12 jobs found in Brackley

We're keen to speak with senior leaders who can demonstrate: * Significant strategic leadership experience within Housing. * Strong knowledge of housing legislation and statutory housing services. * Experience leading Housing Options, Homelessness, Strategic Housing and/or Private Sector Housing services. * A successful track record of working with Registered Providers and external partners. * Experience advising elected Members and operating confidently within a political environment. * Excellent leadership, partnership and stakeholder management skills. * The ability to contribute strategically as part of a high-performing corporate leadership team

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...

Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim) 9 Month Contract | September 2026 Start Up to £900 per day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) West Midlands Hybrid Working (3 days on site) CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing ASAP. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Major Projects Programme Delivery Lead (Interim) to take the lead on a once-in-a-generation programme of regeneration, transport investment and place-making. Reporting directly to the Director of Growth & Place, you will provide senior programme leadership across a portfolio of high-profile projects that will transform communities, drive economic growth and create long-term investment opportunities. You will be at the centre of a complex and fast-moving agenda, ensuring major infrastructure investments are translated into tangible outcomes. With key transport milestones approaching and ambitious regeneration plans underway, this is a highly visible assignment...

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...

Executive Director, Housing Location: London Rate: £900 - £1100 per day Contract: 12 - Months Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a local authority to appoint an Interim Executive Director for Housing. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving delivery of the council's housing priorities, improving services, and ensuring strong governance, performance and compliance. You will lead housing strategy and operations across key areas including homelessness and temporary accommodation, private sector housing, housing management, and the asset management of residential stock including repairs and planned maintenance. Responsibilities include Executive leadership across Housing, working as part of the organisation's senior management team Oversight of housing strategy including housing needs, homelessness, temporary accommodation and private sector housing Leadership of housing management services across social rented and leasehold homes Strategic direction for asset...

Interim Assistant Director, Education Strategy, Access and Inclusion Recruitment partner: We Do Social Work Recruitment Lead strategic education services and improve outcomes for children and young people We Do Social Work Recruitment is working with a local authority to identify an exceptional senior education leader for the role of Interim Assistant Director, Education Strategy, Access and Inclusion. This is a significant leadership opportunity to shape education strategy, inclusion and access, ensuring children and young people receive high-quality education and the right support at the right time. As part of the senior management team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio including pupil place planning, education sufficiency, school admissions, SEND, Educational Psychology, Virtual School, inclusion, outreach and services for vulnerable pupils. About the role You will provide strategic leadership for education strategy and...

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,...

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...

Our client is seeking an experienced and immediately available Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to provide strategic and operational cyber security leadership during a critical phase of security and risk maturity. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned security leader who has operated within complex, highly regulated, research-led, public sector or mission-driven environments. Experience across sectors such as Higher Education, Charity, Research & Development, Scientific Research, Government, Not-for-Profit, Public Sector or Similar Organisations would be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and enhancing the organisation's cyber security capability across operational security, governance, risk management, cyber assurance, security strategy and stakeholder engagement. The organisation currently operates within a managed SOC environment, and the incoming CISO will be expected to maximise the effectiveness of...

Location: Shrewsbury On-site requirement: Three days per week Contract: Initial three months, with potential to extend Start date: Immediate Rate: competitive, inside IR35, depending on experience We are seeking an experienced Interim Deputy Group Chief Governance Officer to provide senior leadership across the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Community and Hospitals NHS Group. This is a critical interim appointment supporting the alignment of governance arrangements across two statutory NHS organisations. The successful candidate will provide leadership and stability while the permanent recruitment process is undertaken. Key objectives * Lead the programme of work to align governance arrangements across the Group. * Develop the proposed Group Governance structure and operating model. * Initiate and lead the associated organisational change and consultation process. * Review existing governance structures, reporting lines, accountabilities and...

SF Recruitment is working with a private equity backed service business in search of a Finance Director to join their team in Lincolnshire on a interim basis. Reporting into the CEO, the Finance Director will drive forward a best-in-class finance capability across a multi-entity and multi-site portfolio. This role sits at the centre of financial operations, acting as the key business partner to the CEO and senior leadership team while ensuring robust reporting, scalable processes, and proactive performance insight across the group. The successful Finance Director will be a motivated, technically astute qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA). You will have experience in multi-site environments and creating consolidated group reporting packs. It would be advantageous if you have worked in a PE/ lender backed organisation. Key responsibilities: - Cash flow management - Budgeting and forecasting - Financial reporting and analysis - Oversee audit preparation and statutory...

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...