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Enterprise Architect Onsite Lead - Agentic IVR Banking
Posted 3 days ago by EUROPEAN SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect Onsite Lead to drive a strategic Agentic IVR transformation program f...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester, UK
Senior Enterprise Architect (Contract)
Posted 3 days ago by Hamilton Barnes
The role of Senior Enterprise Architect involves leading enterprise architecture initiatives across various business dom...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, or Bristol , UK
ServiceNow Specialist - Must already hold SC clearance
Posted 4 days ago by Randstad Technologies
The ServiceNow Specialist role requires an individual with active SC clearance and extensive experience in delivering Se...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, Lancashire, UK
Project Coordinator - UK
Posted 4 days ago by 83zero Limited
The role of Project Coordinator / Project Controller involves supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security proj...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
ServiceNow Developer - Remote - UK
Posted 5 days ago by Stealth IT Consulting Limited
The ServiceNow Developer role involves providing senior development expertise to optimize the ServiceNow instance and fa...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared) involves designing and scaling critical monitor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle , UK
Project Coordinator
Posted 6 days ago by 83zero Limited
The Project Coordinator / Project Controller role is focused on supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security pr...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 7 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer involves designing and scaling national-critical monitoring fab...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle
Voice AI Lead Architect Data Architecture - Banking
Posted 1 week ago by EUROPEAN SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED
We are seeking a seasoned Voice AI Lead Architect with strong Data Architecture expertise to lead the design and impleme...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester, UK
TrueSight Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by ECS
The TrueSight Engineer role involves working on a contract basis with a global managed service provider to support a Tel...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Voice AI Lead Architect Data Architecture - Banking
Posted 1 week ago by EUROPEAN SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED
We are seeking a seasoned Voice AI Lead Architect with strong Data Architecture expertise to lead the design and impleme...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester
Technical Solutions Architect
Posted 1 week ago by Stealth IT Consulting Limited
The Technical Solutions Architect role involves supporting the delivery of large-scale digital services within the publi...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our ServiceNow Architect Contract Roles in Manchester
What does a servicenow architect contractor do?
ServiceNow Architect contractors are engaged to design and govern the technical and functional architecture of ServiceNow implementations and platform strategies, ensuring that the platform is configured and extended in a way that is scalable, maintainable, and aligned with the organisation's broader technology strategy. The Architecture role operates above the level of individual implementation workstreams, defining the structural decisions that shape the entire ServiceNow estate: data model design, integration architecture, platform governance and upgrade strategy, custom application architecture on the App Engine, security architecture including access controls and data segregation, and the multi-instance or multi-scope patterns appropriate to the organisation's scale and complexity.
ServiceNow Architect contractors are expected to combine deep technical ServiceNow expertise with enterprise architecture thinking. Experience designing large, complex ServiceNow implementations across multiple product lines, advising on platform governance, managing technical debt, and making principled decisions about when to use declarative platform configuration versus custom code development is expected at this level. Familiarity with the full ServiceNow product catalogue and the integration patterns between different ServiceNow products, including the shared data model and the Common Service Data Model, is standard across the market. Most ServiceNow Architects hold the Certified Technical Architect (CTA) designation, which is the platform's most senior technical credential and is held by a relatively small number of practitioners globally, creating a genuine scarcity that supports premium rates for CTA-qualified contractors. Experience working with executive stakeholders to define ServiceNow platform strategy and building business cases for platform investment is expected alongside the technical architecture capability.
What is the market like for servicenow architect contractors?
Contract ServiceNow Architect work sits within a high-value specialist segment at the senior end of the ServiceNow market, where the combination of deep platform expertise, enterprise architecture thinking, and the CTA credential creates a very limited supply of qualified candidates relative to the demand from large enterprises managing complex, multi-product ServiceNow environments. Financial services, utilities, and large corporate organisations running ServiceNow at scale are the most consistent buyers. The growing scope of ServiceNow's product portfolio, and the architectural complexity of managing the interactions between ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, SecOps, and custom applications within a single platform, is increasing the demand for architectural governance. Rates are among the highest available in the enterprise technology contracting market.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do servicenow architect contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for servicenow architect roles in Manchester typically range from £600 to £1000 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many servicenow architect vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 servicenow architect contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to June 2026.