Technical Assurance Lead (SC Cleared)

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Technical Assurance Lead for one of our local clients: Up to £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 Days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC…

Outside IR35 Remote IT
Pay rate £600 – £675/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 1 September 2026

Trusted. Transparent. Built for contractors. Thousands of UK contractors find their next contract on ContractorUK.

View all IT & technology jobs ›

About this contract

Up to £675 p/d Outside IR35

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Technical Assurance Lead for one of our local clients:

Up to £675 p/d Outside IR35
12 Month Contract
2 Days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH
Candidates must hold current SC Clearance

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Digital Assurance Lead to shape and enhance the client's digital assurance capability. You will define the assurance approach for a major programme, provide independent technical assurance, and help establish the strategic baseline required to support ongoing digital maturity.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and mature the client's digital assurance capability.
Create and maintain the programme's assurance strategy and delivery plan.
Lead assurance activities across programme capabilities, including design reviews and testing events.
Provide clear, evidence-based assurance findings and recommendations.
Produce strategic technical and assurance documentation to establish and maintain the programme baseline.
Essential Requirements

Active SC clearance as a minimum
Proven experience developing assurance strategies and assurance plans within Defence or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments.
Experience leading assurance activities across complex programmes.
Strong technical documentation and report-writing skills, including strategic assurance and baseline artefacts.

If you are currently SC Cleared, and you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy to

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Apply for this job

You'll complete your application on CV-Library, our jobs partner.

← More IT & technology jobs

Get new IT contracts by email

One email when new matches appear. Unsubscribe with one click.

Prefer to be found? Upload your CV to CV-Library — free