29 jobs found in Bicester

Development Management Team Leader Greater London 6 months contract £55-60 per hour   Ref - 63901   Carrington West are supporting a London Borough with their search for a Deputy Area Planning Manager to join their Development Management team.   This is a senior front-line leadership role within the Environment, Housing and Neighbourhoods Directorate, deputising for the Area Planning Manager and supporting the delivery of high-quality development management services .   The Role You will support the management and performance of an area team of professional planning officers, while also holding a small caseload of complex applications.   Key responsibilities include:   ·Deputising for the Area Planning Manager, including allocating applications and signing off delegated decisions ·Managing major and strategic applications from pre-application through to decision and post-permission stages ·Reviewing and presenting reports to Planning Committee ·Leading on...

Job Title: Project Manager – HS2 Utility Diversions Location: Calvert Contract Type: 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Rate: £500.00 – 550.00 per day. Company Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of utility diversion works on the High Speed 2 (HS2) programme. This is a critical role within a major infrastructure scheme, supporting the recovery and delivery of complex multi-utility diversion works. The project forms part of a nationally significant infrastructure programme running through to 2028 and requires strong leadership to drive performance, programme stability, and commercial control. The Role As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for delivering multi-utility diversion works (with particular focus on water and power utilities) across a key section of the HS2 programme. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring experience managing direct teams and contractors in live utility diversion environments — not...

Engineering Manager – Enstone Up to £410 per day (Inside IR35) Monday to Friday (Days) This is a hands-on Engineering Manager role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front. While you’ll be responsible for managing a small team of engineers, you’ll also be expected to remain technically involved — supporting breakdowns, overseeing maintenance activity, and getting on the tools when required.  Key points: Lead a team of engineers Oversee maintenance, reliability, and statutory inspections  Very hands-on role — not office based Day-to-day decision-making on site, providing technical guidance, and stepping in to support complex or urgent engineering issues. Motivating & engaging the teamRequirements: Mechanical or electrical engineering background CI & Lean Engineering Experience  H&S Knowledge  Responsible for maintenance, reliability, and statutory compliance Proven experience managing engineers in manufacturing / FMCG / heavy industry Strong H&S and...

We are seeking an experienced Interim Manager to oversee operations at our client's small elderly residential home in Buckinghamshire. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the service, maintaining high standards of care, and implementing strategic improvements as needed. Key Responsibilities: - Provide leadership and management to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to residents. - Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and policies. - Manage staffing, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations. - Develop and implement strategies for operational improvements and resident satisfaction. - Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and sustainability. - Liaise with residents, families, and external stakeholders to maintain open communication and address any concerns. - Prepare and present reports to stakeholders on the home's performance and progress. Skills and...

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...

IT Programme Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for an IT Programme Manager based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for an IT Programme manager —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Delivery of an enterprise IT system that delivers all artefacts required for Regulation 154 Compliance Requirements development (customer, functional & software) Customer Testing Production Deployment & In-Service Support Management of the software development plan with computer programmersThe...

Enterprise IT Architect - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company as an Enterprise IT Architect, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions and driving organisational success. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a challenging and rewarding project that will make a real impact on global markets. What You Will Do:  - Lead the end-to-end delivery of an enterprise IT system that ensures compliance with Regulation 154 across global markets. - Develop a comprehensive set of customer requirements, including functional and software specifications. - Create and manage a detailed project plan, covering requirements development, testing, deployment, and in-service support. - Collaborate with enterprise architects to establish functional requirements and align with broader organisational goals. - Oversee the initial deployment and production...

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead our Multi-Agency Exploitation Hub. This is a vital service supporting young people identified as being at high risk of exploitation, ensuring a coordinated and effective multi-agency response. Hybrid Working: 3 days office-based About the Role As Team Manager, you will provide direct line management to 6 Advanced Practitioners who work jointly with partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable young people. You will play a central role in shaping and overseeing the strategic and operational response to exploitation across the county. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of Advanced Practitioners within the Exploitation Hub. Oversee and coordinate multi-agency responses for young people at high risk of exploitation. Provide locality social work teams with expert advice, guidance, and support on exploitation cases. Ensure effective mapping of risk indicators, patterns, and community hot spots....

