81 contract manager jobs found

Snr. Category Manager - UK Government Contract (Outside IR35) (Apply online only)/day - Outside IR35 Hybrid Reading 9 months *Details need to remain vague at this point, due to the nature of the assignment, however some requirements that are central to the role: Experience with physical security in a highly regulated environment (ideally defence) - experience with procuring this particular category - CCTV, detection, security systems Public Sector Procurement experience (ideally PA 2023, PCR 2015 will work) Experience with setting up category strategies, sourcing strategies, tender documentation and route to market Knowledge/Experience with National Protective Security Authority | NPSA ideally Call me, Alex Manea, at NonStop Recruitment now for a confidential conversation. Contact me on (email address removed) or (phone number removed), please send your CV in word format OR if this does not sound like the opportunity for you, but you are a professional working across the...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Procurement Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The role will involve managing end-to-end procurement projects and implementing strategies to reduce cost whilst delivering quality services. The Procurement Manager will provide best practice procurement advice and challenge within each project assigned, driving incremental value from effective intervention and application of appropriate procurement and evaluation strategies. The post holder will be expected to advise on projects across all categories of expenditure, general fund, capital and HRA funded schemes; including complex, high risk projects. The post-holder will have day to day shared supervision of a two procurement officers and three procurement assistants with management of one specific individual. You will be responsible to: 1.Provide leadership on specific high value and complex strategic procurement projects, managing the supply market,...

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager Child Protection Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: Up to £45.00 (umbrella) Type: Hybrid/Remote working 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 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role/Responsibilities: We are seeking a full-time Assistant Team Manager to join our Permanence Team. You will be an experienced, qualified social worker with a passion for supporting children in care and helping them achieve stability and long-term security. In this role, you will provide leadership and management support to the team, working alongside the Team Manager to ensure high-quality practice and effective supervision. You will: Supervise and appraise social...

About the Role Take the lead in a high-impact revenues role; we are seeking an experienced Revenues Team Manager to drive Council Tax billing, collection and enforcement performance on an initial 12-week contract. This is a strong opportunity to step into a visible leadership role, influence service standards and support effective income collection while working on a flexible hybrid basis. Key Responsibilities Lead Council Tax billing, collection and enforcement services with confidence and accountability. Drive team performance, service quality, compliance and continuous improvement. Maximise income collection through fair, ethical and effective recovery practice. Resolve service issues, identify training needs and strengthen operational controls. Manage HR matters, projects, audits and external revenue contracts. Represent the council professionally at meetings, court hearings and tribunals. About You Experienced Revenues professional with strong Council Tax,...

Performance Improvement Manager (Planning & Building Control) Oxfordshire - Hybrid Working 6-Month Initial Contract Competitive Day Rate Are you a Public Sector specialist with proven experience driving performance and change? Can you improve services by working with stakeholders at all levels? Sellick Partnership is recruiting for an experienced Performance Improvement Manager to support a Local Authority's ambitious improvement programme across Planning and Building Control services. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in local government performance, service improvement, transformation or operational management Whilst experience of Planning, Development Management or Regulatory Services would be advantageous, this is not a planning management role. The successful candidate will focus on driving service performance, strengthening accountability, improving processes and supporting the delivery of key improvement plans across the service. Key...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Procurement Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The role will involve managing end-to-end procurement projects and implementing strategies to reduce cost whilst delivering quality services. The Procurement Manager will provide best practice procurement advice and challenge within each project assigned, driving incremental value from effective intervention and application of appropriate procurement and evaluation strategies. The post holder will be expected to advise on projects across all categories of expenditure, general fund, capital and HRA funded schemes; including complex, high risk projects. The post-holder will have day to day shared supervision of a two procurement officers and three procurement assistants with management of one specific individual. You will be responsible to: 1.Provide leadership on specific high value and complex strategic procurement projects, managing the supply market,...

Position ICT Service Delivery Manager (IT) Location Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, United Kingdom Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely. Start Date ASAP Contract Duration 78 weeks (Temporary Contract) Working Hours 37 hours per week Pay Rate PAYE: £22.41 per hour Job Reference OR(phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day delivery of ICT services, ensuring systems remain reliable, secure and customer focused. Monitor service performance against agreed service levels (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs). Oversee ICT operational teams and work closely with managers across infrastructure, development, security and service support. Lead the delivery of ICT projects and service improvements, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Support the delivery of digital transformation and organisational change...

