30 jobs found in Abingdon

Neighbourhood Management Consultant Hourly Rate: £37 PAYE to £49 Umbrella Location: Welwyn Job Type: Temporary Reed is pleased to be partnering with the council in Welwyn to recruit a Neighbourhood Manager for their Public Realm team. This pivotal role involves conducting a comprehensive service review of the Neighbourhood Service, which focuses on council housing tenancy management. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic vision and operational expertise to ensure the service adheres to all regulatory, corporate, and customer requirements. Day-to-day of the role: Conduct a detailed service review of the Neighbourhood Service, examining its structure, functions, staffing, and resources. Develop business cases, conduct feasibility analyses, and plan resources to align the service with regulatory, corporate, and customer needs. Oversee the strategic and operational delivery of a high-quality Neighbourhood Service. Ensure the delivery of an effective and customer-focused...

Site Manager - Developer Services (Water) Location: Didcot area , Thames Valley Region Contract Type: Contract Rate/Salary: Competitive salary depended on experience. Deliver Critical Developer Services Infrastructure Carrington West is working with a key client delivering Developer Services schemes across the Thames Valley region. We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a programme of network reinforcements, upgrades and diversions supporting new developments and growth projects. These schemes are essential in enabling housing and commercial developments by delivering compliant, resilient water infrastructure solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative delivery team focused on safety, programme certainty and high-quality outcomes within operational water networks.   The Role As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of Developer Services works including clean water network upgrades, diversions,...

Finance Manager (Capital) - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Finance Manager to support the Council's technical year-end capital accounting process. This is a hands-on interim assignment focused on delivering robust capital accounting, maintaining the fixed asset register and ensuring statutory compliance during year-end close. What's on Offer Rate: £500 - £600 per day (negotiable) Contract length: 3-6 months initially Full-time Hybrid working Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical capital accounting and support the production of the Statement of Accounts. Key responsibilities: Leading technical capital year-end close Updating and maintaining the Fixed Asset Register Preparing and reviewing capital journals and adjustments Drafting and reviewing capital-related notes to the accounts Ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice...

Service Director - Waste and Environment Contract: Interim 3-months minimum Location: Berkshire - Hybrid Day Rate: Negotiable Spencer Clarke Group are seeking an experienced Director to lead a broad and high impact Waste and Environment portfolio within a local authority setting. This is a key senior leadership role with responsibility for driving performance, improvement and strategic outcomes across multiple public facing services. The postholder will provide clear strategic direction, strong operational leadership and effective financial control across Environmental Services, Regulatory Services, Heritage and Green and Blue Infrastructure, Waste and Place Clienting, Climate Change and Emergency Planning. This role will suit a senior leader with a strong track record of managing complex service portfolios, delivering change at pace and working collaboratively with members, partners and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities Provide visible, credible and visionary...

Site Supervisor - Water Infrastructure Location:  Thames Valley Region Contract Type: Long term Contract Rate/Salary: Competitive rate dependent on experience. Deliver Critical Water Infrastructure Carrington West is working with a key client delivering long-term AMP water projects across the Thames Valley. We are now seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to support the delivery of a new water main and pumping station build. This role will focus on supervising day-to-day site operations across network installation and pumping station civils within an operational water environment. The Role As Site Supervisor, you will oversee on-site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme, quality and commercial expectations. You will act as the key link between site teams and site management, supporting smooth project delivery from mobilisation through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities Supervise daily site operations on new water...

Change Manager (SC Cleared) 6 Months Reading - 3-4 days per week on site Paying up to £88p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Overview: The IT Change Management Manager is responsible for ensuring that all changes to the IT environment are managed in a controlled and coordinated manner, minimising risks to service availability and quality. This includes planning, assessing, authorising, scheduling, and reviewing changes while collaborating with relevant stakeholders to maintain service stability and ensure compliance with organisational policies. Key Responsibilities: Manage the end-to-end IT change management process, ensuring that changes are properly logged, assessed, authorised, implemented, and reviewed in accordance with established governance. Evaluate the potential impact and risk of proposed changes to services, infrastructure,...

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for an IT Change Manager to join them on a contract basis at their site in Reading. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must achieve SC Clearance ahead of starting. This role will be based in Reading with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate. 5 month initial contract. £87.15 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.Role Description The IT Change Management Manager is responsible for ensuring that all changes to the IT environment are managed in a controlled and coordinated manner, minimising risks to service availability and quality. This includes planning, assessing, authorising, scheduling, and reviewing changes while collaborating with relevant stakeholders to maintain service stability and ensure compliance with organisational policies. Key Accountabilities and Objectives Accountabilities include (but are not limited to): Change Management Process Oversight: Manage the end-to-end IT change management process,...

