146 jobs found in Ampthill

Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager (Temp-to-Perm Contract) Overview We are seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to join a global facilities management organisation on an initial 6-month temporary contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate. This role sits within a dynamic, international environment and will support a large-scale contract portfolio, delivering high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and client-facing financial support. Key Responsibilities Preparation and ownership of management accounts across multiple contracts and entities Delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful client reporting, including direct stakeholder engagement Development and management of budgets and rolling forecasts, with detailed variance analysis Supporting global contract financial reporting across multiple currencies Providing commercial insight through robust financial analysis and interpretation of financial data Partnering with...

Our client, a leader in the technology sector, is currently seeking a Procurement Manager for a contract position. This role focuses on procurement operations within the engineering and maintenance categories, playing a vital part in managing and optimising the supply chain of a dynamic and fast-paced business. This is an outside IR35 contract Key Responsibilities: Developing and delivering a Procurement Category Plan in collaboration with the Lead Procurement Manager Conducting market analysis, spend assessments, and stakeholder engagement plans Managing end-to-end tender processes, driving commercial value Identifying opportunities for cost savings and value optimisation Ensuring contractual coverage and well-planned sourcing activities Maintaining accurate and comprehensive contract and supplier records Managing supplier relationships to secure best value contracts Promoting effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Continuously learning about industry developments to...

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...

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

Join Our Team as a Team Manager in the Multi Agency Exploitation Hub - Northamptonshire Are you an experienced Team Manager seeking a challenging and impactful role within a multi-agency safeguarding environment? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Team Manager to lead the Multi Agency Exploitation Hub based at the Child Exploitation Hub in Northamptonshire. This contract role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference working with vulnerable young people and safeguarding communities. Job Title: Team Manager Contract Length: 3 months  Employment Type: Contract Location: Child Exploitation Hub, Northamptonshire (Hybrid Working: 3 days office-based, 2 days hybrid) Salary: £42 per hour LTD inclusive of holiday pay or 35.28 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay Candidate Responsibilities: Direct line management of a team of 6 Advanced Practitioners within the Exploitation Hub Coordinating multi-agency safeguarding responses for high-risk young people Providing...

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join a high-profile transformation programme in Hertfordshire. This is a temporary opportunity for 10 months (until March 2027), offering the chance to lead and deliver complex projects within a large, multi-stakeholder environment. This role sits within a major strategic programme and will play a key part in driving delivery, managing risks, and ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams and partner organisations. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex projects and workstreams, ensuring alignment with overall programme objectives and timelines. Develop and maintain detailed project and programme plans, identifying dependencies, milestones, and resource requirements. Manage programme risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and escalating where appropriate. Provide regular reporting on progress, including variance analysis, to senior...

A leading defence organisation are seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager to join a high-performing team supporting critical UK defence programmes. Role: Commercial Contracts Manager Duration: 6-9 month contract Pay: £(Apply online only) p/day (Inside IR35) Location: Harlow (3 days onsite) Clearance: Active SC clearanceYou will act as a strategic business partner, enabling both the successful capture of new opportunities and the delivery of profitable programmes, whilst ensuring robust commercial governance across the contract lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Lead the commercial and contractual strategy across major programmes, including management of key customer relationships Develop and deliver innovative commercial solutions to support bids, proposals, and evolving customer requirements Negotiate and manage a wide range of complex contractual agreements, escalating non-standard issues as required Oversee contract change management, identifying opportunities and...

A Local Authority in East Anglia is seeking an experienced Housing Needs Manager to lead Housing Options, Homelessness and Allocations services for an inital 3 month contract. What you'll be doing: Providing operational leadership across Housing Options, Homelessness and Assessment teams Line managing team managers and overseeing service performance Ensuring statutory compliance across homelessness duties and temporary accommodation Monitoring budgets and identifying efficiencies within temporary accommodation spend Analysing performance data and reporting to senior leadershipWhat you'll need: Strong leadership experience within Housing Needs / Homelessness services Up-to-date knowledge of homelessness legislation and temporary accommodation requirements Confidence supervising staff and driving service improvement Ability to attend the office 2 days per weekIf you're an experienced Housing leader available for your next interim assignment, please send your CV with a summary of...

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

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...

Remote Access Project Manager (Contract) 6 Months Contract London (hybrid working environment) £650 - £800PD - Inside IR35Overview A global retailer is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Strategic Remote Access Project Manager to lead the implementation and optimisation of secure remote access technologies across a complex enterprise environment. This role will play a critical part within a wider Identity Transformation programme, delivering scalable and secure remote connectivity solutions across corporate, retail, and operational technology environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and can introduce structure, governance, and repeatable delivery models while working across multiple technology and business teams. Role & Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of remote access programmes, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler integrations, and secure connectivity...

AI Project Manager Ready to lead AI-powered change that actually lands? This is an opportunity to take ownership of high-impact AI and machine learning initiatives, shaping them from early discovery through to delivery, rollout and adoption. You’ll join a busy Transformation team delivering a major change portfolio across systems, processes, technology and people. The focus is simple: making sure colleagues have the right tools, information, support and confidence to work in smarter, more effective ways. This is not a hands-off coordination role. You’ll be driving delivery, cutting through ambiguity, keeping momentum high and making sure AI initiatives are delivered safely, commercially and with measurable business value. What you’ll be doing As AI Project Manager, you’ll take the lead on planning and delivering AI and machine learning projects from concept to implementation. You’ll shape scope, organise delivery, manage plans, run Agile ceremonies where appropriate, remove...

Transfer Agency Project Manager Needed! I am currently supporting one of our investment banking clients who are looking for a Transfer Agency experienced Project Manager to join their team on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be sitting inside IR35 paying up to £750 per day with you required to go into the Manchester office 2-3 days a week. You will work with internal and external stakeholders and the clients to define the TA Operating Model. You will help with the planning and management of the Operating Model testing and other functional testing related to the model. You will coordinate the planning, meeting/checkpoint scheduling, meeting documentation, reporting, and issue / risk tracking, escalates project/program risks to management and work with internal and external stakeholders to meet target deadlines. If you're experienced within the TA and Ops space please apply with an updated version of your CV and I'll get back to you if suitable. Please click to...

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...

OverviewWe are seeking a senior Engineering Lead / Technical Project Manager to drive delivery across a Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) initiative. This role requires strong delivery discipline and the ability to translate complex regulatory and business requirements into executable scope, and confidence operating as the primary UK‑based engineering contact in a regulated, enterprise environment. Details Location - London Rate - up to £750/day Inside IR35 via Umbrella Hybrid - 3 days / week Duration - Initially until year-end (multi-year project) Key Responsibilities Act as the single engineering lead across risk and compliance delivery initiatives Translate high‑level regulatory and business requirements into clear technical scope and delivery plans Lead end‑to‑end delivery governance covering design, build, implementation, and readiness Define feasibility, scope boundaries, and delivery approach for TPRM prototype / POC Orchestrate architects, BAs, engineers, risk,...

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...