24 jobs found in Chigwell

Accommodation Placement Manager East London | Hybrid Working Available Rate: £46.87 per hour (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 3 Months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 36 Hours per Week The Role You will be responsible for managing a team delivering an effective operational service, ensuring homeless households are placed into suitable accommodation to meet or discharge the Council's statutory duties. The role covers all forms of temporary accommodation as well as longer-term housing solutions, including private rented sector offers, acquired accommodation, and other housing initiatives. This is a key leadership position requiring strong operational management, performance monitoring, and a commitment to delivering positive outcomes for residents while ensuring value for money. Key Responsibilities ·Manage a team responsible for placing homeless households into temporary and settled accommodation. ·Ensure the Council meets its statutory...

Project Manager - Business Change & Transformation Day Rate: £500 to £600 per day inside IR35 Location: Dagenham (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Reports to: Executive Director, Business Change & Transformation Role Purpose The Project Manager will play a key role in supporting the delivery of enterprise-wide transformation programmes aligned to the organisation's long-term strategic objectives. These programmes may include digital modernisation, operating model redesign, cost optimisation, and service improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for driving high-priority transformation projects from concept through to completion. You will support programme delivery by establishing structured project processes, managing risks and budgets, and coordinating stakeholders across the organisation. Working within a structured public sector governance framework, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to required quality standards. Key...

Project Manager - eDV Clearance London / Manchester 12 Month Initial - Inside IR35 - Up to £600 pd Must Have Active eDV Clearance Are you an Project Manager that wants to work with one of the leading names in the Aerospace and Defence space? Do you want to help solve some of the Defence industries biggest challenges? This business is one of the most respected Design, Engineering and Project management companies across the globe. On offer is the chance to join an elite team of people that are considered best in class, although this is a contract position they still heavily invest in training and progression of their staff to make sure that everybody can perform to the best of their abilities. As defence becomes one of the leading areas of investment in the world, this company has remained as an industry leading due to its cutting edge technology and a undying commitment to staying ahead of the curve. THE ROLE: Oversee the BA team and help them solve challenges when dealing...

Contract inside IR35 till the end of the year with possible extension We are seeking an experienced HR Contracts Manager to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting the mobilisation and management of a large, complex workforce while ensuring the effective delivery of workforce-related contracts and supplier partnerships. Reporting into the HR Leadership Team, you will work closely with Procurement, Legal, Recruitment, Workforce Planning and key business stakeholders to manage workforce supply arrangements and drive supplier performance across the project. Key Responsibilities Manage workforce-related contracts, including recruitment agencies, managed service providers (MSPs), contingent labour suppliers and other strategic workforce partners. Lead supplier relationship management activities, including performance reviews and governance meetings. Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs, SLAs and contractual obligations....

Lead Research Operations Manager Location: London, Bristol or Manchester, 2 days on site per week Contract: 6 months, scope to extend Clearance: Active SC is preferred Inside IR35, £675 P/D Overview We are seeking a Lead Research Operations Manager to support a government client focusing on improving and scaling research operations. You will operate at a senior level to remove operational barriers, streamline research practices, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research delivery across a complex, multi-service environment. Key Responsibilities Lead research operations strategy and execution across key programmes Identify and remove operational blockers to improve research delivery at scale Improve participant recruitment processes across complex and high-risk user groups Establish and enhance governance, ethics, and research processes Work with stakeholders to align solutions and drive adoption of best practice Manage tooling, suppliers, and operational...

Project Manager - Regulatory Change 📍 Hybrid (UK-based) 💷 £450-£500 per day (inside IR35) 📄 6 Month Contract (initial term with potential extension) The Opportunity We are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of regulatory change initiatives within a complex, fast-paced environment. This role will sit within a broader change function and focus on projects related to regulatory reporting, operational readiness, and cross-functional delivery. You will play a key role in coordinating activity across multiple teams, helping to ensure the successful delivery of change initiatives impacting business, operations, and technology functions. Key Responsibilities Deliver end-to-end project management across regulatory change initiatives Coordinate activity across technology, operations, and reporting teams Support the development and implementation of new or enhanced regulatory reports Drive operational readiness for change delivery Track and manage risks, milestones, and...

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) and digital transformation projects. 📍 London (Old Street) - Hybrid (3 days onsite) 📄 Initial 2-Month Contract ⏱️ Start ASAP 📌 Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of Adobe Experience Cloud implementation projects. Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications. Coordinate cross-functional teams, clients, and implementation partners. Drive project governance, reporting, resource planning, and successful delivery. Required Experience 6+ years' project management experience. Proven delivery of digital marketing, marketing automation, or content management projects. Hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP). Experience with Adobe Experience Cloud solutions such as AEM, Adobe Campaign, or Adobe Commerce is highly desirable. Strong stakeholder management and Agile/Scrum delivery experience.This is an excellent...

