25 works manager jobs found

We are seeking a hands-on Indirect Buyer to support procurement activities across the UK. This role is ideal for someone with around 5 years of experience who is confident managing day-to-day sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and purchasing processes. You will play a key role in executing sourcing strategies, managing suppliers, and delivering cost efficiencies, while working closely with internal stakeholders and the wider European procurement tea ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead tactical buying for Indirect Sourcing in UK. The person will work closely with the European Commodity Managers and various internal stakeholders in UK to gain consensus by aligning the global strategies through regional implementations. Create and implement strategic plans which deliver >5% annual improvement on assigned spend. Reponsible for implementing Indirect Sourcing strategies for UK and ensuring a timely and accurate execution of tactical tasks (PO management, supplier...

Pontoon 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. Job Title: Financial Crime Technical Business Analyst Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract with potential to extend. Location: London (2 days in office) Rate: £550 - £650 inside umbrella The Technical Business Analyst (TBA) is responsible for managing and maintaining the change lifecycle for the Financial Crime transaction risk analysis and fraud prevention platform. This role involves overseeing project deliverables, driving project management activities, and ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement across both business and technical team. The Technical Business...

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic and growing organisation within the education sector. This is a key role providing strategic and operational financial support across multiple service areas, helping to drive performance, efficiency, and value for money. Based in Sutton Coldfield (Hybrid working). Contract length: April - Dec. Key Responsibilities: Attend monthly finance meetings with the Operational Director to review financial performance, year-to-date results, and forward forecasts. Provide strategic financial insight and partnering support to Estates, Catering, and IT functions, ensuring effective budget management, cost control, and value optimisation. Collaborate with operational leads and academy stakeholders to analyse performance, develop business cases, and ensure financial compliance in line with ESFA regulations and organisational objectives. Produce accurate and timely monthly operational management accounts...

We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Accounts Support Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Grimsby. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their finance career who already has some finance or accounts experience and is looking to develop their skills further within a supportive environment. Client Details This role is with a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. The company operates as a medium-sized enterprise, known for its commitment to delivering quality and maintaining strong operational standards. Description Checking and verifying supplier invoices for accuracy and completeness Matching invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies where required Assisting with the posting of invoices onto the finance system Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts...

We are recruiting for a Finance Project Manager to manage a Unit4 finance project for our client based in Bath, This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days a week on site. As the Project Manager (Finance)  you will: Manage the high-priority Unit4 finance system project that is key to the CLEAR programme. Develop a detailed project plan clearly identifying critical tasks and the resources needed to achieve them.  Manage tasks, working with teams to mitigate issues that might impact timely completion. Collaborate and engage with diverse teams of academic and professional colleagues to tackle complex challenges. Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, subject matter experts, and project team members, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.You will require a: An ability to work collaboratively with the finance team, system integrators and specialist resources. An appreciation of the pressures experienced within a finance department with an ability to...

Finance Manager (12-Month FTC) Blackfriars (5 days in office) £75,000 - £80,000 + excellent benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a high-growth, design-led international business operating across luxury hospitality and residential real estate. This is a truly unique environment, with a portfolio of premium global assets spanning luxury hotels, residences and high-value lifestyle projects across the US, Europe and the Middle East. The business combines entrepreneurial pace with high standards of delivery, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders and international operations. The Role This is a broad, hands-on Finance Manager position with responsibility for: - Overseeing transactional finance and ensuring robust financial processes - Leading monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles - Budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis - Driving compliance and continuous process improvements - Managing a team of 6, including qualified...

Job Title: Finance Administrator Job Type: Temporary Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 Salary: £13.70 - £15 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Canterbury We are looking for a Finance Administrator to join our clients busy finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in day to day finance operations with primary responsibilities including raising purchase orders, maintaining stock control, and managing a shared/group finance inbox. Responsibilities Raise and process purchase orders accurately and promptly; ensure POs are matched to invoices and approvals are obtained Maintain purchase order records and update purchasing systems Manage stock control processes, including stock reconciliation, cycle counts, and investigation of variances Produce and maintain inventory reports and work with operations/warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies Manage the group finance inbox: triage and respond to supplier and internal queries, assign and escalate issues...

