93 jobs found in Bicester

Repair Management Team Leader Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 Salary: £13.34 per hour (Temp-to-Perm) About the Role Our client, a leading fleet management and automotive services provider, is seeking a Repair Management Team Leader to oversee and support their Repair Management Advisors. This role is key to ensuring repairs are progressed efficiently, customers are kept informed, and service levels are consistently met. The position is Temp-to-Perm, offering excellent career progression opportunities within a fast-growing organisation. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Support • Lead, motivate, and support a team of Repair Management Advisors. • Act as the first point of escalation for complex or delayed repairs. • Ensure fair distribution and prioritisation of daily workloads. • Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and conduct within the team. Operational Control • Oversee vehicle defects and repairs from initial report to...

Location: London (4 days per week in office) Duration: 6 Months Contract Start: ASAP Rate: £880 per day (Inside IR35 Umbrella Assignment rate) A leading investment management organisation is seeking an experienced Contract Project Manager to deliver a range of high‑priority business and technology projects. This is a business‑facing role suited to someone who is energetic, confident, and able to hit the ground running in a fast‑paced environment. What You'll Be Doing Leading end‑to‑end project delivery across business‑critical initiatives, using Agile, Waterfall and hybrid approaches. Keeping all project resources aligned to key deliverables, timescales and governance expectations. Identifying, tracking and resolving project risks, issues and actions. Completing hands‑on project tasks as required - such as gathering business requirements, analysing data, defining solutions, and supporting tool implementation. Managing both business and technology workstreams as directed....

Waste Management Supervisor required for our public sector client Location: Coalville - but will be travelling to other sites Responsible To: Senior Haulage Officer/Haulage & Waste Management Officer Responsible For: Specialist HGV Drivers, Waste Management Operatives Job Purpose: Supervise the Waste Transfer Station (WTS) and Waste Haulage Operations, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery for internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: * Supervise Waste Transfer Station and Haulage operations in line with legislation, policies, and budgets. * Manage and support drivers and operatives, including recruitment, training, and performance reviews. * Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental, and legal requirements. * Monitor vehicle and driver compliance with regulations, including tachograph and daily checks. * Operate weighbridge systems and manage fuel usage. * Liaise with contractors, fleet teams, and stakeholders to...

Order Management Supervisor Location: Hybrid (3 days in office) Temporary: 12 months Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week We are recruiting an experienced Customer Order Management Specialist to oversee the end-to-end order lifecycle for key customer accounts. You will be the single point of contact for order enquiries, ensuring timely fulfilment, exceptional service, and seamless coordination across internal teams. What you'll do: Lead and support a small team to deliver excellent customer service Oversee the full order lifecycle: entry, modifications, invoicing, credits/debits, and logistics documentation Interpret complex customer specifications and configure orders accurately using Level 1 Bills of Material and technical options Liaise with Engineering, Product Planning, Purchasing, and Production to ensure correct specifications and availability Submit Engineering Change Requests for new or non-configurable specifications Act as central contact for customer queries, providing...

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...

Position: EU Account Manager ( Maternity Cover for 12 months) Based: Haddenham, United Kingdom Salary: Competitive + Benefits We are currently looking for an EU Account Manager to join us at our EMEA Headquarters. This role will fully develop, implement and commercially manage key accounts within our Flavour Solutions Business. Do you have proven knowledge and experience as a National Account Manager? Do you find yourself well in a fast paced, dynamic work environment? If so, you might be the person we are looking for! Our growth starts with yours. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Full P&L and KPI accountability for customer accounts * Driving and delivering customer marketing programs leveraging our brands through their businesses * Cross-Functional team ownership, accountability and behaviour setting. * Maintain a value-added service to ensure successful customer relationships. CANDIDATE PROFILE * Commercial experience within branded or own label food preferred *...

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...

R&D Engineering Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for an R&D Engineering 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 R&D Engineering 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: Responsible for improving or developing new products, components, equipment, systems, technologies, or processes Assisting with formulating business plans and budgets for product development Analysing quality/safety test results Keeping abreast of new developments in the industry 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...

Interim Accounts Payable Manager Northampton / hybrid Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30 Competitive hourly / daily rate Immediate start We're looking for an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager to take full control of a high-volume Purchase Ledger function during a key transition period. Responsibilities: - Take full ownership of the Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger function - Lead and support an experienced AP team - Ensure accurate, reconciled ledgers and controlled payment runs - Maintain strong financial controls and governance - Support month-end close, accruals and reporting - Provide clear liability visibility to support cashflow - Act as the senior escalation point for suppliers and internal stakeholders - Identify and implement process improvements where possible What We Need: - Proven experience leading a high-volume AP function - Strong people leadership - able to motivate and steady a team - Confident managing payment runs, controls and...

Expleo is seeking experienced Product Development Managers to support our leading automotive customer based in Warwickshire. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of innovative product development initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams and shaping new technologies during a key period of maternity leave cover. Product Development Manager - Maternity Cover (Warwickshire) Location: Warwickshire (Onsite/Hybrid depending on project requirements) Contract: Maternity Cover (until next year) About the Role As a Product Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading the improvement and development of new products, components, systems, technologies, and processes. You'll manage a team of experienced professionals and oversee the full product development lifecycle - ensuring technical excellence, cost effectiveness, and timely delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced R&D or Product Development professional who can drive...

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,...

Project Manager Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to £88p/h (Inside IR35) Due to the nature of the role, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance. Please only apply if suitable Key Responsibilities: Clarify and document business requirements to ensure project plans are comprehensive, realistic, and in line with companyobjectives. Develop projections for capital and expense resource planning to advise management on budgetary issues. Assess business prospects in line with company policies and procedures to ensure they are accurately documented and represented in project plans. Communicate project plans and progress across the business to ensure all stakeholders are briefed and up to date. Summarize salient planning and schedule progress to provide advice and make recommendations for consideration by senior levels within the organization. Lead and develop a team of people, delivering a project office management service or a small...

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...

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...

We are working with a public sector organisation seeking an experienced Head of Office Estates to join them on an interim basis. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the organisation's office estate, ensuring full compliance with statutory obligations, and delivering a high‑quality, customer‑focused estates service. This assignment offers the opportunity to lead a small, dedicated team and drive the effective management of a diverse property portfolio. Experience on both landlord and tenant side is essential, with strong capability in lease management, negotiation, and estates strategy. The Role As Head of Office Estates, you will be responsible for the operational management of the organisation's Office Estates team and the ongoing maintenance of the office estate. You will ensure legal, statutory, and financial responsibilities are fully met while delivering an excellent service to internal stakeholders and external tenants. Key Responsibilities Lead,...

Interim Investment and Compliance Manager Wiltshire (Hybrid) 6-Month Contract Negotiable Daily Rate We are supporting a Local Authority in Wiltshire with the appointment of an experienced Investment and Compliance Manager for an initial 6-month period. This is a senior leadership role within the Housing service, responsible for strategic asset management and landlord compliance across a housing portfolio of approximately 5,300 homes. The council is seeking an experienced property professional who can provide immediate impact, strong technical leadership, and assurance around compliance and long-term investment planning. The Role Reporting to the Head of Housing Services you will lead a multi-disciplinary team (6–8 staff) covering asset management, surveying, planned investment, and landlord compliance. Key responsibilities will include: * Leading the development and delivery of the HRA Asset Management Strategy * Designing and costing planned maintenance programmes...