We are looking for a highly experienced Finance Manager, ideally fully CIMA or ACCA qualified, to join and manage the finance team of the company. The role is hybrid but you will be expected to travel to the Head Office in Central Bedfordshire once or twice a week. Salary: market competitive Benefits: pension healthcare hybrid working 33 days holiday inc Bank Holidays plus Christmas and NY off parking plus lots more! Days/ Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Key Duties: * Month end close, balance sheet reconciliation * Cashflow forecasting * Intercompany review and reconciliation * Year end audit * Transactional processing analysis, support and review Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities * Production of monthly and quarterly cashflow forecast and any variance commentary. * Review, approve and post revenue journals. * Review and approve monthly depreciation, amortisation journals. * Prepare monthly payroll journals and variance analysis. * Calculate monthly...

Role- Finance Manager Salary- Circa £43,000 - £48,000 per annum (pro-rata) Type- FTC 14-month Maternity Cover Location- Northamptonshire My client works within engineering, and they are looking to take on an experienced Finance Manager, on a Fixed Term Contract basis (over 1 year). The Finance Manager will ideally have the following attributes: Previous experience working in a similar Finance Manager, Accounts Manager or Financial Controller role with a SME business or similar Be confident taking ownership of financial controls, tax compliance, budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, stock management, payroll oversight and entity reporting Previous experience working with ERP systems such as Sage X3 or similar Any previous experience of Group Consolidation, full P&L forecasts and annual budgets would be ideal   Excellent MS Office skills Have strong organizational and planning skills Have excellent communication skillsThe Finance Manager role will involve:...

A leading Defence organisation is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support on important bid and commercial activities! Location: Luton Duration: 6-month contract Pay: Up to £500 p/day (Inside IR35) Working Pattern: 1 or 2 days onsite In this role you will provide extensive commercial support to business winning activities (bids, proposals, negotiation, contract acceptance) for significant value and strategically important bids for key customers. As a Contracts Manager, you will: Draft, negotiate, and manage complex terms & conditions of contract, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Provide commercial input into bids and proposals, preparing customer-ready submissions and internal approvals. Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, managing change control and obligations. Collaborate with Procurement to ensure contractual requirements flow down appropriately to subcontractors. Draft and review agreements such as NDAs, Software Licensing Agreements,...

Defect Manager - Purpose and Accountability Leading the management of defects on a specific programme and reporting to the Core NW Test Manager. This role will be accountable for managing defects to closure on that specific programme and will also manage change control on the testbeds and Chair the Programme Change Control Board. You will manage the defects and changes cross-functionally, with multiple Test and Technical teams as well as our key delivery partners, to ensure delivery via a defined process in these areas. The role encompasses defect and change management during validation and integration activities of the "as is" and "future" network (redesign/add, change and/or increase the networks services and resources for capacity, features and functionality). As part of a team, you will work with functional stakeholders to ensure that the defect and change processes are followed - working to exercise influence without direct authority. You will have a good knowledge in...

Senior HR Manager (4-Month FTC) We are working with an industry leading client on the lookout for an experienced and confident Senior HR Manager to join their team in Warwick on a 4-month fixed-term contract. This is a senior leadership role requiring a seasoned HR professional who can hit the ground running, operate with limited supervision, and confidently engage stakeholders at all levels — from frontline colleagues through to Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role will lead and manage a geographically dispersed HR team, acting as a coach, mentor, and escalation point for complex employee relations matters, while providing clear oversight of the overall ER landscape across the organisation. This is a hands-on role where you will personally manage complex and high-risk cases, hear appeals, and support the Extended Leadership Team on confidential matters — including managing and investigating “Speak Up” (Whistleblowing) cases received...

IT Service Delivery Manager 12-month initial contract Based in Gaydon (hybrid working) £33.88ph (Inside IR35) *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK* About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in Gaydon, who are looking for an IT Service Delivery Manager to join their team. Job Description As IT Service Delivery Manager, your main responsibilities will include: Deliver an enterprise IT system that delivers all artefacts required Development of a complete set of the Clients' Customer requirements Responsible for developing and managing the end-to-end plan that delivers Requirements management, enterprise architectures, stakeholder engagement System validation and project management Qualifications/Skills needed: Highly knowledgeable in deployment of enterprise IT systems. Full end to end experience of the software delivery cycle Experience of IT quality...

