Principal Solution Architect
Permanent
Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 (+ benefits)
Location: UK – Remote with travel to Andover

We’re looking to recruit an SC Cleared Principal Solution Architect for a specialist IT technology consultancy.

This is a senior, client-facing role where you’ll shape and deliver high-quality solutions across complex, secure environments, working closely with senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary delivery teams.

The Role

As a Principal Solution Architect, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, translating business needs into scalable, secure, and robust technical solutions.

You will:

• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end solution architectures across complex programmes
• Act as a “front door” architect, shaping early-stage ideas and aligning them to architectural standards
• Engage with senior stakeholders, including military leadership, to guide decision-making
• Drive application modernisation and transformation initiatives
• Define architecture principles, standards, and best practices across programmes
• Ensure alignment to security, compliance, and governance frameworks
• Support pre-sales, bids, and client engagements
• Mentor and develop other architects and engineers within the practice

Key Experience

• Proven experience operating at Principal / Lead Solution Architect level
• Strong background delivering complex technology solutions in secure environments
• Experience working across Central Government and/or Defence sectors
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders (including military leadership)
• Strong understanding of architecture frameworks and best practices
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across full delivery lifecycles

Technical Expertise

• Cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS)
• Secure software development lifecycle and DevSecOps practices
• Integration patterns, APIs, microservices
• Identity and access management (OAuth, SAML, etc.)
• Data and application architecture
• CI/CD and modern engineering practices

Desirable

• Experience working in Defence or military environments (e.g. ex-military or reservist background)
• Knowledge of TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture frameworks
• Experience delivering AI-enabled or data-driven solutions

working initially on Dartford Health project

need SC

any experience of AI coding agents good - looking at GitHub copilot in CG, but Claude in the wider group

Just flag if not a UK national

Programme Delivery Manager
6 Month Contract
Rate: £550 - £575 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: UK – Remote

We are looking to recruit a Programme Delivery Manager / Project Manager for a leading global software company.

This role focuses on driving delivery across multiple teams, ensuring plans translate into real progress. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Commercial, Support and Operations teams to coordinate activity, manage dependencies and maintain clear visibility of programme progress.

This is a hands-on delivery role, ideal for someone comfortable working across cross-functional teams and keeping complex initiatives moving forward.

Key responsibilities

• Own and maintain the overall programme delivery plan including milestones, owners and dependencies
• Translate strategic priorities into clear and actionable delivery plans
• Run programme working sessions and cross-team coordination meetings
• Track progress across workstreams and follow up on actions between meetings
• Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to manage delivery dependencies
• Identify delivery risks early and support teams in developing mitigation plans
• Maintain a clear view of programme progress and provide updates to leadership
• Ensure teams remain aligned on priorities, timelines and next steps

Skills and experience

• Strong programme or project management experience in a cross-functional environment
• Experience working closely with Product and Engineering teams
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical delivery plans
• Strong coordination and organisational skills across multiple workstreams
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a hands-on delivery role driving execution

RPA Consultant (RPA)
Surrey | £700 per day | Inside IR35

We are supporting a Surrey-based organisation seeking an experienced Robotics Consultant to help design, implement and optimise robotic process automation across a number of operational processes.

This role will suit an RPA specialist who combines strong technical capability with the ability to understand business workflows and translate them into reliable, scalable automation solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders and technology teams to identify opportunities for automation, design robust bot workflows and ensure successful deployment into live environments.

The role

You will contribute across the full automation lifecycle – from process discovery and solution design through to development, testing and ongoing optimisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing RPA solutions using Blue Prism and other enterprise automation tools

• Analysing business processes to identify automation opportunities and define suitable RPA approaches

• Translating business requirements into structured automation workflows and decision logic

• Integrating RPA solutions with existing systems through APIs, databases and UI automation

• Writing and maintaining supporting scripts and components to extend bot capability

• Conducting testing, debugging and optimisation to ensure reliable bot performance

• Supporting deployment into production environments and monitoring runtime operations

• Working closely with business analysts, technical teams and operational stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of automation solutions

Skills and experience

Successful applicants will bring a blend of technical expertise, analytical thinking and strong stakeholder communication.

