Service Designer - Needed ASAP! Duration: 6-month contract | Location: Remote with occasional client site visits | IR35: Outside IR35 | Sector: Public Sector / Healthcare The Rol eWe are looking for an experienced Senior Service Designer to join a Consultancy on NHS digital transformation programme. You will lead end-to-end service design across complex, multi-touchpoint services, working with user researchers, product managers, and senior NHS stakeholders to translate insight into practical, scalable design . Key Skills & Experien ceProven Senior Service Designer experience on large-scale NHS digital programmes — NHS experience is essenti alStrong portfolio across the full design lifecycle: discovery, blueprinting, journey mapping, and delivery suppo rtConfident facilitating workshops with clinicians, patients, and operational stakeholde rsFamiliarity with GDS Service Standard and NHS design principl esProficient in Figma, Miro, or...

Senior User Researcher - Urgent Contract Role! Duration: 6-month contract | Location: Remote with occasional client site visits | IR35: Outside IR35 | Sector: Consultancy / Public Sector / Healthcare The Rol eWe are seeking a Senior User Researcher for a high-profile Consultancy on a NHS digital transformation programme. You will plan and deliver high-quality research with patients and clinical staff, ensuring user needs directly shape product and service decisions across the programme . Key Skills & Experien ceProven Senior User Researcher experience on complex NHS digital programmes — NHS experience is essenti alStrong mixed-methods toolkit: contextual interviews, usability testing, surveys, and ethnographic observati onExperience recruiting and working with clinical staff, patients, and other NHS user grou psSkilled at synthesising findings into clear, actionable insights for varied stakeholder audienc esKnowledge of NHS research ethics,...

Project Manager Outside IR35 6 Month contract This is largely a remote role with travel if needed. We have an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager, who has experience in business change across Underwriting and Pricing. About the role Our Project Managers lead the delivery of Projects across the Group. In a key role for us within the team, you will be responsible for driving a number of projects in the business, that vary in scale, complexity and budget. You will work alongside cross functional teams to support the end-to-end delivery of strategically aligned projects, utilising both waterfall and agile methodologies. Essential Skills/Experience Required: Experience working within a regulated environment across Underwriting and Pricing Strong project management skills in business change. Experienced in leading medium to large projects. Experience managing third parties. Experience in industry standard project management processes and...

A leading commercial insurance broker with a UK wide network are seeking an Operational Excellence Consultant to analyse, assess and recommend changes needed to underperforming branches to increase operational efficiency and increase capacity. Roles involves: Identify the branches that have reduced efficiency through data analysis Visit the branches to understand the cause of the differences we have identified in the productivity of our individual branches whether that is people, structure, process, use of technology or control related. Develop actions plans to realise direct savings within the branches who are over-capacity without impacting client service. Develop the target operating model for SME and mid-corporate segments, taking into account the relative value of those segments, and client service expectations. All activity is to be focused on waste elimination whether through direct work carve-out or AI/automation enablement. Skills Needed Direct...

Palantir Front-End EngineerContract | Outside IR35 | 3 months + Extension | SC Clearance Required Morela is supporting a specialist AI and defence technology consultancy on a confidential basis as they look to bring in a senior Palantir Front-End Engineer on an initial contract basis. The business is in the process of moving away from Palantir Workshop and building fully-fledged React applications that integrate directly with a Palantir Workbench environment. You will come in, hit the ground running, and support both delivery and knowledge transfer across the team. What we need: Strong Front End engineering background with deep Palantir experience Confident building React applications outside of Workshop Active SC clearance - essential Must be UK based Flexible on remote with occasional travel to sites across England Outside IR35 | Day rate £800 per day| 3 months minimum with strong extension potential Drop me a message if this is you to (see below)

AI Engineer (C++) 6 Month Contract Outside IR35 UK Fully Remote About the Role Fruition are seeking a skilled C++ engineer for our client to help build and optimize the runtime layer powering local AI on edge devices. This role focuses on porting, enhancing, and optimizing inference engines such as llama.cpp, ggml, and ONNX-based runtimes to deliver fast, efficient, and reliable on-device AI performance across diverse hardware environments. You will work close to the metal, improving model loading, memory efficiency, and inference speed while ensuring runtime stability and production readiness. This is an opportunity to contribute to privacy-focused AI systems that operate independently of cloud infrastructure. Responsibilities Deploy and optimize machine learning models for edge and on-device environments using frameworks including llama.cpp, ggml, and ONNX Improve inference runtime performance across different CPU and GPU architectures Collaborate closely with...

