Average Salesforce Administrator salary in South East England

Salesforce Developer3-month contract (possible extension)£700-£800 per day (Inside IR35)Full time - 1 day per week in either London / Cardiff / Glasgow officeMUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCEA Governing Body is seeking an experienced Principal Salesforce Administrator to lead the application operations and administration strategy for a large, complex Salesforce environment. This is a senior hands-on leadership position overseeing platform performance, governance, optimisation, and the direction of Salesforce application operations.This role sits within a multidisciplinary Digital, Data and Security Services function, and aligns with senior-level Application Operations roles within wider Government Digital and Data frameworks.Purpose of the RoleThe Principal Salesforce Administrator owns the overall Salesforce administration strategy and leads the delivery, support, and continuous improvement of the platform. You will ensure the environment remains stable, resilient, and optimised, while overseeing administrators and external delivery partners.You will be accountable for:Platform performance and operational excellenceRobust configuration, integration governance, and release processesStrategic alignment with digital, data and security objectivesVendor, supplier, and systems integrator oversightMentoring and upskilling team membersLeading the long-term operational roadmap for SalesforceKey ResponsibilitiesStakeholder EngagementWork closely with senior stakeholders across digital, data, security, architecture, and operations.Provide authoritative guidance on Salesforce application operations.Oversee systems integrator activity to maintain quality, alignment, and delivery outcomes.Technical Oversight & AssuranceEnsure operational performance, resilience, and optimisation of the Salesforce platform.Provide expert assurance on configuration, integrations, automation, releases, and governance controls.Ensure compliance with standards and contractual obligations.Innovation & Continuous ImprovementIdentify enhancement opportunities and introduce process improvements.Recommend new tools, approaches, or methods that improve platform reliability and service outcomes.Mentorship & Capability DevelopmentCoach and develop Salesforce Administrators.Promote best practice across the team and ensure operational standards are met.Support skills development and professional learning pathways.Architectural & Strategic LeadershipLead Salesforce application operations strategy, including operational models and platform evolution.Support longer-term technology planning and alignment with architectural direction.Skills & Experience RequiredEssentialDeep operational expertise managing complex Salesforce environments.Previous leadership experience in application operations or platform engineering.Proven experience managing suppliers and technical risks.Experience leading a Salesforce Administration team.Ability to hold (or currently hold) the following certifications within 6 months:Salesforce Certified App BuilderSalesforce Certified Advanced AdministratorActive SC Clearance (mandatory).DesirableExperience overseeing offshore systems integrators or managed service providers.If you have appropriate experience, and an active SC Clearance, please feel free to apply.Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Salesforce and Data Administrator (Exams Team)We are currently recruiting for Salesforce and Data Administrator (Exams Team) to start Immediately on Temp -Basis for 6 Months Salary £40,375 £25 an hour - Location Euston -WHO WILL YOU BE WORKING FOR?Our client is an established non-profit healthcare organisation; dealing with changes in legislations. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?The post holder will work in a high-profile, high-risk area of the College and be responsible for assisting the Data and Statistics Manager (DSM) in collating information to support reports for key stakeholders and to support business improvement and mitigate key areas of risk. This includes maintaining data quality, building and refreshing reports/dashboards, and supporting system improvements. Undertake all necessary system preparatory work associated with online examinationsProvide data and collate communications to support the swift resolution of any complaints and issues arising from that process.Train colleagues in all aspects of the College’s Salesforce examinations process.Develop a close working relationship with key colleagues in IT, working together to fix any system issues affecting candidate applications and results, and actively striving to improve systems and processes, sharing best practice.Act as first-line support for Salesforce (CRM) queries for the Examinations function, troubleshooting common user issues Identify and clearly document Salesforce configuration and data-quality issuesSupport process efficiency by helping users understand and use existing Salesforce automationBuild, maintain and quality-check Salesforce reports and dashboards (within assigned permissions), ensuring stakeholders can access accurate, timely information and that reporting definitions are understood and applied consistently.Undertake secure data management activities within Salesforce (within assigned permissions), including routine data updates and controlled imports/exports where authorised, and escalate requests requiring elevated access to the in-house IT team, in line with GDPR, data retention, and internal controls.Experience Knowledge / Skills / AttributesExtensive office administration in a relevant field, preferably examinations or assessmentHandling, manipulating and interpreting large quantities of data.Experience in using, compiling and maintaining databases, extracting data and compiling reports.Experience providing first-line Salesforce support in a case management environment (e.g., Service Cloud), including troubleshooting common user issues and escalating incidents/requests to an IT or systems team.Experience creating and maintaining reports and dashboards to support operational and stakeholder reporting.Using, managing and manipulating large and complex databases

Our client a public sector body are looking for a Security Cleared Principal Developer (Salesforce) to join on an initial 3 month contract with a likelihood of extending. This role is needing active Security Clearance. A principal application operations engineer owns the application strategy and leads, on implementation, support, resourcing, learning and development for their team. You will lead the Salesforce administration team, ensuring robust solution design, effective delivery, platform optimisation, and operational performance across the organisation’s Salesforce environment. This role is accountable for maintaining stability, quality, and continuous improvement of complex enterprise Salesforce solutions. Responsibilities include ownership of administration strategy, adherence to best practices, and oversight of systems integrator performance to guarantee that Salesforce services deliver consistent, resilient, and high-quality outcomes for both Ofgem and its users. Close collaboration with implementation partners is essential in aligning strategic objectives and operational execution.Key Outputs and Deliverables •        Stable, high-quality Salesforce operational services, ensuring resilience, performance, and reliability across all environments. •        Compliant release processes, supported by assurance frameworks, documentation standards, and governance controls for every Salesforce deployment. •        Operational performance reporting and continuous improvement plans, providing visibility, metrics, and strategic insights for service optimisation. •        Accurate asset records and configuration inventories for all Salesforce environments, enabling traceability, auditability, and effective change management. •        Third-party supplier performance management, including service-level compliance, contractual obligations, and quality assurance across delivery partnershipsEssential: •        Deep operational expertise in managing complex Salesforce environments. •        Proven leadership in application operations or platform engineering. •        Demonstrable experience managing suppliers and technical risk. •        Demonstrable experience managing a Salesforce Administration team. •        Holds or can obtain the following certifications or equivalent within 6 months: •        Salesforce Certified App Builder, and Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator If this sounds like you and you are available apply now or email me on .