29 jobs found in Kidlington

Financial Improvement Project Manager - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in Berkshire to appoint an Interim Financial Improvement Project Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale Finance Improvement Programme. This is a key interim role focused on overseeing multiple transformation projects, ensuring strong governance, effective delivery, and transparent reporting within a complex programme environment. What's on Offer Rate: £550 per day (negotiable) Contract length: 6 months initially Full-time Hybrid working - 2 days on site Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will support the delivery of multiple projects within a Finance Improvement Programme, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and maintaining strong programme control. Key responsibilities: Supporting the definition, planning, execution, and closure of multiple transformation projects. Maintaining programme plans,...

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...

Interim Investment and Compliance Manager Wiltshire (Hybrid) 6-Month Contract Negotiable Daily Rate We are supporting a Local Authority in Wiltshire with the appointment of an experienced Investment and Compliance Manager for an initial 6-month period. This is a senior leadership role within the Housing service, responsible for strategic asset management and landlord compliance across a housing portfolio of approximately 5,300 homes. The council is seeking an experienced property professional who can provide immediate impact, strong technical leadership, and assurance around compliance and long-term investment planning. The Role Reporting to the Head of Housing Services you will lead a multi-disciplinary team (6–8 staff) covering asset management, surveying, planned investment, and landlord compliance. Key responsibilities will include: * Leading the development and delivery of the HRA Asset Management Strategy * Designing and costing planned maintenance programmes...

Our client, a renowned leader in the Public Sector, is seeking a Senior Category Manager. Be part of a team that priorities environmental, safety, and ethical standards while pursuing excellence. Benefits: £80-85/hour rate: Competitive compensation for your expertise. Values-driven culture: Align with principles of sustainability and ethics. Flexible schedule: Hybrid office days in Reading. Role Responsibilities: Strategic Initiatives: Implement cost-effective solutions in Category Management. Supplier Management: Enhance performance and manage risks. Contract Negotiations: Lead complex negotiations for optimal business outcomes. Requirements Experience: 5+ years in category management or strategic sourcing. Extensive FM (soft and hard) experience Skills: Analytical proficiency and procurement software expertise. Security Clarence: Eligible for SC Closing Statement: Ready to make a difference in a forward-thinking environment? Apply now and drive success as a Senior...

Site Project Manager - Water Infrastructure Location: Thames Valley Region Contract Type: Contract with Temp-to-Perm Potential Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge in the water sector? Or are you currently operating as a Site Manager or Site Agent and ready to take the next step into Project Management? Our client, a leading main contractor within the water industry, is seeking a hands-on Site Project Manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of water infrastructure schemes. This role would be ideal for someone from a strong Site Manager or Site Agent background who is looking to transition into a more project-focused role with greater commercial and programme responsibility. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a range of water mains and network upgrade projects, supporting the delivery of vital improvements for Thames Water. About the Role As Site Project Manager, you will take ownership of site delivery for water main...

Category Manager | Procurement Manager | Commercial Manager Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our client in the Defence Sector, who is seeking a Category Manager for an initial 6-month assignment with an option to extend. Location: Hybrid working - Reading The ideal candidate will hold an active security clearance and strong experience in Category Management, with the following skills and qualifications: Demonstrated experience in Category Management and developing Category Strategies within the Defence, Nuclear, or Central Government sectors. Proficiency in Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, and Contract Management. Familiarity with the public sector and end-to-end procurement processes. Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 is preferred. Experience with NEC 3/4 Contract Management is also desired. CIPS Certification is a plus.To apply, please submit your updated CV for consideration

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a 2-bed children’s home supporting two young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in the NN4 area. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. Key Responsibilities * Register and maintain full regulatory compliance * Lead, recruit, and develop a dedicated care team * Oversee safeguarding, behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and care planning * Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and administrative duties * Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and external stakeholders * Monitor outcomes for young people and ensure consistently high standards of care Requirements * Proven experience within residential children’s services, particularly supporting EBD * Minimum 2 years’ experience in a...

