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Aug 05, 2026
up to 6 Months
Senior Operations Lead – Service Operations Transformation (ITIL 4) at Toyota Connected, London/Remote, 3 Months initial, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
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Senior Operations Lead – Service Operations Transformation (Contract) Toyota Connected Europe (TCEU) · London (Hybrid) · Contract – Initial 3 months (extendable) Outside IR35   About the role: Our Operations function is at an important stage of its evolution. The department has an ambitious FY2026 plan to deliver: intelligent automation, AIOps, process excellence, stronger governance, workforce transformation into SRE/ARE-aligned engineering, and a new “Ops as a Product” operating model. To get there, we first need to stabilise and strengthen the current team's standards, ownership and ways of working. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Operations Lead to join on an initial 3-month contract to do two things in parallel: stabilise the current team, resetting standards, ownership and customer confidence, and begin its transformation into a modern, engineering-led operations capability. The...
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Jul 29, 2026
up to 6 Months
Senior Operations Lead – Service Operations Transformation (ITIL 4) at Toyota Connected, London/Remote, 3 Months initial, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
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Senior Operations Lead – Service Operations Transformation (Contract) Toyota Connected Europe (TCEU) · London (Hybrid) · Contract – Initial 3 months (extendable) Outside IR35   About the role: Our Operations function is at an important stage of its evolution. The department has an ambitious FY2026 plan to deliver: intelligent automation, AIOps, process excellence, stronger governance, workforce transformation into SRE/ARE-aligned engineering, and a new “Ops as a Product” operating model. To get there, we first need to stabilise and strengthen the current team's standards, ownership and ways of working. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Operations Lead to join on an initial 3-month contract to do two things in parallel: stabilise the current team, resetting standards, ownership and customer confidence, and begin its transformation into a modern, engineering-led operations capability. The...
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Jul 22, 2026
up to 6 Months
Senior Operations Lead – Service Operations Transformation (ITIL 4) at Toyota Connected, London/Remote, 3 Months initial, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy London, UK
Toyota Connected Europe (TCEU) · London (Hybrid) · Contract – Initial 3 months (extendable) Outside IR35   About the role: Our Operations function is at an important stage of its evolution. The department has an ambitious FY2026 plan to deliver: intelligent automation, AIOps, process excellence, stronger governance, workforce transformation into SRE/ARE-aligned engineering, and a new “Ops as a Product” operating model. To get there, we first need to stabilise and strengthen the current team's standards, ownership and ways of working. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Operations Lead to join on an initial 3-month contract to do two things in parallel: stabilise the current team, resetting standards, ownership and customer confidence, and begin its transformation into a modern, engineering-led operations capability. The initial term is 3 months, with the possibility of extension depending on progress and...
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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 05, 2026
up to 6 Months
Project Manager (Retail) at UST Global, East Midlands/Remote, 3 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy East Midlands, UK
East Midlands (Hybrid) 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract or Inside IR35 Contract Immediate Joiners Preferred   UST is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategic IT and business change initiatives within a retail environment. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive complex projects from inception through to successful delivery. What You'll Bring: Minimum of 9+ years of IT industry experience Proven track record delivering end-to-end IT projects Strong experience leading cross-functional teams across onshore and offshore locations Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience working within a retail organisation Strong understanding of business processes across areas such as Finance, Supply Chain, and Retail Operations Expertise in project governance, risk management, planning, and delivery methodologies Project...
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Aug 05, 2026
up to 6 Months
Senior M365 Project Manager at Ministry of Justice, Remote/London, 3 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote (London, UK)
They will have a deep technical understanding of Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Entra ID, Intune, and associated security and compliance capabilities. They will have proven experience in shaping technical direction and working in partnership with architects to deliver secure, scalable, and sustainable enterprise solutions.   Experience working effectively across engineering, delivery, and operational teams, ensuring alignment between product roadmap, delivery execution, and live service performance. A strong understanding of identity and access management, security, governance, and modern workplace platform operations is essential, particularly within regulated environments   Finally, the candidate will demonstrate experience applying Agile, DevOps, and product lifecycle management practices to deliver and continuously improve enterprise platforms.   SC...
