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Jun 18, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Research Lead - African First Language Models at GSMA, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Department: Technology Team: AI Foundry Location: London (Hybrid or Remote) / Nairobi Position type: Contractor (umbrella – inside IR35) until 24th December 2026; Full Time What the hiring manager says ʺThe Africa AI Language Initiative is one of our most strategically important efforts — aiming to build Africa-first, open, locally representative AI models across the continent’s most widely spoken languages. As our Subject Matter Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping model design, guiding technical execution, and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple partners.ʺ Director of AI Initiatives About the team The Africa AI Language Initiative brings together mobile operators, African researchers, startups, academia, and GSMA to build and deploy open, representative language models for Africa. The team is multidisciplinary — spanning AI research, data governance, telco engagement, technical programme delivery, and community...
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Jun 11, 2026
6 Months or more
AI Research Lead - African First Language Models at GSMA, London, to 12/26, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Department: Technology Team: AI Foundry Location: London (Hybrid or Remote) / Nairobi Position type: Contractor (umbrella – inside IR35) until 24th December 2026; Full Time   What the hiring manager says "The Africa AI Language Initiative is one of our most strategically important efforts — aiming to build Africa-first, open, locally representative AI models across the continent’s most widely spoken languages. As our Subject Matter Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping model design, guiding technical execution, and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple partners." Director of AI Initiatives   About the team The Africa AI Language Initiative brings together mobile operators, African researchers, startups, academia, and GSMA to build and deploy open, representative language models for Africa. The team is multidisciplinary — spanning AI research, data governance, telco engagement,...
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Jun 04, 2026
6 Months or more
AI Research Lead - African First Language Models at GSMA, London, to 12/26, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Department: Technology Team: AI Foundry Location: London (Hybrid or Remote) / Nairobi Position type: Contractor (umbrella – inside IR35) until 24th December 2026; Full Time   What the hiring manager says "The Africa AI Language Initiative is one of our most strategically important efforts — aiming to build Africa-first, open, locally representative AI models across the continent’s most widely spoken languages. As our Subject Matter Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping model design, guiding technical execution, and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple partners." Director of AI Initiatives   About the team The Africa AI Language Initiative brings together mobile operators, African researchers, startups, academia, and GSMA to build and deploy open, representative language models for Africa. The team is multidisciplinary — spanning AI research, data governance, telco engagement,...
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Jun 18, 2026
Duration not stated
Business Performance Analyst at Alignerr, United Kingdom, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote (United Kingdom)
Business Performance Analyst (AI Training) About The Role What if your business analysis expertise and leadership skills could directly shape how AI understands strategy, finance, and organizational decision-making? We're looking for experienced Business Performance Analysts to lead and mentor teams creating high-quality, business-focused content that trains cutting-edge AI models. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed for seasoned professionals who thrive at the intersection of analytical thinking, people leadership, and operational excellence. No prior AI experience required — your business domain expertise is what matters most. Organization: Alignerr Type: Hourly Contract Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts and Content Specialists producing AI training content Allocate tasks, manage workflows, and ensure high-quality, timely delivery across projects Conduct quality...
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Jun 17, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
Senior Product Manager (B2B SaaS) at MEDDPICC, Remote/Cambridge, £Freelance Rate
Contract Spy Remote (Cambridge, UK)
We are looking for Remote | UK or Spain | Open to full-time or freelance/consulting engagements   Most sales teams treat MEDDPICC as something they learn once and forget. We're building the system that makes that impossible — embedded in every deal, surfaced wherever reps work, sharpened by every signal the business generates.   We're looking for a Senior Product Manager to own a core piece of that. You'll be working on one of the more interesting product problems in B2B SaaS right now: how do you turn a sales methodology into a compounding intelligence system? One where every call recorded, every deal closed, every signal captured makes the product smarter — for the rep, for the manager, for the forecast.   This is a high-autonomy role. You'll operate with significant independence, make high-stakes decisions without day-to-day oversight, and own the outcomes fully. If you do your best work when someone is checking in, this...
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Jun 16, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
AI Specialist at Hare and Hounds Public House, Kingston upon Hull, to £45 per hour
Contract Spy Hull, UK
AI Specialist – Data Extraction & AutomationJob Title AI Specialist – Data Extraction & Automation Location Hybrid / Remote (UK preferred) Job Type Full-Time / Part-Time / Freelance About the Role We are looking for a highly capable AI Specialist to help automate and scale our business operations using modern AI tools and automation systems. The main focus of this role is extracting, organising, and analysing data from websites, while using AI-powered tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and streamline workflows. You should be comfortable working with AI platforms, web data extraction tools, automation software, spreadsheets, and digital systems. Key Responsibilities Extract and organise data from websites accurately and efficiently Use AI tools to automate repetitive business tasks Build workflows that improve productivity and save time Research and implement the latest AI software and automation tools...
