18 jobs found in Kettering

Service Manager – Leaving Care Team Location: Peterborough (Hybrid Working Available) Rate: £450 per day We are currently recruiting for an experienced Service Manager to lead and oversee the Leaving Care Team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled manager with a strong background in children's services and leaving care provision to make a significant impact on the lives of young people transitioning into adulthood. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Leaving Care Team. Ensure high-quality services are delivered in line with statutory requirements and best practice. Lead, support, and develop staff to achieve positive outcomes for care leavers. Manage performance, budgets, and service improvement initiatives. Work collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders.Requirements: Significant management experience within Children's Services. Strong knowledge of legislation, policy, and practice...

Interim Regional Manager, Turnaround Manager, Regional Support Manager. Supported Living for adults with learning disabilities, mental health, complex care. Leicester, Leicestershire. Option of salaried role or possible day rate. We are looking for an experienced manager to oversee a service improvement project for supported living services for adults with complex needs across the Leicester area. You will have extensive, proven experience in managing services for adults with complex needs including learning disabilities, autism and mental health. An excellent knowledge of CQC legislation and all aspects of compliance is required. Your track record will include ensuring excellent levels of care quality and compliance, with the ability to analyse and troubleshoot, support managers & develop action plans, assess training needs across multiple services and locations and putting plans & systems in place to address areas of concern. You will be someone who can quickly build...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Domiciliary Care Manager to join an established care provider on an interim basis. We are looking for a confident and experienced Manager who can quickly assess a service, identify priorities and implement improvements from day one. You will be expected to provide operational leadership and stability to a domiciliary care branch following a period of change.   The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening governance, improving compliance, supporting service growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.   Responsibilities: Provide day to day operational leadership of the domiciliary care branch Oversee the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care services Review, update and sign off care plans to ensure compliance and quality standards are maintained Conduct regular audits and implement quality assurance processes Ensure all CQC regulations and governance requirements are consistently met...

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Neighbourhood Services Manager to join a large and high-performing housing organisation on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for overseeing a large-scale housing management service covering approximately 16,000 properties. The successful candidate will play a key role in stabilising services, driving performance, and ensuring excellent neighbourhood and tenancy management outcomes. The successful Neighbourhood Services Manager will receive support and onboarding from the Head of Neighbourhood Services to ensure a smooth transition into the role. Key Responsibilities of a Neighbourhood Services Manager: Lead and manage a high-demand neighbourhood housing management service. Drive service improvement, operational performance, and customer satisfaction. Provide leadership across neighbourhood management and anti-social behaviour (ASB)...

R&D Engineering Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for an R&D Engineering Manager based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for an R&D Engineering Manager —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Responsible for improving or developing new products, components, equipment, systems, technologies, or processes Assisting with formulating business plans and budgets for product development Analysing quality/safety test results Keeping abreast of new developments in the industry and...

IT Programme Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for an IT Programme Manager based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for an IT Programme manager —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Delivery of an enterprise IT system that delivers all artefacts required for Regulation 154 Compliance Requirements development (customer, functional & software) Customer Testing Production Deployment & In-Service Support Management of the software development plan with computer programmersThe...

Position Title: Senior Buyer Duration: Contract - 12 Months Location: Gaydon *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.* Duties: Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organisation including: Direct Operations (Production) Procurement processes include: Product/Service Sourcing Supplier Selection Pricing/Terms Negotiation Order Processing Contract Administration Supplier Performance Management Strategic Sourcing Responsibilities typically include: Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Contract negotiations, price analysis, internal and external stakeholder management, contract terms. Skills: Procurement Strategy Cost Savings and Financial Performance management Supplier Management and Relationship Building Process Excellence and Operational Efficiency Category Management and Market...

Group Tax Manager (6-Month Contract) Location: Luton (2 days working from home) Rate: £550 per day (Umbrella) Contract Length: 6 months What we're looking for We are seeking an experienced Group Tax Manager to join a UK-listed organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This is a senior role within the Group Tax function, supporting the delivery of corporate and international tax strategy while ensuring compliance across a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment. You will act as a key advisor to senior finance stakeholders, helping shape strategic decisions, manage tax risk, and optimise the Group's overall tax position, while maintaining strong governance and regulatory compliance. Day-to-day responsibilities Support and implement the Group's tax strategy in line with business objectives Lead on international tax planning, including cross-border transactions and structuring Provide commercially focused tax advice to senior stakeholders Oversee Group-wide corporation tax...

FT Recruitment is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to oversee and coordinate transportation operations within our organisation. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills, extensive knowledge of logistics and supply chain management, and proficiency with various systems such as ERP, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and transportation management systems. This role involves ensuring efficient shipping and receiving processes, managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and driving continuous process improvements to optimise overall transportation performance. Duties * Supervise daily transportation activities, including shipping, receiving, and freight handling. * Oversee the utilisation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, and AS400 to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of inventory and shipments. * Manage relationships with 3PL providers to ensure service levels meet organisational standards. * Coordinate with warehouse...

