Newcastle (Hybrid)

£475 p/d (Inside IR35)

We’re looking for a Technical BA to support strategic engineering initiatives, focusing on shared capability, technical enablers and reusable components. This role works across multiple technical teams to define, document and shape services that support feature delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate technical discussions to drive the right design and architecture decisions.
• Analyse complex business/technical processes and identify risks, opportunities and lean improvements.
• Map, validate and document requirements; write detailed technical user stories.
• Support discovery, scoping, PoCs and evaluation of technical solutions.
• Engage with Product Managers, DevOps, software/data engineering, architecture and security.
• Ensure shared understanding of requirements across engineering teams.
• Provide authoritative guidance across multiple technical workstreams (SFIA Level 5).

Essential Skills

• Strong technical background with recent experience in software developmenet.
• Skilled at technical stakeholder engagement and problem framing.
• Experience using Jira, ServiceNow, Mural/Lucid.

This is an exciting role in a newly formed engineering-focused team. Stakeholders are mainly engineers; this work is primarily technical focused rather than traditional BA tasks.

Please send your CV for consideration

Job Title: Project Manager – Northern Futures
Salary: £36,849 – £41,234 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2027
Location: Gateshead – Programmes operate across the North East of England.

About the employer

Our client is a long-established environmental and community charity with over 30 years of experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Their mission centres on Creating Better Places, Improving People’s Prospects, and Promoting Greener Living, helping communities thrive no matter the challenges they face.

They deliver hundreds of locally-led projects each year, including initiatives that support young people into education, training and employment, helping them overcome barriers, build life skills, and reach their full potential.

About the role

Working closely with the Youth Programmes Manager, you will lead interdisciplinary teams to achieve performance, quality and compliance targets, ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of high-quality services to beneficiaries. Using strong project management practice, you will motivate and enable your team, driving contract compliance and supporting continuous improvement.

This role focuses exclusively on the Northern Futures programme supporting 18–24-year-olds who are economically inactive and living with physical or mental health conditions, helping them gain meaningful work experience and receive personalised 1-to-1 support from Employment Coaches as they move towards employment, education or training.

You will also play a key role in developing the programme by identifying, applying for and managing smaller community-focused projects that enhance support for participants and strengthen the wider impact of Northern Futures.

You will work solely on the Northern Futures programme, funded by North East Combined Authority

About you

The organisation is looking for someone who:

• Has strong project management experience, ideally within employability, youth services, community development or similar sectors.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident making decisions under pressure.
• Has excellent relationship-building, leadership and communication skills.
• Understands compliance, performance management and quality assurance.
• Can inspire and enable teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Brings a passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

A full driving licence and the ability to work flexible hours when required would be beneficial.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 17th March 2026

Please note, should the employer receive a high volume of applications, they may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.

The employer reserves the right to close this advert at any time.

Interested?

To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position.

Make yourself at home:

The employer wants you to be yourself and they value everything that makes you unique. They recognise and celebrate your difference and together you will make the organisation a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer they offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

The employer ensures that they provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that they organise. They are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Their safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people they appoint are suitable to work with children, young people and adults

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Laptop Build Engineer / 2nd Line Support (Windows 11, M365, Intune) £180/day Inside IR35 6-week initial contract OnsiteNewcastle

6-week initial contract supporting a majorfinancial services institution onsite in Central Newcastle.

A Laptop Build Engineer / 2nd Line Support (Windows 11, M365, Intune)is required by a leading financial services company in central Newcastle.

This is a full-time, onsiterole (Monday to Friday, 9-5) based in NE1 postcode. Inside IR35, paid via umbrella, £180 per day.
Laptop Build Engineer / 2nd Line Support (Windows 11, M365, Intune) you must have:

• Proven 2nd Line Desktop Support experience in a professional environment
• Strong hands-on experience with SCCM and/or Intunefor imaging and building of laptops and desktops
• Experience as part of a migration project building W11 laptops and Devices

This is a Laptop Build Engineer / 2nd Line Support (Windows 11, M365, Intune)contract focused on device deployment and build. Youll be imaging laptops using SCCM or Intune, configuring devices for end users, and logging the build in asset logs.

