12 management jobs found in Reading

Summer-Browning Associates is building a talent pool of experienced Commercial, Procurement and Contract Management professionals for upcoming Resource Augmentation opportunities across the public sector. We're keen to hear from professionals at who have worked as interims in roles equivalent to civil service grades (HEO, SEO and Grade 7+) for a range of exciting commercial assignments. Contract Details: Location: Primarily London / Hybrid Contract: 6-12 months with extension potential Rates: £400-£750 per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC clearance is highly desirableWe're looking for experience across: Commercial Management Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Contract & Supplier Management Category Management Commercial Delivery Commercial Assurance & Governance Commercial Data, Spend & Performance Analysis Grants & Funding Commercials Procurement Transformation & Capability Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)Categories include: Digital,...

Join Our Client the Civil Nuclear Constabulary's Team as a Commercial Specialist! Are you ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level? We are looking for a passionate and skilled Commercial Specialist (MCIPS) to join our client's dynamic team in Culham, Oxfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within the police sector! Contract Type: Temporary contract Day Rate: £650 per day(inside IR35) Working Pattern: Full Time Hybrid Working The Role: As a Commercial Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring their procurement function aligns with the organization's strategic goals. Your responsibilities will include: Managing end-to-end procurement processes for projects with lifetime budgets exceeding £1 million. Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and Government requirements. Providing expert guidance to stakeholders, enabling them to meet their procurement needs promptly and effectively. Mentoring and supporting fellow...

We have a great opportunity for a new Social Worker to join our fantastic Children Looked After Team based in Woking. This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Social Workers is £43,633 - £46,624 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym,...

Assistant Category Manager – ProcurementWe are seeking an experienced Assistant Category Manager to join our Procurement team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, compliant procurement across a diverse range of Council services.This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who can confidently manage 6–8 procurement projects simultaneously, develop category strategies, lead end-to-end procurement exercises, and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value for money and excellent service outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement exercises in line with public sector procurement legislation and best practice. Manage multiple procurement projects across a range of category areas. Develop and implement category strategies, supporting commercial negotiations and supplier performance. Lead tender evaluations, contract implementation, supplier management and ongoing contract performance. Provide...

Overview Interim FM lead required to manage a district council property portfolio (community buildings, public conveniences, pavilions, offices). This role will focus on FM delivery, contract compliance, and supporting a live FM re-procurement, alongside overseeing minor works projects. Key Responsibilities * Oversee day-to-day FM service delivery and contractor performance * Ensure statutory and technical compliance across the estate * Lead and support FM contract management and compliance reporting * Support FM re-procurement process (specification, tender, evaluation) * Manage minor works/projects (e.g. refurbishments, car parks, drainage) * Provide leadership to the FM/surveying team Key Requirements * Strong FM leadership experience (Head of FM / Senior FM level) * Background in Local Government / NHS / public sector estate * Proven experience in: * FM contract management * Procurement/re-procurement of FM services *...

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Deputy Manager to work with individuals with complex needs? Responsibilities of the role: * To assist the Manager in ensuring the effective, safe and profitable running of all locations * Assist with individual referrals * Provide support to all staff within the group on a 24 hour on call basis * Ability to work 2 weekends per month * Assist with management of staff Requirements: * Experience of working with people with complex needs desirable * NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 3 mandatory working toward Level 5 * Excellent communication skills * Team player * Good organisational skills * Drivers license * Must be on call one weekend per month Our client offers use of company vehicle during shifts, 28 days holiday, social events and career development/training

Principal Traffic Engineer *Duration: 3-month rolling contract *Work Location: Hybrid working - minimum of 2 days per week in office (Mondays are mandatory) Key Requirements: *This is a Principal Parking Engineer position. *Extensive experience in parking design and management is essential. *Responsible for overseeing a team of approximately 4 staff. *Working on the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) rollout programme and a range of minor parking schemes

Senior Social Worker – Children's Services 📍 Location: Colindale, London 💷 Pay Rate: £37.54 per hour (Umbrella) 🕒 Contract: Full-Time | Agency Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join a dynamic Children's Services team in Colindale, London. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident practitioner to manage complex cases, support the development of colleagues, and play a key role in delivering high-quality services that improve outcomes for children and families. The Role Working within a Resilience Framework, you will deliver expert social work interventions to children and families with complex needs, ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of your practice. You'll work with a high degree of autonomy while supporting less experienced colleagues, contributing to workforce development, and deputising for the Team Manager when required. This role is ideal for an...

This role has a starting salary of £63,823 per annum, for working 36 hours per week. This is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027. We are excited to be recruiting a Strategic OD Consultant to join our fantastic People and Change service, based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of two office days per week. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to...

This role has a starting salary of £63,823 per annum, for working 36 hours per week. This is a fixed term / secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027. The Government has confirmed that, from April 2027, Surrey's 12 councils will be replaced by two new unitary authorities: East Surrey and West Surrey. Working across all Surrey councils, the Senior Transformation Manager will play a key role in supporting services to deliver Local Government Reorganisation, including disaggregating services, redesigning processes, and implementing changes required for the new organisations. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to...

Civil Enforcement Officer The Dimensions of this role: * Issue PCNs to vehicles that are parked in contravention of the parking regulations * Record evidence and observations to monitor vehicles parking * Civil Enforcement Officers provide parking advice and directions to members of the public * Report any equipment that is in need of repair, so we can get it fixed as quickly as possible * Report other problems with the signs, lined or activity on street * Civil Enforcement Officers act as a deterrent to inconsiderate parking in order to allow the free flow of traffic. * Report abandoned vehicles to management. CBT preferred but not essential. The candidates we require must be excellent communicators with previous Civil Enforcement experience of 6 months or more, you will have an eye for detail along with experience of working with computerised systems. Uniform will be provided for the role; however you will be expected to provide your own black shoes. You will be required...

Location: Enfield Role: Family Support Worker Start date: July/ September School: SEMH Secondary School A specialist secondary SEMH school in North London is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join their safeguarding and welfare team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Support Worker, Educational Welfare Officer, Safeguarding Officer or community-based professional who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and their families. The school is a specialist provision supporting secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The successful candidate will join a highly supportive team committed to improving outcomes for young people through strong relationships, therapeutic approaches and high expectations. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for families requiring additional support and guidance. Develop and deliver family support initiatives, workshops and parent...