Job Description:

12 month contract within the public sector

Hybrid working (3 days per week onsite) - Somerset base

£1200 per day Inside IR35

Active SC Clearance required

Head of Data Science and AI

Our public sector client is looking for a Head of Data Science and AI to join them to lead a team of data scientists and work with the team and stakeholders to build team capability and skills, ensure clear team objectives, and support with successful project delivery.

Skills and Experience

• Expert level knowledge of data science and machine learning, including a range of different techniques such as supervised (e.g. decision trees, random forests), unsupervised (e.g. clustering), and deep learning. Knowledge of generative AI is desirable.
• Expert level of knowledge of statistics, applied mathematics and scientific analysis, with demonstrable experience of using a variety of techniques to deliver organisational benefits
• Expert level knowledge of exploratory data analysis and statistical analysis of large datasets.
• Practitioner knowledge of Machine Learning Ops and A/B testing different models
• Practitioner knowledge of responsible and ethical AI practices
• Practitioner skills in a scientific programming language such as Python, R, C++.

Day to Day

• Delivering efficiency and customer benefits using data science and AI
• Strategising on the responsible use of data science and AI for automation or new insights
• Working with stakeholders to prioritise data science, AI and automation projects
• Driving operationalisation of data science and machine learning by guiding on effective experimentation, deployment of solutions, monitoring of performance, and scaling
• Team leadership and development for a team of data scientists, including technical and project guidance
• Line management of Principal Data Scientists and setting objectives for the data science team

Next Steps

Please apply with your up to date CV for more information

£ 1100.0/day

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Job Description:

Oversees distribution and sales channels to maximise performance and reach. Develops strategies to strengthen partner relationships and drive revenue.

£ 300.0/day

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Job Description:

• Test Lead - **Active SC Clearance Required
• £500/day - Inside IR35
• Hybrid Working - Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Blackpool
• 3-6 Months (with strong extension potential)

We're seeking a hands-on Test Lead to join a major public sector programme driving large-scale, data-led transformation. This role combines technical leadership with active deliveryyou'll be leading test strategy, managing a small team, and directly contributing to the testing of complex ETL processes, data warehouses, and large-scale data systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and managing a test team: overseeing day-to-day activities, allocating work, and ensuring quality delivery across multiple streams.
• Providing mentorship and coaching to junior and mid-level testers, raising capability, and embedding best practices.
• Hands-on testing of Big Data, ETL workflows, APIs, and UIspersonally executing test cases and validating data accuracy and transformations.
• Designing, building, and maintaining manual and automated test suites using tools like Playwright, Pytest, and Behave.
• Developing and managing comprehensive test plans, scripts, and reports, ensuring traceability back to requirements.
• Driving quality across Agile teams by reviewing user stories, defining test conditions, and ensuring both functional and non-functional coverage.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, encouraging collaboration across delivery teams.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience managing and leading testers in Agile delivery environments, including workload management and coaching.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Big Data, Data Warehousing, and ETL testingcomfortable interrogating data and validating complex transformations.
• Solid Python skills, with experience applying frameworks like Pytest and Behave to build scalable automation.
• A balance of strategic leadership and practical deliveryable to plan, coordinate, and lead, while also directly executing tests when required.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a team culture of quality, accountability, and professional development.
• You will need active SC Clearance for this role - Unfortunately unable to accept any other applications for this role.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys leading from the frontbalancing management responsibilities with direct technical contribution.anchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Blackpool

£ 500.00/day

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Job Description:

Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems to meet business requirements and technical specifications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

£ 683.00/day

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Job Description:

UX/UI Designer (Contract)

Location: Fully Remote, with occasional travel required for workshops/team meetings (sites/offices).

Inside IR35

The Role

We're undergoing a major digital transformation and need an experienced UX/UI Designer to drive real change. This contract role is all about putting the customer first, tackling complex problems, and delivering effective, beautiful digital solutions from discovery to deployment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing: Creating low to high fidelity wireframes, detailed Interaction Design, and stunning User Interface Design.
• Testing: Planning and conducting Usability Testing to validate designs and gather insights.
• Systems: Contributing to our evolving Design System Development.
• Collaborating: Working closely with product and engineering teams using Agile, Kanban, and Lean methodologies.

