23 management jobs found in Leeds

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...

Test Manager - Service Transformation Lab (Modern Workplace Platform) Locations: Leeds or Edinburgh (40% in-office) Contract: 12 months Inside ir35 Why this role matters The Modern Workplace Platform powers how 60,000+ colleagues interact with technology every day. The Service Transformation Lab (STL) delivers modern, insight-driven services that are reliable, resilient, and colleague centric. As our Test Manager, you will lead high quality testing across multiple agile feature teams to ensure everything we release is robust, intuitive, and ready for real world use. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement, and who wants to make a meaningful difference to colleague experience at scale. What you'll do Own the test strategy for several SAFe aligned feature teams, ensuring clear and efficient test processes across sprint and PI cycles. Coordinate system, integration, functional, regression and user testing, ensuring test...

Our Central Government client is looking for a Portfolio Director to lead the strategic oversight and delivery of the Service Transformation portfolio across their services. This role ensures alignment with organisational priorities, drives efficiency, and delivers improved outcomes for citizens, businesses, and the environment. The Portfolio Director will own and lead both the Change Management Office (CMO) and the Portfolio Management Office (PMO), embedding best practice in portfolio governance, change management, benefits realisation, and stakeholder engagement across the organisation. What you will lead: Strategic direction and governance of the service transformation portfolio Maturing PMO practices: planning, prioritisation, reporting, assurance Senior leadership of the CMO and change management standards Portfolio performance, risk management, and benefits tracking Resource and budget optimisation Continuous improvement in agile delivery and service design Skills &...

Platform Engineer Rate: Up to £500/day (Inside IR35) Location: Leeds - two days per week on-site Duration: Initially 6 months Clearance: BPSS required on commencement; SC clearance required within three months. Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance. The Role You will be part of a team operating and evolving a platform classified as Critical National Infrastructure, maintained to a high service level. Day-to-day responsibilities include resolving high-priority incidents, implementing new features aligned to the product roadmap, reducing technical debt, and driving improvements to DevOps processes. You will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Technical Leads in an agile delivery environment. Key Requirements Strong Java development skills; Python experience also beneficial Familiarity with identity and access management tooling, including PingDS and PingIDM Experience with containerisation and orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes Cloud...

Service Delivery Manager (SC Cleared) ITIL V3 – ITIL V4 Leeds (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract to £425-£450/day (Inside IR35) Service Delivery Manager needed with SC Security Clearance preferred, Proven experience leading an IT helpdesk or support service, driving KPI and SLA achievement. 6 Month Contract based in Central Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP in Feb/March 2026. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site from the Leeds office.  Occasional travel Manchester. Day Shift with participation in an on-call rota for Major Incident Management. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects: Experienced Service Delivery Manager / Service Management role Service Management expert across Incident, Problem, Change, Risk, Service Performance & Reporting, Service Level Management, Service Process Improvement, Service Continuity, and Availability Management. Proven experience leading...

Senior Software Engineer (DevSecOps) Contract | Inside IR35 | Up to £580/day | Full-time | North Yorkshire (1 day per week on-site, increasing from September) You will join a global IT consultancy delivering digital transformation to a well-established financial services organisation . You will be an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong DevSecOps background to join an engineering enablement function on an initial contract running to the end of December 2026. This is a hands-on role at the centre of modernising how software is built, delivered, and operated. You will work within a squad environment, driving adoption of Golden Path patterns, progressive delivery practices, and secure-by-design principles - with a clear focus on measurable outcomes. The role You will take ownership of the full delivery lifecycle: from pipeline design and environment architecture through to release-linked observability and incident readiness. Day to day, you can expect to be shipping...

A long term contract opportunity has arisen for a Construction Manager to join a tier-one consultancy providing project management, engineering, and construction management services to Network Rail. Based in YORK, you will support construction assurance and governance for third-party works, ensuring the safety and integrity of Network Rail’s infrastructure. You will cover the eastern region of the route, and in a typical week, you will likely spend one to two days in the York office, with the remainder of your time spent visiting sites across the route. The role offers £350 per day (Inside IR35), plus business mileage at 45p per mile. The initial contract duration is six months, with a strong likelihood of extension thereafter, making this an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term role within a relatively compact geographic area. You’ll be responsible for: Managing construction assurance for third party works protecting network rail assets Providing governance through site...

