Providing Expert Tech Talent Solutions for a Digital-First World
Head of Cloud – Contract (Outside IR35)
Location: Hybrid (East Midlands/London 1-2 days/week onsite)
Rate: Up to £700/day
Duration: 3-6 months (initial), with potential extension
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We’re hiring a Head of Cloud to lead a strategic transformation across a business with limited cloud maturity but a strong appetite for change. This is a contract opportunity for someone who thrives in greenfield environments and can embed DevOps, FinOps, and CloudOps practices from the ground up.
You’ll be the go-to expert for cloud strategy, governance, and enablement, working across technical and non-technical teams to drive rapid adoption, educate stakeholders, and deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and deliver a cloud operating model that integrates DevOps, FinOps, and CloudOps.
* Lead the design and implementation of cloud architecture across Azure and AWS.
* Establish governance frameworks, tooling, and processes for automation, cost control, and reliability.
* Educate and influence senior stakeholders and technical teams on cloud best practices.
* Drive cultural and technical transformation across engineering, infrastructure, and finance.
* Provide hands‑on leadership across CI/CD, IaC, cloud security, and observability.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience leading cloud transformation in immature or scaling environments.
* Deep expertise in Azure and AWS platforms.
* Strong understanding of DevOps, FinOps, and CloudOps principles and tooling.
* Ability to influence and educate across business and technical functions.
* Hands‑on experience with CI/CD, Terraform, Bicep, cloud governance, and cost optimisation.
* Comfortable operating in a fractional or full‑time contract capacity.
Why This Role?
* High‑impact opportunity to shape cloud strategy from the ground up.
* Work with a leadership team committed to rapid change and innovation.
* Flexible working, autonomy, and a collaborative environment.
* Outside IR35, competitive day rate, and immediate start.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Media and IT Services and IT Consulting
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