170 jobs found in Aylesbury

Sourcing Manager (Procurement) | Contract | £646 per day (umbrella) | Inside IR35 | Milton Keynes Ceto Talent is recruiting for a Sourcing Manager (Procurement) to join a major rail infrastructure organisation on an initial 6-month contract, with a view to extension. Based in Milton Keynes with 3 days per week in the office, this is a senior sourcing role managing multi-million-pound opportunities across complex spend categories. Rail experience is essential for this role. Essential Requirements * Rail sector experience — essential. * Degree in Business or Economics, or equivalent proven commercial experience. * Extensive sourcing experience with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery. * Proven negotiation and dispute resolution skills at an expert level. * Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management. * Proven experience driving value from complex sourcing opportunities, including within an OJEU/procurement legislative environment....

We're looking for an experienced Interim Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a team and play a pivotal role in shaping effective sourcing strategies, delivering commercial value, and enabling strong supplier partnerships. If you're commercially minded, analytical, and confident advising stakeholders at all levels, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact. Client Details The employer is a large organisation operating within the public sector, committed to delivering high-quality services and optimising resources. The company fosters a professional environment and focuses on impactful procurement and supply chain management. Description Key responsibilities include: Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with business goals and long‑term market conditions. Analyse market trends and data to advise on future changes, risks and opportunities. Identify required goods and services, evaluate potential suppliers and explore suitable markets. Forecast...

Our client, a leading name in the procurement within civil engineering, is looking to bring on a talented Sourcing Manager. This position provides a platform to utilize your expertise in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Role: Sourcing Manager Contract Length: 6 months Location: Milton Keynes *Hybrid - 3 days/week in the office) Pay Rate: £(Apply online only)/day (Inside IR35) Role Overview This role involves managing sourcing activities for medium-cost and business-risk opportunities. You'll be responsible for generating ideas and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver significant commercial and contractual value. Key Responsibilities Manage the sourcing process from business requirement to contract signature for complex spending categories. Implement approved Integrated Category Strategies (ICS) for maximum savings. Apply the Sourcing Framework for opportunities outside ICS and manage risk and governance requirements. Expert negotiation for sourcing savings...

HR Manager – St Albans (Hybrid) Up to £60,000 + Benefits | 6-12 Month Fixed Term Contract This is a hands-on HR leadership role supporting both the UK head office and international subsidiaries of a global technology business. As HR Manager, you’ll lead on a range of core people functions, from recruitment and onboarding to policy development, performance management, and employee engagement. You’ll oversee employee records, manage HR systems and documentation, and play a key part in driving compliance, employee wellbeing, and organisational development. Acting as a key point of contact for both staff and management, you’ll provide practical HR advice and guidance, while managing a small team and supporting the development of the wider HR function across the group. What’s on offer: You’ll work in a collaborative and engaging environment where continuous improvement is encouraged. In return, you’ll benefit from private healthcare, life insurance, a pension scheme, flexible working,...

We are recruiting for a Customer Services Lead on behalf of a client. Our client is is a leading global distributor of pharmaceuticals. Their success to date is the result of 50 years’ experience exporting medicines to their customers in over 70 countries across 6 continents. * Customer Services Manager * Location - Watford * 1 year fixed term contract with a review * Salary £40,000 * Hybrid working from home 2 days a week * Hours are Monday to Friday days (37.5 hours) * Bonus - Performance related * Holidays 24 days plus Bank Holidays Team leadership - Lead, motivate, and coach the Customer Service team to ensure a high level of engagement and performance. Maintain excellent, prompt, and consistent customer service standards across the team. Monitor team and individual performance through monthly and quarterly KPIs and take appropriate actions where required. Drive continuous improvement in team performance, processes, and systems to increase...

