81 jobs found in Ashford

Dedicate Recruitment is pleased to be partnering with a reputable Secondary School based in Tonbridge, seeking a Temporary Finance Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accurate financial planning, reporting, and compliance. The role is offered on a five month temporary basis. * Significant experience as a Finance Manager, specifically within the education sector or a Multi Academy Trust * Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance * Excellent organisational and communication skills * Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively * Brigs a sound working knowledge of relevant financial software such as PS Financials and Excel Hours of work: 8am - 4pm Mon - Thurs and a 3.30pm finish on Fridays. A car driver is preferable due to the rural location. This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and professional environment, where...

We seek an experienced Finance Manager to cover a 12-month maternity contract for our client This is a full time role, intially working from the offices in Haywards Heath but with the option to work hybrid at a later date. Monday to Friday 37.5h week. Role Purpose This is a key role within the business, responsible for the effective management, reporting, and control of project financial information. Reporting to the Associate Commercial Manager, the role will work closely with Project Team Leads, Finance Business Partners, the Operations Director, and the Commercial Director – Growth & Strategy. This position will play a central role in invoicing, forecasting, and month‑end processes, while also providing day‑to‑day line management support to the Business Support Assistant. Main Responsibilities Project & Commercial Finance * Create and maintain project records within the system, this includes adding fees, inputting programme dates, and updating resource profiles...

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,...

Location: Croydon Contract: Initial Temp Placement with a view to Permanent for successful candidates About the Role We are recruiting an experienced client-side Estates Project Manager to take direct responsibility for the delivery of capital construction and refurbishment projects across a large education estate. This is a delivery-focused role, not a PMO or assurance position. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience managing physical estates projects in live environments, with clear accountability for scope, programme, budget, risk, health & safety, and statutory compliance. Important Clarification - Please Read Before Applying This role is not suitable for candidates whose experience is primarily PMO, portfolio reporting, governance, tooling, or consultancy-only delivery. Applicants must demonstrate direct client-side responsibility for capital estates projects. Key Responsibilities - Capital Project Delivery * Act as named client-side Project...

Join Our Client's Team as a Commercial Contracts Manager! Are you ready to make a real impact in the Healthcare & Diagnostics sector? Our client is seeking two enthusiastic and skilled Commercial Contracts Managers to join their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who thrive in a collaborative environment and are looking to contribute to transformative healthcare solutions. What You'll Do: As a vital member of the Commercial Contracts team, you'll play an essential role in: Providing expert commercial contract advice to internal stakeholders. Negotiating contracts with external parties to ensure alignment with business goals. Reviewing and managing multiple large tender opportunities while assessing risks. Coordinating and drafting comprehensive tender submissions that effectively communicate the business's position. Advising on contractual rights and obligations, and managing variations to contracts. Navigating...

Talentmark are recruiting for a Commercial Contracts Manager to join a company in the diagnostics industry on a contract basis for 12 months.    Salary: £(Apply online only) per day PAYE or £331.10-£595.96 per day UMB/LTD (outside IR35)   Commercial Contracts Manager role: Pre-tender engagement. Reviewing & managing large tender opportunities. Working closely with the tender team on bids - advising and drafting. Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and executing commercial contracts with customers. Ad hoc advice and guidance on public procurement legislation and contract queries.Your Background: Either Qualified commercial contracts lawyer / World Commerce and Contracting Association (IACCM) qualification or CIPS qualification. Significant experience of commercial contract law, relating to goods and services (typically contracts £5M+). Understanding of public procurement contract regs (PCR2015/PA23). Acute business acumen and commercially minded. Experience of complex...

Role/Job title: Oracle Fusion Test Manager Work Location: Crawley, UK Role type: Contractor Mode of working: Hybrid / 3-days office based Duration of assignment: 6 Months (likelihood of further extension) Our well-known long‑haul airline client, best known for its strong transatlantic network, bold branding, and premium‑focused customer experience is currently looking for an Oracle Fusion Test Manager with expertise in Testing practices and in Oracle Fusion or any relevant ERP program to support Oracle Fusion applications and delivery for their airline customers. Your responsibilities: * Develop and execute the overall test strategy for Oracle Fusion upgrades, integrations, and change requests (CR). * Plan, manage, and oversee all testing phases, including Functional, Regression, System Integration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). * Lead, mentor, and manage a team of test analysts, test leads, and other testing resources. * Define testing schedules, allocating...