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Aug 04, 2026
up to 6 Months
AI & Automation Director at SEEN, London Shoreditch, 3 Months initial, £Freelance Rate
Contract Spy Shoreditch, London, UK
Job title: AI & Automation Director Contract Type: Freelance, 3-4x days per week, 3x months - with potential to extend Location: Shoreditch, London Reporting into: Operations Director Hybrid/ Remote: WFH Monday & Friday. In the office Tuesday-Thursday ABOUT US Seen Connects is one of the UK's leading influencer and social agencies. We partner with some of the world's most recognisable brands to create campaigns that drive real business results. We're entering the next phase of our growth and are making a significant investment in AI, automation and operational excellence. Our ambition is not simply to adopt AI tools, but to continue building an AI-enabled agency that operates smarter, moves faster and scales more efficiently than our competition. We're looking for an experienced AI & Automation Director to lead that work on a freelance basis.   THE ROLE This is a senior role, helping us shape and deliver the agency's...
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Aug 04, 2026
Hourly/Freelance
Digital Marketing Specialist at Jobs In Fitness, Remote/London, Part-Time, £Freelance Rate
Contract Spy Remote (London, UK)
This is an ideal role for a digital marketer who thrives on driving measurable growth through intelligent performance marketing, strategic thinking, and continual optimisation. Working closely with the senior leadership team, they will take ownership of the business's digital acquisition strategy, ensuring every campaign delivers against commercial objectives while strengthening brand awareness and customer engagement. The successful candidate will combine strategic oversight with hands-on execution, confidently managing paid media across Google Ads and Meta , analysing performance data, and continuously refining campaigns to maximise return on investment. They will understand how to balance premium brand positioning with commercial performance and be excited by the opportunity to make a tangible impact within an ambitious, high-growth wellness business. The Role... Salary: £1,500 per month Working Hours: Approx. 16 hours per week (2 days)...
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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
Duration not stated
Senior Data Engineer/Architect - SC Cleared at Scrumconnect, Staines/Remote, £450-£500 per day (Outside IR35)
£450 - £500 per day
Contract Spy Hybrid (Staines, UK)
450-500 Outside IR35 City Staines Province Surrey Country United Kingdom Postal Code TW18 Job Description About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering innovative solutions across the UK public sector. We specialise in Agile delivery, digital services, cloud transformation, data, and user-centred design, helping organisations build scalable and impactful digital products and platforms. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer / Architect to support the design of the WebCAF database, risk reporting tools, and integration services within a major digital transformation programme. The Role This role is suited to a highly experienced data professional with strong architecture and engineering capabilities across cloud-based data platforms and modern application environments. The successful candidate will...
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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)
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...
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Aug 03, 2026
Duration not stated
IT Operations Manager - Security Cleared (SC) at Modulaire Group, Remote, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy Remote (United Kingdom)
About Us We are a technology solutions provider specialising in the public sector. Our mission is to help government organisations become truly data-driven by transforming their digital services, streamlining operational processes, improving citizen outcomes, and enhancing transparency across public services. We work closely with government bodies to design and deliver modern, secure, and scalable digital solutions that have real-world impact. The Role We are seeking an experienced IT Operations Manager who holds current Security Clearance (SC) on a contract basis to lead the operational management and support of a live data product supporting a central government client. You will be accountable for the end-to-end operation of the live service, ensuring the stability, availability, security, and performance of the platform while leading Service Desk operations, IT operational processes, and release management activities. You will act as the primary escalation point for...
Contract Spy
Aug 03, 2026
Duration not stated
IT Operations Manager - Security Cleared (SC) at Modular Data, Remote, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy Remote (United Kingdom)
About Us We are a technology solutions provider specialising in the public sector. Our mission is to help government organisations become truly data-driven by transforming their digital services, streamlining operational processes, improving citizen outcomes, and enhancing transparency across public services.   We work closely with government bodies to design and deliver modern, secure, and scalable digital solutions that have real-world impact.   The Role We are seeking an experienced IT Operations Manager who holds current Security Clearance (SC) on a contract basis to lead the operational management and support of a live data product supporting a central government client.   You will be accountable for the end-to-end operation of the live service, ensuring the stability, availability, security, and performance of the platform while leading Service Desk operations, IT operational processes, and release management activities. You...