Job Title: Property Manager Location: Slough and some work out of East London head office Contract: Rolling 3-month contract Rate: £25-£27 per hour (Umbrella) Overview A Housing Association in Slough is seeking an experienced Property Manager to support the effective management of a residential portfolio. This is a customer-facing role requiring strong estate management, tenancy management, and maintenance coordination skills. Key Responsibilities Deliver a responsive, efficient and customer-focused estate management service Manage tenancies and licences, including processing lets and fast-paced move-ins Conduct regular estate walkarounds and weekly inspections across the patch Carry out Health & Safety checks and follow up on Fire Risk Assessment actions Monitor maintenance issues, raise repairs and manage contractors through to completion Manage voids effectively, supporting rental income and minimising void periods Liaise with internal teams, third-party...

SAP FI/CO Project Manager / PMO £500 Day Rate - Inside IR35 12 Month Contract Hybrid - Hertfordshire (with occasional international travel, c.20%) Must be eligible to work in the UK    We are supporting an organisation undergoing a significant SAP transformation programme and are looking to engage an experienced SAP FI/CO Project Manager with a strong understanding of PMO governance. This role will take ownership of delivering SAP initiatives aligned to business priorities, ensuring structured delivery across scope, timelines & budget.    Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP projects across the full lifecycle Drive alignment with PMO governance, reporting and delivery frameworks Manage project scope, timelines, risks & budget Work closely with business stakeholders to define objectives and deliverables Develop, maintain detailed project plans, and resource allocation Provide regular reporting and updates to senior stakeholders Facilitate...

Duties will include 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

Role: Supervisor Salary: £14 ph Location: Windsor Hours: 40 hours per week/ must be available on weekends Our Client a rapidly expanding London based womenswear brand is looking for an energetic and passionate store supervisor to support their Windsor location. You will be their brand ambassador priding yourself on their mindful production, responsible sourcing, and delivering inclusive, positive experiences for every customer! Responsibilities: Deliver an outstanding customer experience aligned with brand values. Lead by example in customer interactions, styling advice, and product knowledge. Drive sales performance, supporting the team to achieve daily KPIs and conversion targets. Resolve customer queries and issues professionally and efficiently.Team Leadership Support with daily team briefings, motivation, and delegation of tasks. Supervise the team on the shop floor, ensuring productivity and excellent service. Provide coaching and feedback to team members to...

Job Title: Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading  (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 8 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr(Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential Requirements: Significant Public Sector Procurement experience (5+ years) Supplier Relationship skills Facility Management (FM) or Works experience (Must have) Not necessarily heavy construction but definitely FM. NEC Experience or at least a good understanding of how it operates Good working knowledge of how a contract operates Must have led/delivered procurement projects in a highly regulated, complex, environment.Need someone with real ‘doing’ experience. Project is in Procurement stage - Needs analysis stage to contract stage Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and efficiencies (savings) in alignment with...

Job Title: Project Manager – SAP S/4HANA & CX Transformation Location: Reading - 2 day Employement type: Contract/Permanent Job Type: 6 months- Inside IR35 Role overview: Project Manager – SAP S/4HANA & CX Transformation Role Overview An experienced Project Manager is required to lead the delivery of a greenfield SAP S/4HANA and SAP CX transformation for a mid-market organisation. This role requires a delivery leader who has successfully managed end-to-end SAP programmes of similar scale and complexity, with a strong command of SAP Activate methodology, and the ability to balance structure with pragmatic execution. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Governance Own the end-to-end project plan, milestones, and delivery across all SAP Activate phases * Establish and manage governance structures including status reporting, RAID logs, and steering committees * Ensure alignment across stakeholders, workstreams, and delivery partners Delivery Management Lead...

