48 jobs found in Wickford

Interim Finance Manager Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid) Rate: £450 - £550 per day We are supporting a well-established and growing construction business in Chelmsford to appoint an Interim Finance Manager during a key period for the organisation. This is a broad, hands-on role offering a strong blend of financial reporting and FP&A responsibilities, with exposure to joint ventures and close interaction with operational and commercial teams. The position will suit a proactive finance professional who can quickly take ownership and add value in a fast-paced environment. The Role Preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Leading the month-end close process, including posting journals and ensuring accuracy of financial data Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls Supporting cashflow management and oversight of cash books where required Budgeting, forecasting and...

Our client is a leading provider of commercial Business Centres in the Southeast with excellent customer service, transparency and flexibility at the heart of their company values. The company offer high quality flexible workspace and support services to a diverse community of small and growing businesses. They are seeking a proactive and organised Deputy Centre Manager to provide maternity cover supporting the Centre Manager and other members in the smooth running of their busy business centre. Your role: * To support/deputise the Centre Manager with day-to-day operations and overall site management. * Ensure robust Health & Safety and Fire Safety procedures are maintained * To conduct viewings of available workspaces to potential customers, promoting facilities and services. * Manage administration tasks, including the preparation of licence agreements and setting up of new customer accounts. * Deliver excellent reception and customer service duties,...

Join Our Team as a Housing Manager in Warley, Brentwood! Are you passionate about creating vibrant communities? Do you thrive on making a positive difference in people's lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Housing Manager to join our team in beautiful Warley, Brentwood. This is a permanent position where your expertise will help shape the future of our housing services! What You'll Do: As our Housing Manager, you will be at the forefront of our mission to provide high-quality housing solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the management of housing stock to ensure it meets the needs of our residents. Developing and maintaining positive relationships with tenants, ensuring their voices are heard. Leading a team of dedicated housing professionals to deliver exceptional service. Implementing policies and procedures that promote sustainability and community engagement. Collaborating with local...

Compliance Manager (Hard Services) - Local Authority Contract We're supporting a local authority that has just secured two major contracts across hard and soft services, with a longer-term transition plan over the next two years. They've invested heavily in their asset base and are now looking for someone to take ownership of compliance across the portfolio. This role is very delivery-focused. You'll be coming in to assess current compliance levels, challenge existing data (which isn't fully reliable), and drive a clear plan to bring all assets up to standard. The first 3 months will be key, setting up schedules, implementing monitoring processes, and creating structure across the portfolio. They need someone with a strong hard services compliance background, ideally from a commercial environment, who knows how to take buildings from non-compliant to compliant. You'll also take ownership of monthly reporting, so being detail-oriented and comfortable managing that process is...

Technical Delivery Manager (FM) - Local Authority Contract We're working with a local authority that has recently mobilised two new FM contracts and is looking for a Technical Delivery Manager to help shape how services are delivered moving forward, particularly in preparation for LGR. This role is focused on reviewing and improving existing FM processes. You'll come in with a clear view of best practice, assess the current "direction of travel," and help refine how services are structured and delivered. There may also be an opportunity to review and potentially outsource elements of the service where appropriate. You'll be working closely with an in-house team, supporting the mobilisation and ongoing performance of the new contracts. A big part of the role will involve overseeing performance boards, ensuring KPIs are met, and driving accountability across service delivery. They're looking for someone with strong FM experience who can take a strategic yet hands-on approach,...

Senior Procurement Manager (Construction) - Local Authority Contract We're supporting a local authority with an urgent and key hire into their procurement team. This role focuses on delivering construction and capital programmes within a highly regulated environment. They're looking for someone with recent local authority experience in construction procurement who can manage the full procurement lifecycle. This is a hands-on role where you'll be balancing delivery, stakeholder engagement, and governance. You'll oversee large programmes of work, advise internal stakeholders, and ensure procurement activity is compliant and aligned with current legislation, including commissioning under the new Procurement Act. This is a senior role with line management responsibility for a team of 6 Procurement Officers, plus a Legal Officer. You'll need to be comfortable leading a team, managing suppliers, and working through complex governance structures. What they're looking for: Strong...