Job Title: Payroll Manager (9–12 Month FTC) Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum Location: Warwick A well-established educational institute is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join them on a 9–12 month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a busy, multi-site payroll function, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery across the organisation. Key Responsibilities * Manage the end-to-end payroll process for a multi-site workforce, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery * Oversee monthly payroll operations, including processing, reconciliation, and reporting * Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including HMRC requirements and Teachers’ Pension regulations * Act as the main point of contact for payroll queries, providing support to employees and stakeholders * Maintain and optimise payroll systems, with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement * Manage year-end processes, including P60s, P11Ds,...

Senior HR Manager (6-Month FTC) We are working with an industry leading client on the lookout for an experienced and confident Senior HR Manager to join their team in Warwick on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a senior leadership role requiring a seasoned HR professional who can hit the ground running, operate with limited supervision, and confidently engage stakeholders at all levels — from frontline colleagues through to Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role will lead and manage a geographically dispersed HR team, acting as a coach, mentor, and escalation point for complex employee relations matters, while providing clear oversight of the overall ER landscape across the organisation. This is a hands-on role where you will personally manage complex and high-risk cases, hear appeals, and support the Extended Leadership Team on confidential matters — including managing and investigating “Speak Up” (Whistleblowing) cases received via...

HR Consultant/HR Manager – Employee Relations – Local Authority £27 - £36+ per Hour (negotiable depending on experience) Hybrid working available 9 months initial contract – likely to be extended Job Responsibilities: * Reporting to the HR Consultancy lead this role will work within HR & OD to provide professional HR advice to line managers; using a risk-based approach to determine the level of support required. * Offering appropriate and pragmatic advice to enable effective management of people performance issues, application of HROD policy, best practice and employment law knowledge to drive performance improvement. * This role will work closely with OD colleagues to up skill people management practices across the Council. You must have: * Previous experience within employee relations * Experience of working directly within a local authority Benefits of Working with On-recruitment: * Up to a £250 referral bonus for any successful referrals – T’s &...

Job Title: Property Manager Location: Slough and some work out of East London head office Contract: Rolling 3-month contract Rate: £25-£27 per hour (Umbrella) Overview A Housing Association in Slough is seeking an experienced Property Manager to support the effective management of a residential portfolio. This is a customer-facing role requiring strong estate management, tenancy management, and maintenance coordination skills. Key Responsibilities Deliver a responsive, efficient and customer-focused estate management service Manage tenancies and licences, including processing lets and fast-paced move-ins Conduct regular estate walkarounds and weekly inspections across the patch Carry out Health & Safety checks and follow up on Fire Risk Assessment actions Monitor maintenance issues, raise repairs and manage contractors through to completion Manage voids effectively, supporting rental income and minimising void periods Liaise with internal teams, third-party...

Deputy Team Manager required in Luton Borough Council's children and families team! About the Role To lead and manage an experienced team of ASYE's, Social Workers and Senior Practitioners, aimed at supporting the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Enable children and young people to remain safely within their home and /or community environment, wherever possible, including appropriate provisions identified by the Local Authority, and ensure they achieve good outcomes through effective social work intervention. Where this is not possible to ensure that the children and young people are safeguarded via statutory routes including Care Proceedings and alternative permanent care. Ensure the team provides effective services, employing best professional practice and standards, which have measurable benefit for service users. Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience...

Role: Supervisor Salary: £14 ph Location: Windsor Hours: 40 hours per week/ must be available on weekends Our Client a rapidly expanding London based womenswear brand is looking for an energetic and passionate store supervisor to support their Windsor location. You will be their brand ambassador priding yourself on their mindful production, responsible sourcing, and delivering inclusive, positive experiences for every customer! Responsibilities: Deliver an outstanding customer experience aligned with brand values. Lead by example in customer interactions, styling advice, and product knowledge. Drive sales performance, supporting the team to achieve daily KPIs and conversion targets. Resolve customer queries and issues professionally and efficiently.Team Leadership Support with daily team briefings, motivation, and delegation of tasks. Supervise the team on the shop floor, ensuring productivity and excellent service. Provide coaching and feedback to team members to...