Our client, a renowned leader in the Public Sector, is seeking a Senior Category Manager. Be part of a team that priorities environmental, safety, and ethical standards while pursuing excellence. Benefits: £80-85/hour rate: Competitive compensation for your expertise. Values-driven culture: Align with principles of sustainability and ethics. Flexible schedule: Hybrid office days in Reading. Role Responsibilities: Strategic Initiatives: Implement cost-effective solutions in Category Management. Supplier Management: Enhance performance and manage risks. Contract Negotiations: Lead complex negotiations for optimal business outcomes. Requirements Experience: 5+ years in category management or strategic sourcing. Extensive FM (soft and hard) experience Skills: Analytical proficiency and procurement software expertise. Security Clarence: Eligible for SC Closing Statement: Ready to make a difference in a forward-thinking environment? Apply now and drive success as a Senior...

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...

Financial Improvement Project Manager - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in Berkshire to appoint an Interim Financial Improvement Project Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale Finance Improvement Programme. This is a key interim role focused on overseeing multiple transformation projects, ensuring strong governance, effective delivery, and transparent reporting within a complex programme environment. What's on Offer Rate: £550 per day (negotiable) Contract length: 6 months initially Full-time Hybrid working - 2 days on site Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will support the delivery of multiple projects within a Finance Improvement Programme, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and maintaining strong programme control. Key responsibilities: Supporting the definition, planning, execution, and closure of multiple transformation projects. Maintaining programme plans,...

Duties will be to; 1. Make a positive contribution to the delivery of the service, this will include working flexibly and positively to achieve the objectives of the council. 2. Provide direct line management and supervision to practitioners including ASYEs who work with children and young people under statutory obligations 3. To undertake joint home visits with members of staff; conduct practice observations and provide constructive feedback 4. Manage and lead staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability. 5. Manage a customer focused service and the effective use of resources. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a 2-bed children’s home supporting two young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in the NN4 area. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. Key Responsibilities * Register and maintain full regulatory compliance * Lead, recruit, and develop a dedicated care team * Oversee safeguarding, behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and care planning * Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and administrative duties * Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and external stakeholders * Monitor outcomes for young people and ensure consistently high standards of care Requirements * Proven experience within residential children’s services, particularly supporting EBD * Minimum 2 years’ experience in a...

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

Job title – Reward & Performance Manager Location – Remote with occasional office attendance (once per month in London W5) Contract – Temporary - 6 month  Hours – 35 hours per week, Start Date – ASAP The Role Summary We’re looking for a Reward & Performance Manager to lead a full Total Reward review while enhancing how performance is embedded across the organisation. This role will have a strong focus on upskilling managers in performance management, ensuring frameworks are not just in place, but actively used to drive high performance and engagement. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver a modern, data-led reward and performance strategy, with exposure across the full employee lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Reward Lead the annual pay review and reward cycle, ensuring clarity, fairness, and alignment to strategy Provide expert guidance to senior leaders on remuneration, pay benchmarking, and market trends Oversee reward budgeting in...

HR Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Location: Chiswick Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Working Pattern: Full-Time, hybrid - 3 days per week office based Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum Benefits: 25 days of holiday plus UK bank holidays. Flexible hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office). Medicash policy, covering health, dental, and optical needs. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Free fitness and wellbeing app. Cycle to Work scheme and enhanced family-friendly policies. Opportunities for skill development across diverse projects. A vibrant office culture with regular social events and activities. Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? If so, we have the perfect role for you! Our client, a leading data and services organisation, is on the lookout for a dynamic HR Manager to join their team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is your chance to play a...

Engineering Manager – Aldermaston (100% Onsite) * Contract: 18 Months * IR35: In Scope * Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) * Rate: £63.57 Umbrella * Location: Aldermaston – 100% onsite Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a technical team delivering critical engineering and infrastructure programmes. In this role, you will oversee design reviews, allocate resources across multiple projects, ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality standards, and provide technical guidance and leadership to your team. You will also manage stakeholder relationships, maintain accurate configuration of engineering deliverables, and ensure your team produces high-quality, compliant engineering outputs. Essential Evaluation Criteria: 1. Proven experience in infrastructure programmes 2. Experienced in conducting technical design reviews 3. DV cleared, sole UK National, able to commit to 100% onsite attendance...