On behalf of Defra, we are looking for an Economist X3 (Inside IR35) for a 3 Month contract based at your nearest DEFRA hub (3 days per week on site). In the Defra group, we deal with a vast range of issues that profoundly impact on people's lives. We are responsible for England's environment, our countryside and rural economy, the food and farming sectors and have lead responsibility for protection from a wide range of natural threats and hazards. We have developed a set of three strategic objectives covering our policy outcomes and corporate objectives. These objectives help us to deliver our ambitious vision to build our green and healthy future and provide a framework for all the important work we carry out. Our objectives are: * To pass on to the next generation a natural environment protected and enhanced for the future. * To lead the world in food, farming, and fisheries with a sustainable model of food production. * To be an outstanding organisation focused on...

Buyer Shrewsbury (SY1 – fully onsite role) Initial 12 month contract – likely to extend for the right person! Up to £23.56 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £31.98 37.5 hours a week (Mon -Thu: 8:00 - 16:45 and Friday 8:00 - 12:30) – early finish on a Friday! A clean driving licence is required (for travel to suppliers in UK locations) We’re looking for a Buyer to manage engineering manufacturing purchasing at our Fortune 100 globally renowned client’s Shrewsbury facility in the UK. If you have engineering manufacturing procurement experience, can negotiate with suppliers and handle their performance, complete commercial analysis, are a confident user of Microsoft Packages, and can bring a positive proactive outlook (personality really will go a long way in this instance!) – this could be the opportunity you are looking for! What would the Buyer do? * Ensure the specified Purchasing functions meet defined response time, cost,...

Description Job Opportunity: Purchasing has an opening for a Facility Supply Professional, located in the United Kingdom primarily working from our Shrewsbury campus. As part of the Purchasing Platform Team you will be working within a Defence environment. The role will require the management of supply network procurement related activities to support the facility to deliver its CSD targets. The role is to deliver a lean, responsive, and resilient material and services flow for the facility from source to dock, the candidate will need to demonstrate leadership in recognising the potential for cost and inventory reductions, quality improvements, management of parts obsolesce to meet customer needs. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Major Role: - Accountable for operating and monitoring the Shrewsbury Purchasing functions, as designed, to meet the defined response time, cost, quality and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations, collaborating with...

Business Analyst - 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Hybrid) Location: London or Southampton Salary: Up to £88,000 (pro rata) A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join its Change function. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers and stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements across multiple change initiatives. Responsibilities include process mapping, data analysis, and ensuring deliverables align with desired business outcomes. You will manage your own workload, identify risks, and contribute to business cases, cost-benefit analysis, and feasibility studies. Key Skills & Experience: Strong stakeholder management Experience working across multiple workstreams Regulatory change experience Strong requirements documentation and process mapping skills Knowledge of settlement lifecycles (funds, FX, etc.) Background in investment or wealth management operations Experience working...

Job Title: Product Analyst Location: Gateshead, 2-3 days per week onsite Contract Type: Temporary (12 Months) Salary: Up to £43,000 Working Pattern: Full Time Are you ready to embark on a new adventure in the world of finance and insurance? Our client, a leading financial institution, is looking for a dynamic Product Analyst to join their team in Gateshead on a temporary contract for 12 months. If you're passionate about product management and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do: As a Product Analyst, you will be at the forefront of product development. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborating with Product Managers and stakeholders to transform business needs into actionable product features. Articulating product vision and requirements in a clear, concise manner for diverse audiences including stakeholders, end users, and development teams. Prioritizing and managing the Feature backlog based on value metrics within the SAFe Agile...

An innovative manufacturing organisation who support the pharmaceutical and medical sectors are urgently seeking a proactive and motivated Junior Buyer to join their fast-growing procurement team in Orpington. Role: Junior Buyer Duration: 6-month contract Pay: £18-20 p/hr (Inside IR35) Location: Orpington Working Pattern: 3 / 4 days onsiteAs a Junior Buyer you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless supply of high-quality materials and services, liaising with key suppliers and processing multiple POs. Key Responsibilities: Manage end‑to‑end procurement activities within a busy manufacturing operation. Take ownership of supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and escalation where needed. Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and provide reports to the Lead Purchaser. Lead challenging supplier conversations, especially when pushback arises, staying firm, solutions‑oriented, and commercially focused. Support and implement sourcing...