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Jun 09, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
AI Specialist at Hare and Hounds Public House, Kingston upon Hull, to £45 per hour
Contract Spy Hull, UK
AI Specialist – Data Extraction & AutomationJob Title AI Specialist – Data Extraction & Automation Location Hybrid / Remote (UK preferred) Job Type Full-Time / Part-Time / Freelance About the Role We are looking for a highly capable AI Specialist to help automate and scale our business operations using modern AI tools and automation systems. The main focus of this role is extracting, organising, and analysing data from websites, while using AI-powered tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and streamline workflows. You should be comfortable working with AI platforms, web data extraction tools, automation software, spreadsheets, and digital systems. Key Responsibilities Extract and organise data from websites accurately and efficiently Use AI tools to automate repetitive business tasks Build workflows that improve productivity and save time Research and implement the latest AI software and automation tools...
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Jun 05, 2026
6 Months or more
AI and Data Centre Specialist at Department for Business and Trade, Remote/London, 12 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote (London, 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 security clearance.    As a  AI and Data Centre Specialist , your main responsibilities will be: Lead on priority AI and Data Centre projects across the leading AI countries globally. With a focus on EU, Asia-Pacific and Gulf markets. Provide critical assessment of and input to cross-Whitehall strategic documents and discussion Maintain existing relationships and build new ones with the UK AI communities across incubators, accelerators, trade associations, academia and local and national government. Work collaboratively as part of the DBT's HQ tech sector team, and across multiple...
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Jun 05, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Product Manager at AWTG, West Midlands, £Contractor Option
Contract Spy West Midlands, UK
Senior Product Manager Role overview The Senior Product Manager will lead one complex product or a group of related products, taking responsibility for product quality, value and outcomes. The role guides teams through the product life cycle and uses evidence to prioritise the work that delivers the greatest impact. You will work with multidisciplinary teams across data, AI, software engineering, product, QA and delivery to create practical outcomes for clients and end users. Key responsibilities Set product vision, strategy and roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders, users and delivery teams. Lead prioritisation across product backlogs, balancing user value, business value, risk and delivery capacity. Use user research, analytics, performance data and market insight to make evidence-based product decisions. Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality increments and continuously improve products. Define and track product...
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Jun 05, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Product Manager at AWTG, West Midlands, £Contractor Option
Contract Spy West Midlands, UK
Lead Product Manager Role overview The Lead Product Manager will provide product leadership across a portfolio, service area or major client programme. The role sets vision, strategy and roadmap direction, ensuring products deliver value for users and the organisation while supporting teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will work with multidisciplinary teams across data, AI, software engineering, product, QA and delivery to create practical outcomes for clients and end users. Key responsibilities Lead the product strategy, vision and roadmap across multiple products, teams or services. Balance user needs, business priorities, technical constraints and value for money when making product decisions. Coach and support product managers, helping teams apply Agile, Lean and product management practices effectively. Own senior stakeholder relationships and influence strategic decisions using evidence and user insight. Ensure product outcomes,...
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Jun 02, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
AI Specialist at Hare and Hounds Public House, Kingston upon Hull, to £45 per hour
Contract Spy Hull, UK
AI Specialist – Data Extraction & AutomationJob Title AI Specialist – Data Extraction & Automation Location Hybrid / Remote (UK preferred) Job Type Full-Time / Part-Time / Freelance About the Role We are looking for a highly capable AI Specialist to help automate and scale our business operations using modern AI tools and automation systems. The main focus of this role is extracting, organising, and analysing data from websites, while using AI-powered tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and streamline workflows. You should be comfortable working with AI platforms, web data extraction tools, automation software, spreadsheets, and digital systems. Key Responsibilities Extract and organise data from websites accurately and efficiently Use AI tools to automate repetitive business tasks Build workflows that improve productivity and save time Research and implement the latest AI software and automation tools...
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Jun 19, 2026
Duration not stated
CPU Research Engineer (Contractor) at Huawei Technologies Research & Development, Cambridge, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
About Huawei Research And Development UK Limited Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go. This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work...
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Jun 19, 2026
Duration not stated
SharePoint/M365 Architect at Thebes IT Solutions Ltd, London, £600-£650 per day Outside IR35
£600 - £650 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
Role: SharePoint/M365 Architect Salary: 600 - 650 (OutsideIR35) - Hybrid Location: London Key Essential Skills Must have experience working within fast-paced/private equity-backed environments. Design and own end-to-end SharePoint architecture (Online/On-Prem/Hybrid environments). Hands-on expertise with Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Intune, and Entra ID/Azure AD. Design and own end-to-end M365 architecture. Experience managing Microsoft 365 security and compliance settings. Strong complementary data security strategies - Digital Rights Management (DRM) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP). Hands on in architecting and deploying Power BI. Proven experience delivering data projects with built-in security, ensuring end-to-end encryption and data classification. Desirable Skills: Experience with PowerShell administration and automation. Strong understanding of Microsoft Copilot, AI tools, and LLM...
