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Freelance Digital Product Designer (UI-Leaning) - Contract * Title : Digital UI Product Designer (Freelance) * Start : Monday 5th January 2026 * Length : - 5 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan - 4 Feb 2026 (Two short contract blocks) * Client : Consumer-facing digital product * Day rate : £425 per day * IR35 : Outside IR35 (Limited Company or Umbrella, not Sole Trader) * Location : London - Victoria * Work pattern : Hybrid - 3 days in-house - Tuesday to Thursday on-site each week (non-negotiable) * Work schedule : Full-time 5 days a week * Level : Mid-Senior The role We're looking for a Freelance Digital Product Designer with a strong UI and visual design focus to help deliver engaging, high-quality digital experiences. This is a hands-on role for a designer who cares deeply about craft, interaction and polish, working primarily across responsive web. What you'll be doing Design high-quality UI for responsive web experiences Work within and evolve existing design systems Create prototypes, micro-interactions and transitions Collaborate with content, editorial and development teams Iterate on designs based on user feedback and testing What we're looking for Strong UI-leaning Product/Digital Design portfolio Experience working with design systems and component libraries Confident using Figma for design and prototyping Solid understanding of UX, visual design and brand Comfortable collaborating in a fast-moving team *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Senior User Researcher (Freelance Contract) Contract Overview We are hiring a Senior User Researcher (Freelance) to support a subscription-based digital product across web and mobile app. This is a hands-on contract role focused on discovery, monetisation, and subscription experience optimisation. This role suits an experienced researcher who is comfortable working in ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, and translating research into clear product and design direction. Contract Details Start date: ASAP/mid-January Contract length: Initial 3 months (strong possibility to extend) Location: London (Victoria) Work pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site (cannot be remote) Travel: Regular travel to Nottingham is required Work schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday Reporting to: Product and Design leadership IR35: Inside IR35 (Only to use Umbrella, cannot use Ltd or Sole Trader) Day rate: £500 per day Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end user research across subscription journeys on web and app Plan and research to validate freemium models, pricing, and monetisation Run discovery activities, including user interviews, usability testing, and concept validation Design research plans covering both tactical improvements and strategic redesign initiatives Analyse and synthesise research findings into clear, actionable insights Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and senior stakeholders Champion human-centred design, accessibility, and usability across the product life cycle Required Experience Background in subscription-based products and/or E-commerce preferred Strong qualitative research skills (quantitative experience beneficial) Confidently framing research questions, defining hypotheses, and selecting methodologies Experience using remote research tools (eg UserTesting or similar) Familiarity with analytics platforms *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

