34 jobs found in West Drayton

Project Manager (Defence) - Contract Romsey, Woking or Gloucester (Hybrid - 2 days onsite) £695 per day (Inside IR35) 6-month contract Active SC Clearance required Overview Join a high-impact Defence programme delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges. This role provides project management resilience across multiple projects, supporting delivery from concept through to deployment. Key Responsibilities Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones Lead cross-functional teams and manage resources effectively Oversee budgets, costs, and financial performance Identify and mitigate risks and issues Monitor progress and ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality targets Manage stakeholder communication and expectations Maintain accurate documentation and reporting Ensure quality standards and successful project closureKey Requirements Active UK SC clearance (essential) Strong...

Project Manager Location: Role can work out of Romsey, Gloucester or Woking min 2 days per week onsite Clearance: SC clearance is essential Day Rate: £650 - £695 a day IR35: Inside Skills: +Extensive experience in managing hardware / software bids up to £5m +SC clearance +MOD +Sole British national - due to nature of the project We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex hardware/software programmes within a defence environment, including work with the UK Ministry of Defence. Areas of Responsibility: Project Definition and Scope Defining the project's purpose, goals, objectives, and specific deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of what needs to be accomplished. Planning and Scheduling Creating a comprehensive project plan, including a detailed timeline, milestones, and dependencies, and developing a realistic schedule to ensure the project stays on track. Resource Management Identifying, recruiting, and...

Programme Manager (AI Adoption & Implementation) Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: £600 | 3-6 months | Inside IR35 Are you passionate and experience in driving innovation in a Local Authority setting? A London-based local authority is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the adoption and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the organisation. Sitting within the Corporate Resources team, this pivotal role will shape how the council leverages AI to improve services, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, digital transformation teams, and service leads to deliver a cohesive, ethical, and effective AI strategy. Key responsibilities: Lead and coordinate the council's AI adoption programme from design through to delivery. Engage with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI integration. Manage budgets, timelines, and governance in line with corporate strategy. Ensure strong...

Backend Developer Location: London or Edinburgh - Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite Start Date: ASAP Contract Rate: £460 to £540 per day inside IR35 Duration: 6 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design and build scalable backend systems for enterprise-grade platforms within the financial services domain. This role involves working with modern Java technologies, microservices architectures, and cloud‑ready solutions, contributing to high‑volume, high‑performance transactional systems. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java 9+ and the Spring Framework * Build and enhance RESTful APIs and integration layers for enterprise applications * Contribute to microservices architectures with a focus on scalability, performance, and resilience * Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross‑functional engineering teams * Implement event-driven patterns using...

We are currently working with a financial services company that is looking to bring on an interim Project manager to support with a M365 tenant consolidation project. Location: London Rate: £833 (Umbrella assignment rate inside IR35) Duration: 9 month initial contract Working practice: Hybrid Role Description Manage regular project meetings Lead teams to address/resolve technical issues with the processes Create regular status reports Create materials to be included in regular steering committee meetings Create documents/deliverables required to manage the project Update project information in our system to manage budgets, resources and overall project status/health - Clarity Required experience Understanding of M365 technologies: Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams PRINCE2 / PMI certification Strong organizational skills Excellent communication skills - spoken and written Able to speak fluently in English and German Nice to have Experience consolidating...

DevOps Engineer - Active SC, Linux, AWS Up to £425 per day - Inside IR35 London / Primarily Remote 6 months My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require 2 DevOps Engineers with Active SC Clearance for an end client within the Public Sector. Key Requirements: Proven commercial experience working as a DevOps Engineer within the Public Sector. Active SC Clearance. Strong experience with Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu), AWS, and high‑availability Kubernetes environments (EKS/RKE) including load balancing and multi‑site failover. Proficient in containerisation and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. Skilled in IaC and automation with Terraform, Ansible, and supporting cloud‑native platform modernisation. Hands‑on with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI), Git version control, and automated delivery practices. Experienced with monitoring and observability tooling such as Prometheus and Grafana. Knowledge of data and streaming technologies including Kafka, MongoDB, MySQL,...

Java Full Stack Developer Location: London - Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite Start Date: ASAP Contract Rate: TBC, likely in the region of £500 per day inside IR35 Duration: 6 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking a Senior Java Full Stack Developer to help design, build, and support complex Java/Python applications within a distributed, microservices‑driven environment. You’ll work across global teams, contribute to an AI‑focused engineering roadmap, and provide critical L3 production support to ensure stability and performance. Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain Java & Python applications, microservices, and distributed systems. * Work with global product, UX, and engineering teams to deliver high‑quality solutions. * Contribute across the full SDLC, ensuring scalable, secure, test‑driven delivery. * Support L3 production incident resolution, root‑cause analysis, and preventive fixes. * Perform code reviews, enforce best practices,...

Job title: Programme Manager Duration: 6 months, rolling up to 2 years Day rate: £850 per day (Inside IR35, PAYE) Location: 2 days per week in Stratford, London office (moving to 50% in office from 1 September) Your recruitment contact is Olivia Greig via About the organisation Our client is an independent regulatory body in the UK responsible for ensuring the financial markets work well for the consumers and the economy, promoting market integrity and effective competition. Are you interested in joining a team that work closely with business areas to deliver business change activities in support of technology, regulation, process and behavioural changes? About the role The Programme Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of complex projects within the Regulatory Excellence Programme. This is a large high-profile programme implementing a wide range of process and technology changes to transform the regulatory operating model of the organisation, making...

Python Developer London hybrid 12 month contract Inside ir35 Job Description: The role is to work as an application developer within the Securities Lending technology team in London. Securities Lending is responsible for facilitating short sales for clients including Hedge Funds and Internal Trading Desks, Collateral automation for Asset Optimization Group (AOG) and Supply Desk automation to source external Inventory Mandatory Skills Strong Python development experience interacting with both data in motion (Amps, Kafka) and data in rest (SQL server/ Sybase/ Oracle) experience Good understanding of Agile and Lean software development practices and associated tools Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to work with senior stakeholders in front, middle and back office Problem solving skills e.g. ability to lead root cause analysis, own resolutions & Strategic thinker who can see the big picture and provide thought leadership. Preferred: React JS, .Net...

Technical Lead - Active SC, Java Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35) London / Remote 3 months initially My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who urgently requires a Technical Lead/Lead Developer, with Active Security Clearance (SC), and with proven team lead experience to join a business-critical programme. Key Requirements: Proven experience working as a Lead Java Developer within the public sector Demonstrable team lead / leadership experience - ability to guide developers, support technical decision making, and ensure delivery standards Active Security Clearance (SC) Expertise in a range of technologies, including Java 8 and 17+, Spring / Spring Boot, React / HTML AWS Cloud Services experience Working experience with MySQL Nice to have: Technical hands-on experience with Terraform, Kibana, Apache Camel Linux in a containerised environment Immediate availability If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or...

Azure Cloud Architect / London (Hybrid) / 12 months / £600-£650pd (Inside IR35)    I am currently supporting a consultancy client of ours recruit a Azure Cloud Architect to join them on an initial 12 month contract. This can be completed on a hybrid basis, with occasional office visits to London when required.    Skills & experience needed: Strong hands‑on expertise in Microsoft Azure across networking, compute, storage, and integration services Skilled in designing secure Azure network architectures: VNets, ExpressRoute/VPN, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, routing Experience delivering scalable compute solutions: VMs, VM scale sets, AKS, App Services, serverless patterns Proficient with Azure storage technologies: Blob, File, Disk, plus backup and DR/resilience patterns Deep knowledge of API integration, messaging, and event‑driven architectures Advanced Identity & Access Management capability: Entra ID/Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access, Privileged Access Proven track...

Technical Project Manager / Business Analyst – EDI Contract Hybrid – 1-2 Days a week onsite in London with 2-3 Days a month in Amsterdam £700-£850pd (Inside IR35) Initially a 3 month contract   We are supporting a major global transformation programme involving the carve-out and stand-up of a new, independent organisation from a large multinational group. This is a high-profile, large-scale initiative delivered in partnership with leading global systems integrators, focused on implementing core enterprise systems including SAP and procurement platforms. As part of this programme, we are seeking a strong Technical Project Manager / Business Analyst to lead and manage Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) workstreams.   Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of EDI-related project activities within a complex transformation environment Identify, assess, and scope gaps across business and technical processes (e.g. operational carve-outs such as warehousing) Drive...

IDAM Back-end Java Developer - SC Cleared Rate: £500 - £535 a day IR35: Inside IR35 Location: Remote within the UK Duration: Initially 6 months Clearance: Active SC Clearance required You will join a global IT consultancy who are delivering digital transformation to public sector body. They are looking for a back-end Java Developer with proven IDAM (Identity and Access Management) experience. You will be part of a continuous improvement squad delivering enhancements and new features alongside BAU work (i.e. incidents and support maintenance activities). In addition, you will be involved in helping our client transform their IDAM service, re-platforming to Azure Kubernetes Service. You will have a solid understanding of modern deployment pipelines and DevOps principles. The role will require providing out of hours support (i.e. Monday to Saturday once per month). As a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on back-end development, you will play a key role in designing,...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Observability) Location: London/UK (Remote) Contract: 12 Months Initial Day rate : £55 Per Hour - £62 Per Hour Inside IR35 Job Overview We are looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with strong experience in Observability, Monitoring and Distributed Systems to support large-scale cloud infrastructure supporting millions of devices globally. The role focuses on building and scaling monitoring, logging and alerting platforms to ensure high availability and performance of cloud services. Responsibilities Design, deploy and scale observability platforms Manage and scale Prometheus monitoring systems Deploy and maintain large Elasticsearch clusters Build and maintain data pipelines using Kafka Develop alerting and monitoring frameworks Automate infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible Develop tools and scripts using Python, Go, Ruby or Bash Work with Linux systems (Debian/Ubuntu) Participate in on-call rotation Improve system...