Youll work with Windows 11, SCCM, Intune, and Autopilot.

Whats on offer:

• £180/day Inside IR35 via umbrella
• Onsite role inNewcastle NE1
• Key project in a financial servicesand trading floor environment
• Immediate start 6-week initial contract

Laptop Build Engineer / 2nd Line Support (Windows 11, M365, Intune) Apply now to secure your place.
Get in touch today!

Location: Hybrid - Newcastle office preferred. Other UK locations available including London. Start day: ASAP Contractor rate: £400 per day inside IR35 Duration: 6 months, initially Role Overview As a Senior Software Developer, you’ll design, build, and maintain full‑stack digital services that support citizen‑facing government platforms. Working within a multi‑disciplinary Agile team, you’ll contribute to solution design while ensuring the stability, security, and resilience of the products you deliver. You’ll work across modern cloud environments, develop scalable backend services, build high‑quality UIs, and support continuous delivery through strong engineering practices and automated testing. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain digital services and contribute to solution design • Build backend services using Java (8+), Node.js, and Spring Boot • Develop UI components with performance, usability, and security in mind • Build secure, scalable solutions using AWS or Azure • Work with APIs, RESTful services, and microservice architectures • Use Docker/Kubernetes for containerisation • Create automated test suites to support CI/CD • Follow engineering best practices and code quality standards • Collaborate across Agile ceremonies with BA/DevOps/QA teams • Ensure accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AAA) are met Skills & Experience Essential • Full‑stack development experience • Strong hands‑on Java (8+), Node.js, Spring Boot • Experience with AWS and/or Azure • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases • Docker and Kubernetes experience • Strong CI/CD and automated testing capability • Experience with APIs and microservices • Understanding of accessibility standards • Strong Agile delivery experience Desirable • Event‑driven architecture (e.g., Kafka) • ETL or external systems integration • Experience with SonarQube or similar tools • Background in accessible digital services • Cloud‑native/serverless familiarity • Awareness of AI/ML‑enabled development • Strong communication and hybrid‑working collaboration skills

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - Multi-Cloud

Newcastle - Hybrid

4 Months Contract Inside IR35

£450 to £550 a day

*Active Security Clearance is Needed*

A high profiled consultancy firm is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance to contribute to mission critical programme. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical lead who enjoys bridging the gap between high-level delivery and team development.

In this position, you will be at the heart of a complex multi-cloud estate (AWS and Azure). We need a specialist who is as comfortable architecting a Terraform module as they are coaching junior engineers to help them scale their skills. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring security, scalability, and observability are baked into the infrastructure from day one.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience across both AWS and Azure.
• Advanced skills in Terraform for building reusable modules.
• Proficiency with Ansible and Packer for configuration and image hardening.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and Docker.
• Experience building pipelines within GitLab or Jenkins.
• Mastery of Linux environments and Bash scripting
• Experience with tools such as ELK or Dynatrace.

??Newcastle - Hybrid workday 2 or 3 days in office | ?? £450 to £550 | 4 Months Contract

*Active Security Clearance is Needed*

If you have the technical chops and a passion for mentoring, I want to hear from you. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

?? Contract Opportunity: Technical Project Manager - AD to Entra ID Migration

Role: Technical Project Manager
Project: Microsoft Active Directory to Entra ID Migration
Location: Newcastle (4 days onsite per week)
Duration: Initial 3 months
Start: ASAP
Day Rate: £600 per day, Inside IR35

?? The Opportunity

We’re recruiting an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead a business-critical Microsoft Active Directory (AD) to Entra ID migration for a large-scale organisation modernising its identity and access environment.

