32 jobs found in Ashford

Job title: Residential Manager Location: Gravesend and Gillingham, Kent Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum, based on experience Scope: Registered Manager responsible for two children's residential homes Reports to: Responsible Individual / Director Role overview We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Residential Manager to lead and oversee the day to day running of two children's residential homes. The postholder will hold registration with Ofsted and take full accountability for the quality of care, safeguarding, regulatory compliance and operational performance across both homes. This is a senior leadership role suited to a candidate with a strong track record in children's residential care and the ability to manage provision across multiple sites. Key responsibilities * Provide effective leadership and management across two children's residential homes, ensuring consistently high standards of care. * Hold and maintain Ofsted registration as Registered Manager and...

Production Operative We are delighted to be working with our Client based in Thanet who are looking for a detail-orientated Production Operative to join their team. Location: Thanet, Kent Job Type: Full-Time, On-Going Salary: £12.71 per hour The Role: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Operative to join a growing electronics manufacturing team in Thanet. This role involves supporting the production of high-quality electronic products through assembly, inspection, and manufacturing processes while adhering to strict quality and safety standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for following documented work instructions, maintaining excellent workmanship, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the production department. Key Responsibilities: Follow written instructions, technical documentation, and manufacturing procedures relating to the production of electronic products. Undertake assembly tasks and...

Interim IT Separation Lead Programme Manager We are seeking an experienced Interim IT Separation Lead Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end technology separation of a business unit as part of a strategic business separation programme. This is a high-impact role responsible for delivering the successful separation of approximately 200 users across 41 identified IT systems, services, and ensuring business continuity while minimising operational and technical risk. Reporting to the MD, you will take ownership of the planning, governance, and execution of the IT separation programme. You will work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, third-party suppliers, and senior leadership to deliver a seamless transition within agreed timelines and budget. Key responsibilities include: Leading the end-to-end IT separation programme from planning through to execution. Developing and managing detailed separation plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and governance....

Job title: Residential Manager Location: Gravesend and Gillingham, Kent Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum, based on experience Scope: Registered Manager responsible for two children's residential homes Reports to: Responsible Individual / Director Role overview We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Residential Manager to lead and oversee the day to day running of two children's residential homes. The postholder will hold registration with Ofsted and take full accountability for the quality of care, safeguarding, regulatory compliance and operational performance across both homes. This is a senior leadership role suited to a candidate with a strong track record in children's residential care and the ability to manage provision across multiple sites. Key responsibilities * Provide effective leadership and management across two children's residential homes, ensuring consistently high standards of care. * Hold and maintain Ofsted registration as Registered Manager and ensure...

Job Title: Head of Business Partnering for all Children's services Location: Bexley Council (Typically 2 days in the office per week but varies week on week) Start date: 10th August Contract: 26 weeks minimum Hours: 36 hours per week Salary: £700 – 800 per day Responsibilities: Overall responsibility for 5 members of staff. The Head of Finance Business Partnering is responsible for leading and implementing the business partnering function for the service area. They will act as a partner with the service leadership teams to develop, challenge and support service plans and project delivery and take responsibility for managing and reporting on operational performance for the business partnering team. The post-holder’s primary activity is to ensure the provision of an effective Business Partnering function which will challenge the status quo and work in partnership with services to develop new delivery models to deliver significant cost savings and maximise the outcomes for...

Interim Fire Safety Manager Required A local authority is seeking an experienced Interim Fire Safety Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of its fire safety compliance programme across its housing portfolio. This is a critical role for a fire safety professional with a strong background in housing compliance, fire risk management and contractor oversight. You will play a key part in ensuring statutory and regulatory obligations are met while providing expert advice and assurance to senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the organisation's fire safety compliance programme. * Review Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and ensure all actions are tracked and completed. * Oversee fire safety contractors and remedial works programmes to ensure quality and compliance. * Conduct site inspections and verify completed fire safety works. * Monitor compliance performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where required. * Produce...