You should demonstrate experience in:

• Blue Prism or other leading RPA platforms such as UiPath or Automation Anywhere

• Basic programming capability in languages such as Python, Java, C# or .NET

• SQL and database interaction, including data extraction and transformation

• Integration using REST/SOAP APIs and user interface automation techniques

• Scripting using tools such as PowerShell, JavaScript or VBScript

• Process mapping and workflow design using approaches such as BPMN or UML

• Automation testing, deployment and bot monitoring within production environments

• Troubleshooting, debugging and improving existing automation solutions

Desirable experience

• Exposure to Business Process Management (BPM) approaches

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or process improvement methodologies

• Relevant RPA platform certifications

Working style

This role requires someone comfortable working across both technical and operational teams. The ability to clearly explain automation approaches, manage stakeholder expectations and contribute to broader automation strategy will be key.

If you are an experienced RPA developer or automation consultant looking to support a mature automation programme within a complex operational environment, we would welcome a conversation.

Location: Surrey
Rate: £700 per day
Status: Inside IR35

Ideal background

• Infrastructure Engineer

• Systems Engineer

• Platform Engineer

• Microsoft Infrastructure Engineer

• M365 Engineer

Often from:

• Public sector / policing

• Government

• NHS

• Large enterprise IT teams

• Managed service providers supporting enterprise Microsoft environments

Core technical indicators

Identity & Access (most important)

Look for experience with:

• Active Directory

• Entra ID / Azure AD

• AD FS

• Entra Connect / Azure AD Connect

• Certificate Services

• Identity governance tools (SailPoint is a bonus)

These are the most important skills in this role.

Microsoft collaboration stack

Candidates should have strong experience administering:

• Microsoft 365

• Exchange Online

• SharePoint Online

• Teams

• OneDrive

• Windows 10/11 environments

Azure exposure

Not necessarily architects — but operational experience such as:

• Azure administration

• Azure monitoring

• Cost optimisation

• Security tooling

Look for:

• Azure Security Centre

• Sentinel

• Log Analytics

• Defender / Advanced Threat Protection

Operational environment

The role is BAU infrastructure operations, so look for:

• Incident / request / problem management

• ITIL environments

• ServiceNow or similar

• Monitoring and alerting tools

• Infrastructure troubleshooting

• Enterprise-scale environments

Soft skills they care about

From the job description:

• Clear technical communication

• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical staff

• Strong troubleshooting mindset

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Team collaboration across infrastructure teams

Red flags when screening

Candidates may not fit if they are:

• Pure developers

• Pure cloud architects with no operations

• Only desktop support

• Only network engineers

They need hybrid infrastructure + Microsoft platform support experience.

• Use to promote the deal in the best way possible
• Pricing, appearance
• Analyse data from previous deal – eg what sells – look at previous deals
• Inteperet data – use Excel
• Fast paced – standalone – a lot of sales – eg promote my deal more
• Pay ?35k
• Admin assistant to assistant merchandiser then junior merchandiser (more autonomous) – likely to have had promotion
• Likely to have been assistant merchandiser – most on ?30k - ?40k
• Manage Ireland – 4 days a week in London (Kentish Town)
• Might be called an Account manager – possible other job titles
• Needs to have come from ecommerce
• 30 min Zoom, will do a task in a face face

Contract Business Analyst – NPPV3 Cleared
UK Policing | Home-based with occasional travel to the South West
£400 per day | Inside IR35 | Initial 6 months

Data Careers are supporting a UK Police Force in the appointment of an experienced Business Analyst to support a programme of operational and organisational change. The role will focus on up-front analysis and discovery, helping teams understand current processes, assess potential improvements and define requirements for change initiatives.

Working closely with programme leads and operational stakeholders, the Business Analyst will support the early stages of projects through situation analysis, process mapping, change impact assessment and requirements gathering, enabling informed decision-making and effective delivery.

The Role

You will work with stakeholders across operational and corporate functions to understand challenges, define requirements and support the development of viable change initiatives.

Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting situation analysis and discovery work to understand current business processes and operational challenges.
• Leading requirements gathering activities, including workshops and stakeholder interviews.
• Producing clear and structured business analysis artefacts, including process maps, use cases and functional / non-functional requirements.
• Supporting change impact assessments and identifying potential risks or dependencies associated with proposed changes.
• Helping define and articulate solution options aligned to business needs and operational priorities.
• Contributing to business case development, including early identification of benefits and value realisation.
• Acting as the link between programme teams and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions meet agreed requirements.
• Undertaking process analysis and process improvement activity to support efficiency and service performance.
• Supporting user acceptance testing and validation activities where required.

Experience Required

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in business change, operational analysis and stakeholder engagement, ideally within policing, public safety or other regulated public sector environments.

