17 jobs found in Bury St Edmunds

1. Advise and support Director’s Board members, Cabinet and portfolio holders in shaping services. 1. Develop effective relationships with residents and ensure that the services provided reflect their needs. 1. Influence and steer the planning of services. 1. Prepare, manage and monitor the service’s budget. 1. Ensure effective leadership, motivation and development of the service’s staff. 1. Regularly review resources, services and partnership arrangements in order to identify opportunities to improve service delivery. 1. Take a lead role in furthering the Council’s commitment to promote diversity and oppose discrimination in the provision of services and as an employer. 1. Ensure full compliance with all legislative and statutory requirements including Health and Safety at Work, and the local policy framework. Key service-related accountabilities 1. Provide expert opinion, advice and responses to adult...

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead 📍 London (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week onsite) 💼 Contract / Interim Opportunity / £550 daily (inside IR35) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead to play a pivotal role in a high-profile, large-scale digital transformation programme. This is a senior leadership position where you will shape and deliver communications and engagement strategy, working closely with directors and senior stakeholders to drive understanding, alignment, and successful programme outcomes. You will join a collaborative and growing team, with the autonomy to lead your own workstreams and make a tangible impact from day one. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive communications and engagement strategy Own and execute internal and external communications plans Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including director-level audiences Develop...

About the role As Senior HR Manager is accountable for the day-to-day leadership of the HR function. Reporting to the HR Director, the role leads HR Operations and ensures high-quality, legally compliant, commercially aligned HR services across the organisation. The postholder drives operational excellence, manager capability, and a great employee experience. What you’ll do * Act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders and managers, providing pragmatic advice aligned to business * Own HR dashboards and monthly reporting: headcount, turnover, absence, recruitment pipeline, ER cases, DEI indicators and service KPIs. * Use data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and recommend actions to the HR Director and wider leadership teams. * Act as Programme Manager for HR-led initiatives and change programmes, ensuring projects are clearly scoped, prioritised, and delivered on time and within agreed resources. * Act as Deputy to the HR Director, providing leadership...

Job Description CCL Global is supporting a major public sector organisation in the appointment of an experienced Deputy Commercial Director (Works) to provide strategic commercial leadership across a significant portfolio of capital works, infrastructure and estate programmes. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced commercial professional with extensive knowledge of NEC contracts, public procurement regulations, and the management of high-value works and construction procurements. Working within a fast-paced and complex stakeholder environment, you will lead commercial delivery activities, support procurement strategy, manage commercial teams, and provide expert advice to senior decision-makers. Location: London, UK. Type of Contract: 6 Month contract(Inside IR35) Key duties will include: * Provide subject matter expertise across NEC contract forms and contracting strategies. * Lead the development and implementation of commercial and procurement...

Programme Director – Facilities Management Transformation Location: UK Wide / Hybrid Salary: Competitive Executive Package About the Role We are looking for an experienced Programme Director to lead large-scale Facilities Management transformation programmes across operational, workplace, digital, compliance, and service delivery functions. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for defining programme direction, ensuring successful delivery, and achieving measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Lead complex FM transformation programmes. * Establish programme governance and delivery frameworks. * Manage senior stakeholder relationships across client and executive teams. * Drive programme performance, benefits realisation, and risk management. * Oversee programme budgets, resources, and delivery teams. * Ensure alignment with organisational strategy. * Lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple workstreams. Requirements *...

Transformation Director – Facilities Management Location: UK Wide / Hybrid Salary: Competitive Executive Package About the Role We are seeking a Transformation Director to drive strategic change across Facilities Management operations, technology, service delivery, and customer experience. You will lead transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, enhance service quality, and deliver measurable business value. Key Responsibilities * Define and deliver FM transformation strategies. * Lead organisational change programmes. * Drive operational improvement and process optimisation. * Sponsor digital transformation initiatives. * Engage executive stakeholders and business leaders. * Ensure successful adoption of new ways of working. * Track transformation benefits and outcomes. Requirements * Extensive transformation leadership experience. * Background within Facilities Management, Property, Workplace Services, or Infrastructure. *...