We are working with a London borough looking to appoint an experienced Interim Head Of Parking Services This is a specialist parking role requiring someone who genuinely knows the service inside out. The council needs a parking professional rather than a broader public realm manager—someone who understands the legislation, operational pressures, income, enforcement and commercial realities of running a local authority parking service. The internal team consists of approximately 8–10 staff, with the majority of parking operations, including enforcement, delivered through an outsourced provider. A major part of the role will therefore involve managing the client-side relationship, monitoring performance and ensuring the contractor is delivering what the council is paying for. Parking will eventually be absorbed into a broader service as part of a new organisational structure. The interim will be responsible for maintaining performance, providing stability and helping the service...

Project Manager (Windows 11 Migration & Laptop Refresh) £500 - £550 PD | Inside IR35 | 6 Month Contract | Hybrid (London – ideally 3 days onsite) | ASAP Start Our trusted public sector partner is delivering a large-scale Windows 11 migration and laptop refresh programme and is looking for an experienced Project Manager to take over an in-flight project and drive it through to completion. You’ll manage the final stages of the rollout, working with technical teams, suppliers and implementation partners delivering Microsoft Intune policies, application packaging and device deployment. The ideal candidate will have experience managing Windows migration projects, ideally within local government or public sector environments. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of the existing Windows 11 / laptop refresh project. Manage delivery timelines, risks, dependencies and stakeholder communications. Coordinate internal teams and third-party suppliers. Oversee hardware rollout, Intune...

Children & Family Reunification Support Worker Contract - Initial 3 months (possible extension) Rate - £23 (umbrella rate) Location - Alton Going Home Workers play a vital role in supporting children in care to safely return to their parent(s) or those with parental responsibility. They also have a key part in embedding and driving the improvements to our reunification process across social care as we move towards our updated Going Home pathway. Working closely with social workers, Intensive Workers, district teams, foster carers and partner agencies, with most of their time being engaged in direct work with children and families. Their responsibilities include: Assessment & Engagement Engaging directly with children, parents and wider families during the Going Home process to build trust and gather meaningful insights to support and inform decision making. Collating and reviewing key information to assist social workers with completion of assessments to determine...

Team Manager, Family Help The Team Managers form an essential part of the family help service, they are responsible for direct line management of consultant social workers, social workers and outreach family support workers.  The Team Managers are responsible for the quality of practice of their teams and they support the consultant social workers with their line management responsibilities as well. The case holders and consultant social workers (supervisors) require management oversight and consistent supervision arrangements to ensure positive interventions are in place that are helping to improve the outcomes for the children and young people. In addition to this the Team Managers are responsible for managing performance, attendance and all health and safety needs of the staff within their hierarchy. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration, or an equivalent childcare...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Procurement Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The role will involve managing end-to-end procurement projects and implementing strategies to reduce cost whilst delivering quality services. The Procurement Manager will provide best practice procurement advice and challenge within each project assigned, driving incremental value from effective intervention and application of appropriate procurement and evaluation strategies. The post holder will be expected to advise on projects across all categories of expenditure, general fund, capital and HRA funded schemes; including complex, high risk projects. The post-holder will have day to day shared supervision of a two procurement officers and three procurement assistants with management of one specific individual. You will be responsible to: 1.Provide leadership on specific high value and complex strategic procurement projects, managing the supply market,...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join its Fostering Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and progressive service, making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and foster families. You will manage a complex caseload, undertaking assessments and interventions to support children and young people, whilst working collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload under the guidance of a Team Manager. Undertake planned and intensive interventions with children, young people, parents, carers, and families. Work with children in need, child protection cases, and looked after children. Implement, monitor, and review care plans through effective multi-agency working. Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, carers, and significant others. Liaise with partner agencies and professionals to...

Advanced Social Worker Location: Colindale, London Pay Rate: £37.54 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker ready to take on a senior practice role? We're recruiting for an Advanced Social Worker to join a dedicated Children's Social Care team in Colindale, London, where you'll manage complex cases, provide professional leadership and support colleagues to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families. Offering £37.54 per hour (Umbrella), this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking to combine frontline social work with mentoring, specialist practice and leadership responsibilities. The Role Working within a Resilience Framework, you will provide a comprehensive statutory social work service to children and families, managing complex safeguarding and permanence cases while ensuring interventions are timely, effective and child-centred. You will work with a high level...