You must be an expert user of modern design tools and methodologies, with proficiency in the following:

• Core Design
• Figma (Essential)
• Jira
• Figjam
• UserTesting
• Sketch
• Contentful / Webflow / Framer

£ 425.00/day

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Job Description:

· 6 month contract

· Hybrid working - Somerset base

· £730 per day Inside IR35

· Active SC Clearance required

Senior Data Engineer

Our public sector client is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join the team to work in a collaborative environment, designing and building solutions to complex big data challenges.

Skills and Experience

· Be capable of confidently programming in Python to high code quality standards.
(We have a large codebase that consists of numerous serverless Python components. These are application components, not scripts, so require strong Python engineering experience).

· Experience of designing and implementing data ingest and processing capabilities.

· Production experience utilising AWS cloud capabilities.

· Experience of developing solutions delivered by automated CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, static analysis, and linting.

· Has implemented effective monitoring and logging of data processing systems.

· Can show experience of processing geospatial, marine or oceanographic data.

· Has had some line management experience.

Day to Day

· Be working with cutting edge technology on marine geospatial data on a wide range of fascinating and impactful projects.

· Continuously integrate, test, and deploy services to our cloud environments (predominantly AWS but Azure and GCP may be used occasionally).

· Write high quality Python code to implement data ingest and processing capabilities.

· Work with stakeholders to understand how they wish to consume our data holdings.

· Support the wider technology teams with their data and code challenges.

· Coach and/or pair program with team members to share knowledge.

· Contribute to an open, inclusive, and supportive team environment.

Next Steps

If you have active SC Clearance, and the relevant experience, and are interested in finding out more about this opportunity

£ 721.25/day

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Job Description:

• Ruby Developer
• £500-£550 per a day - Inside IR35
• 3-6 Month Contract
• Remote Working

We are seeking an experienced Ruby Developer to join our growing government clients. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant projects, working on complex systems and delivering high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Build and integrate robust APIs, ensuring seamless communication between various systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding, debugging, and testing.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong commercial experience as a Ruby Developer, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.
• Demonstrable strong experience working on APIs, including design, development, and integration (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Proficiency in Node.js for specific backend services and tooling.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript for front-end integration and broader development needs.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of agile development methodologies.
• SC Clearance or Eligibility for SC Clearance is mandatory for this role. You must either hold current SC clearance or be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.

£ 525.00/day

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Job Description:

A Producer oversees the production process from planning to completion, managing resources, budget, and timelines. They ensure the project aligns with creative and business goals.

£ 750.00/day

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Job Description:

Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems to meet business requirements and technical specifications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

£ 425.00/day

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Job Description:

PersonalAssistant (Contract) - Nottingham

Contract: Full-time, 5 days on-site

Duration: 3-month contract (with a major UK retailer)

Location: Nottingham

Rate: Dependent on experience.

Overview:

We're seeking an experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant to provide first-class support to three senior directors within the People Leadership team including the Vice President of People Operations, Vice President of Organisation Effectiveness, and the People Director for Retail & Operations.

This is a key role supporting senior stakeholders and ensuring day-to-day operations run seamlessly. You'll manage busy diaries, coordinate meetings, and act as the go-to person for a wide range of administrative and organisational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Diary & Meeting Management: Coordinate complex, high-volume schedules, prioritising effectively and adapting quickly to last-minute changes.
• Meeting Coordination: Organise agendas, logistics, and follow-ups for leadership and functional meetings.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external partners, representing the directors with professionalism and discretion.
• Travel & Expenses: Manage travel arrangements and expense reporting with accuracy and efficiency.
• Confidential Support: Handle sensitive HR and people-related matters (e.g. performance, payroll, and employee changes) with complete confidentiality.
• Administrative Processes: Support HR administration, including onboarding, contract changes, leavers, and maintaining accurate employee records.
• General Office Support: Maintain organisational charts, distribution lists, and filing systems; liaise with IT as needed.
• Collaboration: Partner with the wider PA network across the business to ensure seamless support and provide cover when required.

About You

• Exceptionally organised, with a strong eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to anticipate needs before they arise.
• Professional and discreet, with experience handling confidential information.
• A confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Positive, collaborative, and solutions-focused with a can-do attitude.
• Previous PA/EA experience in a fast-paced, corporate environment is essential; experience supporting multiple leaders is highly desirable.

This is an exciting contract opportunity to join a leading retail brand in Nottingham, working on-site five days a week.

If this sounds of interest to you, apply today!

£ 220.00/day

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