Role: Supervisor Salary: £14 ph Location: Windsor Hours: 40 hours per week/ must be available on weekends Our Client a rapidly expanding London based womenswear brand is looking for an energetic and passionate store supervisor to support their Windsor location. You will be their brand ambassador priding yourself on their mindful production, responsible sourcing, and delivering inclusive, positive experiences for every customer! Responsibilities: Deliver an outstanding customer experience aligned with brand values. Lead by example in customer interactions, styling advice, and product knowledge. Drive sales performance, supporting the team to achieve daily KPIs and conversion targets. Resolve customer queries and issues professionally and efficiently.Team Leadership Support with daily team briefings, motivation, and delegation of tasks. Supervise the team on the shop floor, ensuring productivity and excellent service. Provide coaching and feedback to team members to...

We are recruiting for a Customer Services Lead on behalf of a client. Our client is is a leading global distributor of pharmaceuticals. Their success to date is the result of 50 years’ experience exporting medicines to their customers in over 70 countries across 6 continents. * Customer Services Manager * Location - Watford * 1 year fixed term contract with a review * Salary £40,000 * Hybrid working from home 2 days a week * Hours are Monday to Friday days (37.5 hours) * Bonus - Performance related * Holidays 24 days plus Bank Holidays Team leadership - Lead, motivate, and coach the Customer Service team to ensure a high level of engagement and performance. Maintain excellent, prompt, and consistent customer service standards across the team. Monitor team and individual performance through monthly and quarterly KPIs and take appropriate actions where required. Drive continuous improvement in team performance, processes, and systems to increase...

HR Manager – St Albans (Hybrid) Up to £60,000 + Benefits | 6-12 Month Fixed Term Contract This is a hands-on HR leadership role supporting both the UK head office and international subsidiaries of a global technology business. As HR Manager, you’ll lead on a range of core people functions, from recruitment and onboarding to policy development, performance management, and employee engagement. You’ll oversee employee records, manage HR systems and documentation, and play a key part in driving compliance, employee wellbeing, and organisational development. Acting as a key point of contact for both staff and management, you’ll provide practical HR advice and guidance, while managing a small team and supporting the development of the wider HR function across the group. What’s on offer: You’ll work in a collaborative and engaging environment where continuous improvement is encouraged. In return, you’ll benefit from private healthcare, life insurance, a pension scheme, flexible working,...

Job Title: SC Cleared Programme Manager Location: Farnborough Duration: 3 months with possible 3 month additional extension Rate: Up to £849 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process Our Client, a leading organisation in the defence and technology sector, is hiring for a reputable client to lead complex programmes within their IT division. What you'll be doing: Fully accountable for delivering programme vision, objectives, and benefits on time, within scope, and budget. Lead and motivate Project Managers, ensuring safe working practices and effective collaboration across teams. Develop and oversee integrated plans, resource capacity, and dependency management to achieve desired outcomes. Manage budgets, costs, and proactively identify opportunities for savings while controlling risks and issues at programme level. Conduct performance reviews, challenge project teams, and ensure governance and assurance...

Role: Supply Chain Manager(SC cleared) Location: Farnborough(Hybrid) Duration: 6 months Rate: Up to £660/day Umbrella An experienced Supply Chain Manager is required to lead supply chain activity on complex programmes, working in a collaborative procurement environment across Farnborough with flexible hybrid working. The role Lead supply chain activity across allocated programme teams. Provide procurement expertise to stakeholders, shaping commercially robust, cost‑effective solutions. Lead supplier and partner negotiations, including large tech vendors. Define, plan and deliver end‑to‑end procurement strategies that meet customer, technical and schedule requirements. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring governance and process compliance. Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and share best practice. Essential: Strong stakeholder management within a procurement/supply chain function. Proven commercial acumen and contract negotiation...

Software Engineering Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for a Software Engineering Manager based in the Farnborough area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. 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 a Software Engineering Manager—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Lead the day-to-day activities of the software team Plan, design, develop, verify, and integrate the software for the high-altitude, long-endurance Zephyr aircraft. Acting as the technical authority for software, ensuring compliance with safety, performance,...