22 jobs found in Watford

My Local Authority client in the south is looking to appoint a talented a Director of Improvement on a Contract basis. Outside IR35, the role will lead on the delivery of organisation-wide improvements and efficiencies, ensuring sustainable cost reduction, improved productivity, and high-quality services Local authority experience is essential About the role: Based in the south (hybrid): Lead a portfolio of improvement and efficiency programmes (eg service redesign, demand management, digital initiatives) Embed robust governance, programme management, and benefits realisation frameworks Oversee development of appropriate business cases Work with finance to ensure accurate modelling, tracking, and validation of savings About you: You will have the following experiences: Proven track record of delivering large-scale savings and improvements in local government Strong financial and commercial acumen, including understanding of local authority funding...

My Local Authority client in the south is looking to appoint a talented a Data Analyst, Procurement & Benchmarking Officer on a Contract basis. Outside IR35, the role will deliver data-driven insight, procurement analysis, and benchmarking to support efficiency and improvement programmes within the Council. Local authority experience is essential About the role: Based in the south (hybrid): Analyse financial, operational, and demand data to identify cost drivers and inefficiencies Develop clear dashboards and reports (e.g. Excel, Power BI) to support decision-making Conduct spend analysis to identify procurement savings (aggregation, renegotiation, sourcing) Support procurement processes including data analysis, option appraisal, and bid evaluation About you: You will have the following experiences: Proven track record of delivering large-scale savings and improvements in local government Strong data analysis and...

Role Details: Position: Network Engineer Location: Newbury, UK (Hybrid- 2-3 days) Work Mode: Hybrid (2-3 Days a week from Office) Duration: : 6 months + Extensions Rate: Outside IR35- Up to GBP 290/day (Negotiable) 🚫 Visa Note: Open to British Citizenship, ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain), or UK Settlement Visa or Dependent Visa. Key Requirements: We are urgently seeking experienced Network Engineers with deep expertise in Cisco Catalyst technologies to join our team supporting Vodafone's critical network infrastructure. This role is crucial for maintaining high availability and optimal performance, operating on a dedicated 24/7 shift rota to ensure continuous, uninterrupted service delivery. Key Responsibilities * Network Operations & Support: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst series switches and related network infrastructure within a demanding, high-availability environment. * 24/7 Rota Coverage: Work as part of a...

Agile Project Manager – Digitising Customer Journeys £450 - £550 per day Outside IR35 - Depending on Experience Newbury – hybrid working, circa 2 days a week 6 months initial contract We are looking for a talented Agile Project Manager to take on a key role for our client. This will be a great contract to lead the mobilisation and shape the sprint-based delivery of a programme to digitise and redesign end-to-end, omnichannel customer journeys. Key to this role is standing up a project to ensure that digital change is led by customer need and journey outcomes, to improve customer experience and remove operational inefficiencies. Working in an Agile environment, you will set up governance and ways of working, turn existing discovery into a clear delivery plan, and shape a customer-need-led backlog that drives visible progress through iterative releases; and produce a roadmap and funding-readiness outputs for ongoing delivery. If this is you, apply...

Senior Service Designer (Telco) Up to £500 per day outside IR35 Newbury - Hybrid working A global Telecommunications client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Service Designer to join their team and play a key role in shaping seamless, end-to-end customer experiences within the telecommunications space. This is an opportunity to work on complex, large-scale services spanning both fixed and mobile connectivity. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of end-to-end services across digital and operational touchpoints Translate complex technical and business requirements into intuitive, user-centred service experiences Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and network specialists Map customer journeys, identify pain points, and drive continuous service improvement Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to align on service vision and outcomes Ensure service design aligns with business goals, technical constraints,...

Senior Service Designer (Telco) Up to £500 per day outside IR35 Newbury - Hybrid working A global Telecommunications client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Service Designer to join their team and play a key role in shaping seamless, end-to-end customer experiences within the telecommunications space. This is an opportunity to work on complex, large-scale services spanning both fixed and mobile connectivity. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of end-to-end services across digital and operational touchpoints Translate complex technical and business requirements into intuitive, user-centred service experiences Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and network specialists Map customer journeys, identify pain points, and drive continuous service improvement Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to align on service vision and outcomes Ensure service design aligns with business goals, technical...

