32 contract jobs found

Contract Lead Data Engineer Duration - 6 months Outside IR35 - Competitive Market Rate Fully Remote Working with a couple of travel requirements to kick off the project Fruition Group are representing a boutique technology consultancy who are specialist at delivering cutting edge solutions for public and private sector clients. They're known as the 'Knights in Shining Armour'. You will be working on a project of utmost importance for the UK Government, building and delivering data solutions involving machine learning and image identification. Key Skills required: - PyTorch - TensorFlow - SciKit - Airflow or Prefect This role will require an active SC Clearance and British Citizenship is required due to the secure nature of the project. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

Contract Lead Data Engineer Duration - 6 months Outside IR35 - Competitive Market Rate Fully Remote Working with a couple of travel requirements to kick off the project Fruition Group are representing a boutique technology consultancy who are specialist at delivering cutting edge solutions for public and private sector clients. They're known as the "Knights in Shining Armour". You will be working on a project of utmost importance for the UK Government, building and delivering data solutions involving machine learning and image identification. Key Skills required: - PyTorch - TensorFlow - SciKit - Airflow or Prefect This role will require an active SC Clearance and British Citizenship is required due to the secure nature of the project. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Data Architect / Data Specialist - Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: Up to £850 per day Location: Hybrid - Home working with on-site work at a Bristol-based defence client Duration: 6 months A Bristol-based SME working closely with defence sector clients is seeking an experienced Data Architect / Data Specialist to support the design and implementation of a secure, scalable data foundation. This is a 6-month contract role, operating outside IR35, with a hybrid working arrangement split between remote delivery and on-site engagement in Bristol. You will take a lead role in shaping the organisation's data architecture, ensuring it is robust, sustainable, and compliant with defence and regulatory requirements. Working with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery partners, you will define how data is structured, governed, and accessed across multiple teams, with a clear focus on long-term scalability and future expansion. The role will involve designing and implementing...

Enterprise Architect | Defence Client | 3 Month Initial Contract | Up to £800 per day (Outside IR35) | Andover (1-2 days per week on-site) | SC Clearance Required MERITUS are excited to be partnered with a market-leading consultancy to secure a specialist for a mission-critical, high-assurance project for a Defence Client in Andover. This is a rare chance to rapidly deploy your expertise in Enterprise Architecture, delivering critical governance and strategic roadmaps for a complex, multi-domain defence environment. If you thrive on leveraging tools like Sparx EA to drive strategic transformation, this is your next challenge. This contract requires a hands-on, strategic thinker who can quickly grasp a complex ecosystem and its inter-dependencies. You will be the assurance voice, ensuring that all technology and data decisions align with the long-term enterprise strategy for one of the UK's most critical security operations. This is not just about documentation; it's about...

Power BI Visualisation Specialist - Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: Up to £700 per day Location: Hybrid - Home working with on-site work at a Bristol-based defence client Duration: 6 months We are working with a Bristol-based SME delivering data and analytics solutions into the defence sector, who are seeking an experienced Power BI Visualisation Specialist to join them on an initial 6-month contract. This role sits outside IR35 and offers a flexible hybrid working model, combining remote delivery with regular engagement at a secure client site in Bristol. The successful contractor will take ownership of designing and delivering high-quality, intuitive Power BI dashboards for complex datasets, with a strong emphasis on advanced and custom visualisations. You will work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate detailed requirements into clear, impactful reporting solutions that support decision-making in a secure environment. Key responsibilities include...

Power Platform Developer - Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: Circa £700 per day Location: Hybrid - Home working with on-site work at a Bristol-based defence client Duration: 6 months A Bristol-based SME delivering digital and data solutions into the defence sector is seeking an experienced Power Platform Developer to support the design and build of secure, scalable business applications. This is a 6-month contract, operating outside IR35, with a hybrid working model combining remote delivery and on-site collaboration in Bristol. In this role, you will be responsible for developing complex Power Apps and Power Automate workflows to support critical business processes within a regulated environment. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust, user-friendly solutions that can be deployed across multiple teams and environments. A key focus of the role will be building multi-tenant solutions using environment variables to enable...

