13 jobs found in Barnsley

Group Head of Transport & Fleet Senior Transport Logistics appointment  - Yorkshire area Job Type: Group Head of Transport & Fleet Contract Type: Interim / Fixed Term Contract / Ongoing Contract Opportunity Job Reward: £75k - £85k ideal range, inside IR35 scope, no Ltd Company Day rate engagement Some Hybrid, but you really want to lead teams on the sites around Yorkshire, don’t you? Confidential Public Sector Service - Large Complex Organisation Job Location: Lead One of the Largest Transport & Fleet Operations in the Region, West/South/East Yorkshire This is not just another senior transport management & Leadership role! And you will have to be available to start quickly! Waste and transport management would be a slam dunk in terms of experience. This is a senior leadership role running all of transport and fleet operations. You would be responsible for the people, budgets, legal compliance, strategy, safety, contracts, and future direction of all transport...

Axon Moore are supporting a well-established education organisation in the appointment of an Interim Finance Director. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to provide strategic financial leadership, ensure robust financial management, and oversee key operational functions across the organisation. The key roles and responsibilities for this person will include: Leading the strategic and day-to-day financial management of the organisation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements Preparing annual budgets, long-term financial forecasts and monthly management accounts to support effective decision making Producing statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, funding agreements and governance frameworks Providing financial advice and business partnering support to the Senior Leadership Team and Governors, including presenting at Finance & Risk...

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Director to join a well-established organisation on an initial 6-month interim contract, with the potential to be extended. This is a senior finance leadership role where you'll work closely with the leadership team, taking responsibility for financial strategy, reporting, compliance and governance while leading an established finance function. The Opportunity This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys making an immediate impact. You'll provide strategic financial leadership while ensuring the day-to-day finance function runs smoothly. What You'll Be Doing * Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. * Preparing statutory accounts and ensuring financial compliance. * Providing financial insight to support strategic decisions. * Managing audits, financial controls and governance. * Overseeing procurement, contracts and the finance team. What You'll Bring You'll be a qualified senior finance...

HEAD OF ASSET MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT - SOCIAL HOUSING Manchester City Council Location: Blackley, Manchester Rate: £450-£500 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 6 Months Working pattern: Hybrid, with 2-3 days per week on-site ABOUT THE ROLE Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced Head of Asset Management and Investment to lead the strategic management of its £1 billion council housing portfolio. Reporting to the Strategic Lead for Repairs and Assets, you will lead the Council's housing asset and investment strategy. You will use stock-condition data, regulatory requirements and resident priorities to shape long-term investment plans and improve asset performance. The portfolio also includes approximately 2,500 homes operating under a PFI arrangement. This position requires a senior social housing asset leader who can work effectively with elected members, residents, contractors, senior leaders and partner organisations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the Council's...

Interim Site Director – Food Manufacturing (6-Month Initial Contract) - Leicestershire Day Rate - £NEG on Experience Overview An exciting opportunity for an experienced Interim Site Director to lead the turnaround of an underperforming food manufacturing facility. This role will focus on transforming site performance, driving operational excellence and increasing production capacity to deliver a high-performing, efficient operation. Key Responsibilities Lead the turnaround of a low-capacity manufacturing site, driving performance to full operational capability. Take full accountability for site performance, including operational, financial and people metrics. Develop and deliver a clear turnaround strategy focused on productivity, efficiency and profitability. Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation across all manufacturing operations. Own and manage the site’s P&L, identifying opportunities to improve margins and reduce costs. Build a high-performance...

Assistant Director - Environment & Enforcement Directorate: Public Services Reports to: Strategic Director - Public Services Pay: £49.62 per hour Contract: Ends March 2027 Location: Nuneaton - CV11 Job Purpose Provide strategic leadership for the Council's Environment & Enforcement services, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused and legally compliant services that support the Council's priorities. Lead service improvement, manage resources effectively, and work collaboratively with elected members, partners and senior leaders to deliver positive outcomes for residents. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Environment & Enforcement Service, contributing to the strategic leadership of the Directorate. Develop and deliver service strategies, business plans and improvement programmes. Ensure services are safe, efficient, compliant and deliver value for money. Lead and develop managers and employees, promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing...