Network Engineer (SC Cleared) - ACI Specialist Hybrid - Newbury (2-3 days per week onsite, remainder remote) £400 per day (Outside IR35) SC Clearance Essential Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong Cisco ACI expertise to join our team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who has deep hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus 9000 (NX-OS & ACI) environments and can take a lead role in designing, implementing, and supporting modern data centre networks, while also navigating Legacy infrastructure where required. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and support of Cisco ACI-based network environments Manage and optimise Cisco Nexus 9000 (NX-OS & ACI) infrastructure within on-prem data centres Ensure network security best practices are applied and maintained across ACI and traditional environments Work closely with application teams to support connectivity, segmentation, and...

Role Details: Position: Network Engineer Location: Newbury, UK (Hybrid- 2-3 days) Work Mode: Hybrid (2-3 Days a week from Office) Duration: : 6 months + Extensions Rate: Outside IR35- Up to GBP 290/day (Negotiable) 🚫 Visa Note: Open to British Citizenship, ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain), or UK Settlement Visa or Dependent Visa. Key Requirements: We are urgently seeking experienced Network Engineers with deep expertise in Cisco Catalyst technologies to join our team supporting Vodafone's critical network infrastructure. This role is crucial for maintaining high availability and optimal performance, operating on a dedicated 24/7 shift rota to ensure continuous, uninterrupted service delivery. Key Responsibilities * Network Operations & Support: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst series switches and related network infrastructure within a demanding, high-availability environment. * 24/7 Rota Coverage: Work as part of a...

Salesforce Developer London / Newbury (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £310/day (Outside IR35) Salesforce Developer needed with Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components with good knowledge of the Salesforce platform , including Sales Cloud and Service Cloud 6 Month Contract based in London (Hybrid). Paying up to £310/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP in May/June 2026. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH) + 3 days/week working from the office in London and Newbury . Working with a global IT Consultancy supporting a Telecoms end client with a Salesforce solutions project: Experienced hands-on Salesforce development experience delivering production solutions. implement agreed designs and architectural direction. Salesforce Developer work design and develop Salesforce solutions using Apex , Lightning Web Components, integrations and other Salesforce ecosystem technologies. Good knowledge of the Salesforce platform , including...

Salesforce Developer London/Newbury (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £310/day (Outside IR35) Salesforce Developer needed with Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components with good knowledge of the Salesforce platform , including Sales Cloud and Service Cloud 6 Month Contract based in London (Hybrid). Paying up to £310/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP in May/June 2026. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH) + 3 days/week working from the office in London and Newbury . Working with a global IT Consultancy supporting a Telecoms end client with a Salesforce solutions project: Experienced hands-on Salesforce development experience delivering production solutions. implement agreed designs and architectural direction. Salesforce Developer work design and develop Salesforce solutions using Apex , Lightning Web Components, integrations and other Salesforce ecosystem technologies. Good knowledge of the Salesforce platform , including Sales...

Programme Support Analyst with Telco Sector experience Overview A Programme Support Analyst is required to provide governance, assurance and delivery coordination across complex programmes. The role supports programme leadership with governance processes, reporting, risk management and operational coordination across multiple workstreams. Key Responsibilities Support programme governance, including preparing agendas, tracking actions and maintaining RAID logs. Coordinate programme boards, SteerCos and working groups. Maintain documentation, ensure version control and support change control processes. Track milestones, dependencies and delivery progress across workstreams. Produce dashboards, reports and KPI tracking to support decision-making. Highlight risks, issues and dependencies through structured reporting. Support cross-functional coordination and communication between teams. Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons-learned activities....

Data Migration Lead - £600 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Midlands Contract: 12 months Our client, a progressive Midlands based local authority, is seeking an experienced Data Migration Lead to support a major transformation programme. This role will focus on the migration of complex datasets from legacy housing systems, including Capita Open Housing , into a new target platform. The Role As the Data Migration Lead, you will take ownership of the end to end data migration process. Working closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and system suppliers, you will ensure the accurate, secure, and efficient migration of data into the new environment. Key Responsibilities Engage with SMEs, business leads, and users to define and document data migration requirements Develop a comprehensive data migration strategy aligned with the target system supplier's approach Create and manage the data migration plan in line with the overall programme delivery...

Oracle ERP Reporting Lead Contract | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK) We are seeking an experienced  Oracle ERP Reporting Lead  to join a large‑scale finance transformation programme. This is a senior delivery role with end‑to‑end ownership of the reporting workstream for an Oracle Cloud ERP implementation. The role will act as the single point of accountability for reporting strategy, design and delivery, working closely with finance stakeholders and third‑party implementation partners to ensure a robust, scalable reporting solution is delivered. Key Responsibilities Own and lead the  Oracle ERP reporting workstream  from strategy through to delivery and acceptance Gather and validate reporting requirements with finance SMEs and senior stakeholders Design and oversee delivery of reports using  OTBI and BI Publisher (BIP) Act as the reporting subject‑matter expert, providing direction and appropriate challenge to third‑party suppliers...

