MOD Contract Jobs in Nottingham
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Urgent opening for Senior Databricks Developer / Architect – AI & Data Moderniza...
Posted 1 day ago by Apetan Consulting
Position: Senior Databricks Developer / Architect – AI & Data ModernizationLocation1 day onsite per week in San Fran...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Senior Technical Business Analyst - MUST HAVE MOD SC CLEARANCE - Remote and Lond...
Posted 2 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
Job DescriptionRole Purpose Lead the investigation, analysis, and definition of Platform requirements across DLIS, DEEAM...
- Rate £655 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote and London or Bristol
Electrical Modification Technician - Rolling Stock
Posted 2 days ago by Shorterm Group
Position SummaryThis position is for an electrically biased technician, to carry out both mechanical and electrical modi...
- Rate £29 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Barton under Needwood
Sr Architect Application Modernization & Cloud Migration- 4276
Posted 3 days ago by Randstad Digital
job summaryWe are seeking a Senior Architect with a strong background in healthcare provider technologies to lead a majo...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or St. Louis, Missouri
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Workday Technical Integration Developer with Financial Modules - Remote
Posted 3 days ago by GlobalPoint
Job SummaryWorkday Integration Developer with 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or New Jersey
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About Our MOD Contract Roles in Nottingham
What does a mod contractor do?
MOD contract work spans across the full range of professional and technical disciplines that support the UK's defence capability, including engineering, programme and project management, commercial and procurement, finance, digital and technology, intelligence analysis, logistics, and estate management. The MoD is one of the largest and most complex government departments, operating a capital programme that spans major platforms including the F-35 programme, Type 26 frigates, the nuclear deterrent, Ajax armoured vehicles, and a broad portfolio of digital and information technology programmes. Contractors are engaged both directly through MoD departments and agencies, and through the major defence primes and tier-one contractors including BAE Systems, Babcock, Leonardo, QinetiQ, and DSTL.
Working within the MoD as a contractor requires an understanding of the specific governance, acquisition, and delivery frameworks that govern defence programmes. Familiarity with the CADMID cycle for capability acquisition, DRACAS reporting, and the Defence Procurement Model is expected for programme management roles. Commercial contractors need knowledge of Defence Conditions and the specific procurement regulations that apply to defence contracts. The security environment in defence is more complex than most other sectors, with SC clearance expected as a standard requirement for most MoD contractor roles and DV clearance required for roles involving access to classified information. The combination of security clearance, sector knowledge, and relevant technical expertise creates a significant entry barrier that supports premium rates for contractors who can meet all three requirements.
What is the market like for mod contractors?
MoD contracting is a large, long-term, and relatively stable market underpinned by the UK's sustained defence investment programme. The government's commitment to meet and exceed the NATO 2% of GDP defence spending target, combined with the elevated threat environment in Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has increased MoD programme investment and contractor demand across engineering, technology, and programme management disciplines. The MoD's digital transformation programme, which includes significant investment in cloud infrastructure, cyber capability, and defence data platforms, is generating growing demand for technology contractors with appropriate security clearance. Rates for SC and DV-cleared contractors consistently command a premium above equivalent uncleared roles, reflecting the combination of clearance requirements and specialist defence sector knowledge.
What is the contracting market like in Nottingham?
A cluster of major financial services and insurance operations gives Nottingham a reliable flow of technology, data, and transformation work that belies its relatively modest size. Two large hospital trusts and the wider East Midlands health economy add clinical informatics, programme management, and business analysis to the local mix. The pharmaceutical heritage most visibly associated with Boots and its supply chain operations supports pockets of activity in regulatory, scientific, and logistics disciplines. Nottingham's central location and strong transport links mean contractors frequently serve clients across the wider East Midlands rather than restricting themselves to a single city, and the reverse is also true: contractors based in Derby, Leicester, or further afield regularly compete for Nottingham-based roles.
How much do mod contractors usually earn in Nottingham?
Contract rates for mod roles in Nottingham typically range from £360 to £675 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many mod vacancies in Nottingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 100 mod contract roles across the site, with Nottingham maintaining steady activity. Data reviewed up to July 2026.