This role consists of providing strategic leadership and organisational oversight for all aspects of building safety, fire safety, and statutory compliance across the Group. Acting as the Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act 2022 and Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the post holder will lead the development and delivery of the Group's building safety and fire safety strategy, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practice. The role is responsible for providing strategic direction and assurance across the "Big Six" compliance areas, including fire safety, gas safety, electrical safety, water hygiene (Legionella), lifts, and asbestos. Key responsibilities include overseeing the in-house fire risk assessment function, fire safety works programme, external wall systems (EWS) surveying and remediation programme, and wider building safety risk management activities. The post holder...

Interim Supply Chain Director - US Market Expertise Essential Location: London (2-3 days per week on-site) Contract: Interim (4-6 months) Rate: £650-£750 per day Working Pattern: 4-day working week The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Interim Supply Chain Director to provide strategic and operational leadership during a critical period of growth and transformation. This is a high-impact interim assignment, expected to last 4-6 months, supporting the business while a permanent appointment is made. A key requirement for this role is hands-on experience working with major US retailers, particularly Walmart and Target, alongside strong knowledge of UK retail operations. Experience managing third-party logistics providers supporting Amazon across the UK, US and Europe is also essential. Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, the successful candidate will oversee senior leaders across supply chain, distribution, production and operational delivery...

Are you a strategic but hands on Engineering Director with proven working knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems? We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Engineering Director to join DS Smith. You will be instrumental in ensuring the continuous, and efficient operation of the plant, equipment and engineering team. Location: DS Smith, Kemsley Mill, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TD Hours: Monday - Friday 9am till 5pm or 8am till 4pm with 30 mins break Salary: £(Apply online only) per day This is a 6-12 month contract if you are looking for contracting work or this can also be a permanent opportunity offering a salary of £130k The Engineering Director is responsible for developing and implementing a site-wide Engineering strategy to drive the continuous improvement of engineering standards and work execution to world-class levels. The role is responsible for: * Site Engineering & Maintenance Standards * Asset Management including VA and Lubrication...

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering exclusively with a well-established, private equity-backed healthcare organisation that has built a strong reputation for delivering specialist care services across the UK. Operating across a growing network of sites, the business supports individuals with complex needs and continues to expand through a combination of organic growth and investment. This interim Financial Controller position has been created to provide experienced leadership to the finance function during a key period. Working closely with the Finance Director, with a dotted line into the CFO, you will step into a highly visible role where you can make an immediate impact, supporting performance, strengthening processes and ensuring the finance team continues to operate effectively within a fast-moving environment. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on, commercially aware finance leader who enjoys adding value quickly and thrives within a dynamic, change-driven business....

About the role As Senior HR Manager is accountable for the day-to-day leadership of the HR function. Reporting to the HR Director, the role leads HR Operations and ensures high-quality, legally compliant, commercially aligned HR services across the organisation. The postholder drives operational excellence, manager capability, and a great employee experience. What you’ll do * Act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders and managers, providing pragmatic advice aligned to business * Own HR dashboards and monthly reporting: headcount, turnover, absence, recruitment pipeline, ER cases, DEI indicators and service KPIs. * Use data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and recommend actions to the HR Director and wider leadership teams. * Act as Programme Manager for HR-led initiatives and change programmes, ensuring projects are clearly scoped, prioritised, and delivered on time and within agreed resources. * Act as Deputy to the HR Director, providing leadership...

A senior interim leadership role responsible for overseeing and delivering high-performing HR services, including resourcing, operations, data, and payroll within a large public sector organisation. The role focuses on driving service improvement, supporting organisational transformation, and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic workforce outcomes. Client Details We are supporting a large, complex public sector organisation in appointing an Assistant Director of HR Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across a multi-disciplinary HR function. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and drive high-performing HR services, including resourcing, HR operations, data & insight, payroll, and pensions, while contributing to wider organisational transformation. Description Lead and oversee end-to-end HR services including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance Provide strategic leadership across HR operations,...

