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As we move into Q1, public sector organisations are showing renewed confidence in engaging contingent and consultancy talent to deliver critical programmes. While permanent hiring has remained cautious, the need to maintain delivery, strengthen security and progress digital agendas is driving increased demand for specialist contract and interim expertise.
There is a clear return to contingent and consultancy hiring across cyber security, digital and AI. After a period of restrained permanent recruitment, organisations are increasingly:
Engaging contract and interim professionals to address immediate capability gaps.
Accessing highly specialised skills quickly and efficiently.
Managing budget and cost pressures while sustaining delivery.
Retaining flexibility in workforce planning.
Demand is particularly strong for:
Cyber security specialists, supporting resilience and risk mitigation.
Cloud and digital transformation roles, enabling modernisation of systems and services.
AI-focused skill sets, aligned to data-led and innovation-driven initiatives.
This sustained demand reflects continued investment in:
Operational resilience
Digital transformation and innovation
Data and AI-enabled capabilities
At Synapri, we specialise in connecting public sector teams with the digital experts needed to deliver transformation at pace. Whether you're filling permanent roles, building flexible teams, or accelerating early-career pipelines, we're ready to support your hiring goals with precision and speed.
| Job Title | Avg. Contract Rates |
| Chief Digital Officer (CDO) / Chief Information Officer (CIO) | Upwards of £1,200 |
| Programme Manager | £700 - £900 |
| Programme Director | £900 - £1200 |
| Policy & Governance Lead | £600 - £700 |
| Stakeholder Engagement & Communications | £550 - £650 |
NB: UK public sector day rates can vary based on factors such as experience, project complexity, vetting, and location.
| Job Title | Avg. Contract Rates |
| Enterprise Architect | £750 - £950 |
| Solution Architect | £650 - £750 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | £650 - £750 |
| Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer | £500 - £600 |
NB: UK public sector day rates can vary based on factors such as experience, project complexity, vetting, and location.
| Job Title | Avg. Contract Rates |
| Product Owner | £500 - £700 |
| Scrum Master / Agile Coach | £550 - £650 |
| Business Analyst | £450 - £650 |
| Service Designer | £550 - £650 |
NB: UK public sector day rates can vary based on factors such as experience, project complexity, vetting, and location.
| Title | Avg. Contract Rates |
| Data Analyst & Scientist | £500 - £700 |
| Data Engineer | £400 - £500 |
| Ethical AI / Machine Learning Expert | £600 - £800 |
NB: UK public sector day rates can vary based on factors such as experience, project complexity, vetting, and location.
| Title | Avg. Contract Rates |
| User Researcher | £450 - £550 |
| UX/UI Designer | £450 - £550 |
| Content Designer | £450 - £550 |
NB: UK public sector day rates can vary based on factors such as experience, project complexity, vetting, and location.
| Title | Avg. Contract Rates |
| Commercial & Procurement Specialist | £500 - £700 |
| Supplier & Vendor Manager | £450 - £650 |
NB: UK public sector day rates can vary based on factors such as experience, project complexity, vetting, and location.
Need support with public sector recruitment? Or, would like to learn more about what we are seeing in the market? Contact [email protected].
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