Finance Assistant (Social Care) 📍 Usk (Initial on-site training, then remote) 💰 £13.26 PAYE 🕒 37 hours per week 📅 Start mid-April 🔍 The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant (Invoicing) to support a busy Social Care Finance team on a temporary basis, covering long-term sickness. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administration or finance experience to gain exposure within a local authority Adult Social Care setting. Working Pattern * First 2 weeks: Office-based (training) * Thereafter: Remote working Key Responsibilities * Maintain and update client financial records and invoicing spreadsheets * Input attendance data for Adult Social Care services (Home Care, Day Care, Supported Living) * Generate and process invoices and credits in line with billing cycles * Support four-weekly invoice runs for residential and non-residential services * Liaise with internal teams and external providers to chase missing...

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Stock Condition Surveyor on an initial 12 month contract.    Stock Condition Surveyor  Loughborough £250 per day umbrella Are you an experienced Stock Condition Surveyor looking for a role where your expertise genuinely makes a difference? We’re seeking a motivated professional to join our team, helping to shape and maintain high-quality housing standards across a diverse property portfolio. About the Role As a Stock Condition Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in assessing residential properties, ensuring they meet safety, compliance, and quality standards. You’ll carry out detailed inspections, collect accurate data, and contribute to long-term asset management strategies. Key Responsibilities Conduct stock condition surveys across a range of residential properties Assess building components, identifying defects and lifecycle requirements Record and manage data using asset management systems Support investment planning...

Buyer (Temporary to Permanent) Location: Loughborough Pay Rate: £12.50 to £14.90 per hour Contract: Temporary (3 to 4 months initially) with potential to become permanent The Company Our client is a well established electronics manufacturing business specialising in the production of high quality printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies. They support a range of industries requiring precision, reliability and strong supply chain performance. The Role This is a hands on Buyer position supporting the procurement and supply chain function within a fast paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, placing and expediting orders, and ensuring materials are available to meet production demands while maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Raise purchase orders, track deliveries and maintain accurate order status * Liaise with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and resolve any issues * Support...

We are seeking an experienced Information Security Specialist to join our team in Milan. This role is critical in driving security operations across Europe, ensuring robust protection of systems, applications, and infrastructure. You will work closely with InfoSec, IT, application teams, and international stakeholders, coordinating remediation efforts and strengthening the organization's overall security posture. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage security activities assigned by the Information Security department Coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts across Europe, collaborating with local country support teams Address vulnerabilities identified through penetration testing and Qualys scans Manage operating system lifecycle and obsolescence, ensuring compliance with security standards Investigate and respond to security incidents detected by endpoint and monitoring tools Drive and implement security improvement initiatives, including: Firewalls and network...

I am working with a global financial organisation seeking a seasoned project manager to work on a Front Office Transformation project to deliver complex business and regulatory change initiatives. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management capabilities, with an emphasis on influencing senior leaders, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and engaging client stakeholders. The position is accountable for driving material business outcomes, providing expert guidance on operational processes, and applying robust analytical skills to interpret large datasets and distil key insights. Success relies on deep product and system knowledge, along with close collaboration across Sales & Trading, Legal, Business Management, Operations, and Technology teams to shape and execute technical strategy. Key responsibilities include: Program Leadership & Governance: Supports planning, direction, and day‑to‑day coordination across programs, ensuring alignment...

12-Month Fixed Term Contract  40 hours per week 3 days in the office, 2 days hybrid. Office days to be spent in Willenhall.  We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends. A company that now owns 245 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 5,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. Job Purpose Lead the data analysis to aid the strategic decision-making process to improve the performance of A.F. Blakemore Vape Club initiative. Reports Sales Director Key Accountabilities • Influence BTP leaders by guiding them to make decisions based on data and analysis.  • Capable of working with large volumes of data. • Has a sound understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and can build complex spreadsheets.  • Can understand and operate within a framework to interpret the data for adoption into contractual agreements. • Is confident and...

Our client, a national manufacturing company, is looking to recruit an experienced, innovative and efficient Procurement Manager to be a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the organisation’s purchasing activities and supplier relationships. The Procurement Manager reports directly to senior management and collaborates regularly with Category Buyers, Compliance, Inventory, and Finance teams to ensure integrated operations and achievement of strategic business priorities. This role drives procurement strategies that balance cost, quality, and availability, ensuring that the business’s operational goals are met efficiently and effectively. The Procurement Manager leads a dynamic team, supports business growth, and maintains the highest standards in supplier management and product quality. This role is a 12-month fixed term contract with the possibility of becoming perm. flexibility of full or part time and hybrid working. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and execute...