Position: Payroll Supervisor Type: Contract, Hybrid Duration: 4 Months Industry: Advanced Manufacturing Location: Buckinghamshire Rate: £400 -£450/day (Inside IR35 PAYE Umbrella) Job Role – Payroll Supervisor Reporting to the Finance Manager the Payroll Supervisor oversees the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple sites within a large corporate environment Duties – Payroll Supervisor • Supervise end-to-end payroll processing for multi-site operations • Review and approve payroll calculations, adjustments, and off-cycle payments • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations • Manage payroll calendars and ensure timely payroll execution • Resolve complex payroll issues, discrepancies, and employee inquiries • Maintain payroll documentation, controls, and standard operating procedures Experience/Qualifications – Assembly Technician (Electronics) • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or...

Project Manager (SC Cleared, Telecoms, Utilities) Remote 3–6 Month Contract £300/day Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced, SC Cleared Project Manager for a remote position, with an immediate availability, ideally in February/March 2026. Mainly remote, however there may be occasional travel to customer sites Wokingham and Warwick.  Ideally experience Critical National Infrastructure project experience Telecoms and Energy Utilities sector. This is a chance to work with an established globally recognised Digital, IT and Network Services Consultancy. Key skills and experience: Experience working in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and secure Government environments. Key Responsibilities include Planning and oversight, Resource Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Performance Monitoring, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration and Communication. Project Manager lead the Planning, Execution and delivery of projects across the Full...

SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICE MANAGER – NORTH HAMPSHIRE - £UP TO 35,000 PLUS BENEFITS Forest Care Selection have a unique opportunity for a Supported Living Service Manager for a unique provider in the North Hampshire area. This role will oversee the organisations supported accommodation and will not hold registration. The Service Manager in North Hampshire will: * Lead the supported accommodation service ensuring all strategic and operational objective are achieved. * Support the registered manager with adherence to all statutory and regulatory requirements. * Oversee a team of support supervisors and ensure they are effectively trained, motivated and resourced to deliver the highest standards of care and support. The Service Manager in North Hampshire will need: * Level 5 Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or willingness to work towards. * Experience of working with individuals in a Supported Living setting and at a leadership level. * Proficient IT Skills...

Software Engineering Manager £750pd - outside IR35 2 days per week, London/Hampshire We need an urgent contract Tech Manager for 6 months for a long standing banking client of mine. Someone with solid Vendor Management experience, who is hands on (not day to day coding) but can roll up their sleeves and get stuck into the change the business is goign through over the next 12 months. They are growing fast, hit profitability this year and we need a people and technology leader to lean in an support the tech teams and technical challenges around new and existing suppliers. This isn't just a delivery role. It's about people, purpose and progress. You'll coach and mentor a team of around five engineers, creating an environment where people feel supported to grow, challenge ideas and do their best work. You'll champion engineering best practice, encourage curiosity, and help embed a culture that's collaborative, commercially aware and outcome-focused. Working closely with product, design...

Interim Operations Manager – Industry Smart Metering Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our prestigious Utilities client in Milton Keynes for an Operations Manager on a contract basis for 12 months. We’re seeking candidates who can offer demonstrable experience successfully managing multi-functional teams including registration/metering services. Knowledge of Junifer (a Utilities CIS), experience of UK power & gas systems and markets, and B2B industry processes is sought. Suitable candidates will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, be effective in the collection and use of data and be able to provide data driven reports and insights to the senior leadership team. We’re also seeking Managers who can demonstrate continuous improvement and new ways of working success stories.   Responsibilities Manage a cross functional team of full time staff to driving performance in achieving A market leading level of metering services, quality, cost and...

We are seeking an experienced Facilities / Site Manager to provide full-time, on-site operational oversight at a commercial building in Uxbridge. This is a hands-on role requiring strong building management experience and the ability to oversee day-to-day site operations, contractor activity, compliance processes, and service delivery within a live working environment. Key Responsibilities * Provide full 5-day on-site coverage and management of daily site operations * Lead facilities issue management, including alarms, faults, and reactive maintenance matters * Oversee cleaning contractors and coordinate incident management where required * Manage contractors on-site, including scheduled works and ongoing defect/snagging items * Review and manage RAMS for all contractor activities * Act as the primary liaison for site security * Monitor and adjust AHU systems and building controls as required * Oversee both...