Hill & Hill Recruitment are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager – Delivery Lead to work with one of our Local Authority Clients in Essex. Key Responsibilities: * Design and deliver FM change initiatives and service improvements * Review and redesign processes, operating models, and workflows * Support implementation of new contracts, systems, or ways of working * Engage stakeholders to embed change and manage impact * Track benefits realisation and performance improvement If this role is of interest to you, please feel free to apply here or send your CV in to the email address below. Apply today

Hill & Hill Recruitment are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager - Compliance to work with one of our Local Authority Clients in Essex. Key Responsibilities: * Lead audits, inspections, and compliance reporting * Monitor performance data and service assurance * Manage risk registers and corrective actions * Support investigations and incident reviews * Provide assurance to stakeholders and regulators If this role is of interest to you, please feel free to apply here or send your CV in directly to the address below. Apply today

Operations Delivery Manager (Waste Implementation) – Braintree Braintree, Essex Full-Time, Temporary – 37 Hours per Week 4 Months Contract initially with the view to extend £22 per Hour PAYE / £28.17 Umbrella Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time for an initial period. Position Summary Responsible for the co-ordination of multiple projects and assist with the implementation of those projects within Operations to support the waste service changes. Providing a clear sense of direction and optimism. Develop, monitor and review the scope of work, schedules and budgets to ensure the waste review changes are implemented. Ensure compliance with statutory duties e.g. Operator’s Licence Compliance and Health and Safety within the remit of the post are fully met. Experience and Qualifications A relevant degree/professional qualification. CoTC (Desirable) CPC (Desirable) Experience of delivering Operational services....

Facilities Manager - Soft Services Location: Hackney (East London) Contract: 3-Month rolling contract Rate: £314 per day (Umbrella) A Local Authority in East London is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager - Soft Services to lead the delivery of high-quality FM services across its corporate estate. The Role You will take a senior leadership role within Soft FM, supporting the Head of Corporate Soft FM and deputising where required. You will oversee internal teams and external contractors to ensure effective delivery of services including cleaning, security, reception, and support functions. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic planning and delivery of Soft FM services across the estate Manage internal FM teams and external contracts, ensuring high performance and value for money Oversee procurement, contract management, and service improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with health & safety, statutory obligations, and Council policies Drive sustainability...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in Kent to manage a supported living service on an Interim basis for 3- 6 months. The organisation is well establish and supports Young Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health issues. This role has the potential to turn permanent also.    This is a great opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to help make a real difference to young peoples lives. This is an incredible organisation who have great growth opportunities and a fantastic reputation providing quality care for service users.   Deputy Manager Responsibilities: Providing leadership and guidance to the teams, observe and feedback on practice to improve quality, positive behavioural support and person-centred approaches. Undertake regular supervision meetings with staff & facilitate team meetings. Ensure support plans are current and staff are aware of the review and implementation of individual support plans. Manage performance issues engaging the appropriate...

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Construction Procurement Manager to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Essex. Requirements * Recent construction procurement from a local authority, capital programs and construction * Ability to be hands on and able to navigate key stake holders, governance and manage supplier engagement * Well versed in construction or capital works What You’ll Need * Cert/quals in procurement – MCIPS/TPP training * Commissioning/Procurement Practitioners – Etender portal – involves the full lifecycle of procurement * Understand commissioning under the new act Marks Consulting Partners specialise in contract and permanent recruitment of technical property staff for the public sector including housing associations, local authorities, and related private sector companies. We do not advertise all of our vacancies so please give us a call and register with us to be notified of all suitable roles

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Building Safety Manager to work with one of our Local Authority clients in East London. Requirements * Prepare and commission Building Safety Cases and Fire Risk Assessments * Uphold the guidelines set out by the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and Social Housing Regulation Act 2023 * Management of high-risk buildings to ensure fire and structural safety for residents. * Create and implement fire safety strategies and building safety management systems. What You’ll Need * Able to demonstrate substantial experience in preparing Building Safety Cases and Fire Risk Assessments * Degree in Fire Safety Engineering, be a Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Fire Engineers or possess an equivalent qualification or relevant experience. Marks Consulting Partners specialise in contract and permanent recruitment of technical property staff for the public sector including housing...

