52 jobs found in Biggleswade

Senior Project Manager Luton 6-Month Contract Paying up to £87p/h (Inside IR35) About the Role: Seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Telephony Modernisation project that supports the transformation of the digital employee experience (DEX). This role drives strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of our Telephony Services to enhance collaboration, productivity, safety and security across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Establish governance structures, project controls, and reporting mechanisms that align to Digital Solutions processes. Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change impacts. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Digital Solutions, Business, Operations, and Corporate Communications. Ensure that projects go through ORR (Operational Readiness Review) and Service Transition processes and are accepted into live services. Develop and deliver change management and communication plans working in partnership with our...

Our client Luton council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Children looked after team. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Carry a caseload of complex cases requiring a high level of professional skill, providing assessment, care management and other social work services relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable/at risk children and families. Require and maintain unallocated cases Under the direction of the Team Manager, using professional skills and experience to provide practice management to team members to ensure compliance with national and departmental policies, procedures and quality standards. Undertake research, training and development activities as required for the department and for the post holders' own professional development When agreed by Team Manager and in co-operation with the Training Section, undertake specific tasks to support and enable team members in the development of skill and the acquisition of knowledge and information relevant to the...

Risk Manager Duration: Until May 2027 Rate: Up to £450 per day Hours: 40 hours per week The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join a major transformation programme at Stansted Airport. Working within a dedicated programme risk team, you will support the delivery of effective risk management across a complex portfolio of infrastructure and capital projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-profile programme, driving proactive risk management practices, facilitating risk workshops, supporting quantitative risk analysis activities, and providing meaningful risk reporting to support programme decision-making. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of risk management activities across a major transformation programme. Promote a proactive and embedded risk management culture across project and programme teams. Facilitate project and programme-level risk workshops. Ensure risk management processes are applied consistently and...

As an Interim Operations Support Manager, you will work closely with Home Managers and the wider regional team, combining operational oversight with hands-on support. This role is ideal for an experienced care leader or Regional Support Manager ready to strengthen leadership capability and drive consistent, high-quality care. Package & Benefits • £400 to £450 per day. • Expenses covered. About the Company This organisation operates a group of care homes with a strong focus on person-centred care, quality, and continuous improvement. Investment across services supports stability, development, and high standards, creating an environment where teams are empowered to deliver meaningful outcomes for residents. Key Responsibilities • Support Home Managers to improve care quality, governance, and operational performance across multiple services. • Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and mentoring to develop confident and capable management teams. • Lead on audits,...

The Redline Group are working in partnership with an internationally operating organisation to secure the services on a long-term basis of an experienced Contract Order Manager to support high-volume order activity across their UK and global operations, based on-site full time in Watford. This role has an indicative INSIDE IR35 determination therefore candidates will be required to operate via an Umbrella company. The Role - Contract Order Manager, Watford This is a hands-on, fast-paced contract position where you will take ownership of the end-to-end order lifecycle, ensuring orders are processed, tracked, and delivered efficiently. Working closely with Sales, Logistics, and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining delivery performance and improving operational processes. Key Skills Required - Contract Order Manager, Watford Experience in Order Management / Sales Order Processing / Customer Operations Strong coordination experience across Sales,...

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Warehouse Manager to oversee the daily operations of our warehouse and logistics functions. This hands-on leadership role operates within a dynamic environment and is pivotal in ensuring the efficient management of goods receipt, picking, packing, and stock control, while upholding the highest standards of accuracy, safety, and productivity. The successful candidate will lead a committed team, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to sustained business growth. Working Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional additional hours as required to meet business demands. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily warehouse operations, including goods-in and despatch activities. Lead, motivate and develop team members to achieve operational targets. Manage the receipt, inspection, and appropriate storage of incoming stock. Ensure accurate recording of stock movements and maintain optimal inventory levels. Administer stock control...

Join a well-established Housing Association in a rewarding role where you'll help shape the future of the organisation through change and continuous improvement. This Change & Continuous Improvement Project Manager position offers the opportunity to lead strategic transformation projects, improve business processes, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation. Working closely with teams across the business, the Change & Continuous Improvement Project Manager will manage projects from initial concept through to successful delivery, ensuring change initiatives are delivered on time, within budget and provide lasting value. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project professional with a strong background in social housing, who is passionate about driving organisational change. We'd love to hear from anyone with a background as a Change & Continuous Improvement Project Manager, Project Manager, Change Manager, Business Analyst,...