This is a hands-on delivery role where you’ll work closely with technical SMEs, security teams, and senior stakeholders to drive a smooth, secure, and accurately phased migration to the cloud.

?? Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of the AD ? Entra ID migration project
• Develop project plans, migration waves, risk logs, timelines, and governance
• Coordinate with technical engineers, cybersecurity teams, and business units
• Oversee readiness assessments, identity dependency mapping, and remediation actions
• Ensure robust security, compliance, and MFA/conditional access requirements are met
• Manage stakeholder communication and reporting throughout the programme
• Deliver a smooth cutover with minimal user disruption

?? Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven track record delivering identity, authentication, or cloud modernisation projects
• Strong experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), and identity governance
• Solid understanding of SSO, MFA, conditional access, and cloud authentication flows
• Clear, authoritative stakeholder management and RAID ownership
• Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear business impacts
• Experience managing multi-team delivery in enterprise environments

?? Desirable

• Exposure to Entra ID Governance, PIM, or modern identity frameworks
• Experience working with Security, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams
• Background in Microsoft cloud transformation projects

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a large, high-visibility migration programme that will significantly shape the organisation’s identity and access future. You’ll be the key driving force behind a modern, secure cloud-first approach.

QA Engineer Solar Construction
Fishburn, County Durham
£375 £400/day

We are supporting a major renewable energy contractor delivering a large ground-mounted solar PV project in the North East.

They are looking for a QA Engineer to support construction activities on site, ensuring installation works are delivered to specification and quality standards.

What you ll be doing

• Carry out quality inspections across solar installation works
• Ensure subcontractors follow ITPs, drawings and method statements
• Inspect mounting structures, module installation, DC cabling and inverter stations
• Raise and track NCRs and punch list items
• Maintain inspection records and QA documentation
• Support quality sign-off ahead of commissioning

What they re looking for

• QA/QC experience in renewables, power or electrical infrastructure
• Experience working with ITPs and inspection processes
• Comfortable working directly with site installation teams and subcontractors

Why this contract?

• Join a high-profile solar construction project
• Long-term contract with strong potential for extensions
• Work with an experienced delivery team on a fast-growing sector
• Immediate start available

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active SC Clearance to drive development initiatives across a diverse project portfolio. This role is ideal for a technical lead who excels at building robust automation and enjoys mentoring the next generation of engineers. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments. Automate deployments using Terraform , Ansible , and Packer . Manage CI/CD pipelines within GitLab and oversee Kubernetes orchestration. Ensure system reliability through ELK or Dynatrace observability. Mentor & Coach: Deliver structured training and hands-on guidance to junior team members. Technical Requirements Cloud: Proven experience with both AWS and Azure. IaC & Automation: Strong proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and Packer. Containers: Deep knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. Scripting: Advanced Linux administration and Bash scripting skills. CI/CD: Hands-on experience with GitLab. Observability: Proficiency in ELK Stack or Dynatrace. Essential Criteria Security Clearance: Must hold a valid and active SC Clearance . Leadership: Demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring junior staff. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1\_UKTJ

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Salary: £26,854 per annum + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance and £4,184 London weighting per annum- (if eligible)

Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term - 1 year

Location: Home-based, with regular travel required to support children and young people in foster families in East, West , North London, Essex & Hertfordshire. Travel also requires the postholder to attend staff meetings and team away days in South and Central London

As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

We will also invest in your learning, supporting your growth and development during your employment with TACT. You will be encouraged to attend personal and professional development opportunities and will have access to learning and resources to empower you to advance your knowledge and skills.

In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK. 97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they love working for TACT .

As an Engagement and Activity Practitioner, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice.

We are looking for someone with experience in running group and individual activities and who is willing to engage in physical activities with children and young people.

This role requires the candidate to meet with children and young people in person across the East, West, North London, Essex (borders of London) & Hertfordshire (borders of London).; therefore, the use of a car suitable for transporting children is an essential requirement of the post, along with the ability to travel extensively within TACT and to other locations, working flexibly around hours and days, including weekends and occasional evenings .

