19 jobs found in Winsford

Our client, a housing and community services provider in Manchester, is seeking an experienced Interim Director of IT, Data & Performance to lead their IT, Data and Insight & Innovation function for an initial 6-month contract. The role * Lead the technology, data and performance strategy * Own cyber security strategy, including audits and testing * Oversee the architecture roadmap and IT change/release management * Ensure compliance with IT and data protection legislation * Drive the data strategy, including governance and data quality * Lead the Business Intelligence function * Maintain KPI tracking and performance reporting * Manage the team through the interim period * Report to the Board on performance What you'll need * Proven Director-level experience in IT, Data and Performance * ITIL or CoBIT certification (or equivalent) * Available at short notice James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to...

Interim Director of Adult Social Services Pay Rate: £900 - £975 Umbrella (Dependant on Experience) Working Arrangements: 5 days per week Hybrid Arrangements: Hybrid 2-3 days a week in the office The Director of Adult Social Care provides strategic leadership across Adult Social Care services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support that meets statutory responsibilities, improves outcomes, and promotes independence for residents. The role leads service transformation, safeguarding, partnership working, commissioning, and performance improvement while ensuring effective governance and financial stewardship. Key Responsibilities - Lead and deliver the Council's Adult Social Care strategy and transformation agenda. - Provide oversight of Adult Safeguarding, DoLS, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Social Work, Hospital Interface, Reablement, Day Services, Internal Provider Services, and Quality Assurance. - Ensure compliance with the Care Act 2014 and...

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...

Interim Director of Adult Social Services We are currently supporting a Local Authority in Shropshire with the appointment of an experienced Interim Director of Adult Social Services on an initial six-month contract. This is a senior strategic leadership position, responsible for providing direction across Adult Social Care and ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality, person-centred services while driving transformation, improvement and strong partnership working. Key responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership across Adult Social Care and lead the Council's transformation and improvement agenda. Oversee a broad portfolio including Adult Safeguarding, DoLS, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Social Work, Hospital Interface, Reablement, Day Services, Internal Provider Services and Quality Assurance. Ensure the service meets its statutory responsibilities and complies with the Care Act 2014 and wider regulatory requirements. Lead service improvement, innovation and...

Interim Director of Adult Social Services Pay Rate: £900–£975 per day Umbrella, dependent on experience Working Pattern: 5 days per week Hybrid Working: 2–3 days per week in the office The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and strategic Interim Director of Adult Social Services to provide senior leadership across Adult Social Care, ensuring high-quality, person-centred services that improve outcomes, promote independence and meet statutory responsibilities. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for service transformation, safeguarding, commissioning, partnership working, performance improvement, governance and financial management. Key Responsibilities Lead the Council’s Adult Social Care strategy and transformation agenda. Provide strategic oversight of Adult Safeguarding, DoLS, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Social Work, Hospital Interface, Reablement, Day Services, Internal Provider Services and Quality Assurance. Ensure compliance with the...

Director of Adult Social Services Shropshire £(Apply online only) day rate Hybrid 2-3 days a week in the office The Director of Adult Social Care provides strategic leadership across Adult Social Care services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support that meets statutory responsibilities, improves outcomes, and promotes independence for residents. The role leads service transformation, safeguarding, partnership working, commissioning, and performance improvement while ensuring effective governance and financial stewardship. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver the Council's Adult Social Care strategy and transformation agenda. Provide oversight of Adult Safeguarding, DoLS, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Social Work, Hospital Interface, Reablement, Day Services, Internal Provider Services, and Quality Assurance. Ensure compliance with the Care Act 2014 and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. Drive service improvement, innovation,...

Interim Director of Adult Social Services Location: West Midlands / Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially, with potential for extension Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Working pattern: 5 days per week, with approximately 2–3 days in the office Rate: £900–£975 per day Umbrella, depending on experience IR35: Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Adult Social Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across a large local authority's Adult Social Care services. This is a senior interim leadership position requiring an individual with substantial experience at Director, DASS, Deputy Director or Assistant Director level within Adult Social Care. The successful candidate will lead a broad portfolio of services, ensuring high-quality, person-centred provision while maintaining strong statutory compliance, financial control, performance and safeguarding arrangements. Key responsibilities * Provide strategic leadership for the Council's Adult...

