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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
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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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May 28, 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 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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May 29, 2026
6 Months or more
Lead Service/Interaction Designer at Cabinet Office, UK Office/Remote, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (United Kingdom)
The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office   We are developing a Digital Assurance Navigator platform that translates complex policies into an automated, machine-readable rules engine. Because we are currently in the Alpha phase, we are prototyping an intelligent, AI-driven interface that interviews users about their project and dynamically generates a tailored, step-by-step checklist of exactly what is required to achieve compliance.   We are seeking a Service/Interaction Designer to help us map this complex ecosystem and design an intuitive, user-centred journey that removes friction and guides teams safely from inception to...
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May 28, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
Senior Software Engineer AI at Moneyfarm, England, 12 Months, £Freelance Rate
Contract Spy England, UK
Who we are: We are a rapidly growing pan-European digital wealth manager, serving over 167,000 active investors with more than £5.5 billion invested on our platform. We began in Milan in 2011 with the purpose to help more people improve their financial well-being by making personal investing simple and accessible through technology. Fast forward to today, and we are recognised as one of the most innovative fintechs, headquartered in the heart of London. With a team of 220+ people across 4 offices in Italy and the UK, we are proudly backed and funded by major partners including Poste Italiane, Cabot Square Capital, United Ventures, and Allianz. Our vision Our vision is to combine passion, expertise, and technology to provide best-in-class investment solutions and advice that protects and grows client wealth over time. Our Core Values: We've built our business on three Principles: Relationships are our first asset: We're one team, built on trust,...
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May 26, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
Senior UX/UI Designer at IMAGED REALITY LTD, Remote, £Freelance Rate
Contract Spy Remote (United Kingdom)
Senior UX/UI Designer — Complex B2B SaaS / Scientific Data Platform Company: Imaged Reality Ltd Product: Stratbox Core Explorer Location: Remote / Hybrid preferred. UK or Colombia time zones preferred. Engagement: Freelance / Contract, with potential for ongoing collaboration Start: As soon as possible   About Imaged Reality Imaged Reality develops Stratbox , a digital platform that helps geoscientists, engineers, researchers and technical teams reduce subsurface uncertainty by integrating core images, logs, laboratory data, thin sections, outcrop data and AI-assisted interpretation workflows. Our products are used across energy, mining, academia and subsurface research. We are now evolving Stratbox Core Explorer into a more powerful, intuitive and scalable platform for interpreting core data, connecting rock observations to analytical data, and enabling AI-assisted workflows for domain experts. We are looking for a Senior...
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May 26, 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...
Contract Spy
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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Jun 05, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior/Lead Java Developer at Synechron, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Senior/Lead Java Developer About Synechron: Synechron is a leading digital transformation consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions within banking, financial services, and insurance. We thrive on engineering excellence, collaboration, and a passion for cutting-edge technologies. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior/Lead Java Developer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise application development. The ideal candidate must possess strong expertise in core Java fundamentals, concurrency, and distributed systems , along with exposure to AI/ML-driven solutions . This role demands a deep understanding of data structures, system design, performance optimization, and scalable architecture , along with the ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor teams. This role is Inside IR35 contract Job Locatio n: London (Hybrid - 3 days in the offi ce) Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and...
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Jun 05, 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 05, 2026
Duration not stated
Data Engineer (Migration Lead) at Thebes IT Solutions Ltd, London, £600-£650 per day (Outside IR35)
£600 - £650 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
Role: Data Engineer (Migration Lead) Salary: 600 - 650 (OutsideIR35) - Hybrid Location: London Key Essential Skills: Experience working in fast-paced, private equity-backed or financial markets environments. Proven experience leading large-scale data migration projects within SharePoint/Microsoft 365 environments. Strong hands-on experience with SharePoint Online, SharePoint On-Premises, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Entra ID (Azure AD). Experience managing Microsoft 365 security and compliance settings. Strong understanding of data governance, data classification, DLP, DRM, encryption, and security best practices. Experience designing and executing migration strategies for structured and unstructured data. Knowledge of Power BI and enterprise reporting solutions. Strong understanding of Microsoft Copilot, AI technologies, and Large Language Models (LLMs). Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project...
Contract Spy
Jun 05, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Technical Business Analyst – DAM Solution at WPP, London, 6 Months, £Day Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Senior Technical Business Analyst – DAM Solution (6-month daily rate contract) WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more...
Contract Spy
Jun 04, 2026
Duration not stated
Engineer - GPU Software Architecture at Huawei, Cambridge, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy Cambridge, UK
GPU SW Engineer (Contractor) 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...
Contract Spy
Jun 03, 2026
6 Months or more
AI Data Architect (AI Data Structures, Taxonomy, Ontology & Power BI) at Thebes IT Solutions Ltd, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Role: AI Data Architect (Knowledge Engineer) Location: London Duration: Hybrid 6 months Key Responsibilities Must have solid experience in developing taxonomies, ontologies, and semantic data structures. Strong experience in physical migrations - firm data into new information structures and meta data models. Able to map information architecture to new operating models. Good exposure to meta data generated into documents while going through the process. Define metadata standards and governance frameworks. Support Power BI data models, reporting structures, and data flows Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data structures Experience working in Private Equity, Banking, Financial Services, Insurance or Fast-paced, transformation-led environments. Desirable Skills: Experience supporting AI or machine learning initiatives. Structure data for AI, reporting, analytics, and operational use....
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