Test Manager (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic and dynamic QA Lead/ Test Manager to partner with key departments across the EMEA region to lead and drive testing and automation requirements for specific projects within the ECB programme. This pivotal role is accountable for the successful delivery of key vertical cross functional test activities covering Test Strategy and Planning, Test automation, effective ECB test team management, and comprehensive stakeholder engagement. The QA Lead/ Test Manager role will work closely with the Programme Test Manager, IT PMs and Project stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: Manage FT, SIT, UAT, targeted release BAU testing...

Our client is a dynamic, fast growing data centre Construction Support Consultant operating both in the UK and internationally. They have grown rapidly and have earned a fantastic reputation across DC expansion projects, white space and hyper scale dc schemes To support these exciting schemes they are looking for an MEP Design Manager to join the team The Design Manager will oversee and coordinate the design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the design meets our clients requirements, adheres to regulatory standards, and offer value engineering solutions. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and the project team to develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals. Additionally, the Design Manager will coordinate with external designers for each project and report any design risks to the Projects Director. The ideal applicant will be from an...

Project Manager 6 Months - Contract Homebased (1 day a month on site in Bristol) Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for project management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact? If so, we want you to be a part of our client's exciting journey in the utilities industry! About the Role: As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role within the Performance and Planning department of our client's IT PMO. You will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of IT projects that are crucial to our client's success. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead medium to large-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget! Key Responsibilities: Take charge as the Project Manager for a variety of IT projects throughout the entire Project Management Lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop project plans, set milestones, and maintain schedules and...

Senior Contracts Manager Hybrid (Birmingham or London) Inside IR35 Contract Opportunity - £650 The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are seeking experienced Senior Contracts Managers to support the commercial management and administration of a portfolio of major infrastructure and corporate contracts within a large-scale, publicly funded programme. This is an excellent opportunity for commercially focused contract professionals with extensive NEC contract experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of delivering value, governance, and risk management across complex contract environments. Working within an established Procurement and Commercial function, you will be responsible for leading contract administration activities, managing contractual change, supporting governance processes, and ensuring the successful delivery of contract outcomes throughout the contract lifecycle. Contract Scope: Senior Contracts Manager The Senior Contracts Manager will...

Senior Contracts Manager Hybrid (Birmingham or London) Inside IR35 Contract Opportunity - £650 The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are seeking experienced Senior Contracts Managers to support the commercial management and administration of a portfolio of major infrastructure and corporate contracts within a large-scale, publicly funded programme. This is an excellent opportunity for commercially focused contract professionals with extensive NEC contract experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of delivering value, governance, and risk management across complex contract environments. Working within an established Procurement and Commercial function, you will be responsible for leading contract administration activities, managing contractual change, supporting governance processes, and ensuring the successful delivery of contract outcomes throughout the contract lifecycle. Contract Scope: Senior Contracts Manager The Senior Contracts Manager will...

Senior Forensic Delay Analyst / Claims Specialist Position Type: Contract (Senior-Level Only) Rate: 600 - 750 per day (Inside IR35) DOE IR35 Status: Strictly Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP (Urgent Requirement) About the Role We are seeking a heavyweight, highly experienced Senior Forensic Delay Analyst / Claims Specialist for an urgent, immediate-start contract . This is a senior-only appointment requiring a professional who can step in without hand-holding to dissect complex project histories, reconstruct timelines, and provide strategic clarity on high-stakes disputes. If you are available immediately, operate with high autonomy at a senior tier, and are looking for a lucrative contract role strictly Inside IR35 , we want to speak with you today. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Specialist, you will take full ownership of the forensic delay process, providing high-level expertise to clients and legal teams. You will: Analyze & Investigate:...

Your World is currently looking to place a Band 6 / 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist with UK experience into a locum role working in schools near Harrow and Stratford. The work will mainly be ABA focused. Based in a fantastic children's community school team in West London, this position is ideal for an OT who needs a new challenge and wants to take their career to the next step. This position comes with the added bonus of working alongside an experienced team of healthcare professionals. Are you the right OT? The ideal candidate for this role will have plenty of experience in UK Occupational Therapy positions and the desire to progress their career even further. You must possess a confident but friendly nature, plus the ability to work with patients from a range of age groups and backgrounds. As your patients will have different requirements, you must be willing to adapt your methods to match their specific needs. You must be highly organised and motivated to achieve the best...