About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Manager / Head of Service to lead Clare Lodge Secure Children's Home. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of a secure, therapeutic environment for children and young people. You will ensure the provision of high-quality, safe, and nurturing care, while maintaining full compliance with Ofsted standards and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. Registered Manager (Head of Service) - Clare Lodge Secure Children's Home Location: Peterborough City Council Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week Working Arrangement: Fully office-based Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Clare Lodge Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality care and positive outcomes for children Lead on Ofsted readiness, inspections, and regulatory compliance Oversee all aspects of service performance...

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

A large Local Authority is looking for an experienced Finance Business Partnering Manager to join its senior finance team on an interim basis. The role will lead a team providing finance business partnering support across a complex service area, working closely with senior managers and budget holders to improve financial planning, forecasting and decision-making. You will take a lead role across budget setting, monitoring and forecasting, providing clear financial advice and constructive challenge to senior stakeholders. The post will also support delivery of savings and transformation programmes, ensuring financial implications, risks and opportunities are properly understood and reflected in decision-making. Key areas of responsibility will include: • Leading and developing a team of Finance Business Partners and finance professionals • Providing strategic financial advice and challenge to senior stakeholders • Overseeing budget setting, monitoring and forecasting across...

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for supporting people experiencing homelessness? We're recruiting a Hostel Manager to help lead a busy homelessness service, delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support that empowers individuals to achieve sustainable housing and positive life outcomes. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the service, provide supervision and support to frontline staff, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement. You'll work closely with housing, health and voluntary sector partners to ensure people can access the services they need to improve their housing, wellbeing and independence. Key Requirements: Experience managing or supervising within homelessness, housing or supported accommodation. Strong leadership and people management skills. Knowledge of homelessness, safeguarding and person-centred practice. Excellent communication and partnership working abilities. Passion for delivering...

Hotel Duty Manager The shifts are 630am - 330pm and 3pm to 11pm / 5 out of 7 days including evenings and weekends Based in Uxbridge £18.57 per hour 6 - 12 months Main accountabilities: Leading by example to develop and motivate the team. Operate the Opera Hotel Property Management System to effectively manage all guest reservations. Support completion of month end financial submission. Recruiting, training and actively managing in house staff to ensure a satisfactory performance is achieved on time. Ensuring that staff whilst on duty, are working to the standards expected by management and that accurate records on time sheets are recorded for payment purposes. Must be able to arrange cover or step in should there be a staff shortage on shift Observe and monitor workers' performance to make sure that company rules and procedures are being followed. Confer and co-operate with other department managers to co-ordinate hotel activities Answer questions about hotel policies and...

Role: Future Engineering Operations Manager Location: Marylebone Station, London - with travel to depots as required Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum Role Purpose Chiltern Railways is preparing for a new era of fleet capability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. We are seeking a Future Engineering Operations Manager to lead the strategic planning and development of our engineering operations, ensuring our workforce, depots, stabling facilities, and rolling stock strategies are ready to meet the demands of the future railway. This role is not about day-to-day engineering management. Instead, it focuses on long term planning, capability development, and shaping the systems, people, and infrastructure that will support Chiltern’s future fleet and operational requirements. You will play a key role in preparing the organisation for new technologies, new rolling stock, and evolving customer and operational expectations. Key...

Job Title: Category Manager Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella) Contract: 6-month ongoing contract Location: South East London Overview We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join a forward-thinking local authority, supporting the delivery of high-value, complex procurement activity. This is a great opportunity for a senior commercial professional to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and delivering both value for money and social value outcomes. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Category Lead, you will be responsible for: Providing senior-level commercial advice to support the Council in achieving its corporate objectives. Working in partnership with internal departments as a strategic adviser on complex, high-risk, and high-value procurement activities. Leading and managing procurement projects of significant complexity, ensuring delivery of best value and social value outcomes. Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and constructive...