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...

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...

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

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...

Position: EMEA Credit Technology Delivery & Architecture Lead (Director level) Contract Length: 6 months + Location: London/Hybrid (3 days a week in the office) Working Pattern: Via Umbrella Company Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking an exceptional EMEA Credit Technology Delivery & Architecture Lead to spearhead their Credit Transformation Programme. This temporary role is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team within a complex and evolving technology landscape. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Delivery: Direct end-to-end delivery of system architecture and integration of in-house and vendor SaaS applications. Design and ratify solution architecture, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Oversee planning and resource management, ensuring delivery plans align with multiple programme timelines and objectives. Enterprise & Solution Architecture Leadership: Establish and maintain application, data,...

We are seeking an experienced senior local government leader to provide strategic leadership across housing, environment and community services. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of strategic priorities, ensuring high-quality services, strong financial management and positive outcomes for residents and communities. Key responsibilities include: * Providing strategic leadership across housing, environment and community services. * Leading housing strategy, HRA business planning, housing development and regeneration. * Driving effective partnership working across health, communities, voluntary and public-sector organisations. * Overseeing community investment, grants and engagement. * Providing leadership on safeguarding, vulnerability and resident wellbeing. * Leading service transformation, performance improvement and financial sustainability. * Working effectively with elected members, partners and senior stakeholders. * Contributing...

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...

Job Title: DV Cleared Director of Security Function Location: London Duration: 6 months possible extension Must be willing and eligible to go through DV Clearance Operating in a highly regulated, security-sensitive environment, Our Client delivers critical services where the protection of people, information, assets and operations is non-negotiable. If you're a strategic security leader who can turn complex risk into clear governance-and embed security as a business enabler-this is a role with real purpose and measurable impact What you'll be doing: Own and drive the Sector Security Strategy, aligned to business objectives, customer requirements and regulatory obligations Provide senior-level security leadership and assurance to the Senior Leadership Team, advising on security risks, emerging threats and compliance matters Establish and maintain security governance frameworks, policies and standards across Physical, Personnel, Information and Cyber Security disciplines Lead...

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...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Interim Assistant Director Finance & Governance and deputy S151 Officer to join this Local Authority for an initial period of 6 months. As the Interim Assistant Director Finance & Governance and deputy S151 will provide strategic leadership across the Council's Finance and Governance Services, including Revenues and Benefits, Commercial and Procurement, and Audit and Risk. You will also provide expert financial and governance advice to senior leaders and elected members, lead the delivery of key priorities, policies and strategies, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The role will support income generation and service improvement, promote collaboration and best practice across the organisation, and champion the Council's equality and diversity objectives. The successful candidate will provide visible leadership through clear communication, maintain an office presence of at least three days per week, and lead...

I am working with a Local Authority in Essex who are looking for an Interim Assistant Director of Finance & Governance (Deputy S151 Officer) for 6 months initially. The role is full time and paying £850 umbrella per day (inside IR35) - this can be negotiated for the right candidate. The role is hybrid, 3 days a week on site, 2 days from home. Job Purpose: The postholder will provide strategic leadership across the Council's Finance and Governance Services, including Revenues and Benefits, Commercial and Procurement, and Audit and Risk, while acting as Deputy Section 151 Officer. They will provide expert financial and governance advice to senior leaders and elected members, lead the delivery of key priorities, policies and strategies, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The role will support income generation and service improvement, promote collaboration and best practice across the organisation, and champion the Council's equality and diversity...

An established charity in the Havant, Hampshire area is seeking an Interim Finance Director/Head of Finance for a period of c3 months to cover sickness.  This role will report to the Board and work either 3-5 days per week, supporting the small finance team and supporting leadership decisions.  What will the Interim Finance Director role involve? Assisting with all aspects of financial planning, budgeting management accounts and annual reporting processes Supporting the preparation of all financial and statutory returns including HMRC requirements and charity SORP and management of the external audit process and other professional consultancy relationships Provision of regular financial reporting and forecasting to support operational management in addition to working closely with departmental budget holders to ensure robust financial controls Suitable Candidate for the Interim Finance Director vacancy: Applicants for this role will ideally hold a full accountancy qualification...