Our client is a well established Lloyd's syndicate and this role will be to help with a legacy project which is expected to last 9-12 months. You will be responsible for accurate preparation, timely delivery and presentation of the Syndicate's related financial results to the Syndicate Finance Manager and ensuring the integrity of Syndicate general ledger, including delivery of all Balance Sheet reconciliations and controls. Supporting the timely submission of all Regulatory Reporting to Lloyd's and the annual Statutory Financial Statements. Also supporting implementation of changes to core business finance processes and the harmonisation of data between the Financial Ledger and Data Warehouse. Ideally you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified however this is not essential. You will have experience of working in the Lloyd's insurance market, a strong grasp of UK Insurance GAAP, an understanding of syndicate accounting and people management skills. Our client is committed to...

Business Analyst - AI Consultant. Investment Management. 6 month day rate contract. The role. You will advise on how AI is used across a growing investment business. Focus on building a practical AI strategy and improving how data is structured and used. This is a hands on advisory role with real impact across front and middle office. What you will do. - Assess current AI capability and identify quick wins - Shape a clear AI strategy aligned to business goals - Support rollout of enterprise AI tools in a controlled way - Work on use cases across investment research and operational due diligence - Improve data ingestion, summarisation and verification processes - Help move towards more advanced AI use such as agent led workflows - Engage senior stakeholders and bring them with you What we need . - Strong investment management experience - Proven exposure to AI tools and optimisation in a business setting - Solid understanding of data management and building unified data...

Lead or Senior Broadcast Media Engineer with SDVI/ ingest platforms experience 12 month Contract (Outside IR35 tbc) Approx rate 700pd Hybrid London - Must have right to work in the UK August start / Available within 4/6 weeks Lead / Senior Broadcast Media Engineer with SDVI/ ingest platforms experience. Role requires deep understanding of content ingest workflows - including file-based ingest, transcoding, quality control and metadata processing. Extensive, hands-on experience including workflow design, orchestration configuration and integration within a broadcast supply chain environment. SDVI Rally experience and or similar media workflow systems using python development. Senior or lead engineer background, with hands-on technical delivery experience within complex broadcast or media technology programmes Extensive, hands-on experience with SDVI Rally - including workflow design, orchestration configuration and integration within a broadcast supply chain...

Infrastructure Engineering Specialist - DV Cleared Contract Daily Rate: Up to £650 (inside IR35 via umbrella)Contract Length: 12 months 5 days onsite per week in London is required Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a leading organisation in the engineering sector, is on the hunt for an enthusiastic Infrastructure Engineering Specialist with DV clearance. If you're passionate about technical excellence and eager to collaborate with a dynamic team, this is the opportunity for you! About the Role:Join a multi-disciplined engineering practise focused on delivering top-notch technical capabilities to our customers. As an Infrastructure Engineering Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in executing high-level designs and ensuring the stability of network and infrastructure environments that align with our client's strategic goals. What You'll Be Doing:In this key position, you will: Implement Designs: Manage the implementation of high-level designs...

Solution Architect - B2B Payments Transformation Contract: 6 months Rate: £600-£650 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London, Hybrid An experienced Solution Architect is required to lead end-to-end architecture for a large-scale B2B banking RTL and Payments Transformation programme within a complex financial services environment. This role will own solution design across multiple workstreams, ensuring a cohesive, scalable and resilient architecture aligned to regulatory, operational and commercial requirements. The programme spans core B2B banking capabilities , including payments, reconciliation, KYC, cash management, monitoring and billing. You will play a central role in shaping an event-driven architecture , working closely with senior stakeholders, peer architects and offshore delivery teams, while providing strong architecture governance and design assurance. Key Responsibilities Own solution architecture and high-level design across multiple workstreams...

VMWare SME, VCF, vDefend, NSX VMWare Specialist Outside of IR35 Up to £900 per day VMWare specialist required for a leading financial service company based in London. The successful candidate will provide design, implementation and subsequent BAU services as part of a large scale datacentre migration. The assignment has been deemed outside of IR35.Predominantly remote working with occasional travel to site. Essential skills required: VMware VCF VMWare NSX inc DWF, SSP, vDefend Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters...

Solution Architect - Marketplace London (Hybrid) Digital Retail / E-commerce We're partnering with a leading organisation building a new marketplace platform to enable third-party sellers across its digital channels. They're seeking a Solution Architect to join a dedicated Marketplace Product Team, playing a key role in shaping scalable, secure architecture and driving delivery The Role You'll work closely with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to translate commercial goals into technical solutions, providing hands-on architectural leadership across discovery, design, and delivery. Key Responsibilities Define target-state architecture for marketplace capabilities Produce HLDs and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) Design integrations across Commerce, ERP, OMS, PIM, CRM, Payments & Fulfilment Support product roadmap, backlog refinement, and sprint delivery Identify risks, dependencies, and technical opportunities Ensure alignment with enterprise...

Senior iOS Engineer Location: United Kingdom (Remote across UK, candidate must be in UK location) Client: Top-tier Global Music Streaming Platform The Role We are seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to join the Core Experience team for one of our premier clients in the music streaming industry. What You'll Do Collaborate within a high-performing, cross-functional squad (iOS, Android, C++, Backend, Design, and Data Science). Ship groundbreaking iOS features and run live product experiments that impact millions. Write clean, idiomatic Swift designed to scale across dozens of distributed engineering teams. Optimize app performance, mobile tooling, and end-to-end client-to-backend systems. Who You Are Experienced: 6+ years of iOS development. Product-Scale Experience (Preferred): Background working in large-scale, product-based tech companies . You understand massive codebases, complex CI/CD, and A/B testing at scale. Agentic-First: Crucial experience using...

Senior Business Analyst - Reinsurance Pricing Contract Inside IR35 £650 per day London / Hybrid We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join a high-profile transformation focused on reinsurance pricing and portfolio analytics. This is a key role on a programme already in motion. You'll step in at discovery stage and take ownership of shaping how pricing and analytics capability evolves. The Role You'll work across the full lifecycle of change. Lead discovery and define requirements Map current processes and design future state Work closely with underwriting, actuarial and data teams Support delivery through build, testing and reporting This is a hands-on role where you'll be expected to lead conversations and drive clarity. The Environment Reinsurance pricing focused Portfolio level analysis and risk modelling Complex, data-led decision making You'll be working in a space that combines underwriting, analytics and technical delivery. What We're...

Pontoon 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. Job Title: Financial Delivery Manager Location: London OR Manchester - Hybrid ( 2 days in office) Contract: 6 months with possible extension. Rate: £700 inside umbrella About this opportunity We're part of the Chief Data & AI Office (CDAIO) at the Group. The Data Resilience team is responsible for protecting critical data services by defining and embedding controls, operating models and standards aligned to regulatory expectations (FCA / PRA). This role focuses on driving delivery across Data Resilience work ensuring data remains available, secure and...

Product Manager (Digital) I am recruiting for a Product Manager to work within the digital team for my client. The ideal client will have experience within a B2C business and working on acquisition & onboarding digital products. You will provide hands on support across my clients onboarding experience and app acquisition programmes whilst collaborating with internal teams, design agencies, and development agencies to deliver high-quality digital product outcomes. Coordinate working sessions with internal and external teams to assess available functionality and drive delivery. Maintain close collaboration with delivery teams and technical, design agency partners to support the efficiency of delivering key onboarding items. Maintain the onboarding roadmap, including managing backlog requests and prioritisation beyond the MVP. Support in territory engagement to follow up on data requests, validate opportunities and problems, and feed into impact analysis. Brief and...

Senior Project Engineer (Civils) Location London, United Kingdom Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Engineer (Civils) to support the successful delivery of major rail and infrastructure projects. The role will provide engineering leadership, assurance, and governance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and company procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing engineering assurance activities, supporting project teams, and ensuring technical excellence across complex civil engineering works. Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Assurance Lead and manage the application of appropriate engineering standards across all project design and construction activities. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Network Rail...

Senior Data Engineer (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in Python and Databricks to design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and platforms. You will play a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making by delivering reliable, efficient, and high-quality data solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and Databricks Build and optimise ETL/ELT workflows leveraging Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake) Develop robust data models and data architectures on Lakehouse platforms Implement and manage data workflows within the Databricks ecosystem Ensure high data quality, governance, and reliability across pipelines Optimise performance of...