Power Platform Developer - Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: Circa £700 per day Location: Hybrid - Home working with on-site work at a Bristol-based defence client Duration: 6 months A Bristol-based SME delivering digital and data solutions into the defence sector is seeking an experienced Power Platform Developer to support the design and build of secure, scalable business applications. This is a 6-month contract, operating outside IR35, with a hybrid working model combining remote delivery and on-site collaboration in Bristol. In this role, you will be responsible for developing complex Power Apps and Power Automate workflows to support critical business processes within a regulated environment. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust, user-friendly solutions that can be deployed across multiple teams and environments. A key focus of the role will be building multi-tenant solutions using environment variables to...

Power BI Visualisation Specialist - Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: Up to £700 per day Location: Hybrid - Home working with on-site work at a Bristol-based defence client Duration: 6 months We are working with a Bristol-based SME delivering data and analytics solutions into the defence sector, who are seeking an experienced Power BI Visualisation Specialist to join them on an initial 6-month contract. This role sits outside IR35 and offers a flexible hybrid working model, combining remote delivery with regular engagement at a secure client site in Bristol. The successful contractor will take ownership of designing and delivering high-quality, intuitive Power BI dashboards for complex datasets, with a strong emphasis on advanced and custom visualisations. You will work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate detailed requirements into clear, impactful reporting solutions that support decision-making in a secure environment. Key...

Data Architect / Data Specialist - Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: Up to £850 per day Location: Hybrid - Home working with on-site work at a Bristol-based defence client Duration: 6 months A Bristol-based SME working closely with defence sector clients is seeking an experienced Data Architect / Data Specialist to support the design and implementation of a secure, scalable data foundation. This is a 6-month contract role, operating outside IR35, with a hybrid working arrangement split between remote delivery and on-site engagement in Bristol. You will take a lead role in shaping the organisation's data architecture, ensuring it is robust, sustainable, and compliant with defence and regulatory requirements. Working with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery partners, you will define how data is structured, governed, and accessed across multiple teams, with a clear focus on long-term scalability and future expansion. The role will involve designing and...

Power Platform Developer - Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: Circa £700 per day Location: Hybrid - Home working with on-site work at a Bristol-based defence client Duration: 6 months A Bristol-based SME delivering digital and data solutions into the defence sector is seeking an experienced Power Platform Developer to support the design and build of secure, scalable business applications. This is a 6-month contract, operating outside IR35, with a hybrid working model combining remote delivery and on-site collaboration in Bristol. In this role, you will be responsible for developing complex Power Apps and Power Automate workflows to support critical business processes within a regulated environment. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust, user-friendly solutions that can be deployed across multiple teams and environments. A key focus of the role will be building multi-tenant solutions using environment variables...

Data Architect/Data Specialist - Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: Up to £850 per day Location: Hybrid - Home working with on-site work at a Bristol-based defence client Duration: 6 months A Bristol-based SME working closely with defence sector clients is seeking an experienced Data Architect/Data Specialist to support the design and implementation of a secure, scalable data foundation. This is a 6-month contract role, operating outside IR35, with a hybrid working arrangement split between remote delivery and on-site engagement in Bristol. You will take a lead role in shaping the organisation's data architecture, ensuring it is robust, sustainable, and compliant with defence and regulatory requirements. Working with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery partners, you will define how data is structured, governed, and accessed across multiple teams, with a clear focus on long-term scalability and future expansion. The role will involve designing and...

Power BI Visualisation Specialist - Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: Up to £700 per day Location: Hybrid - Home working with on-site work at a Bristol-based defence client Duration: 6 months We are working with a Bristol-based SME delivering data and analytics solutions into the defence sector, who are seeking an experienced Power BI Visualisation Specialist to join them on an initial 6-month contract. This role sits outside IR35 and offers a flexible hybrid working model, combining remote delivery with regular engagement at a secure client site in Bristol. The successful contractor will take ownership of designing and delivering high-quality, intuitive Power BI dashboards for complex datasets, with a strong emphasis on advanced and custom visualisations. You will work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate detailed requirements into clear, impactful reporting solutions that support decision-making in a secure environment. Key responsibilities...