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Creative Project Manager - REMOTE | supporting EST hours
Posted 3 days ago by Software Guidance & Assistance
The Creative Project Manager role at SGA involves overseeing the end-to-end execution of creative projects for a premier...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or New York, New York
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TechTransfer Project Management Support (m/w/d)
Posted 3 days ago by Progressive Recruitment
The Tech Transfer Project Manager will lead a cross-functional project team consisting of internal and external partners...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Location Bad Homburg, Hessen, Germany
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About Our Remote Working IT Support Contract Roles
What does a it support contractor do?
IT Support contractors are engaged to provide technical assistance to end users within an organisation, resolving hardware and software issues, supporting IT infrastructure, and maintaining the smooth operation of the desktop computing environment. The work typically covers first and second line support: diagnosing and resolving user-reported technical issues by telephone, remote session, or in person, managing user accounts and access permissions, provisioning and setting up new devices, handling software installation and updates, escalating complex issues to specialist teams, and maintaining accurate records of incidents and resolutions within the service desk system. IT Support contractors are brought in most commonly to manage staffing gaps, provide additional capacity during an IT project or office relocation, or support a device refresh programme.
The technical skills expected of IT Support contractors are practical and broad. Strong working knowledge of Windows 10 and 11 operating systems is a near-universal requirement, alongside proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Experience with Active Directory and Entra ID for user and device management, familiarity with ITSM ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Freshservice, and the ability to diagnose a wide range of hardware and software issues without escalation are expected across most IT Support contract roles. Mobile device management experience, particularly with Intune or JAMF for managing Windows and Mac endpoints, is increasingly valued as organisations modernise their device management approach. A professional, patient, and user-focused communication style is as important as technical knowledge in IT Support contracting, where end user satisfaction is the primary measure of success.
What is the market like for it support contractors?
The IT Support contract market is a high-volume, geographically distributed market driven by the consistent and sector-agnostic need for end user computing support across UK organisations. The market is one of the most accessible entry points into IT contracting, but rates are at the lower end of the IT contracting spectrum, reflecting the generalist nature of the role. Contractors who develop specific expertise in cloud-based endpoint management, particularly Microsoft Intune and Autopilot for device provisioning and management, are able to differentiate themselves in a competitive market and command better rates. The shift to hybrid working models has increased demand for contractors who can support both office-based and remote users across a range of device types and connectivity environments.
What does 'remote working' mean for it support contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do it support contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for it support roles typically range from £150 to £300 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working it support vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 it support contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to June 2026.