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Aug 03, 2026
Duration not stated
Project Manger (Hospitality & POS) at Test Yantra Software Solutions Private Limited, London, £350-£400 per day
£350 - £400 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
Key Responsibilities: · Opportunity Identification & Mobilization o Partner with business and operational leaders to identify transformation opportunities across hospitality, operations, and technology. o Assess viability, alignment to business goals, and strategic impact of new ideas. o Facilitate discovery workshops and early business case development. · Project Planning & Commercial Approval o Rapidly develop initial project charters, timelines, and high-level delivery roadmaps. o Lead cost-benefit analysis and support commercial approvals in alignment with transformation governance. o Ensure risk, impact, and stakeholder assessments are in place for early decisions. · Team Mobilization & Delivery Kick-off o Build and align cross-functional teams to kick off approved initiatives. o Establish delivery governance, cadence, reporting structures, and KPIs. o Lead early-stage execution (typically 6–12...
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Jul 31, 2026
Duration not stated
Programme/Product Manager at Emagine Consulting, London, £600-£700 per day
£600 - £700 per day
Contract Spy London, UK
Programme/Product manager with Wealth and credit experience Programme/Product Manager £600-700pd Inside IR35 Initial 6 month engagement 4 days on site emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions. We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine. We are looking for a program/product manager role, the ideal consultant will have...
Contract Spy
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,...
Contract Spy
Jul 31, 2026
up to 6 Months
Financial Crime Data SME/BA at Deloitte, City Of London, to end 2026, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Role: Financial Crime Data SME / BA VP Location: London, office based 2-3 days per week, the rest remote Start: ASAP Contract Duration: Full time role (Monday to Friday) to the end of 2026 initially (inside IR35) Payroll provide Rockford Payroll: Info for Contingent Workers – Rockford Pay About The Role Deloitte Operations are seeking an experienced Change Lead with expertise in financial crime, regulatory, BWRA (Bank Wide Risk Assessment), or data and management information (MI) domains. This role is essential in driving and managing change initiatives within large-scale programmes, ensuring successful delivery across multiple jurisdictions under tight deadlines. Key Accountabilities Lead and manage change activities within financial crime, regulatory, BWRA, or data/MI focused programmes. Develop and implement change management strategies to support programme objectives and stakeholder engagement. Coordinate with...
Contract Spy
Jul 30, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Project Manager at UST, Nottingham/Remote, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy Nottingham, UK
Role description Senior Project Manager Location: Nottingham (Hybrid) Start Date: ASAP Engagement: Contractor (Inside IR35) or Fixed-Term Employment     We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, enterprise-scale technology initiatives within a fast-paced retail environment. This role is ideal for a delivery-focused leader who thrives on bringing together business and technology teams, managing global stakeholders, and driving successful outcomes across multiple workstreams. You will take full ownership of project delivery from initiation through to implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic business objectives.     What You'll Be Doing: Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale IT and business transformation projects. Build and manage project plans, governance frameworks, risks, dependencies, budgets, and...
Contract Spy
Jul 30, 2026
up to 6 Months
Principal Business Analyst – Data Technology Platforms at UST, London, to 12/26, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Role description Principal Business Analyst – Data Technology Platforms Location London Hybrid working with 3 days in client office in London Immediate start Fixed term contract/ Contract inside IR35 only until 31st Dec 2026 with possible extensions Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for current or future visa sponsorship The team Asset Management Platform provides the technology platform for all of client's operational functions across Public Assets, Wealth Management and Private Markets. We support traditional business processes such as Trade Operations, Portfolio Accounting, Risk Management, Performance Measurement and Attribution, Regulatory Compliance, Client Reporting, and Workflow Automation. In addition, we also support less traditional areas such as Real Estate, Private Equity, Private Debt and Credit Alternatives and Renewable Energy Infrastructure. Our primary goal is to...
Contract Spy
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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