8 contract jobs found

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...

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...

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...

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...