SOX Controls SME UK Remote with ad-hoc travel Competitive market rate, Outside IR35 6 months with strong chance of extension An excellent opportunity for an experienced SOX SME to join a major controls transformation programme within a cloud-first technology environment. Working across technology, finance, and compliance teams, you'll support the redesign and automation of SOX controls, helping the business navigate significant system and process changes while maintaining a robust control framework. Responsibilities : Provide SOX SME expertise across a large-scale controls transformation programme. Support the transition from manual to automated controls and system-driven monitoring. Assess and enhance ITGCs, application controls, access management, and change controls. Partner with engineering, product, finance, and compliance stakeholders to strengthen the control environment. Support AWS and cloud-based control design and implementation activities. Manage...

Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Terraform) | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote I'm recruiting an Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for a leading insurance client entering a busy delivery phase — major projects going live this autumn, with a healthy pipeline to follow. This is a genuine Outside IR35 , fully remote contract running to year-end, with real longevity on offer (their contractors tend to stick around). You'll sit within the infrastructure team, working directly on the production environment. What you'll be doing: You'll come in as a hands-on Azure all-rounder , helping bring current projects home. Taking HLDs through to technical stories and delivery, provisioning servers, onboarding services, working with serverless components, promoting releases to production, and troubleshooting inherited Terraform — all under proper change governance. What I'm looking for: Strong, infrastructure-focused Azure expertise — a true all-rounder Solid...

Role: LIMS Tester Type: Contract Length: 4-months initially (high likelihood of extension due to large programme of work) Location: Fully remote Day rate: Competitive, Outside IR35 We are currently supporting a large-scale pathology transformation programme and are looking for multiple experienced LIMS Testers to support a major laboratory information management system (LIMS) implementation across four NHS Trusts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile programme delivering Evolution V Lab across multiple pathology laboratories simultaneously. Due to the scale of the programme, additional testing resource is required to support the creation, execution and management of test scripts across a range of laboratory disciplines. You will play a key role in supporting the testing workstream, working closely with laboratory SMEs and programme stakeholders to ensure laboratory workflows are thoroughly tested and validated ahead of go-live. Key...

Senior SAP HR/Payroll ABAP Developer (Contract) - Outside IR35 - Support Role Overview We are supporting a global enterprise software services organisation seeking an experienced SAP HR/Payroll ABAP Developer to join its remote support and engineering team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining payroll, tax, legal and regulatory solutions across multiple European countries within SAP HCM Payroll environments. You'll work closely with in-country Business Analysts and payroll specialists to deliver statutory updates, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure ongoing compliance with local payroll legislation. Unlike traditional project-based consulting, this is an on-demand support and enhancement role. Work is delivered as customer demand arises, providing flexibility and exposure to a wide variety of SAP Payroll challenges across different clients and countries. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain SAP HR/HCM Payroll solutions within SAP ECC environments....

Oracle Database Administrator/DBA (Oracle 11g) - Remote - Outside IR35 - 3 months+ Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment. My client is a global IT consultancy. They are seeking an experienced Oracle 11g Database Administrator to join a structured production support team responsible for maintaining business critical systems operating within a 24 by 7 live service environment. This role focuses on operational stability, incident resolution, performance optimisation and secure database management across a high availability Oracle estate. The Role You will provide 2nd and 3rd line database support for Oracle 11g databases supporting critical production services. Working closely with application support, infrastructure and service management teams, you will ensure availability, resilience and performance in line with agreed service levels. The position operates within a formal ITIL aligned...

Java Developer - Java, Mulesoft, Springboot £market rate (Outside IR35) Glasgow / 5 days a week onsite 6 months initially My client is looking for for Java Developers with strong backend and integration experience to support the development of scalable, API-driven systems. This role will focus on backend services, microservices architecture, and integration using MuleSoft, making it ideal for developers who enjoy working on complex system integrations and enterprise platforms. Key Requirements Strong Java (8+) with Spring Boot/Spring Experience with microservices & REST APIs Hands-on MuleSoft (Mule 4) - Anypoint Platform, API development, JSON/XML Understanding of integration patterns & architecture Experience with CI/CD and Git Knowledge of TDD & automated testing Agile/Scrum experience Strong collaboration skills Nice to Have Full-stack or front-end exposure (JSF) AWS/cloud experience Tools: Gradle, Ansible, GoCD Databases: Oracle, MongoDB...