The successful candidate will be required to attend regular monthly face-to-face meetings in London, as well as other face-to-face meetings such as training and team wellbeing events.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.

Overall Duties of the Engagement & Activity Practitioner will include:

• Being an accessible point of contact for the children living with our carers and to our young people, keeping them up to date with the facilities and opportunities available with TACT.
• Supporting interventions and activities to ensure stable placement arrangements.
• Being able to transport children and young people to events, appointments and meetings (mileage reimbursed).
• Organising and participating in virtual and face-to-face events and occasional residential meet-ups.
• Managing all paperwork associated with events and activities.
• Willingness to work flexibly, according to deadlines and needs of our families.
• Undertaking trauma-informed direct work with children and young people.
• Liaising with our Supervising Social Worker team.

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
• 45p per mile for business travel.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• HelpHand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Thursday, 12th March 2026

Interview Date: Monday, 23rd March 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

Location:Newcastle (60% onsite)

Contract:12 Months with strong likelihood of extension

Hours:35 per week (4.5-day week between 7am-7pm, business discretion)

IR35:Inside of IR35

Pay:£52.32 p/h PAYE / £70 p/h Umbrella

Our Client, a leader in advanced technology solutions within the Defence & Space sector, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their innovative and collaborative Agile Scrum team. Working with cutting-edge cloud technologies and geospatial software, you will contribute to every stage of the development lifecycle-from design through to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop high-quality, readable, and maintainable code using Java and modern cloud-based technologies.

Create scalable and reusable software patterns to support ongoing development velocity.

Participate in production of unit and automated tests to ensure robust software delivery.

Conduct and contribute to design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and maintainability guidelines.

Document developed solutions and share technical knowledge with the wider team.

Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.

Work collaboratively with the Scrum team to meet sprint objectives and delivery commitments.

Maintain awareness of compliance risks and uphold integrity in all work activities.

Essential Skills

Strong experience with Java

Cloud services development

Unit testing and automated testing practices

Desirable Skills

DevSecOps tools and pipelines (e.g., Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube)

Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes

Experience using the Quarkus framework

Front-end development skills (e.g., Angular)

Given the role’s nature, the selected candidate will undergo BPSS clearance before commencing and will subsequently obtain SC clearance.

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

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Location:Newcastle (60% onsite)

Contract:12 Months with strong likelihood of extension

Hours:35 per week (4.5-day week between 7am-7pm, business discretion)

IR35:Inside of IR35
Pay:£52.32 p/h PAYE / £70 p/h Umbrella

Our Client, a leader in advanced technology solutions within the Defence & Space sector, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their innovative and collaborative Agile Scrum team. Working with cutting-edge cloud technologies and geospatial software, you will contribute to every stage of the development lifecycle-from design through to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, readable, and maintainable code using Java and modern cloud-based technologies.
• Create scalable and reusable software patterns to support ongoing development velocity.
• Participate in production of unit and automated tests to ensure robust software delivery.
• Conduct and contribute to design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and maintainability guidelines.
• Document developed solutions and share technical knowledge with the wider team.
• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
• Work collaboratively with the Scrum team to meet sprint objectives and delivery commitments.
• Maintain awareness of compliance risks and uphold integrity in all work activities.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience with Java
• Cloud services development
• Unit testing and automated testing practices

Desirable Skills

• DevSecOps tools and pipelines (e.g., Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube)
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes
• Experience using the Quarkus framework
• Front-end development skills (e.g., Angular)

Given the role’s nature, the selected candidate will undergo BPSS clearance before commencing and will subsequently obtain SC clearance.

