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Senior Contract Manager

Senior Contract Manager

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a client within Central Government who is seeking a Senior Contract Manager

for an initial 6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension.

Location: London | Hybrid Working

The ideal candidate will have active SC clearance and a strong background as a Senior Contract Manager. The following skills and experience are required:

• Proven experience in leading and delivering effective contract management strategies for large-scale programs across various categories, including digital services, corporate services, construction, facilities management & professional services.
• Experience in navigating complex operating models, including the development and implementation of effective contract management strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of collaborating effectively with Crown Commercial Services and other government departments.
• Familiarity with public sector regulations, including PCR2015, PA2023, and NEC (desired).

To apply, please submit your most recent CV for review.

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Date Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:48:00 GMT

Duty Manager (Security Operations)

Duty Manager (Security Operations) – Milton Keynes, UK

•    £650 per day, 3-year contract engagement
•    24/7 onsite shift work in a high security environment
•    DV clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client operates within a highly secure, multi-domain environment supporting critical national infrastructure. They are known for delivering complex services where operational resilience and real-time decision making are essential. Due to increased operational demand, they are seeking an experienced Duty Manager to strengthen their on-shift leadership capability.

THE BENEFITS:
•    Exposure to highly complex, mission critical environments
•    Collaborative, high performing operational teams
•    Opportunity to lead during high impact scenarios
•    Long term, stable contract opportunity

THE DUTY MANAGER ROLE:
As Duty Manager, you will act as the on-shift operational commander, leading incident response across security, network, infrastructure and physical domains. You will maintain full situational awareness, coordinate cross-functional teams and drive decisive action during live events. This is a leadership focused role centred on operational control rather than hands-on technical delivery.

DUTY MANAGER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
•    Proven experience in incident management, command centre or operational leadership roles
•    Strong cross-domain awareness across SOC, NOC, infrastructure and security
•    Ability to make structured decisions under pressure
•    Experience managing Major Incidents and escalations
•    Excellent stakeholder communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
•    Ability to coordinate multiple teams simultaneously and maintain a clear operational picture

TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via robin.muirhead@searchability.com. For further information please call me: 07719 065949. 
By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS
Duty Manager, Incident Management, Major Incident, Command Centre, SOC, NOC, Operations, Security, Infrastructure, Stakeholder Management, DV Clearance, NSD

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Date Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:02:00 GMT

Security Operations Centre Analyst

Duty Manager Analyst (Security Operations) – Milton Keynes, UK

•    Up to £550 per day, inside IR35
•    Full time, onsite, 24/7 shift pattern
•    DV clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client operates within a highly secure, mission critical environment, delivering services that support national level operations. Their teams work at pace, relying on accurate, real-time information to drive effective decision making. Due to ongoing operational demand, they are seeking an experienced Duty Manager Analyst to join their command function.

THE BENEFITS:
•    Day rate up to £550 dependent on experience
•    Long term programme exposure
•    Mission critical environment
•    Opportunity to work alongside senior operational leadership
•    Structured and well-defined command framework

THE DUTY MANAGER ANALYST ROLE:
As Duty Manager Analyst, you will act as the central coordination and information point within the command centre. You will support the Duty Manager by maintaining situational awareness, managing operational data, and ensuring accurate information flow across all teams. This role is key to reducing noise, triaging events, and enabling fast, effective decisions.

DUTY MANAGER ANALYST ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
•    Experience in command centre, SOC, NOC, or service operations environments
•    Strong analytical and organisational skills
•    Proven ability to triage alerts and prioritise incidents
•    Experience managing dashboards, logs, and real time data feeds
•    Excellent communication skills across technical and operational teams
•    High attention to detail in documentation and reporting
•    Ability to remain calm and structured under pressure

TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via robin.muirhead@searchability.com. For further information please call me: 07719 065949. 

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS
Duty Manager Analyst, SOC, NOC, Command Centre, Incident Management, Monitoring, Triage, Operational Support, NSD

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Date Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:09:00 GMT

Commercial Deputy Director

Commercial Deputy Director

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a client in Central Government who is seeking a Commercial Deputy Director for an initial 6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension.

Location: London | Hybrid Working

The ideal candidate will possess active SC clearance and have a strong background as a Commercial Deputy Director. The following skills and experience are required:

• Expertise in Commercial Procurement: Extensive knowledge and experience in the procurement and management of high-value public sector contracts, including facilities management, construction, cost management, design, and other related services. -
• Contractual Management Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the NEC suite of contract terms and various contracting options.
• Category and Procurement Leadership: Ability to drive relevant strategies while demonstrating category expertise.
• Team Management: Proven experience in successfully managing, motivating, and developing team members, fostering an inclusive working environment, and leading changes to improve service delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent skills in engaging stakeholders, with a track record of successful collaboration with Crown Commercial Services and other government departments.
• Public sector regulations: Knowledge of PCR 2015 and PA 2023.

To apply, please submit your most recent CV for consideration.