LOCUM Social Worker (Adult Services -Learning Disabilities Review Project) job in Somerset. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. HOULRY RATE: up to £38.00 ph (umbrella) TYPE: LOCUM TEAM: Adult Services HOURS: Full Time - Minimum 2 days per week on-site About the Role We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a Learning Disabilities Review Project. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner with strong Care Act knowledge and Learning Disabilities experience to undertake detailed reviews and reassessments, ensuring individuals receive appropriate, person-centred, and evidence-based support. The successful Social Worker will work independently while collaborating closely with health...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Mobile Home and Traveller Site Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: This specialist post will provide a single point of contact on behalf of the council in relation to all matters involving the Mobile Home and Traveller community which includes a diverse area covering individual support, site management, transit site provision, awareness training, community engagement and advising on related legislation and guidance. The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of effective and highly efficient management of the mobile home and traveller sites. This will include management of licenses, communal areas ensuring that internal and external communal areas are kept clean, free of rubbish, are well maintained and are safe for residents and other customers in line with specification. The postholder is responsible for the fair allocation of plots and act as the liaison between the council and the community....

Adult Social Worker – Mental Health Team Support Adults to Achieve Better Outcomes in Hackney SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Mental Health Team at the London Borough of Hackney. This is a great opportunity for a confident practitioner to support adults with mental health needs and work as part of a collaborative health and social care service. Role Details * Location: London Borough of Hackney * Start Date: ASAP * Contract: Full-time locum * Working Pattern: Monday to Friday * Pay Rate: £32.00 per hour (Umbrella) The Role You will support adults with a range of mental health needs, completing assessments, coordinating care and promoting independence through strengths-based practice. Key Responsibilities * Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and support plans. * Manage a caseload of adults with mental health needs. * Work closely with individuals, carers and...

About the Role Opus People Solutions on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join their MASH Assessment Pod on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic assessment service where you will undertake timely interventions to safeguard children and support families at the earliest opportunity. About the Role You will be part of one of our Assessment Pods, operating on a structured three-week rota designed to provide variety and balance within the role. Week 1: Assessment Week Manage up to four pre-arranged Single Assessments. Conduct home visits and engage directly with children and families. Complete comprehensive assessments and required recording.Week 2: Triage Week Fully office-based. Respond to urgent safeguarding concerns and potential Section 47 enquiries. Attend strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings. Undertake visits to families, either independently or jointly with the...

Adult Social Worker – City Locality Team Herefordshire Council | Hereford £31.29 per hour Umbrella | Full-Time Locum | ASAP Start SW Locums are recruiting for three experienced Adult Social Workers to join the City Locality Team at Herefordshire Council on a full-time locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and well-established team covering Hereford City and the surrounding areas. This is an ASAP start, initially for 3 months, with a strong likelihood of extension pending permanent recruitment. Pay Rate * £31.29 per hour (Umbrella) Working Pattern * Monday to Friday * 37 hours per week * Hybrid working * Minimum of 2 days per week in the office (Wednesday and Thursday) * Candidates must be able to attend duty visits when required. Location Applicants should be located within approximately 1.5 hours of Hereford if commuting, to meet the team's hybrid working requirements. The Role You will be...

Senior Practitioner – Adults Safeguarding Team Thurrock Council £31.96 per Hour Umbrella | Full-Time Locum | Hybrid Working | ASAP Start SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner – Adults to join the Adults Safeguarding Team at Thurrock Council. This is an excellent full-time locum opportunity for an advanced Adult Social Worker looking to make an immediate impact within a busy and supportive safeguarding service. The role is available on an ASAP start, offering an initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension. Pay Rate * £31.96 per hour (Umbrella) Working Pattern * Monday to Friday * Full-time hours * Hybrid working available The Role As a Senior Practitioner within the Adults Safeguarding Team, you will work with adults who have been referred due to safeguarding concerns. This is a hands-on position requiring a confident and experienced practitioner who can manage complex safeguarding work independently...