You should demonstrate experience in:

• Process mapping and process improvement
• Requirements elicitation and documentation across business and technical stakeholders
• Workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement
• Change impact assessment and analysis
• Translating business needs into structured requirements and solution options
• Working within project or programme delivery environments

Experience supporting policing, criminal justice, government or other public sector organisations would be beneficial.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Recognised Business Analysis qualification such as BCS / ISEB (or equivalent)
• Understanding of change management within transformation programmes
• Awareness of lean methodologies or service improvement approaches
• Knowledge of data governance or information management practices would be advantageous

Security Requirements

Candidates must hold current NPPV3 clearance to be considered for this role.

Contract Details

• Contract: Initial 6 months
• Rate: £400 per day
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Location: Primarily home-based, with occasional travel to the South West as required

If you are an NPPV3 cleared Business Analyst with experience supporting operational change in policing or the wider public sector, we would welcome a conversation.

Locum Police Lawyer

Midlands | 6 Month Contract | Competitive Day Rate

A Midlands based Police Force are seeking experienced Locum Police Lawyers to support the force’s legal services team on a 6 month assignment.

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of operational policing, advising officers and senior leaders on complex legal matters that directly impact public safety.

The role will involve providing operational legal advice and advocacy, particularly in relation to preventative orders and magistrates’ court proceedings.

The Opportunity

Working within the force’s legal services function, you will provide trusted legal advice to operational policing teams and represent the force in court where required. The role offers exposure to a wide range of policing issues and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to frontline policing activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational legal advice to officers and departments across the force
• Conduct advocacy in Magistrates’ Courts and other relevant courts
• Support applications relating to preventative orders
• Advise on legal matters affecting operational policing activity
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure policing decisions are legally robust
• Provide guidance on relevant legislation, policy and procedure

Essential Experience

Applicants should demonstrate experience in the following areas:

• Providing operational legal advice within a policing environment
• Magistrates’ Court advocacy
• Handling matters relating to preventative orders
• Wider police law experience

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting Professional Standards Departments (PSD)
• Previous in-house Police Lawyer experience within a UK police force

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
• Full UK driving licence
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 months
• Rate: Dependent on post-qualification experience and police law expertise
• Location: Hybrid / West Midlands for court attendance and force presence as required.

Interested?

If you have relevant police law experience and would like to discuss the opportunity, please apply at your earliest convenience.

back fill 
last 2 hires not a good culture fit
Customer service - no tech knowledge - just need a good person 
Salary max is - 26,250k + Bens + Bonuses (1,400) + on Call (300 a week) - shift patter 7 -3 / 8:30 - 5 / 10:30 - 7 /
beginning full time - can do hybrid - Head office Rochester
phone call first then face 
last day 26th march - 

Reached out to another agency but they didnt come back so happy to leave it with us

Option 3 – Screening version (very useful)

It’s a senior IAM engineering role focused on design and improvement rather than operations. They’re looking for someone who has implemented IAM solutions, improved identity security and automation, and can define best practices rather than just managing access requests.

70% engineer / 30% architecture

💡 Good screening follow-up question:

“Have you been involved in designing IAM architecture or implementing IAM/IGA/PAM solutions, or has your experience been more operational around access management?”

 

 

Swissport overview: "aviation services" - huge company - 57,000 people globally - but different in different regions

going through digital transformaiton programme - 21 different apps in HR being used

someone who enjoys chaos - vague messages from the IT director and happy to chase

 

 

Take owenership of IAM - not a manager - but there are 2 more operational IAM people

ideally done this is another large org

Microsoft environment

 

“This is a senior hands-on IAM role with Swissport where you’ll effectively own identity architecture across a Microsoft-centric environment (Entra ID, AD, Conditional Access, SSO). The focus is on designing and improving IAM, not just running it — automating JML processes, implementing RBAC, strengthening identity security and acting as the technical authority for IAM across a complex hybrid estate.”

IGA - Identity Governance & Administration - “IGA is about governing identity – making sure the right people have the right access and that it’s reviewed and auditable.” 

PAM - Prvileged Access Management

RBAC – Role-Based Access Control

JML – Joiner / Mover / Leaver

Microsoft

• Entra ID

• Conditional Access

• SSO integrations

• PIM

• Hybrid AD / Entra identity

 

Benefits - 25 days holiday + 5% matched pension + life assurance (3x salary)