55 jobs found in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Position Title:              Senior Project Manager                                   Duration:                      Contract                                                                      Location:                      Crewe, Cheshire Main Goals and Objectives: The role is responsible for leading and managing significant/multiple IT Projects and Programmes. They have responsibility for creating and maintaining good customer relationships with the project teams and sponsors and to make sure that the needs of the business operations are in place for the launch of the projects. The job holder manages, plans, coordinates, controls and steers the overall Programme and associated project portfolio according to the process requirements. Main Responsibilities: Project Planning and Setup: Prepare and present resource estimates and all other related investment requirements (including for year 1 operations) for large scale IT projects and programmes. Create related budget...

Senior IT Project Manager Automotive Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in Crewe, Cheshire Initially until year end Outside IR35 In short: We require a strong, classic IT PM to join a prestige motor company is supporting and taking ownership of a number of IT-related projects. Heavy on Waterfall delivery. We're expecting candidates to demonstrate clear end-to-end delivery cycle capability. In full: The role is responsible for leading and managing significant/multiple IT Projects and Programmes. They have responsibility for creating and maintaining good customer relationships with the project teams and sponsors and to make sure that the needs of the business operations are in place for the launch of the projects. The job holder manages, plans, coordinates, controls and steers the overall Programme and associated project portfolio according to the process requirements. Main responsibilities: Project planning and setup Prepare and present resource estimates and all other related...

Role Title: Splunk SIEM Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Knutsford. Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £587.33 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Join us as Splunk SIEM Engineer where you must design, develop and improve software, utilizing various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Looking for a successful Splunk SIEM Engineer, where one should have experience with: Minimum Qualification - bachelor's degree Multi-Platform SIEM Expertise: Proven experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and SIEM architecture including data models, correlation rules, and administrative functions. Security Operations: Strong analytical skills in threat detection, incident response, and security event analysis with experience in large enterprise environments (10,000+ endpoints). Data Pipeline Management: Hands-on experience with log...

Project Manager (Banking) 6 month contract, scope to extend Inside IR35, £400 - £435 P/D 2 days on site per week in Knutsford Purpose of the role Focused on delivering individual projects, ensuring completion within scope, time, and budget with a more immediate focus. To be successful as a Project Manager, you should have experience with: Ability to operate independently at senior level, supporting leaders with clear analysis, options and recommendations to drive effective decisions. Communication with stakeholders, including senior management, project teams, and external partners, to ensure that they are informed about project progress and that their needs and expectations are being met. Production of ExCo ready progress reporting, providing clear assurance that proposed solutions are being delivered on time and within approved budgets. Management of project risks, ensuring that risk, assumptions, issues and dependencies are identified, assessed, and mitigated as...

Data Engineer Telford / Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite £515 per day inside IR35 6 months Active SC clearance An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Data Engineer to join a high-profile government programme focused on improving fraud prevention and risk assessment. You'll play a key role in delivering innovative data solutions that support critical public services, working as part of a newly formed Agile Scrum team responsible for developing data ingestion and risking capabilities within a modern SAS platform. This is an opportunity to work on a complex, large-scale data transformation programme, integrating multiple data sources and building robust ETL solutions that enable advanced analytics and risk modelling. The Role As a Data Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, building and deploying scalable data integration and transformation solutions. Working closely with technical and business stakeholders, you'll help deliver high-quality data pipelines...

Senior Delivery Lead Location: Telford (Hybrid - ideally 2 days per week onsite, minimum 1 day per week) Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months Clearance: BPSS Required (SC Desirable) Start Date: ASAP Our Government Public Sector client is seeking an experienced Senior Delivery Lead (SFIA Level 5) to support a large-scale Agile software engineering programme. This role is ideal for a delivery professional with a strong background in leading complex software development initiatives, managing multiple Agile teams, and driving successful delivery outcomes within fast-paced environments. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery across Agile software engineering teams. Coordinate multiple workstreams, dependencies, risks, and delivery plans. Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Manage RAID logs, governance activities, and stakeholder reporting. Remove blockers and drive continuous improvement across delivery...

Operational / Data Engineer - SC cleared Operational / Data Engineer - SC cleared The location of the role is Telford (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 6 months. The pay rate on offer is £500 per day (via Umbrella agency). Project Overview The Preventative Risking (PR) team within RIS is responsible for managing the risking and compliance referral processes for Self-Assessment (SA) registrations. Currently, the system identifies approximately 200,000 fraudulent registrations out of 1 million, resulting in an estimated £51 million to £219 million in lost SA repayment claims for HMRC (based on 2021/2022 figures). To address this, a proof of concept (POC) was developed using: SAS Enterprise Guide for table creation, SAS Studio V and SAS RTENG to build the SA registration network, SAS Viya 3.5 tools for risk assessment of new SA registrations.The POC leveraged data from 20 different sources, most of which were already housed in the Minerva Oracle database....

