18 jobs found in Preston

IT Manager Northwich, Cheshire - fully on-site 4 months + further extension £300 per day inside IR35Our client based in Northwich, Cheshire is looking for an experienced IT Manager to join a growing education focused IT team supporting four schools. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on IT professional who can combine leadership, technical expertise and stakeholder engagement in a busy multi site environment. Working closely with the IT Director, you will oversee the delivery of IT services across all school locations, ensuring systems remain secure, reliable and effective for both staff and students. You will also lead a team of three IT Technicians, providing guidance, support and technical leadership. The successful candidate will be comfortable travelling regularly between sites and building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders across the schools. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support day to day IT operations across four schools. Lead, mentor and...

Head of Service MASH/Front doorInitial 3-month interim contract Inside IR35 up to £600 per day (via umbrella) South West of England, Local Authority Hybrid working; 2-3 days a week on-site  A great opportunity has arisen for a senior leader working at a large local authority in the South-West. As the Head of MASH – Children’s Social Care you would be working closely with Assistant Director to achieve the strategic aims of the service   Application deadline is Tuesday 14th July with interviews taking place within the week. About your role as Head of MASH: Reporting to the Assistant Director you will be leading and supporting managers and the wider team on the operational delivery of the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub service. One of the key accountabilities in this role would be to maintain the quality of service safely and in alongside the strategic aims of Children’s Social Care  Understanding and developing partner relationships Using a High Support/High Challenge...

Interim Technical Director – Food Manufacturing Immediate Impact Leadership Opportunity Location: Home Counties Excellent Day Rate + expenses We're seeking an experienced Interim Technical Director to step into a highly visible food manufacturing environment undergoing significant operational and technical transformation. This is not a role for someone looking to maintain the status quo. We are looking for a hands-on, credible technical leader who can quickly assess the landscape, establish priorities, build confidence across the organisation and retailers and drive standards at pace. You'll provide immediate leadership across a sizeable multi-site technical function whilst supporting the business through a period of change, investment and capability development. The assignment will play a critical role in maintaining momentum whilst supporting the organisation's long-term technical ambitions, including the evolution into chilled and higher-care manufacturing environments....

Interim Director of Housing Property & Investment Bristol (Hybrid – 2 days per week on site) 12-Month Interim Contract £850- 1,350 per day (Umbrella) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional senior leader to join a major local authority as Interim Director of Housing Property & Investment. This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the council's housing property, asset management and capital investment strategy, ensuring residents live in safe, compliant, high-quality and energy-efficient homes. Reporting to the Executive Director of Housing, you will provide strategic leadership across a significant portfolio including repairs and maintenance, planned investment, building safety, compliance, mechanical and electrical services, housing delivery and asset management. You will lead the delivery of a substantial Housing Revenue Account (HRA) capital programme while driving service transformation, regulatory compliance and...

Interim Director of Housing Property, Investment & Asset Services (Contract) 12 month initial contract 2 days per week in Bristol Day Rate: £850 - £1350 per day via umbrella company We are seeking an experienced and strategic senior leader to join our Housing leadership team on an interim contract. This is a high-profile role responsible for leading the housing property, investment and asset services, ensuring residents live in safe, compliant, high-quality and energy-efficient homes.    You will provide strategic leadership across repairs, planned maintenance, asset management, capital investment, building safety, compliance and new build delivery. Leading the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) capital programme, you will drive a data-led approach to asset management, deliver value for money, strengthen regulatory compliance and improve resident outcomes.    Working closely with senior leaders, elected members, contractors and partners, you will lead major transformation...

Director: Housing Property and Investment Bristol | 12 Month Interim | £1,000+ per day Ackerman Pierce is recruiting for an experienced Director: Housing Property and Investment to join a Local Authority on a high-profile 12 month interim assignment. We're looking for a proven strategic leader with extensive experience across housing, property and investment, capable of driving transformation, leading at executive level, and working closely with elected members and senior stakeholders. What's on offer: • £1,000+ per day (depending on experience) • 12 month contract • Minimum 2 days per week on site in Bristol • ASAP start • Executive level opportunity with significant strategic impact If you're an experienced Director looking for your next interim challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Aidan Young at Ackerman Pierce for a confidential discussion: (url removed)

Director of Housing Property and Investment Bristol 12 month contract £850.000-£1,350.00 per day Sellick Partnership is supporting a local authority in the recruitment of an experienced Director of Housing Property and Investment on an initial 12-month contract basis. The role requires attendance at Bristol-based offices two days per week. Reporting to the Executive Director of Housing, the postholder will provide strategic leadership across a broad housing property and asset management portfolio, including: Responsive repairs and maintenance services Mechanical and electrical compliance Housing development and regeneration activity Planned and capital investment programmes Building safety and fire safety initiatives Statutory compliance and cyclical testing programmesAbout the Director of Housing Property and Investment role: Provide strategic direction and leadership for housing assets, property services and investment programmes, ensuring homes remain safe, compliant,...