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Date Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:17:00 GMT

ServiceNow Functional Consultant (Outside IR35 and SC Cleared)

ServiceNow Functional Consultant
* Experienced in ServiceNow IRM module (and certified for Risk & Compliance)
* Understanding of good practice GRC processes
* Understanding of key control frameworks such as NIST, CIS, etc.
* Able to work with business stakeholders to elicit prioritised business requirements and define user stories with acceptance criteria
* Able to work with test team to define test scripts


LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

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Date Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:42:00 GMT

Product Owner

Product Owner
6 Month contract initially + Extensions
Based: 2 days p/w onsite in London
Rate - £400 - £450 p/d (via Umbrella)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Product Owner on a long term program of work.

Key Responsibilities:
You will be looking after Product Management on an analytics and reporting product. The main things they'll be focusing on over the next few months are:
* Creating AI conversational analytics capabilities within existing data product
* Defining and owning the product roadmap, ensuring priorities align to business outcomes, user needs, and the phased delivery plan
* Leading discovery across the identified use cases, shaping requirements, refining priorities, and translating business demand into clear epics, features and user stories.
* Working closely with business stakeholders, engineering, data, UX and platform teams to design and deliver the capabilities that improve insight access, usability and adoption.
* Driving the rollout of priority use cases / capabilities, managing dependencies, risks and in-flight changes, and ensuring progress is clearly communicated to stakeholders.
* Supporting the design of intuitive user journeys and AI-led insight experiences, with a strong focus on self-service, user adoption and measurable value realisation.
* Defining acceptance criteria, supporting UAT and validating delivered outcomes to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and ready for release.
* Tracking user feedback, adoption and business value, and using these insights to continuously improve the product roadmap and backlog
* Capturing future demand, validating new opportunities, and feeding a prioritised backlog through the agreed quarterly planning and governance process.

Key Skills and Experience:
* Product roadmap, backlog and prioritisation ownership for a multi-phase analytics and insight platform program
* Agile delivery / PI / sprint / release planning across discovery, implementation, rollout and value realisation
* Stakeholder management across business, product, engineering, data, UX, platform teams and external partners
* Discovery, requirements shaping and user story definition for AI-led insight and self-service use cases
* Experience leading data / analytics product management in insight, reporting or decision-support products
* Experience with self-service insight platforms, analytics products or data-driven user experiences
* UX / user journey / self-service product thinking, with strong focus on usability and adoption
* Business value and KPI orientation, with ability to prioritise based on measurable outcomes and user impact
* Strong communication, governance and change management across complex delivery programs
* UAT, acceptance criteria and release readiness ownership for phased product rollouts
* Communication: Clear and compelling communicator, able to engage business and technical stakeholders, drive decisions and maintain alignment
* Data Savvy: Solid understanding of customer data, AI/ML capabilities and data platforms; technically curious with awareness of emerging trends.
* Proactive & Pragmatic: Self-starter with strong judgement, able to deliver clarity in ambiguity, make quick decisions and hold teams accountable.
* Community Builder: Passionate about contributing to and growing the internal product community.
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
* Knowledge of data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Azure Data Lake) and modern analytics ecosystems
* Understanding of AI / GenAI product capabilities, conversational analytics and intelligent insight experiences
* Exposure to embedded analytics, self-service BI or search-driven analytics platforms
* Experience in retail, loyalty, supplier insights or customer analytics domain
* Understanding of monitoring, product performance tracking, adoption metrics and observability best practices
* Experience working in multi-vendor / partner-led delivery environments

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.


LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

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Date Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:36:00 GMT

Service Architect

Service Architect

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a central government client in their search for a Service Architect. This position is offered as an initial 12-month contract, with the potential for extension.

Location: London

The ideal candidate will possess an active security clearance and a strong background in Service Architecture. The following skills and experience are required: -

• Extensive experience in developing Service Architecture and Design Authority, as well as implementing architectural governance.
• A proven track record in leading Service Architecture initiatives for large-scale cloud transformation programs
• In-depth knowledge of ITIL-aligned Service Management Design, specifically for incident, problem, change, release, configuration, service request, knowledge, and service level management.
• Proven ability in Service Readiness and Transition Leadership, including the development of onboarding playbooks, operational acceptance criteria, and Early Life Support (ELS) designs.
• Proficiency in Risk Management, RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), Governance, Assurance, and Cross-Government Engagement.
• Demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework
• Experience in public sector or defence secure environments, particularly within high-security government Tier 2 environments, is highly advantageous.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

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Date Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:55:00 GMT

Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

• Up to £65k DoE plus package
• London location – circa 3 days on site
• Active SC and eDV eligibility required
• High-impact R&D role with strong funding and long-term growth  

 

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a highly specialised technology organisation operating in a secure, mission-focused environment within the National Security sector. Working as part of a small, well-funded research group within a growing area of the business, this team delivers innovative data science and machine learning solutions to complex customer problems.

