11 jobs found in Witney

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....

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...

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...

Senior Operations Manager Central London Temporary to Permanent Salary: £70,000 + up to 50% company bonus + discretionary bonus (upon successful completion of probation) A leading co-working company is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead operations across a portfolio of premium centres. This is a high-impact, multi-site leadership role with responsibility for service standards, client experience, team performance, facilities management and commercial results. You'll also play a key role in opening and mobilising new locations as the business continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Lead multi-site operations across a cluster of premium centres Own P&L performance, budgets and revenue delivery Manage, coach and develop General Managers and centre teams Oversee new centre openings from fit-out and snagging through to launch Ensure compliance through regular audits covering Centre Standards, H&S, Fire and Risk Deputise for the Operations Director...

Technology Transformation Director (Target Operating Model) • Rate: Outside IR35 – reflective of seniority and strategic scope • Duration: 12-month contract • Location: Hybrid (London / City) Overview A leading consulting organisation is seeking an accomplished Technology Transformation Director to lead a major Target Operating Model (TOM) transformation within a complex enterprise environment. This is a high-profile engagement focused on redefining the structure, governance, capabilities, and operating model of a large-scale technology function. The role will be accountable for defining the future-state operating model and leading the end-to-end transformation agenda required to enable sustainable, enterprise-wide change. The successful individual will bring a blend of strategic operating model expertise and hands-on transformation leadership, operating confidently at executive and board level while maintaining control of delivery execution. This opportunity is suited to a...

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...

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...

Your new company You will be joining a leading, global professional services organisation supporting one of its most strategically important market units. This business operates within a complex, fast-paced environment, delivering large-scale services to major public sector clients.With a strong focus on transformation, innovation, and people-led growth, this organisation offers the opportunity to work at senior leadership level, influencing both business strategy and workforce direction in a highly visible role. Your New role As HR Director, you will play a pivotal leadership role, reporting into the UK HR Director and working closely with senior business leaders. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering the people strategy for a large and complex business unit of 2,000+ employees.This is a hybrid, hands-on and strategic position where you will: Lead future workforce planning, aligning capability with client demand, digital trends, and business growth Drive talent...

Interim Assistant Director of Adult Social Care Rate:£(Apply online only)/ Day umbrella Location: Shirehall Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND Hybrid - Two days a week on site – Tuesday and Thursday. We are seeking an experienced and credible senior leader to help shape and deliver high-quality adult social care services. The Assistant Director will provide leadership across operational services, drive service improvement, ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, and champion person-centred, strengths-based approaches to practice. Role: To provide operational and strategic leadership for Adult Social Care in Shropshire, ensuring high quality, lawful, person-centred services that promote independence, safeguard vulnerable adults, and deliver strong outcomes for residents. The postholder would be expected to lead service improvement, ensure regulatory readiness, manage performance and risk, and work corporately with partners across health, care, housing and the...

Interim Assistant Director of Adult Social Care 3–6 month contract | Immediate start £700–£800 per day (umbrella) Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Hybrid working – 2 days on site CVs are being reviewed immediately with interviews taking place week commencing 22 June 2026. Are you ready to step into a pivotal senior leadership role where your impact will be felt from day one? As an Assistant Director of Adult Social Care, you will take ownership of operational services, influence transformation, and shape the future of adult social care delivery. Reporting into executive leadership, you will oversee high-performing teams, drive improvement at pace, and play a key role in ensuring services are safe, compliant, and delivering exceptional outcomes for communities. This Assistant Director of Adult Social Care position offers real autonomy, visibility, and the chance to lead through change in a complex environment. Your role as Assistant Director of Adult Social Care: Lead operational...

Interim Lead for Dorset Local Plan Local Government Experience Up to £650 to £900 per Day Inside IR35 6 months * potential for extending. *Must be able to attend site in Dorchester/Dorset 3 to 4 days a week. About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. We are looking for an Interim Lead for the Dorset Local Plan. You will report jointly to the Corporate Director for Planning and the Executive Director for Economy and Environment. For the purpose of the Local Plan, you will manage the Service Manager for Spatial Planning and the teams that report to her, with approximately 50 employees. Your objective is to lead Dorset's work to deliver a new Local Plan under the new NPPF and a new Design Guide for Dorset. Working with the...