We are looking for a Finance Assistant on an initial 6 month fixed-term contract. On a part time, this role will be reporting into the Finance Manager. The successful will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, helping to maintain accurate financial records and ensure the smooth running of the finance function. Key Responsibilities Assist with daily finance and accounting activities. Process invoices, expenses, bank reconciliations, petty cash, and credit cards. Support with some month end closures, including journals and reconciliations Support accounts receivable and purchase ledger activities. Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports. Assist with VAT compliance and year-end audit preparation. Provide general support to the Finance Manager and wider finance team.About You Can commit to 20-22 hours per week, solely in office. Previous experience working within a bookkeeping/finance support role. Experience using systems such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks

Fawkes & Reece are working with a leading residential developer to recruit a Customer Relations Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing customer care team, leading the customer journey from exchange of contracts through to completion, handover, and aftercare while delivering an exceptional customer experience. Working closely with internal departments including Sales, Construction, Property Management, Concierge, and Aftercare, you will play a key role in ensuring customers receive a seamless, professional service throughout their home-buying journey. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the customer journey from exchange of contracts through to legal completion, handover, and aftercare. Deliver an outstanding customer experience, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction throughout the new homes process. Manage and resolve complex customer enquiries, complaints, defects, and escalated issues in partnership with the Aftercare and Construction...

Blue Arrow has exciting new Temporary Chef Manager Roles Guaranteed hours between 35 - 40 Hours per week until at least Mid October working in and around Croydon, Banstead, Epsom, Crawley & Redhill START Sep 2026 for new term - Potential Permanent Role at end of temp placement Working days: Monday to Friday Excellent Hours and Pay Looking for a Chef Manager with the following skills: As our ideal Chef Manager you will:- Have excellent craft skills and the ability to manage your own kitchen Have proven experience of managing, training and leading a team Have creativity in developing theme days Have a proven track record of continually improving standards Have the ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment Be passionate about food and delivering excellent service to clients and customers Have financial and budget awareness, and proven experience in controlling food costs. Solid understanding of food safety, health & safety, and allergen...

Interim Repairs Resolution Manager Essex | Hybrid working | Contract role | £350.00pd umbrella I'm currently supporting a housing provider in Essex that is looking for an experienced Repairs Resolution Manager to join its Housing Repairs service. This is a broad operational management role with responsibility for supporting the wider repairs function, leading the support team and driving strong performance across complaints, correspondence, contractor management and financial monitoring. Key responsibilities Managing and developing a team of support staff Ensuring repairs complaints, correspondence and MP/Councillor enquiries are handled within agreed timescales Monitoring service KPIs and addressing areas of underperformance Reviewing contractor performance and escalating concerns where required Producing financial and performance reports Supporting the monitoring of responsive repairs budgets Overseeing repair orders, invoices and management-system records Supporting the...

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...

Job Title: Electrical Supervisor – HMP (Prison Estate) Location: HMP Highdown (SM2 5PJ) Salary: Competitive / £230-£250 per day (DOE) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm Job Type: Full-time / Contract About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Supervisor to lead and oversee electrical installation, maintenance, and repair works within the prison estate. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising electrical operatives, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry regulations and site security requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term public sector project, delivering essential infrastructure works within a secure environment. Key Responsibilities * Supervise and coordinate electrical installation, maintenance, and repair activities. * Manage day-to-day operations of electrical teams on site. * Ensure all works are completed in accordance with BS7671 and...

Job Title: Senior Category Manager, Procurement (Regeneration) Location: London (Hybrid working) Rate: £333.93 PAYE / £450 umbrella Contract Type: Interim About the Role: We are seeking a Senior Category Manager to provide expert procurement and commercial leadership for the Regeneration, Economy & Housing Development (REHD) division. You will manage a team of 4 procurement project staff and focus on construction-related procurement, major works contracts, and regeneration capital development projects. This role involves advising, persuading, and authoring procurement documents while ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: * Provide procurement support to the Housing Regeneration and Delivery service, including strategy development and implementation. * Oversee contract negotiations and management for major regeneration works and services. * Lead the development of procurement project plans, ensuring adherence to...

Role: Cleaning Supervisor (temporary) Pay rate: £17.28 Duration: 3 months Hours: 6am to 2pm Location: Central London - fully based onsite The Cleaning Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring the cleanliness, safety and overall well-being of the UNIVERSITY environment, creating a welcoming and safe atmosphere for students, staff and visitors. Reporting directly to the Head of Housekeeping Services, the Supervisor will work collaboratively within a dynamic team to deliver high-quality, efficient services. This involves overseeing the day-to-day management of cleaning staff within a designated area, ensuring all duties are carried out in line with UNIVERSITY policies, procedures and service level agreements. This position requires a hands-on approach, coupled with excellent communication skills across all levels of the UNIVERSITY community. The successful candidate will need to be attentive to the specific needs of the space and must demonstrate a professional, diligent attitude...

