52 jobs found in Cambridge

Interim Head of Waste Management We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Interim Head of Waste Management to join a collaborative senior leadership team. This role will lead the optimisation of waste services across the county—driving environmental improvements, enhancing efficiency and delivering high-quality, compliant local services. Key Responsibilities * Lead the safe and efficient daily operation of recycling centres, transfer stations and the haulage fleet. * Ensure full Health & Safety compliance for staff, contractors and the public. * Oversee robust financial management of waste budgets (c. £90m), including savings targets and forecasting. * Provide expert input into major procurements, ensuring operational excellence. * Manage closed landfill sites in line with regulatory requirements and maximise associated revenue opportunities. * Work closely with contract management colleagues to ensure major...

Facilities Systems Manager  Location : Cambridge Contract : 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary : £55,000  Role Purpose The Systems & CAFM Development Manager is responsible for leading the strategic development, optimisation and day-to-day performance of the organisation’s Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems and associated digital platforms. The postholder will ensure systems are reliable, user-focused, integrated with wider business tools, and capable of supporting effective operational planning, statutory compliance, performance reporting and service delivery. This role combines technical systems expertise with strong stakeholder engagement, project management and data governance. The postholder will champion digital innovation within the Facilities/Estates function and drive continuous improvement across all FM systems and processes. Key Responsibilities  1. Systems Management & Development  Lead the configuration, development and ongoing...

A Local Authority in Essex is currently looking for a Development Manager (Estates) to join the team on an initial 3-6 month contract. This role requires 2 days per week in the office. Role purpose: * To manage the design and development project stages for major refurbishment to new build schemes. * The role will include interpreting advice on building, fabric and associated infrastructure along with specialist advice on defects, determining significant repairs, replacements and/or upgrades through to informing strategic investment decisions such as major refurbishment, extensions and new build schemes and annual budget setting across the portfolio. * You will be integral to managing the delivery of these projects, ensuring they meet quality standards, timelines and budget constraints Key responsibilities: * Oversee and manage the planning, execution, and completion of various building and development projects providing an educated client role to manage external...

Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. We are delighted to be partnering with a Local Authority to appoint a passionate and experienced Children's Home Registered Manager for The Oaks, a well-established 5 bedded children's home located in Stevenage. The Oaks supports up to five young people aged 11-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD), offering placements to children with a wide range of needs. As the Registered Manager, you will lead a stable and experienced team-including a Deputy Manager, three Senior Support Workers and nine Care Workers-ensuring that the physical, emotional, cultural and developmental needs of the young people are met every day. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage and supervise the day-to-day running of a multi-bedded children's home Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations, ensuring high-quality standards of...

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (6-Month Contract - Possiblitiy to extend or move to FTC) Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire Salary: £35 per hour UMBRELLA (£27 PAYE) Contract: Full-time Temporary – 6 Months Are you a dynamic Registered Manager with a passion for improving the lives of vulnerable children? Looking for a chance to make a real impact without long-term commitment? We’re recruiting on behalf of local authority and are recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead a well-established 5-bed children’s residential home in Stevenage, supporting Looked After Children (LAC) in a high-risk environment. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives in fast-paced settings and is motivated by achieving exceptional standards of care. Why This Role? Fixed 6-month contract – perfect for those seeking flexibility or between permanent posts Lead a stable, skilled team including a Deputy Manager, 3 Senior Support Workers, and 9 Care Workers Join...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid of working from home and being onsite 2 days per week (flexibility on this).    Please Note – this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on electronic focused/biased projects.  The position will be managing detailed design of electronics product / engineering development   Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Number of positions: 2 Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite (flexibility on this) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Job Description: We are Electronics Engineering. We are...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an IM International Service Lead subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 2 days per week onsite and 3 days remote.      The role will be supporting the Companies Poland site and so will require travel to Poland once a month. This role would suit a candidate from an Information Management International Service Lead, IT Service Desk Manager or IT Service Delivery background.   Hourly Rate: £60ph (Umbrella).     Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   IM International Service Lead Job Description:   Act as the UK Service Lead for workplace & infrastructure services primarily for the Polish organisation to ensure supporting the provision of an effective working environment.   Responsibilities: To support the IM Overseas Service Manager to...