Storage Automation SME +Hybrid in Sheffield +6 months+ +£540 a day Inside IR35 We are seeking a Storage Automation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to engineer, automate, and operate enterprise SAN and storage platforms. The role focuses on modern automation, DevOps integration, and delivering storage and infrastructure "as-a-Service" across on-prem and cloud environments. Key Responsibilities Certify, test, and develop enterprise SAN platforms including Dell PowerMax / VMAX-3 / XtremIO, Pure Storage FlashArray, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Primera / Alletra, and Cirrus Data Solutions DMS. Automate storage install, provisioning, migration, compliance, and operational support using Python, Ansible, and scripting. Work with Broadcom and Cisco SAN switches and iSCSI connectivity. Deliver enterprise platform services across Linux, Windows, VMware, storage, and virtualisation. Build and integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks. Support...

Cyber Security Project Manager 12 month contract 2 days a week on-site in Sheffield £525 per day (inside IR35)We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to join our clients Cyber Security team, supporting the delivery of a range of high‑priority initiatives. This role will include ways of working, providing structure, momentum, and clarity across complex technical workstreams, particularly in addressing gaps within Active Directory (AD) and helping to assess and reduce the organisation's attack surface. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating activity across 15 AD workstreams, ensuring alignment, visibility, and progression across teams and suppliers. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery across multiple AD‑related cyber workstreams, ensuring gaps are identified, prioritised, and resolved. Develop and maintain robust, realistic project plans, covering dependencies, risks, resource needs, and milestones. Assess the cyber attack surface and...

Role: Oracle DBA Location: Sheffield, UK (Fully Onsite) Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension Payrate: Circa £300 - £365/day Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Oracle DBA to take on a role strongly focused on database backup and recovery tasks. You will be essential in ensuring the integrity and recoverability of our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within our Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure. Core Technical Focus: Backup Expert: Extensive experience with database backup and recovery, specifically using EMC Networker. Core DBA: Strong skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL. Operating System: Experience in a Linux environment is preferred, but candidates with a strong Microsoft background will also be considered. Troubleshooting: Proven ability to own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the infrastructure. Key Operational Requirements: Automation: Programming skills, particularly Python, for automation and integration are...

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensions Location: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return. Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable benefits....

Lead Tax Manager Contract: 6 Months (Extension Possible) Rate: Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid – UK based with 40–60% office attendance (multiple office locations available - York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Tax Manager to join a large and complex organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This role will sit within the wider finance function, providing specialist tax expertise across multiple business areas and supporting a range of tax compliance and advisory activities. This position will play a key role in ensuring robust tax processes, providing expert guidance on complex tax matters, and supporting ongoing compliance across several tax areas. Key Responsibilities * Lead IR35 compliance activity, ensuring appropriate processes, governance and guidance are in place across the organisation. * Oversee data collection and review processes for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns and...

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensions Location: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return. Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable benefits....

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Work Service Engineer in Samlesbury (or Warton) full time onsite Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Work Service Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Samlesbury on an initial 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £40.90 Umbrella per hour inside IR35 The role * The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following: * Liaising with both internal and external customer, engineering professionals, subject matter experts and professional consultancy support teams. *...

Procurement Engineer Samlesbury Based (Hybrid working) £29.67 hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based Samlesbury. Hybrid working 3-4 days per week on site. The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following: Purchase Order Management Relationship Management with the Supplier and Internal Stakeholders Ensuring the Supplier delivers to their commitments by regular communication. Finance and Purchase Order Payment management Leading Supplier Reviews as required. Supporting Customer Reviews as required Knowledge: Procurement experience, minimum 2 years (Essential) Experience with ERP/MRP systems and reporting toolsets (Desireable) Skills: Ability to pick and learn IT systems quickly (Essential) Good communication skills to provide effective...

Manufacturing Engineer Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days onsite per week Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Supply Chain Manager Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join ISP in the Equipment's team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. Responsibilities /Skillset/experience required: Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge;...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a SAP Security Support Administrator Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference.  The role will be predominantly working from home.   Rate: £22.63ph (Umbrella) Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bolton depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be predominantly working from home… one day per week onsite.  Also, a condensed 4 day working week of Monday to Thursday is OK too. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   SAP Security Support Administrator Job Description: The SAP Security Support Administrator plays a key role in supporting documentation, refinement and execution of General IT Controls...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Manufacturing Engineers. Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process....

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Project Officer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Rate: £30.00 per hour Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid role of 3 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)      Interview Process: One stage onsite Interview Project Officer Job Description: This role will require you to work with the Manufacturing project teams in delivering missiles and test equipment throughout their product life-cycles and in accordance with established company project control methodologies. The role of Project Officer provides support to a range of deliverables across multiple Manufacturing task areas and can provide a stepping stone for further progress within a project management environment. The Project...