Enterprise Architect – 6-month contract – SC Cleared – Inside of IR35 – London/Remote – Retail Payments My Customer is looking for an experienced SC Cleared Enterprise Architect to play a key role in shaping the future of retail payments. This position will focus on defining the strategic direction, architecture, and user experience for next-generation payment systems, working closely with industry stakeholders and internal bodies. You will operate at a strategic level, translating complex requirements into clear architectural direction while ensuring alignment across multiple programmes and partners. Experience & Skills from the Enterprise Architect: Actively SC Cleared Background in architecture, design, or solution modelling Direct retail payments system/design or supervisory experience  Experience leading or contributing to large programmes or transformation initiatives Exposure to retail payments systems, financial services, or regulated environments Strong ability to...

Interim Head Of Data & Digital Architecture3-6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £600-£800 per dayRemote First with Occasional National TravelStart: ASAP Your New OrganisationA large, national, mission‑driven organisation is undergoing significant digital, data and technology modernisation. To maintain momentum during a period of transition, they are seeking an Interim Head of Data & Digital Architecture to provide technical leadership, delivery assurance and stability across their data and digital transformation portfolio.This is an ideal role for an experienced interim who can quickly embed, guide teams, and take ownership of critical data and architecture workstreams - without needing to operate at full, permanent Director-level scope. Your New RoleReporting to senior technology leadership, you will lead and oversee the organisation's data and architecture functions, ensuring consistent design governance, secure delivery, and progress across complex, multi-team...

Project Manager - Cyber, IAM, Sailpoint Up to £700pd (Inside IR35) London/primarily remote 6 months My client is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of enterprise‑scale Identity Governance programmes, with a strong emphasis on SailPoint implementations. Key Requirements: Extensive experience working as a Project Manager within large, complex enterprise environments Proven track record delivering end‑to‑end SailPoint implementation projects Demonstrated capability in owning and leading large‑scale IAM transformation initiatives Solid understanding of Identity Governance principles, including RBAC, access certification, provisioning, and control frameworks Practical experience integrating HR, ERP, Active Directory, Azure AD, and various cloud platforms Strong programme oversight, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management abilities Skilled at presenting and translating technical concepts for senior leadership audiences...

Project Manager - Cyber, IAM, Sailpoint Up to £700pd (Inside IR35) London/primarily remote 6 months My client is seeking an experienced Technical IGA Project Manager to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of enterprise‑scale Identity Governance programmes, with a strong emphasis on SailPoint implementations. Key Requirements: Extensive experience working as a Project Manager within large, complex enterprise environments Proven track record delivering end‑to‑end SailPoint implementation projects Demonstrated capability in owning and leading large‑scale IAM transformation initiatives Solid understanding of Identity Governance principles, including RBAC, access certification, provisioning, and control frameworks Practical experience integrating HR, ERP, Active Directory, Azure AD, and various cloud platforms Strong programme oversight, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management abilities Skilled at presenting and translating technical concepts for senior leadership audiences...

PMO Governance and Assurance Lead 3 Months Contract London Based £400 inside IR35 A top-tier consultancy is seeking a PMO Governance & Assurance Lead to act as the primary authority on delivery standards for a flagship transformation programme. In this role, you will manage the frameworks that ensure every milestone is met with precision and remains fully compliant with contract requirements. You will bridge the gap between rigorous oversight and the fast-paced needs of a major BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) environment Key Responsibilities Own the programme's governance standards, ensuring they are applied consistently across all workstreams. Lead "Gate" reviews to ensure work is ready for submission and aligns with payment milestones. Work with legal and commercial teams to embed SLAs, KPIs, and service standards into the delivery process. Lead independent audits and health checks to identify risks and keep the programme "audit-ready". Turn complex data into...

Bilingual (English / German) Project Manager - D365 Consolidation 9 month contract £750 - £800 per day Inside IR35 Hybrid / London - 2 days a week in the office with travel Background Akkodis are partnering with a Global Insurance business who are looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to work on a D365 programme as they look to consolidate Microsoft Tenants from other brands / divisions within the group. This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week on site in the central London office plus occasional international travel. Experience Required Extensive proven Project Management experience within in a large, complex and global group of businesses. Understanding of M365 technologies: Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams Must be able to speak fluently in both English and German Must have experience consolidating and/or moving M365 Tenants and understand impacts to user accounts and applications when tenants are moved. Proven experience in managing project...