Job Title: Oracle Project Manager Location: Hybrid - 3 Days per week onsite (Midlands) Salary/Rate: DOE Start Date: As Soon As Possible Job Type: 6-Month Contract - Outside IR35 Oracle Project Manager needed for the end-to-end delivery of Oracle ERP integrations across Legacy and new Oracle Cloud ERP applications. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Lead the end-to-end delivery of Oracle ERP integrations Manage build activities, unit/system testing, release management, and production cutover. Coordinate and lead distributed nearshore and offshore delivery teams. Drive Agile delivery practices, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reporting. Track burn-down/burn-up metrics and maintain transparency of programme progress. Manage and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies to senior programme leadership. Work closely with developers, testers, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver against challenging timelines. Support budget tracking and...

Software Engineer (PHP, Playwright, k6) - Mobile RASP & API Security Gateway Pay Rate: £500-£550 (Outside IR35) Duration: 6 months' Working arrangement: Once a month - Bristol We are currently working with an established financial services organisation operating in the investment and wealth management sector. The organisation is strengthening its mobile and API security capabilities and is seeking an click apply for full job details

FULLY REMOTE & OUTSIDE OF IR35 Sun Solaris consultant required for a leading financial services company. This assignment has been deemed outside of IR35 & Services can be provided on a fully remote basis. Skills and experience required: - Sun Solaris 10 & 11 (Install, configuration, patching, upgrades) Solaris 3 and 4 Cluster (Install, configuration, patching, upgrades) Solaris SARC T and M series hard click apply for full job details

URGENT REQUIREMENT Contract Solutions Architect Immediate start Home working + 1-2 days per week on site in Bristol + occasional trips to other client sites Daily rate £500-600 per day (outside IR35) 3 months initially, with scope for further extension Active SC Clearance candidates only please! A growing strategy, operations, and digital consultancy have an urgent requirement for a Solution Architect click apply for full job details

Outside IR35 - 2x Senior Full-Stack JavaScript Engineer Day Rate: £600 - £650 Outside IR35 Duration: 12-24 Month Programme - Intention to extend into 2027 F/Y Location: Bristol/London Working Pattern: Flexible and team-dependent. Guidance is to plan for up to one day per week in the Bristol office, plus a wider team day in-office every three months. (In practice, cadences across teams vary from weekly to once every six weeks, once a month, or once a quarter) Lots of flexibility available A leading UK wealth management and investment platform is hiring a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join a client-facing product team responsible for the web and mobile experience that helps retail investors manage and grow their wealth ahead of retirement. This is a product engineering role, not a ticket-taking one. You'll work in a modern agile delivery environment with frequent releases, data-driven decision making, and close collaboration with product, design, and business...

Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Outside IR35 £450-£550 per day Hybrid Bristol 6-month initial contract We're working with a well-known global organisation that's investing heavily in its commercial data capabilities. They're looking for a contract Data Engineer to help shape and deliver a next-generation analytics platform supporting sales and marketing decision-making. This role is on a hybrid basis 2 days per week in the Bristol office. This assignment centres on building a scalable, cloud-native data solution using Microsoft Fabric , aligned to a wider Azure landscape. You'll play a key role within a delivery-focused team, owning engineering outputs while partnering closely with analytics specialists and senior stakeholders to deliver at pace. Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance and maintain data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric Produce robust, business-ready datasets that support downstream reporting and insight Introduce automation and agent-assisted development...

Role: MS Defender Security Consultant Our client, a leading MSSP, is seeking an experienced MS Defender Security Consultant to play a key role in reducing alert backlogs and enhancing overall detection capability across their security operations. Role Details: Rate: Up to £500/day (Outside IR35) Location: Occasional travel to East Midlands Key Responsibilities: Design and develop high-fidelity threat detection use cases Review and refine existing incidents, including effective whitelisting to reduce false positives Tune and optimise detection rules across Defender and Sentinel Provide advanced analytical support within SOC environments Required Expertise: Strong, hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender Advanced Microsoft Sentinel skills, including KQL (SOC Level 3 capability) Demonstrated experience in threat detection engineering Solid understanding of modern attack techniques and methodologies Ability to adapt and optimise...