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Kelly Macey

Kelly Macey is the Contract Practice Head for Reed's technology division, bringing 13 years of expertise in IT and digital recruitment. Joining Reed in 2013 as a contracts consultant with prior hiring management experience, she progressed quickly and was appointed contract team manager in 2016. She leads a team that delivers flexible resourcing solutions - including temporary, contract, and consultancy/SOW services - to support IT and digital transformation projects across London, South England, and South Wales. Kelly remains hands‑on in delivery, working closely with organisations to secure the talent that drives business growth.

As LinkedIn users herald a ‘quiet comeback’ in outside IR35 contracting, Reed's head of contract IT hiring Kelly Macey sets the record straight, and explains what's actually behind 2026's rise in outside IR35 roles.