54 jobs found in St Albans

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...

Duties will be to; * Review, Challenge and sign off recommended packages and support plans, to ensure that management of care and wellbeing of residents is done in line with agreed service procedures and national legislation. * Resolve complex and high-risk situations using negotiation and diplomacy, involving individuals, their families, or staff groups, seeking support from a senior manager when required to fully protect residents. * Build and develop partnerships and relationships with members, senior officers, external organisations and the community to ensure services are developed in line with changing priorities and needs. * Operationalise plans and deploys resources to meet clearly articulated objectives, whilst using ability to shape and tailor their approach to deliver quality and safe services. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Deputy Manager to work with individuals with complex needs? Responsibilities of the role: * To assist the Manager in ensuring the effective, safe and profitable running of all locations * Assist with individual referrals * Provide support to all staff within the group on a 24 hour on call basis * Ability to work 2 weekends per month * Assist with management of staff Requirements: * Experience of working with people with complex needs desirable * NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 3 mandatory working toward Level 5 * Excellent communication skills * Team player * Good organisational skills * Drivers license * Must be on call one weekend per month Our client offers use of company vehicle during shifts, 28 days holiday, social events and career development/training

Project Manager – Business Change 37 Hours per week £46,142 to £49,282 pa – pro rata for hours worked Fixed Term Contract – 12 months Stevenage / Hybrid About the Role Our Business Change & Digital team is expanding, and we’re looking for passionate and curious people with experience in project management and a desire to support and inspire others. As a Business Change Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping the council deliver excellent customer experiences across all channels and modernise the way we work. You’ll lead customer-centred change projects that improve digital services, enable staff to be more productive, reduce costs, and make better use of technology. What you’ll be doing • Managing delivery of business change projects creating clear deliverable plans, managing staff resources and engagement with Sponsors. • Contributing to discovery work and business case development to build the case for change and ensure delivery of value for customers and the...

Configuration Manager Stevenage 12 Month Initial Contract   Overview of department: Configuration Management is pivotal to success in developing and delivering engineered products to our customers and frontline users. Through the controlled application and compliance of processes, we give our programmes confidence and assurance in all products that we produce.   Description of the Role Experienced Configuration professional with an ability to provide technical support to the Configuration Management team. Your ability to build networks and foster strong relationships with the team to review, develop and deliver Configuration Management processes and procedures, as well as supporting and technically coaching project Configuration Managers to deliver technical excellence contributing towards the overall success of our business programmes.   What we’re looking for A proven track record of experience within engineering organisations or operational domains, with a strong technical...

We are looking to recruit a Occupational Therapy Practice Manager in Haringey within the Social Care industry. The vacancy will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance. Responsibilities for the Occupational Therapy Practice Manager include: To hold professional responsibility for the work undertaken by Social Work/OT staff who are providing the assessment and care management/OT support to Adult Social Services. To support the Team Manager and Group Managers with the development, planning, delivery, performance, commissioning and governance of services to deliver a first class service and for Adult Social Services ensuring best value and choice and control are at the heart of the process. To support the Manager to manage resources efficiently and effectively; without compromising the delivery of high quality, fully integrated services. To manage efficient operation of processes, policies and procedures to...

Site Supervisor - Reservoirs / Clean Water Location: London & Thames Valley Job Type: Permanent or Contract Salary/Rate: Dependent on expereince  + Van Provided An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Supervisor to join a growing delivery team working across clean water reservoir and water treatment projects within the Thames Water network. The role will involve supervising day-to-day construction and maintenance activities on reservoir and clean water infrastructure schemes across London and occasionally the Thames Valley region. This position would suit candidates with a strong utilities or water sector background who are confident managing subcontractors, site safety, quality, and programme delivery on live operational sites. Key Responsibilities Supervise day-to-day site activities across clean water and reservoir projects Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high-quality standard Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and...

Role: Future Engineering Operations Manager Location: Marylebone Station, London - with travel to depots as required Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum Role Purpose Chiltern Railways is preparing for a new era of fleet capability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. We are seeking a Future Engineering Operations Manager to lead the strategic planning and development of our engineering operations, ensuring our workforce, depots, stabling facilities, and rolling stock strategies are ready to meet the demands of the future railway. This role is not about day-to-day engineering management. Instead, it focuses on long term planning, capability development, and shaping the systems, people, and infrastructure that will support Chiltern’s future fleet and operational requirements. You will play a key role in preparing the organisation for new technologies, new rolling stock, and evolving customer and operational expectations. Key...

