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Aug 05, 2026
6 Months or more
Data Analyst - OpEx at Oxford Instruments, Bristol, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Bristol, UK
Data Analyst - OpEx (Contract role) Date:  4 Aug 2026 Location:  Bristol, GB, BS35 4GG Job Function:  Operations Business Unit:  Plasma Technology   Are you an exceptional Data Analyst with advanced Excel and Power BI expertise, a passion for operational improvement, and the ability to turn complex data into actionable business insights? We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our Operational Excellence (OpEx) programme on a 6-month contract role, with the possibility of extension. You will be required to work onsite Mon - Thurs, Fri - WFH.   As part of our ongoing OI30 strategy , this role will support one of our five key strategic priorities: improving productivity by 30% across the group. Sponsored by the CEO, the programme focuses on site-by-site business transformation using data-driven decision making, lean...
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Aug 04, 2026
6 Months or more
Head of Information & Cyber Security at HS2, Birmingham, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Birmingham, UK
HS2 is Britain's new high-speed railway that supports the government's number one mission growth. When it's fully operational, the line will connect London and Birmingham in just 49 minutes. This will create better journeys for passengers. The railway links our two biggest economic centres, connects people with jobs and is attracting major investment before services begin. It then extends north of Birmingham to Handsacre in Staffordshire. Here, HS2 trains will connect to the West Coast Main Line for the Northwest and Scotland.   HS2 provides benefits for everyone faster, more reliable journeys for passengers; better connections to markets and people for businesses; and investment in infrastructure and skills for local communities.   As a Head of Information & Cyber Security, your main responsibilities will be:   Lead the development and delivery of the organisation-wide Information & Cyber Security Strategy. Provide executive...
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Aug 04, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Project Manager at Tokio Marine, United Kingdom, 6 Months, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
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Senior Project Manager - Macro Network Segmentation Project Assignment type: 6 month contract (outside IR35)   We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a strategic Macro Network Segmentation Project across a complex enterprise environment. The successful contractor will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering the migration of business applications into designated network security zones, implementation of firewall policy changes, and management of dependencies across multiple concurrent transformation projects. This role requires strong stakeholder management, technical project delivery experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams spanning infrastructure, cybersecurity, application owners, architecture, operations, and third-party suppliers.   Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of the Macro Network Segmentation Project, ensuring...
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Jul 31, 2026
6 Months or more
Lead Business Analyst at Riviera Travel, Burton on Trent/Remote, 6 Months+, to £600 per day (Outside IR35)
£500 - £600 per day
Contract Spy Hybrid (Burton-on-Trent, UK)
Job Title: Business Solution Lead Location: Burton on Trent, Hybrid working includes 2x office days (essential) Day Rate: Up to £600 Outside IR35 Duration: 6months + Start Date: ASAP Department: Technology and Change Riviera Travel is a leader in creating exceptional travel experiences, known for its high-quality escorted tours, river cruises, and solo holidays. With a strong heritage and a passion for detail, every journey is carefully designed to deliver memorable moments from start to finish. Joining Riviera means being part of a collaborative and people focused business where your work directly contributes to bringing unforgettable experiences to life for customers across the UK and beyond. The Role As Business Solution Lead, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering key transformation initiatives across the business. Acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, you will ensure that new solutions are designed,...
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Jul 28, 2026
6 Months or more
Change Trainer - Microsoft 365 ERP Implementation at TLT Solicitors, Bristol/Remote, 9 Months, £Competitive Day Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (Bristol, UK)
TLT is recruiting an experienced Contract Change Trainer on a 9-month basis. This assignment will be engaged on a competitive daily rate via an Umbrella Company. The role will be predominantly hybrid, with 2–3 days per week office attendance required in Bristol in line with programme needs. Role Overview  Based in our Bristol office, this role will play a key role in delivering Project Nova, a large-scale Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP implementation across the firms 7 UK offices, impacting over 1,800 users. Working under the guidance of the Change Lead, the Change Trainer will be responsible for designing and delivering high-impact, role-specific training to support the successful adoption of new ERP-driven processes and ways of working.  This is a critical role within a major transformation programme, requiring strong stakeholder engagement, experience in enterprise systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365), and the ability to operate effectively at...
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Jul 28, 2026
6 Months or more
Head of Information & Cyber Security at HS2, Birmingham, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Birmingham, UK
HS2 is Britain's new high-speed railway that supports the government's number one mission growth. When it's fully operational, the line will connect London and Birmingham in just 49 minutes. This will create better journeys for passengers. The railway links our two biggest economic centres, connects people with jobs and is attracting major investment before services begin. It then extends north of Birmingham to Handsacre in Staffordshire. Here, HS2 trains will connect to the West Coast Main Line for the Northwest and Scotland.   HS2 provides benefits for everyone faster, more reliable journeys for passengers; better connections to markets and people for businesses; and investment in infrastructure and skills for local communities.   As a  Head of Information and Cyber Security , your main responsibilities will be: Direct the development, implementation, and improvement of a pan HS2 Information & Cyber Security Strategy aligned to overall...
