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CONTRACT BACK-END ENGINEER - .Net / C# / Claude (OUTSIDE IR35)
Posted 1 day ago by Searchability (UK) Ltd
CONTRACT AI BACKEND ENGINEER (OUTSIDE IR35)C# / .NET | Claude Code | Agentic AI | TDD | CI/CDHybrid - 2 Days Onsite in G...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester (M1), M1
Data Platform Architect - SC Cleared
Posted 1 day ago by We Are Fr Group
The RoleThis is a business-critical data platform programme, and the organisation is looking for a Snowflake Architect w...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Senior Digital Marketing Analyst - B2B SaaS
Posted 3 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
Founding Partner - Commission Only - Uncapped
Posted 6 days ago by KPay Group
KPay Group (“KPay”) is a leading fintech company committed to empowering businesses of all sizes through simple, seamles...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Manchester Area, United Kingdom
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About Our Outside IR35 Contract Roles in Manchester
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.
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 Manchester when working Outside IR35?
Contract rates in Manchester 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 Manchester 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.