Contract Spy
Jun 19, 2026
6 Months or more
Contract Snr Platform Engineer at GlobalLogic UK&I, London, 6 Months, £neg per day
£neg per day
Contract Spy London, UK
We are GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company and a leader in digital engineering. We help brands across the globe design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for the modern world. By integrating experience design, complex engineering, and data expertise - we help our clients imagine what's possible and accelerate their transition into tomorrow's digital businesses. At GlobalLogic, we have a strong track record of successfully delivering ground-breaking Cloud, Data & Digital Transformation programmes and we have an international reach working with a wide variety of projects and customers. Our approach enables companies to build the exceptional and be fit for purpose in the 21st century. We are seeking to hire an experienced Contract Platform Engineer into our Platform Engineering Practice. This is a 6 month assignment (inside IR35), to start ASAP About the role: You will be hands on in projects to provide technical guidance and validation...
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Jun 19, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Full Stack Engineer (Developer) at Tapi, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Job details Posted 14 May 2026 Salary Competitive LocationLondon Job type Fixed Term Full-Time DisciplineTapi Central Roles Reference003142 Senior Full Stack Engineer (Developer) London Bridge /Hybrid (1–2 days per week in the office) 6 month contract We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to help build and evolve the digital platforms that power customer journeys, e-commerce and operational systems across Tapi. This is a hands-on engineering role within a growing product and technology team, focused on delivering scalable, high-performing applications that make a measurable impact on both customer experience and commercial performance. You’ll work across end-to-end delivery, from understanding user and business problems through to designing, building and improving scalable solutions using React, C# .NET and Microsoft Azure. We’re looking for someone who takes real pride in the products they...
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Jun 16, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Software Engineer at GlobalLogic UK&I, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
We are GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company and a leader in digital engineering. We help brands across the globe design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for the modern world. By integrating experience design, complex engineering, and data expertise - we help our clients imagine what's possible and accelerate their transition into tomorrow's digital businesses. At GlobalLogic, we have a strong track record of successfully delivering ground-breaking Cloud, Data & Digital Transformation programmes and we have an international reach working with a wide variety of projects and customers. Our approach enables companies to build the exceptional and be fit for purpose in the 21st century. We are seeking to hire an experienced Contract Software Engineer/AI Platform Software Engineer into our project team. This is a 12 month assignment (inside IR35), to start 2-4 weeks. This is a hands on, high impact role at the intersection of AI governance,...
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Jun 16, 2026
6 Months or more
AI Cloud Network Security Engineer at Brillio Europe Limited, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer to support a strategic Network Security Transformation Program for a leading Insurance customer. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network security solutions with a strong focus on Zscaler, Fortinet, and Lumio technologies. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring deep technical expertise in network security operations, security architecture, Firewall management, Zero Trust access, cloud-delivered security, and network visibility platforms. Experience with AI is essential. The ideal candidate will have experience working in large enterprise environments and be comfortable driving security improvements across both traditional and modern network infrastructures. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network security solutions. Engineer and support Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler...
Contract Spy
Jun 15, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
Back End Developer (AI Infrastructure) at Alignerr, Remote, £Hourly Rate
Contract Spy Remote
About The Role What if the code you write could directly power the AI systems shaping how millions of people interact with technology? We're looking for Back End Developers to design, build, and optimize the server-side systems and APIs that drive cutting-edge AI products — from data pipelines and model-serving infrastructure to scalable microservices that handle real-world traffic at scale. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to engineers across the UK. Whether you're a seasoned engineer looking for meaningful project work or a strong developer ready to apply your skills to AI-adjacent infrastructure, this is your chance to build things that matter. Organization: Alignerr Type: Hourly Contract Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain robust back end services, APIs, and data pipelines Build scalable, high-performance server-side architecture to support AI training...
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Jun 08, 2026
Duration not stated
Release Manager at VML Enterprise Solutions, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Released Manager wanted to join our team in UK! The opportunity We're looking for an experienced Release Manager with extensive experience of DevOps related release management, who leads teams to follow best practices in development standards and coding reviews. You have an enthusiasm for learning new skills and initiative to deliver the best outcomes for our clients. You will be primarily responsible the management and protection of releases through, where appropriate, Build/Develop, QA, UAT, Pre-Prod and Production environments for Salesforce Commerce Cloud. What you'll be doing Negotiating, planning, and managing all release activities. Analysing risks and resolving issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality. Working cohesively with external partners, suppliers, and product owners. Develop common strategies for release governance across multiple systems Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required. Act as guardian...
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Jun 05, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
VFX/Unreal Subject Matter Expert at Prolific, Remote, £Freelance Rate
Contract Spy Remote
About the job VFX- Fully Remote Subject Matter Expert (Freelance)   About Prolific Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world.Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills.   The Opportunity We are inviting 3D Artists and VFX experts with experience creating computer generated scenes and assets to join our global network for a high level gaming project.   Rather than traditional VFX work, we are offering an opportunity to licence existing ‘on-the-shelf’ works from your archives, plus hourly compensation for technical processing.   What You Will Be Doing Asset licencing: Licence existing works from your personal/ studio archives for a flat fee Technical processing including...
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