Quality Engineer Data Focused/ETL Testing Contract: 6 Months, Inside IR35, Rate - 450 a day Location: Telford 1x onsite every 3 weeks Role Overview Join the Core Modernisation team modernizing systems. Work within agile scrum teams (4-8 engineers) using 2-week sprints to deliver quality solutions across multiple technology stacks. Tech Stack Frontend: Remix React, JavaScript Backend: Java, Spring, .NET Data: MongoDB, Oracle Tools: RabbitMQ, JSONKey Responsibilities Design and implement test automation solutions from scratch Apply TDD/BDD methodologies and risk-based testing Support CI/CD pipelines and shift-left quality practices Coach team members on quality engineering best practices Perform testing across all levels (Unit, System, Integration, NFR) Analyse business requirements and create testing strategies Manage test data and testing collateral Participate in development through pair-programmingRequired Skills CI/CD pipelines Software testing expertise Git/GitLab...

Java Developer Rate: up to £620 per day - Umbrella only Clearance Required: BPSS Duration: 6 months Location: Telford - 2 days onsite We're looking for an engineer with Java and PL/SQL experience to join the CESA (Self Assessment) team within Tax Admin. The team has a very healthy pipeline of work for the foreseeable future and needs to increase in size to meet the demands. SC Clearance and CESA knowledge/experience are preferable but not essential. An ability to learn fast and work well with others will be key, as well being willing to flex between the development languages (Java and PL/SQL). This is a great opportunity to join an established team, with a fantastic team spirit and has ample opportunity for development. Building a knowledge of the existing CESA service will also lend itself well to potential future opportunities in the CESA Modernisation space Experience / Skills Java PL/SQLOptional Skills: COBOL (nice to have but not essential). If you receive...

Data Architect Telford/ Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite Max rate: £644 per day inside IR35 6 months initial contract Active SC clearance Are you a seasoned Data Architect with deep SAS expertise? We're looking for a technical leader to own the architecture and design of enterprise-scale SAS solutions across both legacy SAS and modern SAS Viya environments. You'll define integration patterns with enterprise data warehouses, provide architectural governance, and shape migration strategies from SAS 9.x to Viya. This is a key role where you'll act as the technical authority for SAS-related decisions, working closely with engineering teams, platform specialists, and suppliers. What You'll Need Strong experience as a SAS Architect or Senior SAS Technical Lead Hands-on expertise with Base SAS, SAS Grid, and SAS 9.x Proven experience integrating SAS with enterprise data warehouses Experience in large-scale or highly regulated environments Active SC clearance Nice to Have SAS Viya...

Solution Architect (Public Sector / Government Programme) SFIA Level: 5/6 Location: Telford (2 days per week initially, reducing to 2 days every 2 weeks once established) Duration: 6 months Rate: £625-£675 per day Clearance: SC Eligible Overview We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a large-scale public sector transformation programme. This role will play a key part in driving solution design and delivery across a complex application modernisation initiative. You will take ownership of end-to-end solution architecture, working closely with delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and successfully transitioned into live service. Key Responsibilities Own the solution design throughout the full delivery lifecycle Lead application modernisation initiatives within the wider programme Drive the development and documentation of high-quality solution designs Ensure all solutions align with architecture governance and best...

Technical Lead: 6 Month Contract - Stockport/Hybrid We are seeking a passionate and innovative Technical Lead to join our vibrant team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love leading tech initiatives, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Type:6 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: Stockport/Hybrid Start: ASAP What You'll Do: As our Technical Lead, you will be at the forefront of our tech projects. Your expertise will drive our development teams to new heights. Here's what you can expect: *Lead with Passion: Inspire and motivate your team to achieve outstanding results while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. *Architect Solutions: Design and implement scalable, high-performance systems that meet our clients' needs. *Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and developers to bring ideas to life. *Mentor: Share your knowledge and experience with team members, helping...

Job Title: SAP Trainer Location: Wolverhampton WV9 Day Rate: £291.71 Umbrella Per Day / £220 paye Per Day Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until 5th Feb 2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Position Description: Our automotive client is looking to recruit an experience SAP Trainer is require to support the deployment of the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) programme., and its critical project SAP Plant Maintenance, which aims to completely transform the way in which the company operates and further enhances their Digital transformation journey. They have a clear vision to deliver a unified end to end process and toolset with connected, traceable data throughout all functions. By enabling employees with the provision of always live data and dashboards, which will allow full focus on true value creation. Key Essential skills required: * Experience SAP user * Extensive years in a training creation and delivery position...

