106 jobs found in Biggleswade

Group Tax Manager (6-Month Contract) Location: Luton (2 days working from home) Rate: £550 per day (Umbrella) Contract Length: 6 months What we're looking for We are seeking an experienced Group Tax Manager to join a UK-listed organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This is a senior role within the Group Tax function, supporting the delivery of corporate and international tax strategy while ensuring compliance across a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment. You will act as a key advisor to senior finance stakeholders, helping shape strategic decisions, manage tax risk, and optimise the Group's overall tax position, while maintaining strong governance and regulatory compliance. Day-to-day responsibilities Support and implement the Group's tax strategy in line with business objectives Lead on international tax planning, including cross-border transactions and structuring Provide commercially focused tax advice to senior stakeholders Oversee Group-wide corporation tax...

Contracts Manager Luton OR Lincoln 6-Month Contract Paying up to £60p/h (Inside IR35) Please note that due to the nature of the work you'll need to hold a high level of UK security clearance Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and tactical oversight to a number of contracts and bid activities. Drafting, negotiating and administration of complex terms and conditions of contract, working with procurement counterparts to ensure appropriate flow through with subcontractors. Produce, document, and brief [obtaining any necessary approvals] clear and informed commercial strategies to leverage the best possible outcomes. Produce accurate and compliant customer pricing by applying the appropriate pricing strategy and model to cost estimates. Take the lead in producing clear and concise correspondence, obtaining stakeholder input as and when required. Draft and review agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding and...

Interim Operational Services Contract Manager (Local Authority) * Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (6 months) * Hours: 37 hours per week We are recruiting for an experienced Operational Services Contract Manager on an initial six month assignment on an interim basis. About the Role We are seeking a highly capable and proactive individual to lead and support a range of operational service contracts across the district. As the Operational Services Contract Manager, you will play a key role in managing procurement activity, overseeing contract delivery, and ensuring high-quality operational outcomes. You will be responsible for supporting (but not limited to) the following projects: * Stray Dog Contract Procurement — end to end procurement and contract mobilisation * Abandoned Vehicles Contract Procurement * Environmental Enforcement Contract Procurement * Fuel Supply Contract — securing a reliable and compliant supply arrangement * MRF Contract Procurement —...

Service Transition Manager Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (Hybrid – minimum 60% onsite) Duration: Initial 6-month contract Rate: £345.25 per day PAYE / £442.08 per day Umbrella Security Clearance: SC Clearance required (or ability to obtain) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Service Transition Manager to join a large-scale technology and operations function supporting business-critical services. You will play a key role in ensuring the controlled introduction, modification and retirement of IT services, working closely with project teams, operational support functions and key stakeholders to ensure services are transitioned smoothly into Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations. This position offers the opportunity to work within a highly secure and collaborative environment where service quality, operational readiness and stakeholder engagement are central to success. Key Responsibilities * Manage the transition of new and...

Operations Manager Location: Hemel Hempstead Salary: £24,141 per annum (18.75 hours per week, job share - 2.5 days p/w) Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months Are you an experienced leader within care and supported housing, looking for a flexible opportunity that still allows you to make a meaningful impact? At Hightown Housing Association, we are looking for a Care and Supported Housing Operations Manager to join us on a job share basis and help shape high-quality services that truly make a difference. At Hightown, we believe that everyone should have a home and the support they need to live fulfilled, independent lives. As part of our Care and Supported Housing team, you will play a vital role in overseeing a range of services, ensuring they are responsive, person-centred and consistently delivered to a high standard. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about leading teams, driving service improvement and...

Private Sector Housing Manager Harlow 6 month contract 2 days per week £440 per day PAYE Requirements This pivotal role will oversee key service areas including HMO Licensing, and Private Sector Housing Enforcement. You will use the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant legislative powers to drive improvements in the private rented sector, including House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing and enforcement. You will be responsible for driving service excellence, ensuring statutory compliance, and delivering outcomes that align with corporate priorities. Working closely with the Head of Service for Environmental Health and Licensing, you will provide strategic leadership, clear accountability, and a visible presence that promotes the service proactively to local residents. Ideally you will be able to support with the set up and implementation of discretionary licensing and support the manager and staff in this process. To find out more information...

Service Manager – Leaving Care Team Location: Peterborough (Hybrid Working Available) Rate: £450 per day We are currently recruiting for an experienced Service Manager to lead and oversee the Leaving Care Team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled manager with a strong background in children's services and leaving care provision to make a significant impact on the lives of young people transitioning into adulthood. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Leaving Care Team. Ensure high-quality services are delivered in line with statutory requirements and best practice. Lead, support, and develop staff to achieve positive outcomes for care leavers. Manage performance, budgets, and service improvement initiatives. Work collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders.Requirements: Significant management experience within Children's Services. Strong knowledge of legislation, policy, and practice...

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: Cleaner (Evening Shift) Location: Harrow Hours: Full-time, 4:00pm - 8:00pm (Monday to Friday) Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour Job Overview We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Cleaner to join our team in Harrow. This role is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness across the site, as well as supporting stock management for cleaning supplies and washroom essentials. Key Responsibilities Carry out general cleaning duties, ensuring all areas are kept clean, safe, and hygienic Maintain washroom facilities, ensuring items such as toilet rolls, soap, and paper towels are always replenished Monitor stock levels of cleaning supplies and washroom consumables Count stock and either place orders directly or report requirements to Mello / Alistair Assist with organising and setting up new dispensers where required Ensure all cleaning equipment is used safely and stored correctly Follow all health and safety guidelines Additional Responsibilities Support...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Crisis & Resilience Fund Manager to join a busy local authority service in South East London on an initial 3-month contract. We are seeking a skilled manager with extensive experience of assessing and processing Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) applications, alongside a strong understanding of welfare benefits, crisis support schemes, and discretionary financial assistance. You will be a confident decision-maker with excellent judgement and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams in delivering consistent, resident-focused outcomes. The successful candidate will manage a frontline service responsible for assessing Crisis Payment and Housing Payment applications, ensuring decisions are lawful, evidence-based, and compliant with policy and funding guidance. You will oversee quality assurance, appeals, complaints, performance monitoring, workflow management, and service resilience, while driving continuous...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Domiciliary Care Manager to join an established care provider on an interim basis. We are looking for a confident and experienced Manager who can quickly assess a service, identify priorities and implement improvements from day one. You will be expected to provide operational leadership and stability to a domiciliary care branch following a period of change.   The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening governance, improving compliance, supporting service growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.   Responsibilities: Provide day to day operational leadership of the domiciliary care branch Oversee the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care services Review, update and sign off care plans to ensure compliance and quality standards are maintained Conduct regular audits and implement quality assurance processes Ensure all CQC regulations and governance requirements are consistently met...

NHS Project Manager – 9 Month Contract – Essex / East of England VIQU have partnered with an NHS client who are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of a key Digital Implementation programme. The role: The successful Project Manager will oversee the delivery of IM&T projects, focused on implementing a mission-critical IT operating environment. This will include ensuring infrastructure is fully tested, operational, and deployed effectively, with minimal disruption to Trust services. We are looking for someone with experience delivering IT implementation projects, particularly within environments such as call centres or operational service settings. To note, may be a requirement to travel across Trust sites and work occasional unsociable hours to support delivery. Key Skills & Responsibilities: Strong background as a Project Manager – Leading multiple IM&T project workstreams, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines and objectives. Experience...

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...

Role: Station & Customer Operations Manager Location: Marylebone Station, London Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum Role Purpose Chiltern Railways is committed to delivering stations that are safe, intuitive, accessible, and designed around the needs of our customers. We are seeking a Stations & Customer Operations specialist to lead the strategic planning and development of station operations, ensuring that future designs, upgrades, and major projects reflect both operational practicality and exceptional customer experience. This role focuses on long-term planning, design influence, and operational readiness—not day to day station management. You will shape how our stations evolve, ensuring that passenger handling, customer experience, and operational requirements are embedded into every project and investment decision. You will engage in projects that are being delivered internally or that are being developed with third...

Project Manager – Children Services – Local Authority – North East London £270 - £370+ per day (negotiable depending on experience) Hybrid – 4 days remote 4 months initial contract – likely to be extended Job Responsibilities: * To project manage the development and implementation of a regional fostering recruitment, assessment and support service, working across multiple local authorities and partners to deliver a consistent, high-quality fostering journey from initial enquiry through to approval and ongoing support. * The role will lead project activity linked to the expansion of fostering hubs beyond a recruitment front door, helping to embed new service models, processes, governance and performance arrangements that improve conversion, timeliness, carer experience and retention, while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and national policy expectations. You must have: * You must have previous project management experience within the children services....

Housing Sustainment Team Manager Location: East London Contract: 3 Months Ongoing Contract Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Maximum 2 Days Onsite) Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm An East London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Housing Sustainment Team Manager to lead a newly established Housing Sustainment Team focused on delivering a proactive, strength-based approach to homelessness prevention. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in transforming homelessness prevention services by identifying and supporting households at risk of homelessness at an earlier stage, helping to address challenges before they escalate into crisis situations. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a team of Housing Sustainment Officers. Drive the delivery of a holistic, person-centred housing sustainment service aimed at preventing homelessness. Oversee the identification of households at risk through data analysis, referrals and partnership working....

Role : Digital Service Desk Team Leader Type : Contract Inside IR35 Location: Norwich OR Chelmsford Mod of work : OnsiteJOB SUMMARY Key Responsibilities: Provide line management and supervision for band 4 and 5 Service Desk Analysts, including appraisals, development plans, and performance management. Managing the full lifecycle of incidents and requests, ensuring quality triage, escalation, and resolution. Acting as the first point of senior escalation for Band 4-5 Service Desk staff and users. Overseeing team ticket queues, ensuring SLA compliance and workload distribution. Providing technical support and escalation during high-demand periods and Major Incidents (MIs)/Digital Business Continuity Incidents (DCBIs). Managing team rotas, providing coaching, and contributing to staff performance and development. Ensuring quality and currency of team-authored knowledge base articles and specialism ownership. Coordinating with SACM and project teams to ensure smooth service...

Role: Project Manager (Digital Implementation Lead) Type: Contract (9 Months) Location: Chelmsford, UK Payrate: 21.66 - 28.90 GBP/hr on PAYE We are seeking a dynamic IM&T Project Manager to lead technology-driven initiatives that directly improve our frontline ambulance services. The Role You will manage a diverse portfolio of IT projects from initiation to delivery. Acting as the crucial bridge between technical teams, external suppliers, and clinical staff, you will: Manage end-to-end project delivery, budgets, and supplier contracts. Translate complex technical updates into jargon-free language for all stakeholders. Drive operational change and system implementations with minimal disruption to our 24/7 workforce. What You Need PRINCE2 Practitioner certification and a relevant Degree/HND (or equivalent experience). Proven track record in managing IT projects and delivering operational change. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills under...

I am recruiting for a Murex Environment Manager / Technical Lead to work on a remote basis. The role falls inside IR35 so you will be required to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. Working hours are US EST hours, and the selected resource will be expected to work within this schedule. This could be 2pm-10pm. You will be an experienced Murex Environment Manager / Technical Lead to oversee the management, stability, availability, and technical support of the Murex MX.3 platform environments across development, testing, UAT, pre-production, and production landscapes. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Murex architecture, environment management, release coordination, middleware, and infrastructure support, with strong experience managing platform stability, deployments, performance optimization, and incident resolution in a global banking environment. You must have several years of IT experience, including a number of years...

Interim Programme Manager - Next Gen Product Programme Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days per week) Contract Length: 6+ months Role Type: Contract Rate: Up to £675 a day DOE - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead and coordinate a major strategic initiative: the development of our Next Gen product. This role will be instrumental in delivering a complex, multi-workstream programme, ensuring alignment across key teams while operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of the Next Gen programme over an 18-month period Oversee and coordinate multiple workstreams, including: Product Commercial Governance Technology Additional cross-functional teams Act as the central conduit between senior leadership and the wider business Drive programme structure, governance, and delivery discipline across an Agile, iterative development lifecycle Manage shifting priorities and ensure...