 

THE BENEFITS:

• Tiered clearance bonus
• Funded R&D projects and internal seed investment
• Clear technical growth and progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Hybrid/flexible working dependent on project needs  

 

THE SENIOR DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER ROLE:

You will focus on research-led development, working across short exploratory tasks and longer-term R&D initiatives. You will help shape project direction, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and build innovative models and approaches that can be taken forward into delivery. This role suits someone comfortable working at a higher level of ambiguity, with the freedom to define what should be worked on next.

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Strong background in data science and machine learning research
• Experience developing and prototyping novel algorithms or approaches
• Ability to take research concepts through to practical application
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders to understand customer needs
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility  

 

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information, please call me on 07719 065951. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

 

KEY SKILLS:

Data Science, Machine Learning, Research and Development, Algorithms, Python, Stakeholder Engagement, NSD

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Date Posted: Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:59:00 GMT

Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

• Up to £65k DoE plus package
• Manchester location – circa 3 days on site
• Active SC and eDV eligibility required
• High-impact R&D role with strong funding and long-term growth  

 

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a highly specialised technology organisation operating in a secure, mission-focused environment within the National Security sector. Working as part of a small, well-funded research group within a growing area of the business, this team delivers innovative data science and machine learning solutions to complex customer problems.

 

THE BENEFITS:

• Tiered clearance bonus
• Funded R&D projects and internal seed investment
• Clear technical growth and progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Hybrid/flexible working dependent on project needs  

 

THE SENIOR DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER ROLE:

You will focus on research-led development, working across short exploratory tasks and longer-term R&D initiatives. You will help shape project direction, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and build innovative models and approaches that can be taken forward into delivery. This role suits someone comfortable working at a higher level of ambiguity, with the freedom to define what should be worked on next.

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Strong background in data science and machine learning research
• Experience developing and prototyping novel algorithms or approaches
• Ability to take research concepts through to practical application
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders to understand customer needs
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility  

 

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information, please call me on 07719 065951. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

 

KEY SKILLS:

Data Science, Machine Learning, Research and Development, Algorithms, Python, Stakeholder Engagement, NSD

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Date Posted: Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:59:00 GMT

Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

• Up to £65k DoE plus package
• Gloucester location – circa 3 days on site
• Active SC and eDV eligibility required
• High-impact R&D role with strong funding and long-term growth  

 

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a highly specialised technology organisation operating in a secure, mission-focused environment within the National Security sector. Working as part of a small, well-funded research group within a growing area of the business, this team delivers innovative data science and machine learning solutions to complex customer problems.

 

THE BENEFITS:

• Tiered clearance bonus
• Funded R&D projects and internal seed investment
• Clear technical growth and progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Hybrid/flexible working dependent on project needs  

 

THE SENIOR DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER ROLE:

You will focus on research-led development, working across short exploratory tasks and longer-term R&D initiatives. You will help shape project direction, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and build innovative models and approaches that can be taken forward into delivery. This role suits someone comfortable working at a higher level of ambiguity, with the freedom to define what should be worked on next.

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Strong background in data science and machine learning research
• Experience developing and prototyping novel algorithms or approaches
• Ability to take research concepts through to practical application
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders to understand customer needs
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility  

 

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information, please call me on 07719 065951. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

 

KEY SKILLS:

Data Science, Machine Learning, Research and Development, Algorithms, Python, Stakeholder Engagement, NSD

 

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Date Posted: Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:59:00 GMT

Software Engineer - SC Cleared

Software Engineer

Cheltenham | Onsite

To Apply: Email poppy.coutts@searchability.com

Are you an Android developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working across the full software development lifecycle?

We're looking for a Software Engineer to join an innovative engineering team developing cutting-edge software solutions in a secure and highly collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Android development experience who wants to broaden their exposure to backend technologies, cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices.

You'll work on a variety of projects, from rapidly evolving proof-of-concept applications through to robust production systems, using modern technologies including Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Docker, cloud services and backend development languages such as Rust, Python or Go.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building high-quality Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Collaborating with software engineers, architects and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.
• Developing scalable backend services and APIs using modern programming languages.
• Working with Docker and containerised environments to support deployment and testing.
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
• Participating in code reviews and driving engineering best practice.
• Supporting proof-of-concept development where requirements can evolve quickly.
• Working within secure development environments and helping deliver solutions to demanding technical requirements.
• What We're Looking For
• Experience developing Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and modern development practices.
• Experience using Git in collaborative development environments.
• Knowledge of backend development using Rust, Python or Go.
• Experience working with APIs and software integration.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerisation technologies.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A proactive approach to learning new technologies and solving complex problems.
• Desirable Experience
• AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
• Kubernetes or container orchestration technologies.
• Agile delivery environments.
• Web application security and secure development practices.
• Why Apply?

  This role offers the chance to work on technically challenging projects using modern technologies while developing your skills across mobile, backend, cloud and DevOps disciplines. You'll join a talented engineering team where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly valued.

  Location

  This position is based onsite in Cheltenham, with occasional travel (typically one day per week) to a customer site in Herefordshire.

  If you're passionate about building quality software and enjoy working in a fast-moving technical environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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Date Posted: Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:20:00 GMT