Outside IR35 Contract Jobs in Manchester
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Technical Delivery Manager - Security / WIZ
Posted 2 days ago by ECS
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the deployment, rollout, and adoption of a code security platform across the organisation.Drive...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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SAP Security Control Specialist - Outside IR35 - Hybrid (Manchester)
Posted 2 days ago by Talentbank Technology
Role OverviewAn experienced SAP Security Control Specialist is required for an initial 6-month engagement, joining a maj...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, UK
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1st Line Support - SC Cleared
Posted 3 days ago by Totaljobs
DescriptionOutside IR3512 month contractFully Remote (Must based in UK)Valid SC Clearance (Essential)ECS Resource Group...
- Rate £210 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Outside IR35 Contract Senior AWS Cloud Engineer (AI Platform)
Posted 3 days ago by 83zero Limited
Outside IR35 Contract: Senior AWS Platform Engineer (AI Platform)Day Rate: Up to £600 Outside IR35Location / Arrangement...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
1st Line Service Desk Analyst (Fault Resolution) - 3-4 Month Contract
Posted 3 days ago by Logix Resourcing
The RoleYou'll be the first point of contact for end users, providing high-quality remote support and ensuring issues ar...
- Rate £170 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Bolton, Manchester, UK
AI Adoption Lead - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Understanding Recruitment
AI Adoption Lead / Change Manager£5000 - £600 per day | 2 months (very likely longer) | Outside IR35We're looking for an...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
User Researcher - UK
Posted 1 week ago by Stealth IT Consulting Limited
Key Details£400 per day (Outside IR35)12-month initial contractRemote workingImmediate startRequirementsProven experienc...
- Rate £400 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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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.