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Project/Engagement Managers - MUST BE SC CLEARED - Remote and Barrow-in-Furness,...
Posted 2 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
Role DescriptionJob Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Engagement Manager to oversee, manage and coordina...
- Rate £480 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Barrow in Furness, Cumbria and remote
SC Cleared Project Manager - 3 months - Livingston Scotland/Remote - £480 pd Ins...
Posted 2 days ago by Curo Services
The RoleDue to an exceptionally high volume of project activity, we're looking for a hands-on Project Manager who can qu...
- Rate £480 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Livingston, Scotland
SOC Analyst - SC Cleared
Posted 2 days ago by Sanderson Government and Defence
About the RoleWe are seeking two experienced SOC Analysts to join a specialist consultancy delivering cyber security ser...
- Rate £590 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
2 x SC Cleared Cyber Security Network Engineers
Posted 2 days ago by IF Recruitment Ltd
The RoleDue to an increase in workload, the client is urgently looking for two Cyber Security Engineers to join their te...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Brighton or Cardiff or Nottingham or Liverpool
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About Our SC Cleared Contract Roles in Manchester
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.
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.
How much do sc cleared contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for sc cleared roles in Manchester 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 in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 500 sc cleared contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to July 2026.