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Jul 28, 2026
6 Months or more
Lead IT Service Manager at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Services, Milton Keynes/Remote, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (Milton Keynes, UK)
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK 's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners.   SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.    As a Lead IT Service Manager , your main responsibilities will be: Lead and motivate a team of IT Service Management experts to develop positive relationships and ensure successful service delivery Accountable for the execution of Continual Service...
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Jul 28, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Project Manager - Macro Network Segmentation Project at Tokio Marine, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy London, UK
Senior Project Manager - Macro Network Segmentation Project Assignment type: 6 month contract (outside IR35)   We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a strategic Macro Network Segmentation Project across a complex enterprise environment. The successful contractor will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering the migration of business applications into designated network security zones, implementation of firewall policy changes, and management of dependencies across multiple concurrent transformation projects. This role requires strong stakeholder management, technical project delivery experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams spanning infrastructure, cybersecurity, application owners, architecture, operations, and third-party suppliers.   Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of the Macro Network Segmentation Project, ensuring...
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Jul 24, 2026
6 Months or more
Lead Business Analyst at Riviera Travel, Burton on Trent/Remote, 6 Months+, to £600 per day (Outside IR35)
£500 - £600 per day
Contract Spy Hybrid (Burton-on-Trent, UK)
Job Title: Business Solution Lead Location: Burton on Trent, Hybrid working includes 2x office days (essential) Day Rate: Up to £600 Outside IR35 Duration: 6months + Start Date: ASAP Department: Technology and Change Riviera Travel is a leader in creating exceptional travel experiences, known for its high-quality escorted tours, river cruises, and solo holidays. With a strong heritage and a passion for detail, every journey is carefully designed to deliver memorable moments from start to finish. Joining Riviera means being part of a collaborative and people focused business where your work directly contributes to bringing unforgettable experiences to life for customers across the UK and beyond. The Role As Business Solution Lead, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering key transformation initiatives across the business. Acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, you will ensure that new solutions are designed,...
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Jul 21, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Project Manager at Tokio Marine, United Kingdom, 6 Months, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy UK
Senior Project Manager - Macro Network Segmentation Project Assignment type: 6 month contract (outside IR35)   We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a strategic Macro Network Segmentation Project across a complex enterprise environment. The successful contractor will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering the migration of business applications into designated network security zones, implementation of firewall policy changes, and management of dependencies across multiple concurrent transformation projects. This role requires strong stakeholder management, technical project delivery experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams spanning infrastructure, cybersecurity, application owners, architecture, operations, and third-party suppliers.   Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of the Macro Network Segmentation Project, ensuring alignment...
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Jul 20, 2026
6 Months or more
Lead Business Analyst at Riviera Travel, Burton on Trent/Remote, 6 Months+, to £600 per day (Outside IR35)
£500 - £600 per day
Contract Spy Hybrid (Burton-on-Trent, UK)
Lead Business Analyst Job Title: Business Solution Lead Location: Burton on Trent, Hybrid working includes 2x office days (essential) Day Rate: Up to £600 Outside IR35 Duration: 6months + Start Date: ASAP Department: Technology and Change Riviera Travel is a leader in creating exceptional travel experiences, known for its high-quality escorted tours, river cruises, and solo holidays. With a strong heritage and a passion for detail, every journey is carefully designed to deliver memorable moments from start to finish. Joining Riviera means being part of a collaborative and people focused business where your work directly contributes to bringing unforgettable experiences to life for customers across the UK and beyond. The Role As Business Solution Lead, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering key transformation initiatives across the business. Acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, you will ensure that new...
Contract Spy
Jul 17, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Project Manager - Network Segmentation at Tokio Marine, London St Botolph, 6 Months, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy London, UK
Senior Project Manager - Network Segmentation (Contract) Senior Project Manager - Macro Network Segmentation Project Assignment type: 6 month contract (outside IR35)   We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a strategic Macro Network Segmentation Project across a complex enterprise environment. The successful contractor will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering the migration of business applications into designated network security zones, implementation of firewall policy changes, and management of dependencies across multiple concurrent transformation projects. This role requires strong stakeholder management, technical project delivery experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams spanning infrastructure, cybersecurity, application owners, architecture, operations, and third-party suppliers.   Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery...