IT Project Manager Location: Horsham or Watford (Hybrid) Contract: 6 Months Rate: £500 per day Start: March 2026 We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join a large, well-established organisation delivering multiple concurrent ICT projects within a structured governance environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused Project Manager who thrives in complex environments and is confident managing full lifecycle technology projects from initiation through to successful deployment. The Role Reporting to the IT Programme Manager, you will be responsible for delivering multiple IT projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. You will work closely with internal technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party suppliers to ensure effective coordination and delivery. This role combines elements of: Project Management Business Analysis Test Management Vendor & Stakeholder...

Enjoy a great working environment and a chance of extension as a Fire Site Supervisor in the Watford area. This role offers the chance to manage a team of Fire door fitters.   You will be working for a local contractor that values not only their tenants but every stakeholder within the business, ensuring attention to detail, collaboration and a commitment to maintaining high levels of compliance.   Responsibilities of the Fire Site Supervisor role: Supervising the Fire door fitters Conduct toolbox talks Support with fitting one door per day   Skills needed in this Fire Site Supervisor role:  Social housing experience  Background with fitting fire doors  Supervising experience within the fire industry   Benefits of the Fire Site Supervisor role: £180 -£210 per hour On going contract with opportunity for extension Great working environment Millage coverage   If this sounds like something you would be interested in, apply now, or call Lexie on (phone number removed)

About The Role: We’re looking for a proactive Day Shift Supervisor to keep our warehouse operations running smoothly and ensure every customer receives their appliance on time. You’ll take ownership of preparing delivery and installation runs each morning, monitoring progress throughout the day, and resolving any issues quickly and professionally. This is a hands-on role where you’ll support our self-loading depot, ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and compliant, and provide ongoing assistance to our Drivers, Quality, and People teams.  Salary: £27,000.00 per annum Hours: 5 on 3 off, 5 on 2 off (40 hours per week) Start and finish time: 4am- 1pm  Job Type: 12 Month FTC  Location: Park Avenue Industrial Estate, Park Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3BP Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing: Prepare and oversee daily delivery and installation runs to ensure timely dispatch.  Monitor operations throughout the day, resolving issues promptly to maintain service...

Role: Revenues Supervisor Type: 6-month Interim Contract Hourly Rate: Competitive Hybrid: Ideally, 40% office presence, can be negotiable Location: Warwickshire Sellick Partnership is partnering with a local authority organisation to recruit a Revenues Supervisor on a 6-month interim contract. The responsibilities of the Revenues Supervisor will be: Leading and supervising a team within a busy Revenues service Overseeing the accurate processing of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction cases Providing technical guidance on complex assessments and legislative changes Managing workflow allocation to ensure performance targets and service standards are achieved Conducting appraisals, managing absence and supporting staff development Working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to resolve customer matters Supporting continuous service improvement and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations Assisting with monitoring income and expenditure within...

Location - Warwickshire 18-Month Assignment | FTC or Day Rate Full Production & Office Site Relocation Programme Delivery of a full site re-location project for a global manufacturing organisation A well-established, premium manufacturing business with a truly global footprint is undertaking a major relocation programme - moving its office and live production facility into a new, future-ready building. Working with their extensive and capable internal facilities team, we require an experienced Interim Project Lead to drive this end-to-end relocation and deliver a fully operational site on time and within budget. This is a high-impact, delivery-critical assignment requiring strong technical coordination, structured programme control and confident stakeholder leadership. The Assignment You will lead the complete relocation of office and production operations, including: Full construction coordination and structural modifications Installation of sustainability...

Join Our Team as a Mash Deputy Team Manager – Agency post Are you an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Mash Deputy Team Manager to lead and shape our Front Door/MASH Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your decision-making and leadership skills will make a real difference in children's lives. About the Role – Mash Deputy Team Manager As a Mash Deputy Team Manager, you will provide vital leadership within our MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub), ensuring effective assessment, intervention, and safeguarding for vulnerable children. Your extensive experience as a child protection social worker, particularly within Front Door/MASH services or Duty & Assessment teams, will enable you to support and guide your team effectively. You will be confident in identifying and responding to risk and harmful behaviour and be committed to safeguarding and...

As the Community Services Operations Manager, you will be responsible for reviewing and improving processes and procedures across the service ensuring that all are working efficiently, there is consistency across service areas and the customer is at the centre. You will also be responsible for the oversight and management of both employees and volunteers who are working at our centres, looking at how we can develop a high functioning team, with improved support, integration across the organisation and development opportunities. Specific duties and responsibilities With the Head of Service, review operational processes and procedures across Community Health and Wellbeing service, ensuring that they are aligned with the corporate procedures, relevant legislation and industry best practice. Understanding the current systems, policies and procedures and working together with the team to ensure consistency, implement efficiencies and improvements. Ensuring a safe, legal and...