Interim Operational Services Contract Manager (Local Authority) * Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (6 months) * Hours: 37 hours per week We are recruiting for an experienced Operational Services Contract Manager on an initial six month assignment on an interim basis. About the Role We are seeking a highly capable and proactive individual to lead and support a range of operational service contracts across the district. As the Operational Services Contract Manager, you will play a key role in managing procurement activity, overseeing contract delivery, and ensuring high-quality operational outcomes. You will be responsible for supporting (but not limited to) the following projects: * Stray Dog Contract Procurement — end to end procurement and contract mobilisation * Abandoned Vehicles Contract Procurement * Environmental Enforcement Contract Procurement * Fuel Supply Contract — securing a reliable and compliant supply arrangement * MRF Contract Procurement —...

Interim HR Manager 12 Month FTC (with potential to become permanent) Nottingham (Onsite) Up to £42,000 Full Time (Monday to Friday typically 8am - 4pm with flexibility) SF Partners are exclusively supporting a well-established, owner-managed business in their search for an Interim HR Manager. With around c250 employees over 10 UK sites, this organisation operates within a predominantly blue collar environment, supported by a head office team. With excellent staff retention, long-serving employees, and pay rates above industry norms, the business has built a loyal workforce and strong reputation within its sector. This is a standalone HR role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the people agenda while supporting the business through an exciting period of transformation and growth. Reporting directly into the leadership team, you will be responsible for all aspects of HR across the business. This is a hands-on position that requires a pragmatic and resilient HR...

Do you have previous experience working in a rail operations, depot, sidings, or other safety-critical railway environment? If so, TXM Recruit are working in partnership with a high-profile railway client. They are looking for a Duty Depot Delivery Manager to join their team located in the East Midlands on a contract basis. This role is paying £21 per hour (circa £41,000 per annum). The Duty Depot Delivery Managers manage the day-to-day delivery of the depot operations. You will manage the interface with all stakeholders such as train crew, drivers, third party contractors and ensure that the operations of the sidings are delivered safely. You will also be responsible for the safe movement of trains on and off the sidings and the development, maintenance and delivery of the associated operational procedures at the location. Key responsibilities: Leading and directing all Fleet and driver operations on and off the sidings. Ensure work is carried out to the agreed...

About the Role Vivid Resourcing is working with a an organization seeking an experienced and driven Waste & Recycling Manager to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of their waste and recycling services. This is a key operational leadership role, responsible for ensuring high‑quality, compliant, and cost‑effective services that support the organisation's environmental objectives and serve our communities. You will manage frontline operations, contracts, budgets, and people, while driving service improvement, health and safety excellence, and statutory compliance. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage all aspects of the organisation's waste, recycling, and associated environmental services. * Ensure services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with legislation and best practice. * Manage budgets, control spend, and deliver value for money. * Oversee operational performance, service planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Ensure...

Operations Manager Location: Hemel Hempstead Salary: £24,141 per annum (18.75 hours per week, job share - 2.5 days p/w) Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months Are you an experienced leader within care and supported housing, looking for a flexible opportunity that still allows you to make a meaningful impact? At Hightown Housing Association, we are looking for a Care and Supported Housing Operations Manager to join us on a job share basis and help shape high-quality services that truly make a difference. At Hightown, we believe that everyone should have a home and the support they need to live fulfilled, independent lives. As part of our Care and Supported Housing team, you will play a vital role in overseeing a range of services, ensuring they are responsive, person-centred and consistently delivered to a high standard. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about leading teams, driving service improvement and...

Marketing Sourcing Manager (Procurement) Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Halifax or Leeds | Hybrid 6‑Month Contract (potential to extend) Competitive salary (PAYE + benefits) or day rate via Umbrella Company 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 identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more...

We are looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking Payroll Manager to join this dynamic People Services function. You will work as part of a large, collaborative payroll leadership team, sharing responsibility for the delivery of a complex, high‑volume payroll service covering a varied workforce. This is both a hands‑on and strategic position. You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals while also contributing to service improvement, process optimisation, and long‑term planning across the wider payroll function. Key Responsibilities Guide, support, and develop payroll officers, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing in a high‑volume environment, ensuring compliance with legislation, audit requirements, and internal policies. Work closely with fellow Payroll Managers to coordinate workloads, share expertise, and maintain consistent service standards across the team. Use and...

Job title: Support Services Manager - ITIL Location: UK Remote Contract duration: 6 months+ Our client, a successful, UK based consulting company specialising in the provision of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) services has identified a role for a Support Services Manager to work within the Support Services Team. Position Summary: Led and directed by the Senior Manager Support Services. Support Service Managers are part of a service / support desk team who act as a single point of human contact to meet the communication and support needs for users of our client’s technology solutions. As well as being knowledgeable and helpful, the support services team also provide continuous customer feedback which allows preventative measures and improvements to be developed and rolled out supporting wider customer satisfaction with products and services. Support Services is focussed on delivering excellent customer experience through effective tracking and resolution of service...

Total Facilities Manager (Hard and Soft FM) Birmingham, across sites 6 Months + 37 hours per week £275-£300 per day Sellick Partnership is delighted to partner with an organisation in the public sector seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to deliver full-spectrum (hard and soft services) FM across multiple operational sites. This is a hands-on interim role requiring someone who can take ownership of facilities operations immediately, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant, and effectively maintained to support critical frontline services. The TFM role will include: Hard services: M&E systems, statutory compliance, PPM programmes, lifecycle planning Soft services: cleaning, security, waste, and grounds maintenance across multiple sites Managing maintenance activities Coordinating contractors and organising remedial works Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance across all sites Act as the lead for building compliance and safety Oversee day-to-day FM operations...