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Senior Python Developer | SC Cleared | Data & Integrations | £450pd Inside IR35
Posted 1 day ago by Boost Talent
Contract DetailsRate: £450 per day (Inside IR35)Location: Hybrid working with attendance in Leeds, Sheffield or London a...
- Rate £450 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location United Kingdom
Senior Mobile Automation Engineer (SC Cleared)
Posted 1 day ago by Sanderson Recruitment
Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and implement mobile automation testing strategies.Build, maintain and improve scalable autom...
- Rate £450 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
SC Cleared Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Lucid Support Services Ltd
OverviewWe are seeking an experienced, hands-on SC Cleared Project Manager to join a busy delivery function on an immedi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
Technical Architect - SC cleared
Posted 1 day ago by Sanderson Government and Defence
A Technical Architect to work as part of a wider team providing application and infrastructure technology expertise into...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Preston, Lancashire
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About Our SC Cleared Contract Roles
What does a sc cleared contractor do?
SC (Security Check) cleared contractors hold the UK government's Security Check clearance, which is required for roles involving access to SECRET level information and for a significant proportion of contract roles across central government departments, GCHQ, the Ministry of Defence, the Home Office, the Cabinet Office, and their associated agencies and programmes. SC clearance is distinct from BPSS, which is the baseline personnel security standard, and from DV (Developed Vetting), which is required for the most sensitive intelligence and security roles. For contractors working in technology, project management, engineering, finance, and other professional roles across the security-conscious areas of central government, SC clearance is effectively a commercial prerequisite rather than an optional advantage.
Obtaining SC clearance requires a successful background check that covers financial history, employment history, criminal record, and character references, alongside the sponsor's assessment of the individual's suitability for access to classified material. The clearance is sponsored by the employing organisation or the client department, and cannot be self-initiated by the contractor. For contractors who already hold current SC clearance from a previous government engagement, their cleared status makes them immediately deployable onto roles that require it, which is a significant commercial advantage given that new clearance applications can take several months to process. Maintaining SC clearance requires renewal every five years and adherence to the personnel security obligations that come with handling classified material, including the requirement to report personal circumstances changes that might affect suitability.
SC-cleared contractors are eligible for a wide range of roles across defence, intelligence, central government technology programmes, law enforcement technology, and critical national infrastructure projects where access to sensitive government systems and information is required.
What is the market like for sc cleared contractors?
The SC Cleared contract market is a distinct and commercially advantageous segment of the broader government and defence contractor market. The combination of clearance and relevant technical or professional skills creates a premium that consistently places SC-cleared contractors above equivalent uncleared contractors in both the rate achievable and the breadth of available opportunities. Demand for SC-cleared technology contractors, particularly in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data engineering, is consistently very strong across MoD, GCHQ, Cabinet Office, and Home Office programmes. The processing time for new clearance applications creates a structural scarcity of immediately deployable cleared contractors that maintains the rate premium. Contractors who maintain current SC clearance and keep their technical skills current occupy one of the strongest positions in the UK technology contracting market.
How much do sc cleared contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for sc cleared roles typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many sc cleared vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 500 sc cleared contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to July 2026.