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Jul 17, 2026
6 Months or more
Digital Transformation Product Lead at Primark, Reading, 6 Months initial, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Reading, England, United Kingdom
Digital Transformation Product Lead Location: Reading Duration: Initial 6 Months Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate   A unique opportunity to bridge Digital Product and Digital Transformation at scale. Primark is looking for an experienced Digital Transformation Product Lead to bring product thinking, customer-centricity, and digital expertise into some of our most strategic transformation programmes.   This is a highly visible, multi-faceted role sitting at the intersection of Digital Product, Technology, and Transformation . You'll act as the bridge between large-scale transformation initiatives and digital product delivery, ensuring programmes are focused on delivering measurable customer, commercial, and business outcomes. We're looking for someone with a strong background in Digital Product, ideally within eCommerce or customer-facing digital channels , who understands how to apply product thinking to complex...
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Aug 05, 2026
6 Months or more
Cloud Architect (Google Cloud) at Deloitte, London, to 3/27, £Day Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
04/08/2026 Job Type Contract Salary Day Rate Contract Role: Cloud Architect (Google Cloud)  Location: London / Birmingham - (2/3 days on-site per fortnight) Start date: ASAP (inside IR35) End date: March 2027 Payroll provider –  Rockford Payroll  -   Info for Contingent Workers – Rockford Pay   Must be SC cleared.  ​ As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will be the technical authority responsible for translating complex client requirements into robust, secure, and scalable solutions on the GDC platform.   You will guide clients and internal teams, ensuring the architecture aligns with best practices and meets stringent security and compliance standards.   Key Responsibilities: Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions on Google's Dedicated Cloud (GDC), leveraging your expertise in cloud-native services. Lead technical...
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Aug 05, 2026
6 Months or more
Liquidity Business Analyst at Nomura, London, 9 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Company overview Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com   Department Overview Treasury Planning and Analysis comprises of four key sub-areas; EMEA Liquidity Risk Policy (LRP), Data Assurance (Data), Regulatory Reporting & Controls (RRP) and Treasury Chief Operating Officer/Office (Treasury COO). Treasury COO is a key component of the Finance Treasury Department.   Senior management takes a...
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Aug 04, 2026
6 Months or more
Lead Security Assurance Specialist at Network Rail, Glasgow, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Glasgow, UK
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain 's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!   As a Lead Security Assurance Specialist your main responsibilities will be to:   Provide assurance over systems local to the Scottish region, with a primary focus on Operational Technology (OT). Act as a key interface with the central security team, leveraging central capabilities and services where required. Perform a hybrid role combining technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and people management skills. Own and deliver against the local Cyber...
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Aug 04, 2026
6 Months or more
Solution Architect – Healthcare Domain (.NET/Java/Azure) at UST, Nottingham/Remote, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (Nottingham, UK)
Role description Solution Architect – Healthcare Domain (.NET / Java) with Azure Location: Nottingham (Hybrid) Engagement: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) or Fixed-Term Employment At UST, we're helping shape the future of digital healthcare by delivering innovative, scalable solutions across pharmacy, opticians, and broader healthcare services. As part of a major transformation programme, we're looking for an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions that directly impact millions of healthcare customers. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative team of architects, business analysts, engineers, and project professionals, where you'll play a critical role in defining solution strategy, driving technical excellence, and enabling successful business transformation.   The Role: As a Solution Architect, you'll take ownership of end-to-end solution design and...
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Aug 03, 2026
6 Months or more
Data Engineer at Department for Education, Sheffield/Remote, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (Sheffield, UK)
As a  Data Engineer , your main responsibilities will be: The Analytics Engineer will support, manage and maintain data-driven operational services and applications, ensuring the secure, reliable and efficient delivery of business-critical data loads. The role will combine operational support responsibilities with hands-on ETL and data analytics engineering activities. This is a role which is critical for the Business as usual day to day running of a data operations platform as the key responsibilities are around data loading from source to Lakehouse. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a large and complex data environment to develop and deliver end-to-end DataOps engineering solutions in line with analytical project goals and delivery cycles Monitor and load data into the Department's analytical platforms, including trouble shooting issues and fielding user queries. Intervene quickly to resolve problems, minimising potential interruptions to data flows....
Contract Spy
Aug 03, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Data Engineer - SC Cleared at Department for Work & Pensions, UK Office/Remote, 9 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy UK
SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active SC clearance.    The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives.   Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to:   Help people to move into work and...
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Jul 31, 2026
6 Months or more
Service Designer at National Crime Agency, Bristol/Remote, 8 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (Bristol, UK)
An active SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must  be willing & eligible to undergo checks. (Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.)      Key Role Responsibilities    Provide and gain approval of all key Service Management and Integration products required to define the outcome based scope for the Strategic Gateways procurement Support the development of all ITT related (including requirement definition, transition and finance aspects of the ITT etc) Provide supporting documentation including creating any collateral required to provide bidders with an understanding of the current operating environment which Strategic gateways will integrate including any...
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