Associate Director - Pharma Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Length: 12 months Hourly Rate: £90.00 - £100.00 LTD/Umbrella About Us: Join a leading pharmaceutical company committed to innovation and excellence. We are seeking a dynamic Associate Director to enhance our team in Welwyn Garden City, driving impactful projects that improve health outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met. Develop and execute strategic plans to advance our product pipeline. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align objectives and drive results. Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to inform strategic decisions. Mentor and develop junior team members to foster a culture of growth and collaboration.Qualifications: Proven experience in a leadership role within the pharmaceutical industry. Strong understanding of drug development processes and regulatory requirements. Excellent communication and...

Talentmark are recruiting for an Associate Director, Drug Safety to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months. Salary: £67.96 - £75.51 per hour PAYE or £90 - £100 per hour Umbrella/Ltd. Associate Director, Drug Safety Role: Provide safety oversight and input across the full study lifecycle, from early development through to post-market. Lead post-market safety work, including signal evaluation, benefit-risk assessment and risk management. Own case reporting, including aggregate reports such as DSUR and PBRER. Drive signal detection and contribute to the strategic review of safety reports. Prepare and maintain risk management documents, including CCDS, labelling documents, RMPs and REMS.Your Background: Strong understanding of GxP, regulated processes and the clinical trial lifecycle. Confident communicator, able to work with remote teams across different countries. Skilled in data analysis and statistical methods, with the ability to...

Head of Compliance – London - Hybrid Job description We are recruiting for a Head of Compliance to join our client, a Financial Services firm, in their compliance team. This is a great contract opportunity,  offering a 3-6 months contract employed via an Umbrella company. About the role: The Head of Compliance Framework & Insights will lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Compliance Framework, ensuring it remains robust, joined-up, and aligned with wider risk, financial crime, and Group policies. They will oversee the review and ownership of Compliance policies on behalf of the Director of Compliance, ensuring they remain up to date, fit for purpose, and supported by effective, measurable controls. The role will also lead the annual Compliance Effectiveness assessment and reporting activities. The successful candidate will oversee second-line regulatory change management and horizon scanning activities, identifying emerging regulatory...

Goodman Masson is currently working with a social housing organisation in London to recruit for an interim Director of Asset Management. Pay - £700 - £800 Per Day The Role Reporting into the Executive Leadership Team, you'll provide strategic direction across Asset Management, Capital Investment and Compliance, ensuring programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with organisational objectives. Key responsibilities include: Developing and delivering long, medium and short-term asset investment strategies. Leading capital investment planned maintenance and retrofit programmes. Providing strategic oversight of property compliance and asset performance. Driving improvements in asset data quality to support investment decisions. Leading procurement and contract management of major investment programmes. Ensuring investment programmes deliver value for money whilst improving resident outcomes. Building strong relationships across the executive team, board members and...

Position: Principal Director - SAP Employment Type: Contract (Inside IR35) - Hybrid Location: London, UKOverview We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Director with a background of more than 15 years in Enterprise Architecture to spearhead and oversee architectural strategies throughout the enterprise. Core Objectives In this role, you will establish and enforce architectural governance frameworks aligned with organizational objectives, while driving enterprise-wide initiatives to boost system integration, scalability, and efficiency. Working alongside executive leadership, you will design and execute strategic technology roadmaps, evaluate standard methodologies and tools to maximize IT investments, and deliver expert counsel on compliance and industry standards. Additionally, you will guide and cultivate architecture teams to enhance internal capabilities, track emerging technology trends to guide innovation, and promote cross-functional partnership for unified...

