Contract Recruitment That Delivers Under Pressure
When timelines are tight and delivery matters, contract hiring needs to move quickly without cutting corners.
We work with hiring managers to define scope properly, benchmark rates accurately and secure contractors who can step in and add value immediately.
Our focus is simple. Get the right specialist in place, keep the process controlled, and protect project delivery.
- Clear scoping before we go to market
- Fast access to pre-qualified contract specialists
- Transparent rate and IR35 conversations upfront
- Streamlined compliance and onboarding
- Ongoing support throughout the engagement
From financial services governance to IR35 and contractor status compliance, we ensure every engagement meets regulatory expectations as well as project demands.
Scalable Contract Hiring with Compliance at the Core
Struggling to secure contractors with the right experience at short notice?
Concerned about IR35 exposure or regulatory risk?
Finding it difficult to benchmark rates in a fast-moving market?
Frustrated by delays in onboarding or compliance checks?
IR35 and Regulatory Awareness
Contract hiring in regulated sectors requires clarity around IR35, worker status and engagement structure. We ensure every assignment aligns with current legislation and sector-specific compliance requirements.
Fast Access to Specialist Contractors
Our contract networks span finance, technology, cyber, change and transformation. We engage both active and known contract talent ready to deliver from day one.
Clear Scope and Rate Benchmarking
Poorly defined contract briefs cause delays and rework. We work with hiring teams to scope responsibilities properly and benchmark rates against live market conditions.
Streamlined Onboarding and Governance
From right-to-work checks to contractual documentation, we manage onboarding efficiently while maintaining audit-ready standards.
Ongoing Contractor Engagement
Successful contract delivery does not stop at placement. We maintain communication throughout the engagement to support continuity and mitigate risk.
Sector-Specific Expertise
Our consultants operate within defined markets, understanding the regulatory and operational frameworks that shape hiring decisions in financial services and other regulated industries.
Expertise Across Sectors
Our Support Spans Multiple Sectors
Financial Services
McGregor Boyall is a trusted global partner in financial services recruitment, delivering high-quality talent across technology, data, transformation, and risk. With international reach and a focus on speed without compromising quality, we support organisations at every stage of growth.
Professional Services
We are a trusted global professional services recruitment partner, delivering mid-level to senior talent across all functions with speed, quality, and international reach to support long-term growth and expansion.
Life Sciences
McGregor Boyall partners with life sciences organisations to secure specialist and leadership talent, combining rapid delivery with an extensive global candidate network.
Consumer & Retail
McGregor Boyall is a leading retail recruitment partner, delivering executive, interim, and contract talent across all functions with speed, quality, and global reach.
Tech, Media & Entertainment
McGregor Boyall supports organisations across IT, media, and entertainment by sourcing high-impact talent across business and technology functions, combining quality hiring with rapid delivery.
Energy, Utilities & Renewables
McGregor Boyall partners with energy organisations worldwide to secure specialist and leadership talent across oil, gas, and renewable energy markets, enabling long-term success.
Contract hiring often sits at the centre of critical delivery. Whether responding to transformation programmes, regulatory change or accelerated growth, businesses need contractors who can step in quickly and operate with clarity from day one.
McGregor Boyall works closely with hiring teams to define project requirements, timelines and risk exposure before going to market.
We introduce well-scoped, high-value contract professionals who are aligned to both technical capability and delivery outcomes. Our focus is simple: secure the right specialist quickly, while protecting compliance and project integrity.
Different delivery models. Different contract demands.
Contract Hiring That Adapts to Your Business
The contract talent strategy that works for a high-growth scale-up won’t look the same as one supporting a regulated enterprise programme. Project scope, compliance exposure and time pressure all shape the right approach.
Startups & Scale-Ups
High-growth businesses often rely on contract professionals to accelerate delivery without committing to permanent headcount. Whether building new functions, launching products or preparing for funding milestones, access to experienced contract talent allows scale-ups to move quickly while protecting cash flow and flexibility.
We support scale-ups by identifying contractors who can operate independently, embed rapidly into lean teams and deliver measurable outcomes within compressed timelines.
Enterprises & Global Firms
For large organisations, contract hiring often supports business-critical programmes, system implementations and regulatory initiatives. Governance, procurement processes and compliance frameworks add layers of complexity that require disciplined engagement structures.
We work within established governance models, ensuring contractors are correctly classified, rate-aligned and onboarded efficiently while meeting audit and regulatory standards.
Transformation & Project Teams
Contract professionals are frequently engaged to deliver change initiatives, technology upgrades and operational restructuring programmes. In these environments, role clarity and technical precision are critical.
We collaborate with programme leaders to define scope accurately and introduce contractors with relevant domain expertise, ensuring delivery remains aligned to objectives and timelines.
Regulated Industries
In regulated sectors such as financial services and life sciences, contract hiring must balance speed with compliance. IR35 considerations, worker status classification and industry regulation all influence engagement structure.
Our consultants operate with an understanding of these frameworks, ensuring contract placements are aligned to both legal requirements and operational risk management.
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Our Specialisms
We pride ourselves on delivering the best possible advice, market intelligence, recruitment solutions and service across the following specialisms.
Business Support & Secretarial
Strong executive teams rely on strong operational support.
From Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants to Office Managers and Business Support Leads, we identify professionals who bring structure, discretion and pace to senior environments. These roles often sit close to decision-makers, so trust, judgement and adaptability matter just as much as experience.
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Change & Transformation
Transformation requires leaders who can turn strategy into delivery.
We support organisations undergoing restructuring, digital change, post-merger integration or large-scale operational improvement. This includes Transformation Directors, Change Leads and Programme Sponsors who can engage stakeholders, manage risk and drive adoption.
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Compliance, Governance & Legal
When oversight matters, leadership quality matters more.
We recruit senior professionals across compliance, governance and legal functions who understand regulation, internal controls and corporate responsibility. From General Counsel to Heads of Compliance and Company Secretaries, we focus on leaders who can protect the organisation while enabling growth.
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Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure
Modern businesses depend on resilient, scalable platforms.
We support hiring across cloud architecture, infrastructure leadership and DevOps strategy. That includes CTOs, Heads of Infrastructure, Cloud Directors and Platform Engineering Leads who can balance performance, cost and security.
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Data & Analytics
Data is only valuable if it shapes decisions.
We recruit Chief Data Officers, Heads of Analytics, BI Directors and senior data leaders who can build data capability across the organisation. This includes governance, architecture and insight delivery.
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Development & Testing
Product and engineering leadership defines delivery standards.
From Engineering Directors to Heads of QA and Software Development Managers, we identify leaders who can build high-performing teams, improve release cycles and raise technical quality.
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Digital Marketing, Communications & Sales
Revenue growth depends on aligned commercial leadership.
We support executive hiring across marketing, brand, communications and sales. This includes CMOs, Commercial Directors and Growth Leaders who can translate market insight into revenue performance.
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Finance, Audit & Accounting
Financial leadership shapes stability and strategy.
We recruit CFOs, Finance Directors and Heads of Audit who bring oversight, forecasting capability and commercial insight. Whether preparing for investment, scaling operations or strengthening controls, the right finance executive changes decision-making at every level.
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HR & Talent Management
People strategy drives business performance.
We identify Chief People Officers, HR Directors and Talent Leaders who can shape workforce planning, culture and leadership development. This includes organisations navigating growth, restructuring or cultural change.
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Information & Cyber Security
Security is a board-level issue.
We support hiring for CISOs, Heads of Information Security and Cyber Risk Leaders who can manage threat landscapes, regulatory requirements and internal resilience.
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Project & Programme Management
Delivery discipline protects investment.
We recruit Programme Directors, PMO Leaders and Portfolio Managers who can oversee complex initiatives and ensure accountability across timelines, budgets and stakeholders.
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Risk Management & Quantitative Analytics
In volatile markets, risk leadership becomes strategic.
We support hiring across enterprise risk, market risk, credit risk and quantitative analytics functions. From Chief Risk Officers to Quant Leads, we focus on leaders who combine analytical depth with commercial judgement.
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Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply chain leadership impacts cost, resilience and reputation.
We recruit Heads of Procurement, Supply Chain Directors and Operations Leaders who can manage global suppliers, mitigate disruption and optimise performance.
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Contract Hiring: Your Questions Answered
How does McGregor Boyall ensure compliance in contract hiring?
McGregor Boyall works with clients to structure engagements correctly from the outset, considering IR35 status, worker classification and sector-specific regulation.
We manage documentation, rate discussions and onboarding processes to ensure each contract placement aligns with both legal requirements and delivery objectives.
What should businesses consider when hiring contractors under IR35?
IR35 determines whether a contractor is classified as inside or outside the off-payroll working rules. Engagement structure, supervision, substitution rights and control all influence status.
Before hiring, businesses should ensure role scope, working arrangements and contractual terms align with current legislation to reduce compliance risk.
How quickly can contract roles be filled?
Contract roles can often be filled faster than permanent positions, particularly in active specialist markets. Timelines depend on role complexity, IR35 classification and onboarding requirements, but many contract assignments are delivered within days rather than weeks.
Access to established contractor networks and clear scoping from the outset significantly reduces time to hire.
What are the benefits of using a specialist contract recruitment agency?
Specialist contract recruiters understand rate fluctuations, market availability and regulatory requirements within defined sectors.
They provide access to pre-qualified contract professionals, manage compliance checks and support onboarding processes, reducing both hiring time and operational risk.
What types of contract roles does McGregor Boyall recruit for?
McGregor Boyall supports contract hiring across financial services, technology, change and transformation functions.
Common placements include Contract Business Analysts, Project Managers, Cyber Security Specialists, IT Engineers and Finance Professionals, aligned to defined programme objectives.
What Our Clients Say About Us
We’re proud to hear how our consultants have helped to make a difference in the professional lives of our clients and candidates. We’re always pleased to see the feedback we receive on our staffing and executive search solutions from our long-term partners.
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Wherever your project sits, contract hiring requires clarity, speed and compliance from the outset.
We work closely with hiring managers and talent teams to define scope, benchmark rates and structure engagements correctly, ensuring contractors are aligned to both delivery timelines and regulatory requirements.
If you’re building teams, launching programmes or navigating IR35 considerations, we’ll help you secure contractors who can deliver from day one.