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

2 x INFRASTRUCTURE DEVOPS & CLOUD ENGINEERS
12 MONTH CONTRACTS
HYBRID WORKING - NEWCASTLE - 2 DAYS ON SITE NON-NEGOTIABLE
£500.00 - £550.00 PER DAY (INSIDE IR35)

Your new role

We are looking for 2 x Level 3 Infrastructure DevOps & Cloud Engineers to join the organisation’s existing Team on a long-term contract. The ideal Contractors will provide broad expertise across Microsoft Technologies and Cloud Platforms - specifically AZURE. Excellent communication skills are essential and a solid background in Windows Server Administration is also key as it forms part of the on-premise infrastructure.

What you’ll need to succeed

Candidates wishing to apply must be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the following:

• Experience of delivering and supporting Cloud & Infrastructure solutions across AZURE and On-Premise environments
• Level 3 support for Windows Server
• Previous involvement in the design, delivery and documentation of Cloud solutions
• Worked with ITIL processes
• Strong MS AZURE knowledge and background (Virtual Networking / Operating Systems / Security)
• Cloud Architecture & Governance - Azure Framework
• Azure Back-up / Recovery Services
• Experience of Terraform
• Outstanding troubleshooting capabilities across platform layers.

What you’ll get in return

There are 2 x 12 Month Contracts available - both on a HYBRID basis, with the requirement of 2 days in the Newcastle Office. The day rates on offer are between £500.00 to £550.00 per day (INSIDE IR35)

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Customer Service Advisor

Newcastle upon Tyne- 5 days Onsite

Contract role (6 months)

Day rate- competitive TBD

The Role

Join our clients Customer Service Team at the Newcastle Contact Centre to support the personal lending business of a major financial Business Solutions. We are seeking professional, confident individuals to handle high-volume customer enquiries and ensure a positive experience every time.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Support: Acting as the first point of contact for personal loan enquiries via inbound calls.
• Accuracy: Maintaining up-to-date, precise customer records in a fast-paced environment.
• Compliance: Managing sensitive data strictly in line with GDPR requirements.
• Performance: Consistently meeting KPIs, including Average Handling Time and Service Levels.

Requirements

• Mandatory: Previous experience in a Call/Contact Centre and Customer Service.
• Desirable: Background in Financial Services, Personal Loans, or CRM systems.
• Skills: Strong collaboration, professional communication, and ability to follow strict procedures.

If you interested then please apply and also please share your updated resume on yogeshwari. removed) and I will give you call back to discuss the role further.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location:Newcastle (60% onsite)

Contract:12 Months with strong likelihood of extension

Hours:35 per week (4.5‑day week between 7am-7pm, business discretion)

IR35:Inside of IR35
Pay:£52.32 p/h PAYE / £70 p/h Umbrella

Our Client, a leader in advanced technology solutions within the Defence & Space sector, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their innovative and collaborative Agile Scrum team. Working with cutting‑edge cloud technologies and geospatial software, you will contribute to every stage of the development lifecycle-from design through to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop high‑quality, readable, and maintainable code using Java and modern cloud-based technologies.
Create scalable and reusable software patterns to support ongoing development velocity.
Participate in production of unit and automated tests to ensure robust software delivery.
Conduct and contribute to design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and maintainability guidelines.
Document developed solutions and share technical knowledge with the wider team.
Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
Work collaboratively with the Scrum team to meet sprint objectives and delivery commitments.
Maintain awareness of compliance risks and uphold integrity in all work activities.

Essential Skills

Strong experience with Java
Cloud services development
Unit testing and automated testing practices

Desirable Skills

DevSecOps tools and pipelines (e.g., Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube)
Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes
Experience using the Quarkus framework
Front‑end development skills (e.g., Angular)

Given the role’s nature, the selected candidate will undergo BPSS clearance before commencing and will subsequently obtain SC clearance.

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on (phone number removed) or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Job Title: Project Manager Northern Futures
Salary:£36,849 £41,234 per annum
Hours:37 hours per week
Contract:Fixed Term until 31 March 2027
Location:Lobley Hill Community Centre, Gateshead Programmes operate across the North East of England.