Are you ready to take on a role that drives efficiency and collaboration? A leading company in the Facilities Management industry is hiring a Facilities Manager in Warwickshire who will play a vital role in enhancing service delivery. The Role * Ensure efficient management of integrated facility operations including maintenance and cleaning services to meet standards and SLAs. * Build strong relationships with stakeholders, becoming a trusted service partner on-site. * Lead the contract management team to enhance service solutions, identifying and implementing service improvements. * Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, fostering a strong safety culture within the team. * Manage contract budgets and financial targets effectively, ensuring services are delivered in a commercially responsible manner. You * Demonstrable experience in facilities management or a related field. * Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster teamwork. * Excellent...

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following role : Supply Chain -Operations/Project Manager Location : Warwick- Hybrid - 25-75% will be travel to sites across the UK/Europe Expenses covered for Travel Inside IR35 £50+ Per hour TBD ASAP Start 6 months initial contract with chance of Temproary to permanent or rolling contract 8-12 Hours per day 40-60 hours per week Flexbility on hours and travel. As a Supply Chain Operations Manager for our client, your day will revolve around ensuring goods and services are delivered on time, every time. You'll work directly with suppliers to monitor delivery schedules, solve issues quickly, and support performance improvement. Collaborating across Procurement, Engineering, and Quality, you'll play a key role in keeping our supply chain efficient and reliable. You'll also use project management tools to track progress, identify risks, and manage delivery priorities for critical orders. How You'll Make an Impact Manage and drive supplier...

Business Project Manager (Manufacturing Sector) - 2 year fixed contract Salary £70,000 - £72,000 per annum + Car Allowance Some UK and EuropeanTravel Planning, executing and closing of projects, working within time-specific constraints, budgets and scope. Leading Project Teams, developing comprehensive plans, managing risks and communicating Project Status to Stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership, communication and organisational skills to deliver value and align projects. * Managing and coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects * Ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget * Effectively manage relationships and communications with project stakeholders * Assist in the definition of projects * Assist in developing spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs * Report project activities, timelines, impacts and implications to other project team members and...

Site Project Manager - Water Infrastructure Location: Thames Valley Region (Swindon Area) Contract Type: Contract with Temp-to-Perm Potential Are you an experienced Site Project Manager looking for your next challenge in the water sector? Or are you currently operating as a Site Manager or Site Agent and ready to take the next step into Project Management? Our client, a leading main contractor within the water industry, is seeking a hands-on Site Project Manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of water infrastructure schemes. This role would be ideal for someone from a strong Site Manager or Site Agent background who is looking to transition into a more project-focused role with greater commercial and programme responsibility. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a range of water mains and network upgrade projects, supporting the delivery of vital improvements for Thames Water. About the Role As Site Project Manager, you will take ownership of site delivery...

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join a busy Property Services team on a 3‑month temporary assignment, overseeing the delivery and performance management of responsive repairs, voids, and planned works contracts. This role is ideal for a professional with strong repairs and maintenance operational knowledge, excellent contractor management skills, and the ability to drive service quality and value for money from day one. 🔧 Key Responsibilities * Lead the day‑to‑day contract management of repairs, voids and planned maintenance providers. * Monitor contractor KPIs including quality, timeliness, customer satisfaction and cost control. * Ensure all works meet required standards, contractual obligations and compliance requirements. * Work closely with Surveyors, Property Officers and external suppliers to resolve issues and improve performance. * Manage contractor meetings, performance reviews and escalation processes. * Support the delivery of void...

A Local Authority in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Neighbourhood Manager to lead a comprehensive service review of its Neighbourhood Service, specifically the council housing tenancy management function. This interim position plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction, operational effectiveness, and long‑term viability of the service. The successful candidate will review current structures, resources, performance, and delivery models to identify improvements that meet regulatory, corporate, and customer expectations. Key Responsibilities Service Review & Strategic Assessment (Primary Focus) Conduct a full review of the Neighbourhood Service, covering structure, functions, staffing, resources, performance, and demand. Present recommendations and options to ensure the service complies with regulatory requirements and delivers exceptional customer outcomes. Develop business cases, carry out feasibility analysis, and support resource and workforce...