About the Role My healthcare client seeking an experienced Product Manager for to support its M365 Centre of Excellence - a team dedicated to driving collaboration, communication, and productivity across their organisation through the M365 platform. This role is pivotal in leading the shift from a project-based to a product-focused delivery model, helping them embed long-term value creation and user-centred design across its Power Platform services. The successful candidate will play a hands-on and strategic role - defining the product vision, introducing modern product management practices, and coaching teams to sustain these approaches beyond the duration of the contract. Key Responsibilities Define and communicate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with organisational goals - with a particular focus on the Power Platform portfolio. Lead the transition from project-led to product-centric delivery models within the M365 CoE. Establish product ownership, governance, and prioritisation frameworks. Embed user-centred design practices (discovery, feedback loops, user research). Create and manage product roadmaps and backlogs, ensuring alignment with strategy and user needs. Engage with stakeholders to identify opportunities for the Power Platform to deliver measurable business value. Facilitate workshops to build shared understanding and prioritisation. Coach, mentor, and support CoE leads to embed sustainable product management capabilities. Develop supporting artefacts (eg playbooks, templates, and guidance) for ongoing use. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Product Manager in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Product Management of Power Platform NHS or private healthcare experience Strong track record in defining and delivering product strategy, vision, and roadmaps. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including influencing at senior levels. Solid understanding of user research, service design, and agile delivery practices. Ability to balance user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility. Skilled in facilitation and leading collaborative workshops. Experience in coaching and knowledge transfer to upskill teams and embed capability. Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving delivery environments. Desirable Degree or equivalent experience in business, digital, or technology disciplines. Professional certifications such as CSPO , PSPO , APM , or SAFe are advantageous. *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Head of ICFR Testing (Internal Controls/Finance/Risk & Compliance) - Nottingham/London Day rate: £700 - £900 (inside IR35) Duration: 12 months Start: ASAP Hybrid: 1 day per week My new client is looking for an experienced Head of ICFR Testing (Contractor) to lead, develop, and scale our Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) testing function during a period of significant growth. This role will play a pivotal part in designing, implementing, and embedding a robust ICFR testing and SOC assurance program across our global organisation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building ICFR and SOC control programs from the ground up, extensive IT and business controls expertise, and a proven track record of managing and scaling high-performing teams in complex, global environments. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development Lead and manage the ICFR Testing team (currently 7, growing to 14), fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Build team capability through recruitment, mentoring, and upskilling initiatives to support the growing scope of the control environment. Establish clear testing methodologies, KPIs, and quality assurance mechanisms to ensure consistency and excellence across all testing activities. ICFR & SOC Programme Delivery Design, implement, and oversee the end-to-end ICFR testing framework, ensuring alignment with global regulatory and compliance standards (eg, SOX/SOC). Drive hands-on implementation of SOC controls and assurance processes, ensuring readiness for external attestation. Develop testing procedures, templates, and documentation standards from scratch, embedding best practices across business and IT control areas. Lead walk throughs, control design assessments, and operating effectiveness testing for key financial, operational, and IT controls. Governance & Reporting Partner with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and assurance providers to ensure effective communication and coordination across testing cycles. Deliver timely and insightful reporting on control testing results, deficiencies, and remediation progress to senior management and audit committees. Support global control standardisation and harmonisation initiatives to drive efficiency and consistency across regions and business units. Continuous Improvement & Capability Building Identify opportunities to enhance automation, tooling, and analytics within the control testing process. Build and mature the organisation's SOC assurance and ICFR capabilities, ensuring scalability and sustainability. Stay abreast of emerging trends and regulatory developments in ICFR, SOC, and IT controls, proactively adapting practices as needed. Key Requirements Essential: 10+ years of experience in internal controls, ICFR, SOX, or SOC assurance programs, including leadership of testing or compliance functions. Proven experience designing and implementing ICFR/SOC testing frameworks from scratch. Strong IT general controls (ITGC) and business process control testing experience. Prior external audit or assurance background (Big 4 or equivalent experience strongly preferred). Demonstrated success in rolling out SOC control programs and achieving assurance readiness. Experience working within global, complex organisations, preferably across multiple jurisdictions and business models. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and deliver high-quality results under tight timelines. *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

CyberArk Secret Manager Engineer | Freelance | London/Paris/Brussels/Hybrid (8 days/month onsite) Duration: 12 months Rate: Flexible Inside of IR35 We're looking for an experienced CyberArk Engineer to join Euroclear's Chief Information Security Office (CISO) within the Identity and Access Management (IDAM) team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in strengthening Euroclear's Privileged Access Management (PAM) posture by deploying and integrating CyberArk Secret Manager across a complex enterprise environment. You'll lead the end-to-end implementation of CyberArk's Application Access Manager (AAM) capabilities - including Credential Provider (CP) , Central Credential Provider (CCP) , and Application Service Credential Provider (ASCP) . Your focus will be on enabling secure, automated, and compliant management of service and functional accounts across Windows and Linux systems. Key Responsibilities: Deploy, configure, and integrate CyberArk Secret Manager/AAM components (CP, CCP, ASCP). Design credential management solutions for service accounts, ensuring high availability and compliance. Integrate CyberArk with applications, Middleware, and databases for secure credential retrieval and rotation. Automate deployments and configuration using Ansible , PowerShell , Bash , and REST APIs . Manage Safes, platforms, permissions, and onboarding in CyberArk PAM. Produce design documentation, runbooks, and integration guides. Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot issues and optimise integrations. What We're Looking For: ? Proven hands-on experience with CyberArk Secret Manager/AAM (non-negotiable). ? Strong PAM administration skills - Safes, platforms, permissions. ? Windows & Linux integration experience. ? Automation experience with Ansible , Scripting (PowerShell, Bash), and APIs. ? Independent, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset. Please do send across to me the most up to date CV to (see below) *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

UI/Visual Designer (Figma, AE, animation) £350 pd 3-6 months Outside IR35 2 days p/w London, Z1 I am very pleased to once again be supporting one of my favourite Product Design teams in London to help them find a Designer who has keen experience in Figma, AE, animation and graphics in general. Get in touch to find out more and apply: (see below) UI/Visual Designer (Figma, AE, animation) £350 pd 3-6 months Outside IR35 2 days p/w London, Z1 *Rates depend on experience and client requirements