Role: Station & Customer Operations Manager Location: Marylebone Station, London Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum Role Purpose Chiltern Railways is committed to delivering stations that are safe, intuitive, accessible, and designed around the needs of our customers. We are seeking a Stations & Customer Operations specialist to lead the strategic planning and development of station operations, ensuring that future designs, upgrades, and major projects reflect both operational practicality and exceptional customer experience. This role focuses on long-term planning, design influence, and operational readiness—not day to day station management. You will shape how our stations evolve, ensuring that passenger handling, customer experience, and operational requirements are embedded into every project and investment decision. You will engage in projects that are being delivered internally or that are being developed with third...

Senior Payroll Manager – EMEA & APAC 📍 London | Hybrid Working 📄 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension/Permanent) 👥 Managing a Team of 2 🔑 Key Responsibilities * Lead payroll operations across approximately 15–18 countries throughout EMEA & APAC * Manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers, ensuring service levels and compliance are maintained * Oversee payroll processing, approvals, controls and reconciliations across multiple jurisdictions * Support internal and external audits, including tax, SOX and compliance reviews * Partner closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, Legal and senior stakeholders * Manage, mentor and develop a small payroll team * Review payroll outputs, identify risks and drive continuous process improvements * Support payroll projects, system enhancements and operational efficiencies * Ensure payroll compliance with local legislation, employment taxes and statutory requirements 👤 Ideal Candidate * Minimum 7...

We're looking for ambitious operators who want more than just another General Manager title. People who are driven by ownership. Motivated by progression. And ready to build a long-term, meaningful career within a fast-growing premium brand. If you've ever wanted the autonomy and accountability of running your own operation without the risk of starting from scratch, this is as close as it gets. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operations of a high-end centre Manage facilities services (maintenance, cleaning, security, contractors, H&S) Ensure the building is maintained to a five-star standard at all times Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance Manage supplier and contractor performance Monitor budgets, control costs, and drive efficiencies Ensure full compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations Act as the main point of contact for tenants and client queries Handle escalations and operational issues professionally Support front of house and...

Change Project Manager - Tier 1 Financial Services Location: London (Canary Wharf area - Hybrid, 3 days per week) Duration: 12 Months (Initial Contract) Rate: Competitive Market Rates (Umbrella) An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Change Project Manager to join a leading global financial institution. This 12-month contract role is ideal for a proactive professional with a strong track record in delivering and supporting complex change programmes within the banking and capital markets sectors. Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Delivery: Manage and support change programmes throughout the complete project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to strict project management protocols. Governance & Compliance: Maintain and champion robust governance standards across all workstreams. Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify process inefficiencies and design smarter, more effective ways of working and reporting. Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the bridge...

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to make a significant impact in the luxury hospitality sector? Our client, a prestigious organisation located in the vibrant Mayfair area, is seeking a dynamic HR Manager to join their team on a temporary basis. Contract Type: Temporary Location: Mayfair, London Start Date: ASAP Duration: Minimum 1 month Hours: 9am-6pm, Monday to Friday Pay: £24 - £28 per hourAbout the Role As the HR Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor, aligning people strategies with business objectives and fostering a positive, high performance culture. Your key responsibilities will include: Deputise for the Group HR Manager and co-lead the people team. Provide practical, commercial HR advice to resolve queries efficiently. Oversee core HR processes including talent acquisition, learning and development, and employee relations. Act as a trusted point of contact for employees, addressing concerns promptly. Conduct fair investigations into employee complaints...

Building Safety Manager Location: London or Nottingham Hourly rate: Negiotable Contract Type: Agency, 3-6 months Reed Recruitment is pleased to partner with a leading housing association to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Building Safety Manager for a temporary 6 month contract. This pivotal role supports a range of HRB/building safety activities, ensuring compliance and enhancing resident safety across a diverse property portfolio. Key Responsibilities and Outcomes Proactively manage building safety for assigned HRBs, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act and other regulations. Act as the primary safety representative to the Building Safety Regulator, managing information requests and reporting obligations. Develop and maintain safety case reports and support the acquisition of Building Assessment Certificates. Address building safety inquiries and complaints, managing follow-up actions and assessments. Collaborate with internal teams and external...