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Senior QA Officer – Contract Role (Highly Competitive Rate DOE) Location: Cheshire Sector: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Contract: Full‑time, on‑site Our Client is seeking an experienced Senior QA Officer to join our Quality team on a contract basis, offering a highly attractive day rate for the right candidate. This role is ideal for a quality professional who thrives in a fast‑paced GMP environment and has proven experience managing project‑based work. This position plays a key role in supporting ongoing validation activities across the site. You will be responsible for ensuring that all data generated from validation work is accurately collated, assessed, and entered into the Pharmaceutical Quality Management System (QMS). Working closely with the QA Section Leader and wider Quality team, you will help maintain compliance, support continuous improvement, and ensure the smooth running of departmental operations. Key Responsibilities * Support ongoing validation projects,...

Solutions Architect (SC Cleared) – Microsoft Teams & Migration Specialist We are looking for an experienced SC Cleared Solutions Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and a proven track record of designing and delivering enterprise-scale migration projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile programmes, helping organisations modernise their collaboration platforms with a strong focus on Microsoft Teams and the wider Microsoft ecosystem. You will work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and business leaders to design robust, scalable solutions that align with business objectives while ensuring seamless migration and adoption. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver end-to-end Microsoft-based solutions for enterprise clients. Lead the architecture and technical design of Microsoft Teams deployments and migration programmes. Develop migration strategies for collaboration platforms, including tenant-to-tenant, hybrid, and cloud...

HRIS Manager / HR Systems Manager Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home) Full-time | 37.5 hours per week £40,000 - £45,000 per annum / £20.33 - £23.00 per hour 6-Month FTC / Temporary Assignment About the Role We're looking for an experienced HRIS Manager / HR Systems Manager to join our HR Services team on a 6-month assignment. Reporting to the HR Services Director, you will be responsible for supporting, maintaining and developing our HR systems landscape, ensuring it continues to meet business needs and deliver an excellent user experience. This role will suit someone with a strong background in HR systems administration, HR data management and reporting, who enjoys working closely with stakeholders across HR, IT and the wider business to drive continuous improvement. You will play a key role in maintaining system performance, supporting system enhancements, improving data quality and helping to maximise the value of our HR technology platforms. Key...

PAM Support Engineer Location: Inverness / Manchester - 5 days onsite/week Salary - Depending on experience CONTRACTOR MUST BE SC CLEARED (active) and BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL (MOD SC CLEARED PREFERABLE) MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: As part of the Identity Access Management Team, you will be supporting the delivery of IAM services to ensure the right people (or systems) have the right access to the right resources at the right time, and for the right reasons. It typically covers: Identity lifecycle management - creating, modifying, and removing user accounts Authentication - verifying who someone is (e.g., passwords, MFA, certificates) Authorization - controlling what users are allowed to access Governance & auditing - tracking access and ensuring compliance Your role * Create IAM Service Design, detail TOM, Lead transition KT and Shadowing * IAM Service Leadership and Governance * KPI-SLA tracking and reporting * Continuous improvement *...

HRIS Manager / HR Systems Manager Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home) Full-time | 37.5 hours per week £40,000 - £45,000 per annum / £20.33 - £23.00 per hour 6-Month FTC / Temporary Assignment About the Role We're looking for an experienced HRIS Manager / HR Systems Manager to join our HR Services team on a 6-month assignment. Reporting to the HR Services Director, you will be responsible for supporting, maintaining and developing our HR systems landscape, ensuring it continues to meet business needs and deliver an excellent user experience. This role will suit someone with a strong background in HR systems administration, HR data management and reporting, who enjoys working closely with stakeholders across HR, IT and the wider business to drive continuous improvement. You will play a key role in maintaining system performance, supporting system enhancements, improving data quality and helping to maximise the value of our HR technology platforms. Key...

HRIS Manager / HR Systems Manager Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home) Full-time | 37.5 hours per week £40,000 - £45,000 per annum / £20.33 - £23.00 per hour 6-Month FTC / Temporary Assignment About the Role We're looking for an experienced HRIS Manager / HR Systems Manager to join our HR Services team on a 6-month assignment. Reporting to the HR Services Director, you will be responsible for supporting, maintaining and developing our HR systems landscape, ensuring it continues to meet business needs and deliver an excellent user experience. This role will suit someone with a strong background in HR systems administration, HR data management and reporting, who enjoys working closely with stakeholders across HR, IT and the wider business to drive continuous improvement. You will play a key role in maintaining system performance, supporting system enhancements, improving data quality and helping to maximise the value of our HR technology platforms. Key...