26 jobs found in Chard

NET Developer (SC Cleared) Taunton (Hybrid) 3 - 6 Month Contract £470/day (Outside IR35) .NET Developer needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong hands-on .NET C# skills with an Azure Cloud environment. 3 - 6 Month Contract based in Taunton (Hybrid). Hybrid Working - primarily working remotely from home with travel to the Taunton (Somerset) office typically 3 times per month. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project. Paying up to £470/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP during Summer 2026. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Software Developer needed to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale Azure Cloud applications within a secure and highly regulated environment. Strong hands-on software development experience using C# and .NET Framework / .NET Core. Developing applications in Microsoft Azure Cloud environments including: Azure PaaS services (App Services, Azure Functions, Storage Accounts,...

Senior Platform Engineer (VMware Cloud Foundation) - DV Cleared 📍 Location: Yeovil (3 days onsite per week) 💰 Rate: £650-£750 per day (Inside IR35) 🗓 Contract: Long-term opportunity 🔒 Clearance: Must hold active MOD DV Clearance We're looking for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer with strong VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) expertise to join a high-profile defence programme delivering secure, mission-critical infrastructure. This role offers an excellent work-life balance, with 3 longer onsite days per week while being paid for a full 5-day week, making it ideal for contractors looking to maximise their time. The Role You'll play a key role in designing, building and supporting secure on-premise and hybrid platforms within highly secure environments. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll lead technical delivery, support platform integration, and help shape modern software-defined infrastructure. Responsibilities Design, build and support secure VMware...

Position: Enterprise Architect (Interim) Location: 70 Redcliff, BS1 6AL Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £800.00 per day Job Responsibilities: Support the delivery of the Digital and Data Strategy by creating enterprise architecture plans, target architectures, and technology roadmaps Assess the current technology and data environment to identify gaps, duplication, risks, and opportunities for improvement or consolidation Develop clear architecture roadmaps to support short-term delivery needs and long-term technology goals Create and maintain business capability models, ensuring business capabilities align with strategic priorities and transformation plans Define enterprise data architecture, including data platforms, data flows, integration patterns, data governance, and data management approaches Work with Data Architects to improve data quality, data standards, business glossary, and management of...

Job title: SC Cleared Solutions Architect Location: Bristol (Remote/Hybrid) Duration: 6 months possible extension Rate: Up to £650 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and aviation sector, is seeking a talented Solutions Architect to support their Information Services division. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, complex projects within a secure military environment, delivering innovative solutions that meet stringent standards. What you'll be doing: * Developing and documenting business requirements, architecture, and design for diverse IT solutions. * Ensuring solutions adhere to Babcock technology standards, governance, and ITIL frameworks. * Assessing existing software/hardware interfaces and recommending enhancements. * Providing technical support, facilitation, and planning to ensure clear understanding of system needs. *...

Project Security Consultant Location: Bristol Contract: 6 Months Rate: Up to £79 per hour (Inside IR35) We are looking for an experienced Project Security Consultant to support the delivery of security governance, assurance, and risk management across high-profile UK programmes. Key Responsibilities Act as the security lead for assigned projects. Manage project security risks and maintain Security Management Plans and Risk Registers. Support security governance, audits, assurance activities, and gate reviews. Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory security requirements. Produce security reports, dashboards, and updates for project stakeholders. Work with customers, suppliers, and internal security teams to deliver effective security assurance. Provide security input to project planning, change control, and delivery activities. Essential Experience Experience supporting security governance within project or programme environments. Strong background in security...

Solution Architect - Cloud and Infrastructure Location: Bristol – hybrid, 2–3 days onsite per week Contract: 6 months Rate: Up to £750 per day, outside IR35 Security Clearance: SC minimum We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support a major defence programme, designing secure infrastructure and hybrid cloud solutions across complex, mission-critical environments. The role will involve defining end-to-end technical architectures spanning data centres, Microsoft Azure, Azure Local, Azure Arc and VMware, while providing architecture governance, technical assurance and strategic direction across multiple workstreams. Key responsibilities * Lead the design of secure, scalable and resilient hybrid cloud and infrastructure solutions. * Produce solution designs, architecture artefacts, technical roadmaps and standards. * Translate business and technical requirements into integrated cloud and infrastructure architectures. * Provide architecture governance,...

Project Manager - DV cleared +9 months + +Hybrid working in Corsham +DV clearance - current active clearance is essential +Inside IR35 +£600 - £625 a day +Sole British national - due to nature of the project We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Project Manager / SQUAD Lead to join a high-profile government programme based in Corsham. This is an exciting opportunity to lead Agile delivery within a secure environment, working closely with technical teams, programme leadership, and customer stakeholders to deliver critical IT capabilities. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful Agile delivery across Programme Increments while acting as the key interface between the Development Squad, Project Managers, and Business stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Collaborating with the customer to agree deployment schedules for each Programme Increment and ensuring compliance with governance processes. Driving effective communication and collaboration across...

Are you an experienced IT professional with strong technical knowledge and leadership skills? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality IT services and supporting teams through digital change? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated IT Deployment Team Lead to join our clients Digital Services function on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a specialist deployment team, ensuring the successful delivery, management, and lifecycle support of IT equipment across a large and diverse organisation. As IT Deployment Team Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring colleagues have the technology they need to deliver effective services. You will lead the deployment, configuration, and management of IT equipment, working closely with operational, clinical, and corporate teams to deliver a professional and customer-focused service. You will be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of IT assets, including imaging, stock management,...

Hampshire County Council are currently looking for a Delivery Architect for their team in Winchester, for an initial 3 month contract. Rate: £500 - £650 a day outside IR35 About you It's essential that you have the following: Essential Qualification A degree and/or formal industry recognised qualifications and/or significant recent and relevant experience of working in a complex IT environmentEssential Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours. Experienced in Enterprise grade IT infrastructure and solution design. Hybrid Cloud infrastructure experience. Significant background knowledge and design experience / skills. Ability to act as SME against a wide range of proposals, technical and business areas. Ability to work with Business Analysts and stakeholders to specify high level architectures. Strong communication skills - including verbal, written and facilitation skills. Experience of handling multiple tasks running concurrently with varying complexity, time constraints,...

Hampshire County Council are looking for IT Internal Auditor's The Southern Internal Audit Partnership (SIAP) provide internal audit and consultancy services to a wide and growing portfolio of public sector partners and clients in the South of England. Must have internal IT audit experience within a Local Authority Remote position - Must be able to get to Winchester for Day 1 Induction and collection of laptop To the end of December with possible extension Paying up to £500 a day DOE Enhanced DBS required Must have an IT audit qualification CISA, QICA The Role In joining the team, you will be responsible for the delivery of IT audit assignments using a risk-based audit approach across a portfolio of partners and clients. You will work closely with both internal IT audit and client managers to establish potential risks and their corresponding control mechanisms; evaluate your findings and report the outcomes to the client. What we are looking for As an IT Auditor, you will...

ERP Project/Programme Manager | 4 Days Per Week (Mon-Thu) | Hampshire (Fully On-Site) | Outside IR35 📍 Hampshire (100% on-site) 📅 12 Month Contract, 4 Days Per Week 💼 Outside IR35 💰 Rate £(Apply online only)pd DOE I'm working with a growing business embarking on a business-critical ERP implementation and we're looking for an experienced ERP Project/Programme Manager to lead the programme. This isn't simply a technology deployment - it's a genuine business transformation. You'll take ownership of the implementation from mobilisation through to post-go-live, working alongside senior leadership, business stakeholders and the implementation partner to ensure a successful delivery. What you'll be doing: ✔ Leading a full end-to-end ERP implementation programme ✔ Owning governance, project planning, reporting and programme controls ✔ Managing executive stakeholders and Steering Committee meetings ✔ Holding implementation partners and third-party vendors accountable ✔ Coordinating...

IT Support Engineer – 8-month contract – Fareham My Client is looking for a looking for a proactive and customer-focused IT Support Engineer to join a IT team, providing high-quality 2nd Line support across a modern Microsoft environment. The IT Support Engineer will be responsible for resolving technical issues, supporting business-critical applications, and helping maintain a reliable and secure IT infrastructure. Any previous experience supporting Microsoft 365 migration projects would be a distinct advantage. Skills & Experience Proven experience providing 2nd Line IT Support in a Microsoft environment. Strong Microsoft 365 administration and support experience. Solid knowledge of Active Directory user and group management. Experience supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. Good understanding of the Microsoft End User Computing (EUC) stack. Experience supporting business applications, including troubleshooting and user support. Knowledge of application...

Service Desk Engineer (Contract) Location: Gloucester (Office-Based) Contract: 3–9 Months Rate: £160–£180 per day (Inside IR35) Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday About the Company Our client is a well-established public sector organisation delivering essential services to thousands of people across the region. Technology plays a vital role in supporting frontline services and internal operations, with ongoing investment in digital transformation, modern workplace technologies and IT service improvements. They are looking for a Service Desk Engineer to join their IT team on an initial 3–9 month contract, providing first-class technical support to a diverse user base. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and collaborative IT Service Desk where you'll be the first point of contact for IT support, helping colleagues resolve technical issues and ensuring critical systems remain operational. Working in a modern Microsoft environment, you'll gain...

Software Developer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Developer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Software Developer —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Development of code within an agile environment (scrum). Working with the team to design, implement and test features for new product development. Task estimation in accordance with sprint planningThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Java Core (version 8+) Spring...

Systems Test Manager 12 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering £60ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience producing test artefacts? Do you have experience within the Defence, Aerospace, or Satellite Communications sector? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Systems Test Manager, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Using appropriate tools and techniques to verify and validate deliverables to standards defined in the BMS and specification requirements Be aware of technological/engineering developments and issues in industry and interact with the Engineering Management to continuously improve Engineering Manage production...

Software Developer 12 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering £55ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with JAVA? Do you have experience developing within a microservice architecture? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Software Developer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle Automated testing Development of code within an agile environment (SCRUM) Working with the team to design, implement, and test features for a new product development Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning Your skillset may include: Java Core (version 8+) Spring Boot,...

Project Manager Location: Oxfordshire (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site) Rate: £63 per hour via Umbrella Contract: 3 months with the possibility of extension Clearance: Active Security Clearance Overview We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of business-critical projects. You will play a key role in ensuring projects deliver measurable value, on time and within budget, while adhering to structured project management methodologies. Key Responsibilities Implement and maintain structured project management processes to ensure effective delivery of IT projects Develop and manage detailed project plans, allocating resources and overseeing day-to-day delivery Monitor progress against key milestones, proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies Conduct quality reviews and escalate concerns relating to scope, timelines, or deliverables as needed Maintain comprehensive project documentation in line with IT governance standards...

Security Architect +On site in Hampshire +DV cleared role +£700 - £750 a day +Outside IR35 We are seeking a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team, working on a highly sensitive and mission-critical programme. Reporting directly to the Security Lead, you will play a key role in assuring that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the client's stringent security standards and MOD requirements. This is a hands-on assurance and advisory role, operating at both strategic and technical levels within a secure environment. The Role Review and assure high-level and low-level designs produced by MSPs Review MSP security compliance tests, assessments, and evidence Assess and challenge security cases, risks, and design decisions Undertake formal security assessments in line with MOD and client standards Maintain and administer STREAM Provide clear, pragmatic security advice and guidance to the client and stakeholders Skills &...

My client, based in Basingstoke, is urgently seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to join the team on an initial 9-month contract, outside IR35. The suitable candidate will need to be able to achieve NPPV3 and/or SC clearance ***Please note you do not need current clearance to apply*** This is a hands-on role that requires the successful candidate to be onsite 4 days a week In Basingstoke and have previous experience managing IT infrastructure within large enterprise environments. You will be responsible for the management, maintenance, and support of the organisation's IT infrastructure, including End User Computing (EUC), while ensuring the IT Service Desk provides an efficient service to both internal and external users. The role will also take ownership of Disaster Recovery, including developing and maintaining DR policies and procedures, leading infrastructure upgrades, and overseeing IT security initiatives. We're looking for a technically strong...

Job Title: Operations Centre Analyst Location: Portsmouth Key Responsibilities Work closely with team members to support daily operations and tasks. Help identify, prioritize, and respond to incidents and issues in a timely manner, following clear procedures. Use our service management tools to log and update incidents, ensuring information is accurate throughout the process. Monitor servers and systems to spot and respond to any issues, using our event management tools. Assist specialist teams with resolving technical problems. Follow set processes and guidelines to fix incidents and problems. Provide updates on ongoing incidents, keeping everyone informed. Contribute to updating knowledge articles, helping improve the service desk's efficiency. Help generate reports using data from our service management system. Support software rebuilds or deployments following system failures. Help with software configuration and deployment tasks. Occasionally support shift work and be...