Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales Senior Commerial Lawyer To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters...

Test Analyst (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Bromley/Hybrid (Initially 5 days on site, eventually moving to 3) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile The Payment Services Testing Team is looking for a conscientious and hardworking individual to join the team. The individual will be responsible for performing User Acceptance testing on new software prior to production install to ensure zero defects are introduced into our Production environment. The type of testing we partake in includes but not limited to - Manual, Automation, Functional and Regression. The role involves working closely with project teams and business partners to understand business requirements, defining test strategies and documenting detailed scripts, execution of scripts and sign off. Key Responsibilities: Working as part of a Global team supporting the EMEA...

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...

Project Manager - Sanctions (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview The purpose of the Sanctions Project Manager (Vice President) role is to support both the First and Second Lines of Defence (1LoD and 2LoD) by leading project and programme management activities across the bank. The role is responsible for leading, managing, and overseeing the Sanctions Enhancement Project-a multi-year transformation programme designed to support the bank's strategic objectives. This includes strengthening the sanctions control framework, operating model, data capabilities, technology, and associated processes. Key Responsibilities: Leading change and delivery management activities for the Sanctions technology upgrade initiative (Fircosoft v6), ensuring solutions are effective, efficient, and aligned...

Project Manager (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview The Employee Endpoints and Digital Services team is seeking an experienced technology Project Manager / Delivery Lead to lead the delivery of SMS Capture initiatives across a large global corporate mobile estate. The role will focus on onboarding new SMS Capture vendors, enhancing existing capture solutions, and ensuring full regulatory compliance and auditability of SMS communications. You will operate at the intersection of technology, telecoms, compliance, and vendors, driving delivery of critical regulatory capabilities within a complex financial services environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead delivery of SMS Capture projects across multiple regions and vendors Own end-to-end delivery lifecycle: planning,...

Senior Software Developer (Contract) Duration: Up until 31 March 2027 (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive salary is available for suitable candidates Role Profile This role focus on the development and support of systems responsible for back-office integration and Repo trading workflows. The positions require strong technical skills, familiarity with trade lifecycle processes, and the ability to work across front to back teams to ensure accurate and timely data flows. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain applications that integrate Fixed Income and Repo trades with downstream back office, settlement, and risk systems. Support and enhance the Repo trading application, including trading workflow tools, reconciliations, and connectivity with internal and external platforms. Build and optimize C# services that ensure robust trade capture, enrichment, validation, and...

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...

Are you a skilled People Partner comfortable working in a start-up/scale-up environment? Are you ready to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge organisation? We are looking for a passionate and skilled HR Business Partner to join a dynamic team! If you thrive in an environment where innovation meets responsibility, keep reading! Role : Interim People Partner Duration : 3 months (whilst recruiting perm, you might be considered for the perm hire) Location : West End (hybrid role, 3 days per week in office) Day Rate : 400- 600 per day, potentially higher and flexible depending on experience! The perm salary equivalent is 90,000- 110,000 Our client is a pioneering AI organisation committed to making the world a better place. Their team consists of ambitious engineers, AI specialists, and program managers, all working towards solving complex and impactful challenges. They foster an open and transparent culture where healthy debates on technology's role in defence...

Test Programme Director (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 As a Test Transformation and Execution Lead within this function, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the way that change is delivered safely, reliably and to a consistently high standard. You will be responsible for leading a review and subsequent transformation of the end to end payments testing model - starting with our core payment and ancillary vendors, through to our existing development, QA, regression, end to end and UAT processes (including automation). You will identify gaps, understand duplication and assess our current state based on your knowledge of best practice in the industry. You will provide recommendations, options and detailed proposals for both tactical and strategic improvement of our payments related...

Senior UX Designer (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Leeds/Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile Are you a passionate UX Designer looking to make a meaningful impact in the banking sector? We're seeking a talented UX Designer to join our dynamic team on a fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to shape user experiences for our innovative banking applications, driving design solutions that engage and empower our customers. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design process for our investments and pension platforms, ensuring a user-centered approach. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative design solutions that enhance user engagement. Utilize your storytelling skills to convey design concepts and user journeys to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and buy-in. Engage with...

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: Operational Improvement Lead Location: South West England / Occasional Travel Contract Type: 6 months with scope to extend Job Purpose The Operational Improvement Lead will be responsible for leading and delivering high-impact operational improvement initiatives across Field Operations within the Electricity Distribution business. The role will focus on driving measurable operational performance improvements, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and embedding sustainable ways of working. Working closely with operational leaders and frontline...

Job title: Insight Manager Contract: 6 Months Working Pattern: Remote (occasional travel required) Rate: 600- 800 per day (Umbrella) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Insight Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven professional who thrives on transforming complex operational and financial data into compelling insights and strategic recommendations. You will play a pivotal role in supporting business improvement initiatives across Field Operations, helping senior stakeholders make informed decisions that maximise performance, return, and long-term success. We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with exceptional storytelling skills, someone confident presenting to senior leadership and able to communicate insights in a clear, engaging, and commercially impactful way. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain insightful reports, dashboards, and performance...