3 head of service jobs found

AVD Architect Location: Hybrid – Bristol (1 day per week on-site) Contract: 9 months Rate: Outside IR35 Our client, a leading organisation within the legal sector, is looking for an experienced Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Architect to lead the design and delivery of a greenfield AVD environment from the ground up. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of an end-to-end AVD implementation within a complex enterprise environment. You'll play a key role in architecting a modern virtual desktop platform while ensuring seamless integration with a wide range of legacy applications critical to the business. Working alongside infrastructure, cloud, security and project teams, you'll help shape a scalable, secure and high-performing AVD estate that supports the organisation's long-term digital strategy. What you'll do Design and deliver a greenfield Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) solution end-to-end. Define the architecture, standards and best practices for the AVD...

Lead Backend Software Engineer – Data Services Federated Data Services | Distributed Systems | Apache Spark | DataFusion | Python | Kubernetes Location: London (2 days per week onsite) Rate: £700–£800 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: Initial 6-month contract with likely extension Overview We're looking for an experienced Lead Backend Software Engineer to join a high-profile programme building secure, cloud-native data services that will support data-driven research and innovation at national scale. This is a founding engineering role, offering the opportunity to shape the architecture, engineering standards, and core data services from the ground up. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and a small team of senior engineers, you'll establish the technical foundations for a complex federated data platform operating within a highly regulated environment. We're looking for someone who enjoys building from first principles, thrives in ambiguity, and can balance strategic...

Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: £650-£700 per day | Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead...