80 jobs found in Bedford

An exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Transformation & Integration Manager - (2 Year FTC) to lead the end to end people work stream of a major acquisition within a fast paced, evolving automotive organisation. Acting as the central connector across all HR, people, process and systems activities, you will oversee the entire journey from due diligence through to full integration, ensuring a smooth, compliant and well coordinated transition.This role is ideal for a seasoned HR Business Partner or HR Transformation Lead who has delivered complex integrations, acquisitions, and large scale organisational change within commercial, fast paced environments. Key ResponsibilitiesEnd‑to‑End HR Integration Own the full HR integration workstream for the acquisition, managing people, process and systems alignment. Develop and manage a comprehensive HR project plan, covering milestones across HR Operations, Payroll, Reward, ER, Talent, Systems, Data, and Communications. Lead HR due...

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...

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....

Job Title: Civils & Cabling Project Manager (HV Transmission) (Perm or Contract) Location: * Wymondley Sub * Norwich * Travel between sites required Role Summary You will take full delivery responsibility for parallel civils and HV cable packages across multiple National Grid schemes, including Wymondley substation works and the Norwich-based infrastructure. This is a hands-on delivery role, managing site teams, subcontractors, and interfaces across 132kV-400kV cable installation in live and brownfield environments. You are accountable for programme, safety, commercial performance, and client satisfaction across both projects. Core Accountabilities 1. End-to-End Package Ownership * Lead delivery of civils and HV cable works * Manage works across multiple sites * Drive delivery in live substation and constrained infrastructure environments 2. Programme & Delivery Control * Own and manage integrated programmes across civils and cable activities * Identify risks early...

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...

Environmental Protection Team Leader  Location: Kettering Contract: Temporary Pay: £47 per hour LTD (Inc Holiday) | £36.70 per hour PAYE Service Care Solutions are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a respected local authority for an experienced Environmental Protection Team Leader to join their Regulatory Services team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Environmental Health professional to take on a leadership role, managing a team and delivering high-quality environmental protection services that safeguard public health. The Role As Team Leader, you will support the Environmental Protection Manager in the operational delivery and strategic development of the service. You will lead on complex regulatory matters, supervise a team of officers, and ensure enforcement activity is carried out in line with legislation and best practice. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Environmental Protection Team, including Environmental Health...

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

Talentmark are recruiting for a Regulatory Labelling Manager to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months. Salary: £65 – £70 per hour (Outside IR35) Regulatory Labelling Manager Role: Drive and optimise regulatory labelling strategy across the full product lifecycle. Author, maintain, and manage Core Data Sheets (CDS) and associated documentation. Lead the development and maintenance of EU and US product labelling. Provide strategic regulatory input on labelling requirements across global markets. Support product teams with CDS implementation and manage local label deviations. Respond to Health Authority queries related to labelling. Collaborate cross-functionally with regulatory, product, and project teams. Contribute to continuous improvement of labelling processes and standards.Your Background: Degree in Life Sciences or a related field. Strong experience within Regulatory Affairs, ideally with a focus on labelling strategy. Proven...

Role: Regulatory Labelling Manager Location: Welwyn (Hybrid - with flexibility for remote working) Hours: Full-time Pay: £367.54 - £376.97 (PAYE basic) OR £487.50 - £525 (LTD / UMB) per day Contract: 12-month contract outside IR35 An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Regulatory Labelling Manager to join one of our longstanding global pharmaceutical clients on a 12-month contract basis outside IR35. This role sits within the Regulatory Affairs function, focusing on the development and delivery of global labelling strategies across the product lifecycle. Benefits: 12-month contract outside IR35 Hybrid working with flexibility for remote working Opportunity to work on global regulatory strategy Collaborative cross-functional environment The Requirements: Degree in Life Sciences or a related field Strong experience within regulatory affairs, ideally with a focus on labelling Experience developing and maintaining Core Data Sheets (CDS) Knowledge of EU and US labelling...

Senior Project Manager £63,605 per annum Endurance House, Cambridge CB24 9ZR, (Hybrid) Full-Time Fixed Term Contract The successful candidate will be based at Endurance House, Vision Park, Chivers Way, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9ZR, with the optional flexibility of hybrid working to support work life balance, whilst meeting the requirements of the role Fixed Term Contract – Approximatley 18 months About the role: As Senior Project Manager, you will have responsibility for planning, delivering, and embedding two high-profile, business critical projects: · Implementation of new housing management IT system · Refurbishment of head office; and · Supporting other corporate priority projects You will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and senior leaders to ensure both projects are delivered to time, budget, scope, and quality, whilst providing regular progress reports to the Corporate Management Team (CMT), HRG Cttee and Board as required. As the Senior Project Manager...

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,...

Software Engineering Manager with a strong background in greenfield platform/ portal development (ideally gained in a B2B or B2B2C environment) is sought on a contract basis by a high growth PE backed scale up based near Peterborough. With recent investment into technology this Software Engineering Manager will play a crucial role in driving innovation across software engineering, automation, cloud and architecture affording this Software Engineering Manager an unparalleled level of autonomy to drive change. As the business scales and adds additional functionality this software engineering Manager will work closely with department heads to develop a technical roadmap that will directly linked to business success over the coming years. This role would suit a hands-on Engineering Manager with a well rounded skill set (engineering, data, architecture, cloud, deployment) who is local and available for immediate start. This Software Engineering Manager based near...

Our client, a well-established business based in Cambridgeshire they are looking to recruit a Contract Project Manager to join their team on a 6 month Contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established team where you will play an important part of the business with the Project Team. This is a high impact role requiring a driven, resilient, and results focused individual who can operate with pace,structure and authority from day one. We’re actively shortlisting candidates for this role, apply early. Contract Project Manager Peterborough £52,000 Monday to Friday Key responsibilities for the Contract Project Manager role: * Lead the full project lifecycle from mobilisation through to delivery and handover. * Define and implement a clear project structure, governance, and reporting cadence. * Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation. * Drive milestone achievement and target delivery within a six-month...

MANUFACTURING TEAM LEADER - Shifts 4 days on and 4 days off MATERNITY COVER - 12 MONTH CONTRACT Our client is seeking a highly motivated and proactive production supervisor to join their manufacturing company located in Bishops Stortford. This is a hands-on role, where you will based on the shop floor, supporting the Shift Manager in the day-to-day running of the production, machinery and operations. In the absence of the Shift Manager, you will assume full supervisory responsibility of overseeing the shifts and ensuring smooth operations, maintaining high performance standards, and addressing any urgent operational issues, along with customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Support the Shift Manager in supervising the shift team to achieve operational targets Supervise and coordinate production staff to ensure output, quality, and safety standards are met Operate machinery as part of the production team on a day-to-day basis Monitor production schedules, quality...

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...

Construction Procurement Manager Harlow District Council We are delighted to be supporting Harlow District Council to recruit a temporary Construction Procurement Manager on an interim basis of up to 12-months. Please note that this post requires the successful candidates to be based on site 2 days per week. Harlow is a district of contrasts and an ideal location to both live and work. The town itself is thriving, with excellent shopping and leisure facilities for all ages. We have good road links to the M11 and M25 and excellent rail connections to London and Stansted Airport, just 35 minutes and 20 minutes away from Harlow respectively. The role: We are seeking an experienced Construction Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy, manage supply-chain performance, and ensure best‑value outcomes across all pre‑construction and construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build strong...

Kinetic PLC are currently seeking a Senior Manager / R&D Programmer to join a busy Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company, based within the Harlow, Essex area. Duration: 2 years from Start Annual Salary: approx £56,(Apply online only)% Remote - will access systems via your own laptop - VDI connection) 25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata plus Bank Holidays) Position Summary: The Clinical Programming (Contractor) is responsible for providing comprehensive programming support, including managing the timely and accurate execution of programming components of clinical trials. The clinical programming contractor independently manages completed projects that involve global tasks, or cross functional teams The role may require providing inputs to design and analysis, and reporting the results of clinical trials, including programming rules and mocked T/L/G. In addition, providing programming support for publication for our marketed drugs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:...

Sheer Jobs is seeking a skilled Technical Transition Manager to lead the technical elements of a major IT transition programme. The role will manage the transfer of IT systems and services from a long-term outsourced provider to a hybrid delivery model, ensuring continuity, security, and value for money. You will work closely with internal teams, incumbent and new suppliers, and business stakeholders to deliver a smooth, secure, and efficient transition. Key Responsibilities * Lead technical planning and delivery of IT service transitions, including system migrations, data transfers, and supplier onboarding. * Develop and maintain detailed transition plans, tracking milestones, dependencies, risks, and mitigation actions. * Ensure all transitions meet service level agreements, security standards, and architectural principles. * Act as technical lead for supplier and stakeholder management, supporting contract exit and service handovers. * Provide governance, risk...