SC cleared Data Architect (AWS) – Public Sector
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: Flexible
Rate: £550 – £700 (depending on SFIA level)
Location: London or Manchester (hybrid)
Clearance: SC

Overview
We’re looking for a Data Architect to design secure, scalable AWS data platforms that support public sector transformation and data-driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end data architectures on AWS (data lakes, warehouses, streaming)
• Define data models, standards, and governance frameworks
• Ensure compliance with data security and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR)
• Lead data platform modernisation and migration initiatives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into data solutions
• Drive best practices in data quality, integration, and lifecycle management

Key Skills

• Strong AWS data experience (e.g., S3, Redshift, Glue, Lake Formation, Athena)
• Proven experience in public sector or regulated environments
• Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical) expertise
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance
• Experience with ETL/ELT, APIs, and data integration tools

Nice to Have

• AWS certifications (e.g., Data Analytics Specialty, Solutions Architect)
• Experience with big data, streaming (Kafka/Kinesis), or AI/ML workloads

SC Cleared Azure Cloud Architect
Duration: 6 months
Location: London – hybrid
Rate: £600 – £700 per day inside IR35
Clearance: SC

Overview
Design and deliver secure, scalable Azure solutions supporting public sector transformation and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect Azure solutions (IaaS, PaaS, hybrid)
• Lead cloud migrations and modernisation
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance (e.g., GDPR, ISO)
• Define identity, networking, and resilience strategies
• Work with stakeholders to translate requirements into designs
• Drive best practices (cost, performance, DevOps, IaC)

Key Skills

• Strong Azure architecture experience (AZ-305 desirable)
• Public sector or regulated environment experience
• Security, governance, and compliance knowledge
• Networking, identity (Azure AD), and hybrid expertise
• DevOps, CI/CD, and IaC (Bicep, Terraform)

ADO Specialist (Azure DevOps Organisation)
£600 per day (umbrella)
Location: London – 3 days per week onsite
Contract: 3 months

I am currently working with a client who is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps (ADO) specialist to design, configure, and introduce best practices to optimise how the platform is used across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assessing the current configuration and usage of Azure DevOps, including:

  • Requirements gathering processes
  • Sprint management
  • Testing and defect management
  • Task management

• Collaborating with Change and IT teams to review proposed improvements, providing constructive challenge and informed recommendations where appropriate

• Implementing agreed changes to enhance system effectiveness, efficiency, and usability

• Delivering training and communications to Project Management, Business Analysis, and Testing teams to ensure successful adoption

• Producing clear, concise documentation to support ongoing usage, governance, and best practices

Content Designer (BPSS Eligible)

Remote (occasional London travel)
£477 per day (Inside IR35)
12 months

The Role

We’re seeking a skilled Content Designer to join an Agile team delivering user-centred digital services. You’ll create clear, accessible, and inclusive content that helps users achieve their goals while aligning with organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver user-centred content across digital services
• Use user research and insights to inform content decisions
• Collaborate with Designers, Product Owners, Developers, and Researchers
• Write clear, concise, and accessible content aligned to GDS-style standards
• Ensure content meets accessibility, inclusivity, and ethical design principles
• Structure and iterate content based on user needs and testing
• Contribute to content patterns, standards, and design systems
• Facilitate workshops and help teams understand content decisions
• Communicate content strategy, decisions, risks, and issues clearly
• Advocate for user-centred design and content best practice

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in content design within Agile teams
• Proven ability to use research insights to shape content
• Excellent writing skills with a focus on clarity and accessibility
• Experience designing content to meet WCAG and accessibility standards
• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments

Desirable

• NHS / healthcare experience
• Mobile app content design experience

Eligibility

• Must be BPSS eligible

User Researcher (BPSS Eligible)

Location: Remote (occasional London travel)
Rate: £477 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 12 months

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced User Researcher to join an Agile team delivering user-centred digital services. You’ll lead research activities that inform design decisions, ensuring products are accessible, inclusive, and aligned to real user needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and deliver user research across the Agile lifecycle
• Use qualitative methods (usability testing, interviews, surveys, ethnography, focus groups)
• Collaborate with Designers, Product Owners, and Developers to prioritise research
• Turn research findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
• Communicate complex research outputs to stakeholders effectively
• Ensure research supports accessible, inclusive, and ethical design
• Contribute to service and design improvements based on user insight
• Facilitate workshops and help teams interpret research findings
• Advocate for user-centred design across teams

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in user research within Agile environments
• Proven ability to translate insights into practical design recommendations
• Experience engaging stakeholders and influencing decisions
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive research practices
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving teams

Desirable

• NHS / healthcare experience
• Mobile app research experience

Eligibility

• Must be BPSS eligible

Senior Interaction Designer (BPSS Eligible)

Location: Remote (occasional London travel)
Rate: £477 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 12 months

The Role

We’re seeking a Senior Interaction Designer to join an Agile team delivering user-centred digital services. You’ll shape products through research, design, and collaboration, ensuring solutions are accessible, inclusive, and aligned to user needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and analyse user research across the Agile lifecycle
• Apply qualitative methods (usability testing, interviews, surveys, ethnography, focus groups)
• Collaborate with Designers, Product Owners, Developers, and Researchers to prioritise work
• Turn insights into clear, actionable design recommendations
• Communicate complex ideas and document design decisions, risks, and issues
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and best practice
• Contribute to design systems, patterns, and components
• Facilitate workshops, build consensus, and challenge assumptions
• Lead design activity and support other designers
• Promote user-centred design across teams

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong interaction design experience in Agile teams
• Proven user research and insight translation skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally
• Experience designing accessible digital services (e.g. WCAG)
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments

Desirable

• NHS / healthcare experience
• Mobile app design experience

Eligibility

• Must be BPSS eligible

Service Designer (Contract)

• Rate: £550/day (Inside IR35, via Umbrella)
• Location: Crawley, West Sussex (2 days onsite per week)
• Duration: 6 months (extensions likely)

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Service Designer to support the delivery of user-centred services within a regulated environment, designing and improving compliant, end-to-end service experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and optimise end-to-end services across multiple touchpoints
• Produce service blueprints, journey maps, and other core design artefacts
• Conduct user research and translate insights into actionable improvements
• Collaborate with product, delivery, and technical teams to implement solutions
• Ensure services meet regulatory, compliance, and governance standards
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and alignment sessions

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Service Designer in complex organisations
• Strong experience working in regulated environments (e.g. public sector, finance, healthcare)
• Expertise in creating service blueprints and mapping end-to-end services
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Familiarity with GDS or similar service standards (desirable)

Additional Info:

• Hybrid working: 2 days onsite in Crawley
• Immediate start preferred
• Extensions likely based on performance

Service Designer (Contract)

📍 London (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)
💰 £500-£550 per day (Inside IR35)
🕒 3-6 months

We’re supporting a leading financial services organisation looking for a hands‑on Service Designer to join a key transformation programme.

The Role

• Design and optimise end‑to‑end customer journeys
• Create service blueprints and journey maps
• Facilitate workshops and collaborate with product, tech and CX teams
• Translate insight into practical, scalable design outcomes

Requirements

• Strong Service Design experience in complex environments
• Expertise in journey mapping, service blueprinting and facilitation
• Background in financial services or other regulated industries
• Confident working with senior stakeholders

If you’re a practical, delivery‑focused Service Designer who can hit the ground running, get in touch.