Deputy Residential Care Home Manager – Chingford - London £21.50 - £28.19 per Hour (negotiable depending on experience) 3 months initial contract – likely to be extended Job Responsibilities: * Proven managerial or senior supervisory experience within a residential care home setting, specifically supporting older adults living with Dementia, including experience in personcentred care, safeguarding, medication management, care planning, and leading staff teams to deliver high-quality care in line with CQC standards and best practices. You must have: * Applicants should have minimum relevant care qualification, such as NVQ Level 4, QCF, or equivalent and the ability to demonstrate an excellent leadership skill. * 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 & C.s apply * Free DBS Checks * Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent...

Aatom Recruitment is looking for OR(phone number removed) - Compliance Manager on behalf of a Local Authority. Job Title: OR(phone number removed) - Compliance Manager Contract Duration: 6 Months Hours Per Week: 36 ROLE PURPOSE: * This post is for a fixed period to cover a special Compliance Project to ensure the Council’s property estate is fully compliant and any required remedials are completed which will enable the permanent Compliance Team to manage the estate effectively as business as usual once completed. * This role is part of a specialist unit within the Facilities Management (FM) function but the project team will also be supported by two project specific Lawyers who will be responsible for reviewing all property agreements to identify where the Council holds responsibility for statutory compliance matters. * The postholder's primary responsibility will be undertaking site inspections to ensure the Council is discharging its statutory...

Team Leader - East London - Hybrid They will be managing a team of 8 and assisting the payroll manager. They will need to operate as the first point of contact for the payroll officers on complex payroll issues, legislative and system issues. They are required to have experience with using Midland I-Trent. Previous experience processing LGPS is desirable. To deputise for the Payroll Manager in their absence and be a senior advisor to the Council on all matters relating to payroll and related functions. To assist the Payroll Manager with the management of the payroll team to provide an efficient and effective payroll service to the council and partnership organisations 51550EJ INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Compliance Manager to work for our client in Bromley and surrounding areas. Role Overview: This is a fixed-term position created to support a specialist Compliance Project aimed at ensuring the Council’s property estate fully meets all statutory compliance obligations. The role is part of a dedicated project team within the Facilities Management function and will work closely with two project-specific lawyers and the permanent Compliance Team. The postholder will be responsible for carrying out detailed site inspections, identifying compliance gaps across the estate, and ensuring that all required remedial works are completed through effective contractor management. The role will also involve maintaining...

People Operations Manager Enfield, £55k FTC 12 months Portfolio Group are delighted to be working with a fantastic client who are looking for a People Operations Manager, on a 12-month contract based in Enfield (3 days per week) and Welwyn Garden City (1-2 days per week) You will lead and deliver the operational and strategic delivery of all People and HR services across the organisation. This role ensures that people processes, policies, and systems are effective, compliant, and aligned to business objectives, supporting a high-performing, engaged, and legally compliant workforce. You will act as subject matter expert for People Operations, workforce governance, and employee relations, whilst driving continuous improvement across People Services. Responsibilities include: Workforce planning and organisational structuring support Recruitment operations and onboarding governance Employee relations and case management Policy development, implementation and adherence...

Job description We are looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant Team Manager to join a dynamic Adult Social Care Reablement Service in North London. This is a full-time role with flexible working and opportunities for professional development, initially offered on a fixed-term basis with potential for extension. Main Duties for the OT Assistant Team Manager Lead and support the delivery of a high-quality, outcomes-focused reablement service. Triage and prioritise incoming referrals, identifying risk and ensuring timely allocation. Allocate work across Occupational Therapists, Assistants, and Reablement staff based on capacity and need. Provide clinical advice and support to staff, including managing complex cases and risks. Supervise and support Occupational Therapy staff through regular oversight and reflective practice. Oversee or complete complex assessments, including moving and handling and equipment provision. Ensure compliance with legislation...

Facilities Manager (Soft FM) Location: East London Pay: £232.58 Per day PAYE (Inc Holiday) | £313.42 Per day LTD Umbrella About the Role Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager on behalf of an East London local authority. This is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of Soft Facilities Management (FM) services across a large corporate estate. You will ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant service delivery while driving continuous improvement, sustainability, and value for money. You will support the Head of Corporate Soft FM and deputise where required, playing a key role in shaping FM strategy, managing contracts, and leading both internal teams and external service providers. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery and development of Soft FM services across the corporate estate Manage internal Facilities teams and external contractors delivering services including cleaning, security,...