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Jetty Construction Engineer / Civil Marine SME (Lifting & Hoisting Support)
Posted 4 days ago by NES Fircroft
Role OverviewThe Civil Marine Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide independent technical expertise to support the pl...
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- Category Outside
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- Location Batangas
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1st Line Support - SC Cleared
Posted 4 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
HRIS Technical Support - Temporary
Posted 4 days ago by UPMC University of Pittsburgh Medical Ce...
We have an exciting opportunity available as a temporary HRIS Cloud Analyst! While in the temporary assignment, the indi...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Sign UpSupport & Service Desk Analyst (m/w/d) - Active Directory / Microsoft 365
Posted 4 days ago by univativ
Als Karrierebegleiter unterstützt univativ Studierende, Absolventen und Young Professionals bei ihrer beruflichen Weiter...
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- Location Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Sign UpIT Support Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik (m/w/d)
Posted 4 days ago by univativ
Für unser Projekt bei einem Kunden aus dem öffentlichen Dienst suchen wir Verstärkung im genannten Bereich.Du erfüllst d...
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- Location Wiesbaden, Germany
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Service Desk Support Analyst (Hybrid)
Posted 5 days ago by Performix Business Services, LLC
DescriptionThe work is expected to be done remotely with rare on-site meetings. On-site meetings will be planned in adva...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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About Our Outside IR35 IT Support Contract Roles
What does a it support contractor do?
IT Support contractors are engaged to provide technical assistance to end users within an organisation, resolving hardware and software issues, supporting IT infrastructure, and maintaining the smooth operation of the desktop computing environment. The work typically covers first and second line support: diagnosing and resolving user-reported technical issues by telephone, remote session, or in person, managing user accounts and access permissions, provisioning and setting up new devices, handling software installation and updates, escalating complex issues to specialist teams, and maintaining accurate records of incidents and resolutions within the service desk system. IT Support contractors are brought in most commonly to manage staffing gaps, provide additional capacity during an IT project or office relocation, or support a device refresh programme.
The technical skills expected of IT Support contractors are practical and broad. Strong working knowledge of Windows 10 and 11 operating systems is a near-universal requirement, alongside proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Experience with Active Directory and Entra ID for user and device management, familiarity with ITSM ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Freshservice, and the ability to diagnose a wide range of hardware and software issues without escalation are expected across most IT Support contract roles. Mobile device management experience, particularly with Intune or JAMF for managing Windows and Mac endpoints, is increasingly valued as organisations modernise their device management approach. A professional, patient, and user-focused communication style is as important as technical knowledge in IT Support contracting, where end user satisfaction is the primary measure of success.
What is the market like for it support contractors?
The IT Support contract market is a high-volume, geographically distributed market driven by the consistent and sector-agnostic need for end user computing support across UK organisations. The market is one of the most accessible entry points into IT contracting, but rates are at the lower end of the IT contracting spectrum, reflecting the generalist nature of the role. Contractors who develop specific expertise in cloud-based endpoint management, particularly Microsoft Intune and Autopilot for device provisioning and management, are able to differentiate themselves in a competitive market and command better rates. The shift to hybrid working models has increased demand for contractors who can support both office-based and remote users across a range of device types and connectivity environments.
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.
What it support roles are usually Outside IR35?
IT support has a low outside IR35 rate, at around 15% of contracts with a stated status. Support work is operational by nature: responding to user issues, managing tickets within the client's service management tool, and maintaining the client's endpoint estate. The limited outside IR35 opportunities involve specific deployment projects, hardware rollouts, or office setup programmes with defined completion dates rather than ongoing support activity.
How much do it support contractors usually earn when working Outside IR35?
Contract rates for it support roles typically range from £150 to £300 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Rates shown are for outside IR35 engagements and reflect the gross day rate paid to the contractor's limited company before any personal tax obligations.
How many Outside IR35 it support vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 it support contract roles across the site. Of the roles currently listed on our site, around one in four are Outside IR35. Data reviewed up to July 2026.