Job Title: Executive Recruiter (VP Level) Location: London (Hybrid) Duration: 6 months (Likely extension) Working Pattern: Full Time Industry: Financial Services Overview: Our client is evolving their Executive Hiring proposition, creating a unique opportunity for an experienced and highly credible Executive Recruiter at the VP level to deliver senior hiring across the EMEA region. This newly created, high-impact role offers autonomy to shape how diverse senior talent is sourced and attracted, with a focus on reducing dependency on third-party recruitment firms. You will play a pivotal role in identifying and securing Managing Director (MD) and Senior Executive Director (ED) talent within the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Drive end-to-end executive hiring for MD and senior ED mandates primarily in commercial and investment banking sectors. Collaborate closely with heads of resourcing and senior business leaders to advise on hiring strategies and talent market dynamics....

Transition & Transformation Director 12 Month Contract London - 2-3 days per week onsite Negotiable day rate - Inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced Transition & Transformation Director to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex transition and transformation programmes. You'll be responsible for moving services into a new operating model, ensuring smooth mobilisation, service continuity and successful business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead transition and mobilisation programmes from planning through to BAU handover. Develop transition strategies, governance and integrated delivery plans. Manage multi-workstream delivery across operations, technology, people and suppliers. Ensure service continuity during migration, cutover and hypercare. Drive operational and digital transformation initiatives. Manage senior stakeholders, programme governance, budgets, risks and contractual commitments. Skills & Experience Proven experience leading...

Collateral Management (AVP) 12 months Location: HEX (Hybrid) Are you ready to take the next step in your financial services career? Our client is seeking a talented and motivated individual for the role of Collateral Management / Assistant Vice President (AVP) to join their dynamic team for a 12-month temporary contract based in Harbour Exchange, London. What You'll Do: As a key player in the Derivative Operations department, you will: Ensure business-as-usual (BAU) tasks are completed accurately and on time while adhering to operational procedures. Proactively review and maintain desktop procedures to enhance operational process flows. Foster a customer-centric culture by building strong internal and external relationships. Manage daily processing and administration of EMIR risk mitigation, including:- Processing CSA and GMRA margin calls - Administering portfolio reconciliations and resolving disputes - Communicating with the Treasury Department regarding funding for margin...

A London local authority is looking for an experienced Interim Head of Talent Resourcing to provide senior leadership across its recruitment and resourcing service during an important period of change. This is a senior Head of Service-level assignment, operating at a level comparable to Assistant Director. Reporting directly to the HR Director and joining the HR leadership team, you will lead a small established team and take immediate ownership of several critical resourcing priorities. The authority has a lean HR function, and the talent and resourcing leadership role has been vacant for an extended period. It therefore needs someone who can quickly understand the service, establish clear priorities and provide both strategic direction and visible, hands-on leadership. Immediate priorities include addressing recruitment pressures across children’s and adults’ services, improving turnaround times and leading a significant agency-to-permanent conversion programme involving more...

Assistant Director - Growth, Regeneration & Infrastructure Client-Local Authority in Newham,East London Contract-Initial 3 month contract(Full time 36 hours a week) Pay Rate: £750 DAILY UMBRELLA Working Arrangement-Hybrid-2 days office based Dockside, Newham Overview A highly strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Newham's growth, regeneration and infrastructure agenda. The postholder will lead borough-wide planning, regeneration, housing delivery and infrastructure programmes, ensuring growth translates into tangible benefits for residents, including housing, economic opportunity and improved places. Key Responsibilities Develop and lead Newham's long-term growth and infrastructure strategy. Provide overall leadership for growth, regeneration, housing and infrastructure programmes. Oversee major regeneration and infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery at pace and scale. Act as the Council's senior representative with developers,...

Bromley Council are looking for an Interim Head of SEN. £526 per day. 2 days in the office BR1 1AS. MAIN PURPOSE: To provide high quality strategic and operational leadership and management to the Special Educational Need (SEN) service and system leadership for the SEND partnership in the context of local and national priorities. To develop, communicate and deliver the SEND strategic vision and priorities and provide the leadership for the delivery of an Integrated and Inclusive Service for Children and Young People with SEND and their families. To be a champion for Bromley children and young people with Special Educational Need and/or Disabilities (SEND), to deliver a sustainable, inclusive and consistent experience for families. By collaborating with partners across the local area (within the Council, in schools and in other agencies) and with parent/carers to ensure that SEND operational delivery is high quality through direct delivery and commissioning arrangements....