Assistant Director - HR Services (Interim) Location: West Midlands (minimum 2 days per week) Duration: 6 months Day Rate: £700-£800 per day (inside IR35) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director - HR Services to join a large and complex organisation at a critical point of transformation. This is a high-impact leadership role, forming part of the extended HR team. You will lead a multidisciplinary HR Services function, overseeing Resourcing, HR Operations, HR Data & Insight, Payroll and Pensions, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and customer-focused service delivery across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across HR Services functions Lead end-to-end resourcing, including workforce planning, talent acquisition and onboarding Oversee payroll and pensions delivery for circa 10,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance Drive continuous improvement, service modernisation, and shared service...

Assistant Director - Reward & Recognition (Interim) Location: West Midlands (minimum 2 days per week) Duration: 6 months Day Rate: £700-£800 per day The Opportunity We are looking for a senior HR leader to take on the role of Assistant Director - Reward & Recognition, leading the pay, reward, and job evaluation process across a major organisation. This is a pivotal position, responsible for delivering a fair, compliant and sustainable Reward & Recognition strategy, aligned to financial and organisational priorities. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of the organisation-wide Reward & Recognition strategy Oversee job evaluation, equal pay risk and reward governance frameworks Provide expert leadership on pay policy, compliance and employment legislation Lead on complex workforce cost modelling and reward insight Manage collective bargaining and negotiations with Trade Unions Drive continuous improvement across reward, compliance and policy...

Assistant Director of Housing – Community The Opportunity: Avalon Housing, a specialist social housing recruitment firm, are delighted to once again be partnering with whg on a fantastic 12 month FTC for an Assistant Director of Housing. We are seeking an ambitious senior leader to step into the role of Assistant Director of Housing (Community) on an interim basis. Reporting directly to the Director of Housing and Customer Services, you will provide strategic direction and effective operational leadership to our Community Housing, Community Safety, and Neighbourhoods teams. Your primary focus will be embedding our Community Housing Model, ensuring complete regulatory and legal compliance, and utilising robust data analysis to drive a proactive "Customer First" culture change across all regions. This senior role is a fantastic opportunity to lead critical business change, manage substantial budgets, and collaborate with key partners to deliver meaningful impacts for our...

BI Lead – Adults and Housing Shropshire 18 MONTH Contract Hybrid / 1-2 days onsite, 3-4 days work from home £25.54 per hour PAYE Full time ▪ Normal office hours are 7am – 7pm Monday - Friday with a minimum lunch break of 30 minutes. Occasional work may be required, ▪ The post is subject to the Council’s annualised hours scheme as implemented within the specific work area. The role Key point of contact for the Executive Director of Adult Social Services and the Service Director of Care and Wellbeing and their senior managers for all data and business intelligence, representing the service area. Lead on the delivery of data and intelligence to support the improvement, transformation and reform programmes of work for Adult Services, specifically the Adult front door transformation programme. Act as the lead officer within Data and Business Intelligence for CQC Inspections and Peer Reviews. Lead on informing the service area on data quality concerns and provide support to...

Interim Director of Data Manchester (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite) Interim Contract (Minimum 9 Months) Outside IR35 – Up to £850/day We are supporting a major organisation undergoing a significant data and technology transformation and are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Data to lead a critical data function. This is a highly visible leadership position reporting directly into the CTO, with responsibility for defining strategy, improving execution, and establishing the foundations for long-term success. The organisation has invested heavily in modern data capabilities across analytics, operational intelligence and AI-enabled decision making. The successful individual will play a key role in turning that investment into measurable business outcomes. The Opportunity You will take ownership of an established but underperforming data function, quickly assessing the current landscape, identifying priorities and building a clear roadmap for delivery. You will be responsible...