12 jobs found in Grantham

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...

We are seeking an experienced senior housing leader to take responsibility for a significant and complex housing and property portfolio, leading landlord services, asset management, investment, compliance, repairs, resident services and associated operational delivery. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring someone who understands the realities of running housing services at scale: keeping residents safe, improving service performance, managing major contracts, protecting asset value, delivering investment programmes and ensuring housing services are financially sustainable and genuinely resident focused. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad housing portfolio, with accountability for the performance, improvement and integration of services delivered directly and through commissioned providers. The role As Corporate Director – Housing and Property Services, you will lead the Council’s approach to housing management, residential and...

Deputy Director (Works) - UK Government Contract 850/day - Inside IR35 London Responsibilities: The consultant will provide senior leadership within the commercial function and with senior stakeholders. The post holder will have operational control over commercial delivery by the Works Category Management team. Responsible for Commercial leadership in the Works environment alongside the existing Works Commercial Deputy Director, the role will develop and deliver Commercial Strategies for Capital Investment Projects, associated procurements and contracts supporting asset maintenance. You will act as the subject matter expert on NEC contract options. Requirements: Eligible for obtaining a SC Clearance Deep subject matter expertise on NEC suite of contract terms and contracting options. Procurement experience knowledge PCR 2015 Procurement PA 2023 - Course completed Open dialogue. Proven experience of leading a high-performance successful procurement or commercial function....

Deputy Director (Works) - UK Government Contract 850/day - Inside IR35 London Responsibilities: The consultant will provide senior leadership within the commercial function and with senior stakeholders. The post holder will have operational control over commercial delivery by the Works Category Management team. Responsible for Commercial leadership in the Works environment alongside the existing Works Commercial Deputy Director, the role will develop and deliver Commercial Strategies for Capital Investment Projects, associated procurements and contracts supporting asset maintenance. You will act as the subject matter expert on NEC contract options. Requirements: Eligible for obtaining a SC Clearance Deep subject matter expertise on NEC suite of contract terms and contracting options. Procurement experience knowledge PCR 2015 Procurement PA 2023 - Course completed Open dialogue. Proven experience of leading a high-performance successful procurement or commercial function....

Deputy Director (Works) - UK Government Contract 850/day - Inside IR35 London Responsibilities: The consultant will provide senior leadership within the commercial function and with senior stakeholders. The post holder will have operational control over commercial delivery by the Works Category Management team. Responsible for Commercial leadership in the Works environment alongside the existing Works Commercial Deputy Director, the role will develop and deliver Commercial Strategies for Capital Investment Projects, associated procurements and contracts supporting asset maintenance. You will act as the subject matter expert on NEC contract options. Requirements: Eligible for obtaining a SC Clearance Deep subject matter expertise on NEC suite of contract terms and contracting options. Procurement experience knowledge PCR 2015 Procurement PA 2023 - Course completed Open dialogue. Proven experience of leading a high-performance successful procurement or commercial function....

Test Programme Director** (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile As a Test Transformation and Execution Lead within this function, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the way that change is delivered safely, reliably and to a consistently high standard. You will be responsible for leading a review and subsequent transformation of the end to end payments testing model - starting with our core payment and ancillary vendors, through to our existing development, QA, regression, end to end and UAT processes (including automation). You will identify gaps, understand duplication and assess our current state based on your knowledge of best practice in the industry. You will provide recommendations, options and detailed proposals for both tactical and strategic improvement of our payments related testing which...

Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an experienced Programme Director with a passion for driving transformation in the media landscape? Our client is looking for a dynamic individual to lead a multi-workstream retail media transformation programme. If you thrive on strategic oversight, stakeholder leadership, and delivering governance excellence, we want to hear from you! Role: Programme Director Duration: 16 Weeks (20-25 days engagement starting July 1st) Location: London (on site) Rate: £1000 - £1400 per day (Outside ir35) Role Overview: This is not a full-time role, 20 to 25 days engagement over a...

Purpose of the Role To lead the Chief Executive's Office, providing strategic advice, coordination and leadership to deliver the Chief Executive's priorities. Acts as the key interface between the Chief Executive, CMT, elected members and external stakeholders in a politically sensitive environment. Principal Accountabilities 1. Provide strategic advice and briefings on complex, high-profile and politically sensitive issues. 2. Lead the Chief Executive's Office, managing priorities, diary, briefings and business delivery. 3. Drive corporate priorities and oversee governance and senior leadership forums. 4. Act as key liaison across senior officers, elected members and external stakeholders. 5. Lead stakeholder engagement and manage sensitive communications. 6. Lead and develop a high-performing team, including budget oversight. Essential Experience * Experience working in a politically sensitive environment with elected members * Head of Service (or...

Job Title: Operations Director Location: Gloucestershire, UK - Hybrid Working Duration: 6 Months Rate: £80-£100p/h via Umbrella Job Summary: We are seeking a high-impact operations leader to join the leadership team of a growing global multi-site aerospace business. This is a pivotal role with full accountability for operational performance across Original Equipment manufacturing and Aftermarket/Services sites in the UK and US. Supplying direct to airframers and supporting civil and military operators across the world. This leader will define and execute the business operational strategy, footprint and supplier base. Accountable for performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC), and driving continuous improvement through lean methodology. The role reports directly into the CEO and will play a central role in shaping the next phase of growth. Key Responsibilities: Leadership: builds high performing teams across geographies. Influences at senior level and...

Assistant Chief Executive Location: Croydon Salary: £151,848 - £157,898 Contract: Fixed Term Contract until December 2026 (with potential extension) About the Role We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced leader to join our client as our Assistant Chief Executive. This is a critical, high-profile role at the heart of the organisation, responsible for driving transformation, supporting the council's Renewal Improvement Plan, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, financially sustainable services. As a key member of the Corporate Management Team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive, Corporate Directors and elected Members to shape the future of the borough, embedding a "One Council" approach and leading significant organisational and cultural change. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Assistant Chief Executive will: Provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio including: Public Health (in partnership with the...

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...