Private Sector Housing Manager Essex Based Council 6-Month Interim Contract £550 Per Day Umbrella 2 Days Per Week Hybrid Working Arrangement Essex County Council are supporting an Essex-based Local Authority with the recruitment of an Interim Private Sector Housing Manager on an initial 6-month basis. This is an opportunity for an experienced Private Sector Housing professional to lead and shape the Council's Housing & Renters' Rights regulatory and enforcement functions. The successful candidate will oversee key service areas including: HMO Licensing Private Sector Housing Enforcement HHSRS inspections and enforcement activity Statutory compliance and service delivery Regulatory and operational performance managementWorking closely with the Head of Environmental Health & Licensing, you will provide leadership across the service, ensuring strong operational delivery while supporting wider corporate priorities around housing standards and resident outcomes. The Council...

Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing South London Temp to Perm Contract £27 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced Repairs Supervisor to join a leading social housing contractor covering South London on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and customer-focused supervisor with a strong background in responsive repairs, voids, and planned maintenance within occupied properties. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of operatives and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while delivering excellent customer service to residents. Key Responsibilities Supervise day-to-day responsive repairs and maintenance operations across social housing properties Manage and support a team of operatives and subcontractors Carry out pre and post inspections to ensure quality and compliance Ensure all works are completed within agreed KPIs and SLAs Monitor productivity,...

As a Project Manager within the Alternative Funding Project Team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery and coordination of projects and workstreams across the team’s programme. You will manage defined projects or elements of larger programmes, ensuring activities are delivered to agreed scope, budget, programme and quality standards. Working under the direction of a Senior Project Manager, you will contribute to project planning, programme management, risk management, governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement. You will play an important role in supporting alternative funding initiatives, joint venture activity and strategic disposals, ensuring projects are well managed and aligned with Peabody’s objectives. You will also manage market rent void disposals with the team. What you’ll do * Support the delivery of assigned projects and workstreams, ensuring activities are delivered in line with agreed programmes, budgets and governance requirements. *...

Diamond Blaque is seeking a highly experienced Contract Strategic Lead - Corporate Transformation for a public sector organisation based in Hackney, Greater London. This pivotal role involves leading and implementing strategic transformation initiatives to align with the local government’s evolving objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the direction of corporate change, driving programme delivery, and ensuring strategic goals are achieved within a dynamic environment. This 6-month contract, with potential for extension based on performance, offers an hourly rate of £600 via Umbrella or Ltd company, inside IR35. Proven experience in strategic leadership, particularly within corporate transformation projects Strong understanding of local government operations and public sector requirements Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex change programmes Experience in...

SIT Test Manager 12 months Remote Inside IR35 - umbrella only Active SC clearance required, eligible candidates will be considered Role overview: The SIT (Systems Integration Testing) Test Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of SIT within the programme, overseeing readiness and preparation activities, creating and managing the test plan and coordinating the execution of the phase in alignment with the objectives of the phase. The SIT Test Manager will be an experienced professional with a strong background in software quality assurance and testing. Key responsibilities will include test plan development and execution, coordination of testing activities and resources, oversight on the defect management of SIT defects, stakeholder collaboration, reporting and process refinement and phase closure activities. Skills: Good leadership skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships Good organisational skills Excellent attention to detail...

M&E Reactive Maintenance Manager | London Temp-to-Perm | £65,000 + Company Car + 5% Bonus Are you a technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for an experienced M&E Reactive Maintenance Manager to lead a dedicated team in London. This is a critical role ensuring the safety, compliance, and operational excellence of a high-profile site. Starting as a temporary contract with a seamless transition to permanent, this role offers the stability of a major contract with the immediate start of a temp position. The Package Salary: £65,000 per annum Benefits: Company car + 5% annual performance bonus Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 (30-minute lunch) Location: (Site-based) The Role As the M&E Reactive Manager, you will be the driving force behind the "fix-it" culture. You won't just be managing tickets; you'll be leading people, analyzing trends, and ensuring that every mechanical and electrical failure is handled with precision and...