Java Developer - Java, React, Springboot £market rate (Outside IR35) Glasgow / 5 days a week onsite 6 months initially My client is seeking experienced Java Developers to join a dynamic delivery team building modern, scalable applications. This role will suit candidates with strong full-stack capability, combining backend Java development with modern front-end technologies such as React. You will work across microservices architecture, contributing to both design and delivery in an Agile environment. Key requirements: Strong Java (8+), Spring Boot & Spring MVC experience Experience building REST APIs & microservices Full-stack capability: React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS/SCSS Knowledge of JEE (JSF, JPA, Servlets, JDBC) Experience with CI/CD (Jenkins, Maven) and Git Agile/Scrum environment experience Familiar with IntelliJ (or similar IDEs) Understanding of TDD & automated testing Strong collaboration across product, QA & engineering teams Awareness of...

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an experienced Programme Director with a passion for driving transformation in the media landscape? Our client is looking for a dynamic individual to lead a multi-workstream retail media transformation programme. If you thrive on strategic oversight, stakeholder leadership, and delivering governance excellence, we want to hear from you! Role: Programme Director Duration: 16 Weeks (20-25 days engagement starting July 1st) Location: London (on site) Rate: £1000 - £1400 per day (Outside ir35) Role Overview: This is not a full-time role, 20 to 25 days engagement over a...

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you ready to lead transformative change in the media industry? Our client is searching for an experienced Process Transformation Lead to join their dynamic team on a temporary basis! This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence a large-scale retail media transformation programme, driving efficiency and innovation. Role: Process Transformation Lead Duration: 16 Weeks (45 -60 days engagement starting July 1st) Location: London (on site) Rate: £800 - £950 per day (Outside ir35) Position Overview: This is a unique, part-time opportunity requiring an engagement of 45-60...

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a transformative journey? Our client, a leader in the media industry, is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support a large-scale retail media transformation program. If you're passionate about defining technology architecture and integration strategies within a dynamic ecosystem, we want to hear from you! Role: Enterprise Architect Duration: 16 Weeks (40 - 50 days engagement from July 1st) Location: London (on site) Rate: £900 - £1100 per day (Outside ir35) Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in shaping the...

Cloud Security Architect  Rate: £600-650pd outside IR35 Duration: 6 Months Location: London (1 day per week onsite) Security Clearance: SC Exceed Cyber is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Architect with deep AWS expertise to support a critical government programme. You will deliver end-to-end AWS cloud security architectures aligned with NCSC Cloud Security Principles and HMG security policy frameworks, and develop and maintain security patterns, reference architectures, and technical security standards for AWS environments. Required Skills Proven experience as a security architect, with a track record of delivering cloud security designs from concept to accreditation Demonstrable, hands-on experience designing and securing AWS environments at enterprise or programme scale Understanding of NCSC Cloud Security Principles and their application to AWS-hosted systems Experience working on large scale secure government programmes. Awareness of DevSecOps practices and...

IT Infrastructure and Operations Consultant Rate: £400 - £450 a day outside of IR35 Contract Length: 6 months initially - potential to extend Location: Remote A growing, cybersecurity organisation iis seeking an experienced contractor to provide third-line support and lead a comprehensive Technology audit during a period of transition and change. This role is a hands-on role focusing on the Microsoft ecosystem, with a strong emphasis across security, compliance and platform optimisation. You'll play a key role in improving, assessing the IT environment whilst being hands on with project work across their IT estate. Key responsibilities: Providing third-line support for escalated technical issues (especially Intune and M365) Work on several ongoing projects, such as ISO 27001 implementation and optimising Microsoft licensing Work with the Head of IT to conduct an audit of the Technology estate Identify skill gaps, for future team design whilst helping document systems and...

The AI Consultant role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage artificial intelligence expertise within the Technology & Telecoms industry. Client Details Rapidly growing, Midlands based organisation in the telecoms sector Description Take a top‑down, consultancy‑led approach to identifying automation opportunities across the business. Engage directly with stakeholders across operations, engineering, and support functions to understand real‑world processes. Analyse existing workflows to determine where AI or automation will genuinely add value. Work closely with the internal Process Team, including Six Sigma specialists, to assess efficiency and improvement opportunities. Design pragmatic, scalable AI and automation solutions aligned to business priorities. Translate business problems into clear solution concepts and automation roadmaps. Define expected benefits, cost savings, and efficiency gains for proposed initiatives. Profile Proven experience as an AI...