Outside IR35 Contract Jobs in Bristol
Technical Service Manager - Azure/DV Clearance - Outside IR35
Posted 1 day ago by Sanderson Recruitment
We are supporting a high-profile defence client in recruiting Technical Service Manager.This is an initial 9 month contr...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Bristol (BS1), BS1
Senior Digital Marketing Analyst - B2B SaaS
Posted 2 days ago by Fruition Group
Senior Digital Marketing Analyst - B2B SaaSOutside IR35 ContractRemote, UKA contract opportunity for a Senior Digital Ma...
- Rate £425 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Contract Full Stack Engineer - AWS
Posted 7 days ago by Fruition Group
Contract Full Stack Engineer - AWS/Typescript/Public Sector Duration - 6 months Outside IR35 - Competitive Market Rate F...
- Rate £530 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Scala Developer – 12-Month Contract (Outside IR35)
Posted 7 days ago by Stealth IT Consulting Limited
Fully Remote (UK-based)I’m supporting a long-term programme looking for an experienced Scala Developer to join a high-pe...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Security & Compliance Architect
Posted 7 days ago by Networking People (UK) Limited
The RoleUrgent requirement for an experienced Security Architect to work on a major security infrastructure programme.Yo...
- Rate £680 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior ServiceNow Developer
Posted 2 weeks ago by ECS
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and configure ServiceNow solutions aligned to business requirementsBuild and enhance...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Data Analyst
Posted 2 weeks ago by Anson Mccade
The RoleAs a Data Analyst, you will work across both technical and business stakeholders, using hands-on data analysis t...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Security AI Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Fruition Group
What You'll Be DoingDesigning and building agentic security agentsDeveloping AI-driven solutions for SOC, incident respo...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Senior QS
Posted 2 weeks ago by Rullion Limited
Role OverviewThe Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the commercial management and administration of the Wi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Outside IR35 Contract Roles in Bristol
What is the contracting market like in Bristol?
Aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering distinguish Bristol from other cities of comparable size. Major employers in the north fringe and surrounding area generate consistent requirements for systems engineering, safety-critical software, and security-cleared contractors, while the Temple Quarter and harbour area house a thriving technology and digital scene producing roles in product, design, data, and full stack development. Financial services and insurance employers add further breadth. This combination of engineering heritage and a vibrant digital economy gives the city unusual variety in its contracting opportunities. Defence and aerospace roles requiring security clearance command rates that rival the capital, while the broader technology and change market offers strong opportunity at a noticeably lower cost of living.
What does Outside IR35 mean?
IR35 is UK tax legislation that determines whether a contractor is genuinely self-employed or working in a manner that resembles employment. When a contract is classified as outside IR35, the engagement is treated as a business-to-business arrangement. The contractor operates through their own limited company, invoices for services, and manages their own tax affairs including corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT where applicable.
Outside IR35 engagements are assessed against three key factors: the degree of control the client exercises over how the work is delivered, whether the contractor has a genuine right to provide a substitute, and whether there is a mutuality of obligation between the parties. Contracts that demonstrate contractor autonomy, project-based delivery, and the absence of ongoing employment obligations are more likely to sit outside IR35. Since April 2021, responsibility for making this determination sits with the end client for medium and large private sector organisations.
On QualityContracts.co.uk, approximately 28% of roles with a stated IR35 status are classified as outside IR35. The proportion varies by sector and role type, with some disciplines seeing a significantly higher or lower share of outside IR35 opportunities. Each listing on this page displays its IR35 status where provided by the hiring organisation.
How much do contractors usually earn in Bristol when working Outside IR35?
Contract rates in Bristol for outside IR35 engagements vary by discipline and seniority. Outside IR35 rates reflect the gross day rate paid to the contractor's limited company before any personal tax obligations. Filter by your specialism above for a more specific range.
How many Outside IR35 vacancies in Bristol are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 35,000 contract roles across the site, with roughly one in four sitting Outside IR35. Data reviewed up to July 2026.