Operations Support Manager- Braintree Contract – minimum 6 months £21.60 per hour PAYE Full time The Opportunity: Support the Strategy and Business Development Manager in developing and delivering services within Operations. Manage allocated department areas to ensure high-quality, customer-focused services that adapt to change and prioritize best practices in efficiency and performance. Assist with building and nurturing partnerships with other organizations; deputize at partnership meetings. Help develop the operations commercial portfolio to ensure optimal performance, continuous improvement, and maximum value for money. Role Accountabilities: Manage and support Supervisors and Officers to ensure smooth team operations, including regular team meetings, 1:1s, and achieving service-related goals. Attend external partnership meetings, trade events, and conferences to stay updated on industry news, legislative changes, and networking opportunities. Oversee completion of...

Interim Operations Manager – Local Authority We’re supporting a council seeking an experienced interim professional to help drive performance, service development and commercial growth across Operations. * £30.22 Umbrella * Full-Time, Temporary * 37 Hours per Week * 6 Months Contract Closing Date: Monday 8th December 2025 Interviews: Week Commencing 15th December 2025 Start Date: Week Commencing 22nd December 2025 The Role * Support the Strategy & Business Development Manager in delivering high-quality, customer-focused operational services. * Lead and develop Supervisors and Officers through regular team meetings, 1:1s and performance-focused management. * Manage statutory returns including Environment Agency, Defra (Waste Data Flow) and Recycling Credits. * Oversee the maintenance and safety of service assets, facilities and infrastructure, including annual H&S inspections and ad-hoc site checks. * Build and maintain partnerships,...

We are recruiting for a leading and prestigious Food Service Company based in Downham Market, due to their continued growth and development they are seeking to employ a Night Shift Order Picker to start asap. Reporting directly to Supervisor/Shift Manager Hours & Shifts 7pm until finish on a 4-day rota. Finishing time varies between 1am and 6am really does vary depending on how busy it is. Averaging 32 hours a week at the moment There are three teams whose rotas alter, for example: Week One: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Week Two: Sunday Monday, Thursday, Friday Week Three: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Ongoing work potentially leading to permanent for the right candidate. Pay rate is £13.58 an hour. Purpose of the role: To pick and process customer orders, ensuring that they are picked accurately, at the correct quality and quantity in a safe manner. This position reports directly to the Supervisor or Shift Manager but may necessitate working with all...

Job title: Procurement Manager - Technology Location: Welwyn Garden City/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The role: As a Procurement Manager for Infrastructure, you will negotiate complex supply agreements for the delivery of network infrastructure and connectivity hardware, software, support and maintenance services at sites and data centres across the UK & Central Europe. You will work on some of the biggest contracts for the group, which shape the future of technology. Responsibilities: Supporting the infrastructure and workplace technology teams to procure colleague and customer hardware such as self service checkouts, PDA, scanner devices, mainbank tills, servers and storage facilities...

Your new company My client is a leading, listed, pharmaceutical company, with a global reach. A new opportunity is available to support the Head of Tax on a 6-month contract. This role is a critical piece within the tax team, for UK and Irish tax obligations. Your new role You will: Act as a strategic partner, advising on tax implications for projects, transactions, and business initiatives. Oversee UK and Irish tax compliance processes, with a strong focus on VAT and Corporation Tax. Ensure robust governance and maintain the integrity of tax control frameworks. Lead tax input on high-value projects and change programs. Implement global tax policies and transfer pricing methodologies. Manage relationships with tax authorities and external advisors. Support accurate and timely tax reporting for statutory and group accounts. What you'll need to succeed Significant experience in tax within a multinational organisation or professional services environment. Professional...

Role Overview We are seeking one Senior Project Manager and one Project Manager to join our client-side team and lead Stage 3 of a major data centre program. This phase involves launching a single-stage competitive tender with at least two contractors for a mix of M&E major works, including BMS, fire, and security systems, in a live Tier 3 data centre environment. Key Responsibilities Client-Side Leadership: Represent the client's interests at all times, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money. Tender Management: Prepare and launch Stage 3 tender process with multiple contractors. Project Delivery: Oversee M&E major works in a live data centre environment, ensuring SLA availability and Tier 3 compliance. Stakeholder Engagement: Manage client relationships, internal teams, and external contractors to ensure alignment and successful delivery. Scope & Drawings: Review and define project scope, demarcation, and responsibilities using MEP and civil/architectural...

