Finding IT Contract Jobs
Searching for new IT contract opportunities can be stressful and time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. Particularly with so much uncertainty surrounding IR35 legislation, short-term IT contract jobs get snapped up the moment they become available. With the help of our team, you’ll find your perfect contract opportunity without stress or delays.
Speed to market is essential. Our extensive network of market-leading tech clients means we can connect you with your perfect opportunity – and fast! What’s more, our personalised smart match will only send you an email notification when a contract opportunity matching your requirements becomes available. We won’t waste your time sending you details of irrelevant positions.
Looking for your next move as an IT contractor? Look no further
As an IT contractor, you expect to work for a business for a short amount of time. It is, therefore, essential that you feel comfortable in that placement and can slot into the business with ease. That’s why we put such emphasis on our consultancy-style approach to filling temporary specialist IT positions.
Getting to know our candidates is vital for us. It enables our expert team to place you in your best-suited role that will advance your career.
What Makes Our Service Different?
We believe that getting to know our candidates is vital. It enables our recruiters to place you in a role that will advance your career. We are proud to have a well-established database of tech clients who are leaders in their field. These valuable contacts provide us with no shortage of exciting projects, sure to enhance your skills portfolio.
Our team brings a human touch to the fast-moving contract recruitment industry. We have found that our friendly, professional approach enables us to build a strong rapport with candidates like you. Establishing such honest connections allows us to gain valuable insight into an applicant’s ideal next role. The level of awareness this gives us puts us in the perfect position to ascertain what you need to drive your career forward.
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What Does A Typical IT Contract Job Opportunity Look Like?
There is no typical length for a contractor’s position. Indeed, many companies do begin by advertising such positions for three months as a starting point. However, this initial period is, more often than not, extended. Providing both the consultant and client find that the relationship is a good match, it should last until project completion. This will, of course, vary according to the nature of the work that needs doing but can often last several years.
What’s The Difference Between Contract, Temporary & Fixed Term?
Is contracting the same as temporary employment? While they are very similar in that neither are permanent, they are, in fact, very different in their remuneration and their terms and conditions:
- Firstly, temporary employees are often employed by the agency that places them in short-term positions, usually to cover staff absences in high-volume operations. Contractors, by contrast, are typically employed to manage a specific project through to completion.
- Secondly, the nature of the work temp workers do is quite different to that of a specialist consultant. Temp opportunities often require fewer specialist skills, whereas IT consultants tend to be highly skilled individuals who specialise in a particular niche.
- Finally, temp staff are most likely to be paid an hourly rate; contractors, on the other hand, tend to be paid by the day.
- Fixed-term contracts are slightly different. They are essentially the same as permanent employees, except, rather than their employment being on a permanent basis, they are hired for a fixed length of time. This is an example of a temporary recruitment solution employers use to cover a period of maternity.
Due to the IR35 Tax regulations surrounding contract workers, candidates must be either:
a) A Self Employed, Limited Company
b) Work through an Umbrella Company
Of course, this means that consultants are responsible for paying their taxes directly to HMRC and are governed by stringent rules.
What Are The Benefits Of Being A Contractor?
One of the most significant benefits of working on a contract basis is that you become your own boss. Of course, you must ensure that the project you are working on is successfully completed within the expected deadline. However, deciding how that work gets done is entirely up to you.
Not being regular employees of a company also means that contractors aren’t entitled to the same benefits, such as holidays, sick pay and added perks. Nonetheless, there are some immense benefits to be gained by contracting. For example, by moving from project to project, contractors are often able to climb the career ladder far quicker than regular employees.
Are you ready to find your next IT Contract Job? Or maybe you have the kind of niche skills you think may be better suited to short-term roles as opposed to permanent employment?
Our team of expert recruiters are here to help you find your perfect opportunity!