Contract Opportunity Location: Midlands - Hybrid Working Salary: Competitive Day Rate - Outside of IR35 Lead the Delivery of a Major NHS EPR Programme We are supporting a large NHS acute trust seeking an experienced Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of a major Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme. Working closely with the Programme Director and Executive team, you will oversee the successful delivery of a complex digital transformation programme that will have a significant impact on clinical services, operational efficiency and patient outcomes across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NHS EPR professional who can operate at both strategic and operational levels and is comfortable deputising for the Programme Director when required. Key Responsibilities * Lead delivery of key workstreams within a large-scale EPR programme. * Manage programme plans, risks, issues, dependencies and governance. * Coordinate...

Assistant Director, Environment and Enforcement Location: West Midlands Rate: Negotiable Contract: At least until April 2027 Spencer Clarke Group are looking for an interim Assistant Director to lead a high-impact Environment and Enforcement portfolio within a local authority. This is a senior leadership assignment with significant member and stakeholder engagement, service modernisation and performance accountability. You will lead multiple front-line and regulatory services, driving continuous improvement, strong financial management and excellent customer outcomes across a wide and complex portfolio. Responsibilities include: Strategic leadership for Environment and Enforcement services, acting as the principal senior point of contact for relevant elected members Leading service improvement, performance management, and delivery of annual business plans, risk registers and service standards Oversight of budgets and resource planning, including contribution to medium-term...

FINANCE DIRECTOR Interim to Permanent | Warwickshire | On-site Immediate or short-notice start required The opportunity An established SME manufacturer in the Warwickshire area is seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Finance Director or Senior Financial Controller to lead a significant finance transformation. The role will begin on an interim basis, with a genuine opportunity to move into the permanent Finance Director position. The immediate priority is to create a fully standalone finance function, transitioning the business away from its current shared-service arrangement. You will take ownership of the separation, establish the right controls and reporting, recruit and develop the finance team, and ensure the function can operate independently. This is a broad SME leadership role for someone who can move comfortably between detailed financial delivery and strategic commercial support. You will work closely with the leadership team, bringing greater financial...

Personal Assistant to Director Calling all exceptional Personal Assistants! Are you a proactive, highly organised PA who loves being at the heart of a busy, fast-paced directorate? If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely add value, influence priorities, and become a trusted partner to a senior leader, this could be the perfect opportunity. This isn't a traditional PA role centred around diary management and travel bookings. This high energy Director is looking for a bright, capable and forward thinking Personal Assistant who can provide high level coordination, anticipate needs, and help keep the wider directorate running smoothly. You'll act as a key support to both the Director and leadership team, ensuring priorities stay aligned, information flows effectively, and plans are delivered with professionalism and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities • Providing dedicated Personal Assistant support to the Director and wider leadership team • Coordinating activities...

We are seeking an experienced FP&A Consultant to join a leading financial services organisation on an interim basis during a period of leadership transition. Following the departure of the FP&A Director, the existing Head of FP&A (formerly the deputy) has stepped into the leadership role and requires an experienced consultant to provide hands-on operational support while also helping assess and strengthen the wider FP&A function ahead of the appointment of a permanent Director. This is a broad role combining day-to-day financial planning and analysis responsibilities with strategic review work, requiring an individual who can quickly establish credibility with senior stakeholders and identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of the finance function. Key Responsibilities * Support the interim Head of FP&A with the day-to-day running of the FP&A function. * Deliver core FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, long-range...

Job Title: Executive Officer Location: Croydon - Hybrid working - 3 days office per week (depending on business needs) Hourly rate: £26.68 PAYE / £35.48 Umbrella Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start About the Role We're looking for an exceptional Executive Officer to provide high-level, confidential support to the Corporate Director of Children's Services. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the directorate, supporting the Corporate Director to deliver key priorities and ensure the smooth and effective running of their office. You'll be a trusted adviser and key point of contact, managing complex demands, coordinating priorities, and helping to drive the delivery of services that make a real difference to children, young people and families. No two days are the same. You'll work closely with senior leaders, elected Members and colleagues across the organisation, balancing competing...

Surrey | Hybrid Working | Interim Contract until March 2027 | £600 to £800 per day Umbrella Are you an experienced transformation leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children, young people and families? We are working in partnership with a leading local authority to recruit an Interim Programme Lead to deliver a high-profile transformation programme across Children's Social Care, Early Help and the wider directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex, system-wide change, working alongside senior leaders to shape and deliver ambitious transformation that will improve services, drive efficiencies and deliver lasting benefits for children and families. The Role Reporting to the Assistant Director of Transformation, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a significant programme of change, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to the council's wider priorities. You will lead a team of Programme,...