About us

Groundwork NE & Cumbria is a long-established environmental and community charity with over 30 years of experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Our mission centres on Creating Better Places, Improving Peoples Prospects, and Promoting Greener Living, helping communities thrive no matter the challenges they face.

We deliver hundreds of locally-led projects each year, including initiatives that support young people into education, training and employment, helping them overcome barriers, build life skills, and reach their full potential.

About the role

Working closely with the Youth Programmes Manager, you will lead interdisciplinary teams to achieve performance, quality and compliance targets, ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of high-quality services to beneficiaries. Using strong project management practice, you will motivate and enable your team, driving contract compliance and supporting continuous improvement.

This role focuses exclusively on the Northern Futures programme supporting 1824-year-olds who are economically inactive and living with physical or mental health conditions, helping them gain meaningful work experience and receive personalised 1-to-1 support from Employment Coaches as they move towards employment, education or training.

You will also play a key role in developing the programme by identifying, applying for and managing smaller community-focused projects that enhance support for participants and strengthen the wider impact of Northern Futures.

You will work solely on the Northern Futures programme, funded by North East Combined Authority

About you

Were looking for someone who:

• Has strong project management experience, ideally within employability, youth services, community development or similar sectors.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident making decisions under pressure.
• Has excellent relationship-building, leadership and communication skills.
• Understands compliance, performance management and quality assurance.
• Can inspire and enable teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Brings a passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

A full driving licence and the ability to work flexible hours when required would be beneficial.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 17th March 2026
Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.
We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Make yourself at home:

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk.?Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adult

This roleissubject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role isnoteligible for UK Visa Sponsorship the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

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Java Developers - Java21 min, TDD & BDD, West Yorkshire, 12 month contract - Inside IR35 - 750 /day Major Government client has superb opportunities for outstanding Java Developers with recent experience of Java21 or later. Working within a Team of Developers, Designers and Analysts, you will be an experienced Java Developer with a solid understanding of Agile, and on a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for designing, creating and improving new and existing products, platforms and transactions across government projects. Skills/ experience: You will have recent experience with Java 21 (or later), an excellent understanding of TDD and BDD, large microservice architectures, working in an Agile environment, be willing to work in a pair programming environment, have experience in implementing APIs for internal and external use along with the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment. Additionally you will take part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms, including occasional support outside of office hours, working knowledge of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux and/or Mac OS X coupled with understanding of the use of Responsive Web Design. Desirable skills include working knowledge of Jackson, JAX-RS, mocking frameworks such as Mockito, and messaging platforms such as ActiveMQ or Kafka, MongoDB or other document databases, building and scaling high-traffic websites and handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage. Hybrid role, 60% in the office per week in Leeds Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - Multi-Cloud Newcastle - Hybrid 4 Months Contract Inside IR35 £450 to £550 a day \*Active Security Clearance is Needed\* A high profiled consultancy firm is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance to contribute to mission critical programme. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical lead who enjoys bridging the gap between high-level delivery and team development. In this position, you will be at the heart of a complex multi-cloud estate (AWS and Azure). We need a specialist who is as comfortable architecting a Terraform module as they are coaching junior engineers to help them scale their skills. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring security, scalability, and observability are baked into the infrastructure from day one. Essential Skills Hands-on experience across both AWS and Azure. Advanced skills in Terraform for building reusable modules. Proficiency with Ansible and Packer for configuration and image hardening. Deep knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and Docker. Experience building pipelines within GitLab or Jenkins. Mastery of Linux environments and Bash scripting Experience with tools such as ELK or Dynatrace. Newcastle - Hybrid workday 2 or 3 days in office | £450 to £550 | 4 Months Contract \*Active Security Clearance is Needed\* If you have the technical chops and a passion for mentoring, I want to hear from you. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active SC Clearance to drive development initiatives across a diverse project portfolio. This role is ideal for a technical lead who excels at building robust automation and enjoys mentoring the next generation of engineers. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments. Automate deployments using Terraform, Ansible, and Packer. Manage CI/CD pipelines within GitLab and oversee Kubernetes orchestration. Ensure system reliability through ELK or Dynatrace observability. Mentor & Coach: Deliver structured training and hands-on guidance to junior team members. Technical Requirements Cloud: Proven experience with both AWS and Azure. IaC & Automation: Strong proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and Packer. Containers: Deep knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. Scripting: Advanced Linux administration and Bash scripting skills. CI/CD: Hands-on experience with GitLab. Observability: Proficiency in ELK Stack or Dynatrace. Essential Criteria Security Clearance: Must hold a valid and active SC Clearance. Leadership: Demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring junior staff. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