Job Title: Community Payback Supervisor (Multiple Locations) Contract: Temporary - 6 months with possibility of extension | Full-time (37 hours per week) Locations: Westcliff-On-Sea | Basildon | Chelmsford | Southway | Harlow | Northampton Driving Requirement: Full UK manual driving licence is essential (automatic licence not accepted) Pay rate: £16.39 PAYE or £21.59 Umbrella p/h Make a Difference in Your Community - Join Us as an Community Payback Supervisor Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work? Can you lead and motivate a small team to get the job done safely and effectively? Red Snapper is recruiting Community Payback Supervisor across multiple locations on full-time or flexible part-time contracts in behalf of the Probation Service. You'll play a vital role supporting individuals on probation as they complete Community Payback - meaningful work that benefits local areas such as gardening, decorating, community clean-ups, and maintenance projects. Who We're Looking...

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to support an Essex based local authority for at least 6 months. Your key deliverables during this time will be: Lead on the roll out of a Performance Management Policy and Framework Supporting the Head of HR in managing HR contracts - his will include attending meetings, preparing reports, benchmarking other providers, creatively working on maximising returns Ad hoc HR projects that come through which would likely be - Employee benefits, Equalities reports, Agency reports, Use MI data to compile regular board level reports To be considered, your CV must show: That you have rolled out a new Performance Management Framework in a project management capacity UK Public sector experience - ideally in government That you have a strong background in managing various small HR projects Data analysis and report writing experience This is a hybrid role where you will be on site 2-3 days a week in South Essex and the rest of the week is...

Repairs / FRA Supervisor Location: North London Contract: Temporary Pay: £27 Hour Umbrella (Must be able to use Excel and read asbestos reports) Job Overview: We are looking for an experienced Repairs/FRA Supervisor to work with a social housing provider in East London. This role involves overseeing repairs and managing Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial works across multiple properties. The ideal candidate will have experience working with repairs in social housing, as well as an understanding of fire safety regulations and asbestos reports. Key Responsibilities: Supervising a team of contractors to manage general repairs and FRA-related works. Reviewing and ensuring completion of all Fire Risk Assessment remedial actions. Reviewing asbestos reports and ensuring that all works comply with asbestos safety protocols. Coordinating and scheduling repair works, ensuring timely and effective completion. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations during repair...

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...

Job Title: Change Manager Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (3 days/week onsite) Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £(Apply online only)/day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 We are seeking a proactive and delivery-focused Business Change & Communications professionals to support a fast-paced programme environment. This role is hands-on and execution-driven, ideal for individuals who thrive on making things happen and can operate across multiple workstreams with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities: Deliver change and communications activities across multiple projects and workstreams. Build, maintain, and manage SharePoint sites to support programme visibility and engagement. Create and distribute engaging communications materials tailored to diverse stakeholder groups. Support change impact assessments and stakeholder engagement planning. Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and other change agents to ensure alignment and consistency. Track and report on...

Job Title: Service Manager - Co-ordinated Help and Risk Intervention Service (CHRIS) Location: Suffolk Pay Rate:£41.86 - £50.07 per hour About the Service The Co-ordinated Help and Risk Intervention Service (CHRIS) provides short-term, intensive support to children and young people (under 18) experiencing severe emotional distress, self-harm risk, or suicidal ideation. The service aims to prevent escalation to crisis and hospitalization by delivering focused interventions and working collaboratively with families and professionals. Purpose of the Role The Service Manager will lead and oversee the CHRIS team, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based interventions are delivered to reduce risk and improve outcomes for vulnerable young people. This role involves operational management, safeguarding oversight, and partnership working across health, social care, and education sectors. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Provide line management, supervision, and...

Job Title: Team Manager - Children's Services Location: Redbridge Rate: £29.38 PAYE/37.71 Umbrella Term: Temp - initially for 3 months Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Do you have the leadership skills to guide a dedicated team? If so, our client in Redbridge, Greater London, has an exciting temporary opportunity just for you! What You'll Do: As the Team Manager for Children's Services, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the well-being and development of children in our care. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and motivating a team of professionals Overseeing the delivery of high-quality services Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance service effectiveness Ensuring compliance with policies and best practisesWhat We're Looking For: Proven experience in a managerial role within children's services Strong leadership and team-building skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities A passion for child welfare and...