Technical Project Manager / 9 month contract / London / £450-£500pd (Inside IR35)   I am currently looking for a contract Technical PM to join a client of ours on an initial 9 month contract. This will require you to go onsite 4 days per week and has been determined inside IR35.   You will mostly be working on internal custom applications, managing multi projects and working within an agile environment.   Skills & experience needed: Strong technical understanding of development and delivery (not hands on, but able to have technical discussions) Agile project management experience Experienced on custom internal applications Strong portfolio governance experience Process driven project management Technical understanding and familiarity of the Microsoft technology stack  For this position we are able to wait up to 2 weeks notice for the right candidate.   Please note the in office working is non-negotiable.   If of interest, please apply with your latest CV and I will be in...

My market leading Client is urgently recruiting for a commercially focused Product Lead / Manager, ideally with experience of Artificial Intelligence to drive the success of their products. This role will play a critical part in ensuring their products meet user needs while delivering measurable business and financial value. A tech /Artificial Intelligence background would be a significant advantage, enabling the successful candidate to act as a trusted partner across Product, Digital, Finance, and Delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Act as a voice of the customer and the business. Fundamentally, the Product Lead / Manager is a business partner for their specific product(s), ensuring alignment between user needs and commercial objectives. Serve as a gatekeeper of scope, ensuring focus is maintained and that only value-driven work is delivered. Align the product vision and roadmap to support user needs, strategic priorities, and financial outcomes. Monitor product...

Job title: Technical Programme Manager - Workstream Lead Contract: 6 Months Location: London (Paddington, Hybrid) IR35: Inside Sector: Retail As a Technical Programme Manager, you support complex cross team initiatives and programmes, ensuring work progresses smoothly through effective planning, coordination and removal of delivery impediments. As a programme manager you will be accountable for leading the end to end delivery of a defined workstream on the client implementation of SAP. You will build and manage the plan ensuring successful delivery across design, build, test, deployment, and stabilisation. You help identify pain points and delivery inefficiencies, support agile ways of working, and strengthen sequencing, dependency management and escalation mechanisms within and across teams. You provide practical delivery support through tracking progress, coordinating ceremonies, managing programme budgets, supporting release activities and ensuring clarity of priorities....

Commercial & Procurement Manager London (Manchester / Bristol considered) | Hybrid £500 - £550 per day (Inside IR35) 12-month contract (with potential extension) Active SC Clearance preferred or SC eligible The Opportunity We're supporting a high-profile central government organisation in the search for an experienced Commercial & Procurement Manager. This role sits within a key function driving apprenticeship and talent programmes, offering the opportunity to work at the heart of impactful, large-scale public sector initiatives. Key Responsibilities Manage contracts with apprenticeship and learning providers, including KPI tracking and performance reviews Lead and support end-to-end procurement activities, including business cases, framework usage (e.g. CCS), and supplier selection Oversee contract transitions and establish effective BAU contract management frameworks Deliver high-quality reporting to senior stakeholders across government Support broader...

Project Manager Flexible working, 2 days a week onsite £450 per day INSIDE IR35 Job Overview: The Project Manager plays a crucial role in defining and delivering project outcomes that align with organizational goals. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of necessary business changes and the ability to ensure that projects meet defined deliverables with exceptional quality, all while adhering to constraints related to cost, risk, and time. Main remit * To manage establishing a replacement procurement framework for Consultancy & Skilled Persons Framework to replace the existing one which ends March 2027 * Needs a “strong PM to manage a matrix team of Business Analysts, with strong stakeholder management skills to interface with Procurement and business stakeholders. * If capacity allows, may be asked to support another initiative * Ideal start date: August * End date: end March 2027 Key Responsibilities: As a Project Manager, you will oversee high-complexity...

Senior PM London contract - INSIDE IR35 £(Apply online only)/DAY Senior Supervision PM would be a typical PM type. * Lead the strands under the Supervisory Strategy workstream focussed on: * Supporting the AE in developing a robust strategy & delivery plan on the supervisory capability * Plan and deliver a Supervisory Playbook with supervision SMEs on how we will run the supervision of any scheme * Plan and deliver the operating model for the supervision team * Plan and deliver a change & technology workstream working with supporting organisations and business SMEs, to define, build, test & mature data collections, internal and external reporting capabilities, dashboards and tools to enable the supervisions teams to understand, monitor & drive supervisory intervention on scheme execution * Planning and monitoring of early supervision activities * Transition planning &mgmt. from developing the supervisory capability into standalone supervision in...