My client is seeking an experienced Digital Content Manager to take ownership of digital content and communications across multiple channels.

This role is responsible for creating engaging, brand-aligned content that drives business growth, strengthens brand visibility, and expands reach across key markets. The successful candidate will combine strong copywriting skills with strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of a digital content strategy aligned with business and marketing objectives
• Create, edit, and publish content including blogs, news, case studies, PR, advertorials, video, and campaign assets
• Manage website content and CMS functionality
• Ensure all content is SEO-optimised and aligned with brand guidelines
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify content opportunities and improve user experience
• Edit and proofread content to ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy
• Manage content calendars, workflows, and deadlines
• Measure, analyse, and report on campaign performance, KPIs, and ROI
• Manage content distribution across digital channels to increase traffic and engagement
• Liaise with external agencies and suppliers
• Support PR activity, including media statements and sensitive communications
• Project manage key digital publications and annual reviews

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a digital marketing or content-focused role
• Degree in Marketing or a related field
• Strong copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills
• Demonstrable experience with SEO and website management
• PR writing experience (essential)
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and content contributors
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram

User Researcher

Day Rate: 400- 450 (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 3 Months
Location: Fully Remote (1 day in Newcastle every 3 weeks)

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced User Researcher to join a high-impact digital team delivering user-centred services at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly improve public-facing digital services.

You’ll play a key role in shaping products and services through evidence-based user insight, ensuring solutions are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with user needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design and conduct user research across the product lifecycle
• Use a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Work closely with Product Managers, Designers and Developers in agile teams
• Turn complex findings into clear, actionable insights
• Advocate for user-centred design and accessibility best practices
• Contribute to research repositories and insight libraries

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working as a User Researcher within GDS environments
• Strong understanding of the Government Service Standard
• Experience delivering research in agile, multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to communicate research findings clearly to a range of stakeholders
• Experience planning and running usability testing sessions

What’s on Offer

• 400- 450 per day (Inside IR35)
• 3-month initial contract
• Fully remote working, with just 1 day onsite in Newcastle every 3 weeks
• Opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale digital transformation programmes

Job Title: Technical Architect
Start Date: March 2026
Max Day Rate: 550 per day
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Location: Remote

As a Technical Architect, you will work with multiple projects and teams to address challenges that require broad architectural thinking. Your leadership will be instrumental in mentoring team members, guiding other architects, and ensuring that our technical designs align with overarching strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of systems and services, justify and communicate design decisions, and assure the quality of services.
• Develop and evolve governance frameworks to effectively manage delivery, utilising standards, guardrails, and principles.
• Make informed decisions characterised by varying levels of risk and complexity, providing recommendations as needed.
• Define and challenge strategies, patterns, standards, policies, and roadmaps, while offering proactive guidance across the organisation.
• Design systems that are technically complex and carry significant business impact.
• Review and integrate application requirements, including functional, security, integration, performance, quality, and operational specifications.
• Provide insights into final decisions regarding hardware, network products, system software, and security measures.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in software development, with a strong background in Scala/Java 8 and Mulesoft.
• Proven experience with AWS (Amazon Cloud) and familiarity with DevOps tools.
• Expert knowledge in transforming business problems into effective technical designs and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Practitioner knowledge related to governance, assurance, strategic decision-making, and understanding the broader context within which projects operate.