Junior Project Manager - NPPV3 Clearance NPPv3 Cleared | Hybrid/London | 12-months We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Security workstream on a large-scale digital transformation programme within a complex policing environment. Due to the nature of the project, candidates will require active NPPV3 clearance. The role will focus on managing the security delivery plan, dependencies, risks, governance and supplier activity across a broad enterprise IT landscape. The role is long term, offering a 12 month + rolling contract and could facilitate people moving perm > contract. Key responsibilities Supporting the Security workstream plan, including milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and governance. Coordinating security delivery activity across suppliers, delivery partners, operational stakeholders and technical teams. Working closely with the Security Architect to develop and maintain the security delivery plan. Supporting assurance of proposed...

A London-based housing provider is seeking an experienced Income Manager to join on 6 month basis to drive immediate improvements across rent collection and arrears performance. This is a delivery-focused role suited to someone who can quickly assess service performance, introduce structure, and lead a team to achieve tangible results in income recovery. The Role You will take ownership of improving income collection performance, strengthening arrears processes, and embedding a more structured, performance-led approach across the service. Working closely with a small sized team, you'll drive operational improvements, enhance the use of data, and ensure effective management of arrears through both early intervention and robust escalation. A key part of the role is balancing a supportive and enforcement-led approach to income management. You will ensure residents are appropriately supported to sustain their tenancies, while also overseeing legal escalation where necessary and...

Business Change Manager 2 days a week onsite in London. 12- 24 month fixed term contract Business Change Manager experience delivering end to end Business Change Previous experience of delivering organisational change involving changes to people, processes, technology, structure, behaviour and new ways of working. Good understanding of change management theory in the context of a delivery framework such as waterfall, agile, Prince2, DevOps or PROSCI. Excellent knowledge of Benefits Realisation. Analysing stakeholder groups and driving stakeholder engagement and management to support project and programme. Experience working on complex projects. bringing people together from diverse teams enabling behavioural change

Compliance Manager North London | £450-£500 per day | 6-Month Initial Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Compliance Manager to join a leading housing organisation in North London on an initial 6-month contract. This is a key role within the Compliance Team, responsible for ensuring statutory compliance and health & safety obligations are met across residential properties and neighbourhoods. Key Responsibilities Manage compliance programmes including: Gas Safety Electrical Safety Fire Safety Water Hygiene / Legionella Lifts Asbestos Building Safety Oversee contractor performance and ensure service delivery meets KPIs Maintain accurate compliance records and support audit readiness Monitor compliance performance data and drive continuous improvement Support reporting, forecasting, and budget monitoring Build effective relationships with residents, contractors, internal teams, and auditors Manage risk and respond to urgent compliance issues where...

Senior Finance Manager - Franchise Partnerships, Retail Senior Finance Manager - Franchise Partnerships, Retail The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 4 months. The pay rate on offer is £650 - £750 per day (via Umbrella agency). Role purpose As Senior Finance Manager - Franchise Partnerships, you will lead financial strategy and governance for franchise operations across Asia, MENA, and Europe. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, capable of delivering profitable growth through robust financial planning, insightful analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Behaviours of being curious, tenacious and brave will enable you to be successful as you collaborate and bring structure into the numbers. This is a role where you can make a real difference in creating value as we work with our Partners to grow, modernise and reset our franchise partner agreements, delivering profitable...

AI Platform Manager Location: London, UK- Hybrid 1 day in office/month ** PLEASE NOTE SPONSORSHIP IS NOT PROVIDED - MUST HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK ** Role Overview The organisation is seeking an AI Platform Manager to lead the strategy, direction, and operational excellence of its AI platform. This role oversees three engineering teams responsible for building and scaling the platform capabilities that power AI and LLM initiatives across the business. You will shape the platform roadmap, drive alignment with senior stakeholders, and ensure the platform provides the tooling, infrastructure, and governance needed for teams to build AI solutions at scale. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate three engineering teams focused on AI platform development, infrastructure, and tooling. Define and evolve the AI platform strategy, covering LLM integration, model lifecycle, evaluation, governance, and developer enablement. Partner with product, engineering, and data...