A highly credible business who boast a fantastic reputation, are currently looking to hire an EMEA Payroll Manager to join them on a long-term fixed term contract. This role will manage the UK & EMEA payroll operations & also manage the payroll team on a daily basis. As the EMEA Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for: Managing multiple monthly UK payrolls Coordinating and managing EMEA payrolls across a number of different countries including France, Germany, Italy & Netherlands Ensure that payroll is processed timely and accurately Driving compliance across domestic and international payrolls Management of the payroll team daily - identifying areas of training, development etc Design and implement new ideas This role can offer a very hybrid working pattern, alongside a great benefits package. To be considered for this role, candidates must be able to demonstrate proven EMEA payroll experience coupled with staff management. Interviewing now. 51676GC4...

Talentmark are recruiting for an HTA, Value & Evidence Manager to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is based at our client's site in Tadworth, Surrey,    Salary: £33.78 ph PAYE or £37.86 ph Umb   HTA, Value & Evidence Manager Role: Management and tracking of project budgets and invoicing, contracting and publications Provide status updates and manage processes to meet tight timelines Arrange study calls with vendors/stakeholders Act as point of contact for relevant tracker databases (budget, study, project) Manage the publication process, including submission to journals.  Your Background: Hold a relevant degree in health economics, outcomes research, epidemiology or similar, or have equivalent working experience Previous experience in a research organisation  Experience in HEOR methods Experience and understanding of observational study designs and analysis Be self-directed and able to work without close...

Night Manager - From £14.80 per hour | Weekly Pay | Excellent Rates of Pay Take the next step in your hospitality career with a rewarding leadership role. Are you an experienced Night Manager looking for your next opportunity in Brighton? This is a fantastic chance to join a modern hotel on a temporary basis, where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional overnight operations while leading a dedicated team. If you enjoy taking responsibility, providing outstanding guest experiences, and thrive during night shifts, this could be the perfect opportunity. Why apply? What's in it for you? Weekly pay Excellent rates of pay from £14.80 per hour Valuable experience in a leadership position with excellent career development opportunitiesKey Responsibilities As Night Manager, you will be responsible for: Supervising the overnight team and ensuring high standards are maintained throughout every shift Supporting the Front Office Manager with the day-to-day running of the...

Event Operations Manager - Events £40,000 -£45,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working London 1 Year Contract Global industry leader in b2b events business seeks a highly talented Event Operations Manager to take full ownership of a number of leading international b2b events with scope for international travel. The Event Manager will be an experienced professional responsible for the full end-to-end delivery of up to 5 b2b conferences a year – these range in size from (Apply online only). On the larger events additional team members will be supporting too. Role Responsibilities: Event Operations Manager * Managing end-to-end delivery of allocated events of varying size, format, and complexity across a range of geographies. * Working with sales team to create packages that are innovative and profitable, identifying fixed vs variable costs and securing appropriate margins and delivery on ROI. * Working with the procured suppliers to significantly improve the...

Role: Project Manager (Web-Based Development) Type: 6-Month Contract Location: Fully Remote Schedule: 3 Working Days/Week We are seeking a highly motivated, remote-ready Project Manager with hands-on experience in Web-Based Development to lead small-to-medium scale projects from initiation to formal closure. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Delivery: Own the project lifecycle, ensuring on-schedule, within-budget delivery of web-based development projects. Planning & Tracking: Create realistic plans; estimate and monitor costs, timescales, and resource requirements; and take decisive corrective action if projects drift. Governance & Controls: Manage formal change control procedures and secure sign-offs from sponsors, design authorities, and project boards. Risk & Compliance: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in compliance with CITS processes. Team Leadership: Motivate the development team, support skill growth, and manage performance. Stakeholder Engagement: Build...

We are seeking an experienced Interim FP&A Manager to join a fast-paced, private equity-backed business. This role will provide critical support to the finance function during the recruitment of a permanent hire while also driving key finance transformation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded FP&A professional who enjoys improving processes, enhancing reporting, and delivering change in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and enhance the monthly FP&A reporting cycle, ensuring timely and insightful management information. * Develop and improve management reporting packs, dashboards, and KPI reporting. * Support finance transformation projects, including process improvement, reporting automation, and planning enhancements. * Review and optimise budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. * Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial analysis and commercial insights. * Ensure...