The Global Marketing Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing procurement activities and supplier relationships within the sector. This temporary role is based in North West London and requires expertise in media and market insights procurement. Client Details This organisation is a well-established, global organisation. They are known for their commitment to excellence in procurement and supply chain operations, providing innovative solutions to meet market demands. Description As Global Marketing Procurement Manager, duties will include, however, not be limited to: Develop and execute procurement strategies for media and market insights categories. Manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal value, quality, and service delivery. Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive innovation. Negotiate contracts and manage supplier agreements in line with company policies. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Secure Communications Service Manager subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. This role requires broad level of knowledge of VDI environment / technology and Windows OS. Rate: £48.84 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 4-5 days a week likely onsite. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Secure Communications Service Manager Job Description: Digital Excellence function providing IT Services to the business. Responsibilities: Lead and manage incident management within the environment Lead and manage continuous service improvement activities within the environment Ensure service levels are achieved or exceeded at all times by often, providing escorting of DEX and DEX suppliers Lead and manage request...

Tech Procurement Manager (Infrastructure & Telecoms) Location: Slough (Hybrid working -2 days per week on site) Contract Length: 6-month contract (possible extension) Pay Rate: £600 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Overview We're partnering with a market-leading, customer-facing technology business to secure a high-calibre Tech Procurement Manager to take ownership of a large and complex contract portfolio (~60 live agreements). This is a high-impact, delivery-critical role requiring a true technology procurement specialist - not a generalist. You'll operate at the centre of a fast-paced tech environment, leading commercial outcomes across infrastructure, telecoms, and cloud. Key Responsibilities Own and manage a high-volume portfolio (~60 contracts) across technology suppliers Lead end-to-end commercial and contractual negotiations with new and incumbent vendors Act as a trusted commercial partner to senior technology stakeholders Deliver procurement across:...

Lead building and fire safety across a high profile housing portfolio Building and Fire Safety Manager Role: Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager Rate: £600 per day inside IR35 Contract Type: Interim, Full Time Location: Essex, South East England Contract Length: 6 months Working Arrangements: Hybrid, with office attendance required (1–3 days) Closing Date: 17 June 2026 Building and Fire Safety Manager – Overview * A leading social housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager to oversee compliance across a diverse residential portfolio, including high risk buildings. * This role will play a critical part in ensuring all assets meet current legislative standards while strengthening systems, processes and safety culture across the organisation. Building and Fire Safety Manager – Key Responsibilities * Ensure full compliance with all relevant building and fire safety legislation, regulations and best practice. * Develop and implement...

We are seeking an Interim Procurement Transformation Manager to lead the development and embedding of category management as part of a wider procurement transformation programme. This role focuses on building category management capability from the ground up, helping stakeholders move from reactive purchasing to a more structured, strategic, category-led approach to managing spend and suppliers. Client Details The organisation is a public sector entity. Description Key responsibilities include: Lead the development and implementation of category management across the organisation Work closely with stakeholders to define, build, and embed category strategies Help structure and categorise spend, building category knowledge and insight Develop and introduce category management templates, tools, and best‑practice frameworks Educate and support stakeholders to understand what category management is, why it matters, and how to apply it Support the handover of category management...

We are looking for an experienced Interim Procurement Transformation Manager to design and implement a contract management function from the ground up. This is a hands-on transformation role embedding contract management structure, strengthening supplier governance, and driving behavioural change. Client Details This role is within a public sector organisation. Description Key responsibilities include: Lead the design and implementation of a contract management framework from scratch Introduce structured approaches such as contract segmentation (Gold / Silver / Bronze) and ensure appropriate management strategies are applied Drive the adoption of category management principles, embedding them across stakeholders Develop and roll out templates, playbooks, and governance frameworks Deliver training and upskilling programmes across procurement and the wider business Support and attend key supplier meetings, improving governance, performance, and commercial outcomes Lead...

Lead Major Incident Manager Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid – minimum 60% onsite) Contract: Initial 6-month contract Rate: £364.65 per day PAYE / £467.08 per day Umbrella IR35: Inside IR35 The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Lead Major Incident Manager to lead the response to critical IT incidents and drive Problem Management activities within a fast-paced Technology & Operations environment. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on maintaining operational stability, minimising service disruption, driving continual service improvement, and delivering high-quality reporting and analysis. Working closely with technical teams and stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring service resilience and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities * Lead and coordinate the response to major incidents, ensuring rapid restoration of services and minimal business impact. * Take ownership of complex incidents, providing hands-on leadership and clear...