Parking Scheme Manager Location: South East London Contract: 6-Month Ongoing Contract Hours: Full Time Rate: £33.83 per hour Umbrella Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office About the RoleWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Parking Scheme Manager to join a busy local authority in South East London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of parking improvement projects across housing estates, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with strategic objectives. You'll play a key role in driving service improvements, managing budgets, overseeing contractors, and leading a dedicated parking team. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of parking projects across housing estates from inception through to completion. Support the Parking Design and Improvement Manager and Head of Parking in driving continuous service improvement. Manage project budgets, funding streams, governance arrangements, and project plans. Monitor...

Automotive Programme Manager – Drive Automotive Programme Success From Concept to Delivery Location: Near Daventry Contract Basis: 6-month FTC, Inside IR35 Join a highly innovative automotive environment focused on delivering exceptional vehicle restoration programmes to exacting standards. This opportunity for an Automotive Programme Manager offers the chance to work within a fast-paced Programme Management Office, supporting the successful delivery of complex automotive restoration programmes. The Automotive Programme Manager will collaborate with engineering, operations, sourcing, and executive stakeholders to ensure programme objectives are achieved efficiently and effectively. Utilising your experience in low volume program management, you’ll support senior PMO leadership whilst leading key programme activities, maintaining core programme documentation, coordinating engineering release activities and driving cross-functional delivery performance. Key Responsibilities of...

We're looking for an Assistant Contract Manager for a public sector organisation based in Birmingham or London (hybrid) on an initial 9 month contract, paying up to £450 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35). This is a hybrid role with an expectation to attend the office three days per week. The successful Assistant Contract Manager will manage a portfolio of corporate contracts across the full lifecycle, from mobilisation and transition through to exit. They'll monitor supplier performance and compliance, support commercial decision-making, manage change requests through governance processes, and liaise with stakeholders on spend, progress and performance reporting. They'll also be expected to negotiate commercial agreements with third parties and proactively identify and mitigate contract risks. You will need proven experience working with the following: - Corporate contract management and administration - Contract change request processes and governance structures - Supplier and...

Junior Delivery Manager (Web & App) is required by well known and iconic global brand. eCommerce, QSR environment. OUTSIDE IR35 Role Overview They are seeking a Delivery Manager to drive execution excellence across their global digital platform, supporting web and mobile app experiences in Canada and Europe. This role is responsible for end-to-end delivery execution across the Canada and Europe teams, ensuring that product strategy is translated into high-quality, predictable delivery outcomes. You will operate at the centre of planning, execution, and coordination, managing dependencies across markets, teams, and platforms. Core Competencies Execution Excellence: Drives predictability, accountability, and delivery quality Structured Thinking: Breaks down complex initiatives into actionable plans Risk Management: Anticipates and mitigates delivery risks early Operational Discipline: Establishes scalable, repeatable delivery processes Key Responsibilities 1. Intake...

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services firm based in Central London who are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team on an initial 3-month contract, with an immediate start required. This role is ideally suited to a Finance Manager with a strong background working within SMEs, where they have taken ownership of the end-to-end finance function in a hands-on environment. Previous experience within a professional services organisation, particularly the legal sector, will be highly advantageous. Key responsibilities include: * Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports for senior stakeholders and Partners * Managing the month-end and year-end accounting processes * Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and daily banking activities * Monitoring cash flow and preparing accurate cash flow forecasts * Managing client and office accounts, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules...

FPandA Senior Manager *50% -- Full PnL, Cashflow, Balance Sheet *Commercial analysis, budget and forecast *50% -- Projects / Systems change, UAT/Test Scrips Client Details Post-startup Business Lender (getting banking and payments licenses soon!), well backed by global parent, already profitable -- in the City of London Description FPandA Senior Manager City of London 50% -- Full PnL, Cashflow, Balance Sheet Commercial analysis, budget and forecast 50% -- Projects / Systems change, UAT/Test ScripsProfile FPandA Senior Manager City of London Qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA From Bank, Challenger, Fintech, any lender Solid 3-prongued commercial accounting (full PnL, Balance Sheet, Cashflow)Job Offer Base £90,000 to £100,000 Strong company benefits package Competitive bonus scheme