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, da