Change Manager - Central London (Hybrid) Contract Role | Day Rate: £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35 DOE) We're partnering with a well-established organisation based in Central London that is seeking an experienced Change Manager to support a major transformation programme on an initial contract basis. This is a high-profile role focused on delivering and embedding organisational change across multiple business areas. You'll play a key role in shaping change strategies, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring successful adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver change management activities across a range of transformation initiatives. Develop and implement structured change plans with stakeholder engagement at the centre. Design and execute communication and engagement strategies to support successful change adoption. Work closely with senior stakeholders, project teams, and end users to ensure organisational needs are...

I am recruiting for a Knowledge Systems Manager to be based in London. The role falls inside IR35 so you will need to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. You will report to the Head of Knowledge, with the role taking operational responsibility and ownership of the clients current Knowledge Systems. You will be responsible for leading the team who own and maintain the knowledge systems (three document and legal knowledge search platforms using SharePoint, WordPress and Sitecore technologies and a document automation tool), including line management responsibilities, establishing clear priorities and setting performance and project objectives for the team. You will have experience of working with system users and content creators, to ensure the systems are effective and content meets needs, including accessibility requirements. You must have experience of line managing staff. Knowledge systems experience is essential. Data knowledge systems...

Cloud/AI/ML/Transformation/Agile Role: Project Manager (Contract) - AI / Machine Learning Programme Day Rate: Up to £585 a day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: Until March 2027 (extension likely) Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite (London) Start: ASAP Overview We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a machine learning proof-of-concept within a large-scale operational environment. This is a high-impact role focused on stakeholder coordination, system integration, and delivery of AI-driven insights, with strong potential to expand into broader AI initiatives over time. Key Responsibilities Coordinate multiple stakeholder groups across different departments with varying priorities Manage integration points between a machine learning model and existing enterprise systems Work with operational KPIs and dashboards used at scale across a nationwide network Build strong relationships proactively and drive clarity in an environment where...

We are looking for experienced Electrical Supervisors with LU or Rail Experience Ongoing data upgrade on LU stations and managing team 8-10 ops assisting with install and liaising with install manager Installation, Termination and testing of CAT6A cables and field antenna Working SUNDAY - THURSDAY (FRIDAY OVERTIME AVAILABLE x 1.5 standard rate) Engineering hours - (on site 23:45) Working 00:30-04:30 Working in groups of 6-8 ops under an SPC to complete installation Once role is confirmed all operatives require a Valid Asbestos Awareness cert (online) and DBS application or certificate CLEAN SHAVEN for the role due to facefit mask - Unless you posses a full face mask

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with PwC to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. PwC is a hugely diverse business, bound by our global purpose - to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our greatest opportunity to deliver our purpose is through meaningful work that makes a difference to our clients and society. We have a culture of high performance built on exceptional quality, ethical and professional standards. We lead by example. Our standards for quality - and care - are high. And together we surpass them. We believe we can make the biggest impact...

Senior Repairs Manager Salary: £70-75K Location: North London We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Repairs Manager to lead the delivery of responsive repairs and gas services within a high-performing housing or property services environment. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous service improvement. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end management of responsive repairs, including planning and scheduling functions, ensuring efficient and customer-focused service delivery. Oversee both Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) teams and external contractors, ensuring high standards of performance, productivity, and accountability. Ensure full compliance with all gas safety regulations and relevant legislation, maintaining a strong compliance culture across the organisation. Manage and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), using data-driven insights to identify trends, address...

Change Manager - ServiceNow Remote 3–6 Month Contract £280-£290/day Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Change Manager expert with ServiceNow Enterprise Environment working with Change Management framework. ideally in May/June 2026.  Mainly remote; however, there may be occasional travel to customer sites. This is a chance to work with an established globally recognised Digital, IT and Network Services Consultancy. Key skills and experience: Own and drive the Change Management process, ensuring efficient coordination and communication of all Change Requests. Experience working within an enterprise ServiceNow environment. Strong experience working within enterprise-scale ServiceNow environments, including delivering and supporting solutions across complex business and technical landscapes. A strong understanding of Change Management principles is a must i.e.  ITIL V3, V4 based You will work within an ITIL based Change Management framework in which...