142 jobs found in Colchester

Position: Supply Chain Manager- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Harlow, Essex Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Supply Chain Manager required for a multi-national manufacturer based in Harlow, Essex. The role is for a 12 month fixed term contract. Reporting into senior management, you will oversee warehouse, inventory, shipping and logistics activities, ensuring material availability, stock accuracy and on-time customer deliveries. You will provide leadership to operational team members while working closely with production, purchasing and sales functions to drive efficiency and continuous improvement. Supply Chain Manager Position Overview Coordinate end-to-end supply chain activities to support production and customer requirements. Supervise warehouse, inventory control, shipping and logistics operations. Monitor stock levels, material availability and supply chain performance. Support supplier management and resolve supply or delivery issues. Drive continuous improvement...

Job title: Residential Manager Location: Gravesend and Gillingham, Kent Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum, based on experience Scope: Registered Manager responsible for two children's residential homes Reports to: Responsible Individual / Director Role overview We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Residential Manager to lead and oversee the day to day running of two children's residential homes. The postholder will hold registration with Ofsted and take full accountability for the quality of care, safeguarding, regulatory compliance and operational performance across both homes. This is a senior leadership role suited to a candidate with a strong track record in children's residential care and the ability to manage provision across multiple sites. Key responsibilities * Provide effective leadership and management across two children's residential homes, ensuring consistently high standards of care. * Hold and maintain Ofsted registration as Registered Manager and...

Job title: Residential Manager Location: Gravesend and Gillingham, Kent Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum, based on experience Scope: Registered Manager responsible for two children's residential homes Reports to: Responsible Individual / Director Role overview We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Residential Manager to lead and oversee the day to day running of two children's residential homes. The postholder will hold registration with Ofsted and take full accountability for the quality of care, safeguarding, regulatory compliance and operational performance across both homes. This is a senior leadership role suited to a candidate with a strong track record in children's residential care and the ability to manage provision across multiple sites. Key responsibilities * Provide effective leadership and management across two children's residential homes, ensuring consistently high standards of care. * Hold and maintain Ofsted registration as Registered Manager and ensure...

Kitchen Supervisor Location: Thanet Pay: £13.50 per hour Job Type: Temporary (Immediate Start) with the potential to become permanent Hours: Full-time, including weekends Are you an experienced hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment? We're looking for a hands-on Food & Beverage Supervisor / Kitchen Supervisor to join our clients busy team for their busy summer season, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right person. With up to 1,500 visitors a day during peak periods, no two days are the same. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading by example, working as part of the team, and delivering great food and service under pressure. The Role As Food & Beverage Supervisor, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the catering operation, supporting both the café and takeaway kitchen. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and motivating the kitchen team during busy service....

Temporary Customer Complaints Manager Location: East London (Barking) Contract: Temporary (Initial 3-6 Month Contract) Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office, with the remainder worked remotely. Rate: £250-£350 per day (DOE) Start Date: ASAP About the Opportunity An established organisation operating within the housing and property sector is seeking an experienced Customer Complaints Manager to join their team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a complaints professional with a strong housing background to lead customer complaint resolution, drive service improvements, and ensure compliance with regulatory and Ombudsman requirements. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end complaints process, ensuring all complaints are handled fairly, consistently, and within required timescales. You will lead investigations into complex and escalated complaints, identify root causes, provide...

North London | 3 Month contract (with view for extension)| £400-£445 per day (Inside IR35) | Hybrid (1-2 days per week in the office/site) Our local authority client is looking to appoint an experienced Major Works Project Manager to lead the delivery of a high-profile capital investment programme across its residential housing portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering major improvement works, ensuring homes meet Decent Homes standards, supporting building safety compliance, and coordinating multiple workstreams across a complex capital programme. Please note: This role requires 1-2 days per week on-site/in the office. Candidates must be happy with this requirement and the advertised day rate (£445/day) before being submitted. The Role You'll be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of housing capital works, with a particular focus on high-rise residential buildings and ensuring projects are successfully coordinated through the Building...

We are currently recruiting for a Damp, Mould & Legal Disrepair Manager to join our team. We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in managing damp and mould cases alongside legal disrepair. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has experience leading these services and delivering high-quality outcomes. We would also consider applications from a current Supervisor who has significant experience in damp & mould and legal disrepair and is looking to take the next step in their career. Key Requirements: * Proven experience managing or supervising damp & mould and legal disrepair cases. * Strong knowledge of housing maintenance and repairs. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * Ability to lead teams and drive performance. * Experience working within social housing or a similar environment is desirable

Job Title: Operations Manager - Repairs/Direct Works Location: Hybrid (Bromley By Bow or The Oasts, Maidstone) Contract Type: Interim About the Role: We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality responsive repairs and maintenance services across a designated region. Reporting to the Head of Direct Services, you will manage a budget of approximately £5 million, oversee a team of over 30 directly employed operatives/technicians, and specialist subcontractors. Your role will ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed performance standards. You will drive operational excellence, value for money, and outstanding customer outcomes while fostering an inclusive, visible, and collaborative culture. Through data-driven decision-making and strong stakeholder engagement, you will ensure repairs services remain resident-focused, compliant, and aligned with organisational values. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee end-to-end...

Aatom Recruitment is looking for Project Manager on behalf of a Local Authority. Job Title: Project Manager Contract Duration: 6 Months Hours Per Week: 37 Work Pattern: Minimum 1 day in the office and the rest as required. Principal purpose of the role: * To lead and manage the successful delivery of business change projects by overseeing planning, execution, governance, stakeholder engagement and transition to business-as usual, ensuring alignment to project scope, costs and timeline. Main activities of the role: * Lead the planning, execution and delivery of projects working within project; scope, budget (i.e. resources, costs / savings targets) and timeline. * Work closely to support the business lead and Senior Responsible Owner (SRO), providing professional advice tailored specifically for the circumstances of each project. Where necessary, deputise for the Business Planning and Change Manager in their absence. * Prepare and present...

Summary: Reporting to the Head of Direct Services, the Operations Manager – Repairs & Maintenance will lead the delivery of high-quality responsive repairs and maintenance services across a designated region. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving safe, efficient and customer-focused service delivery while ensuring performance standards, value for money and compliance requirements are consistently achieved. About the Role You will oversee a budget of approximately £5 million, manage four direct reports, and lead a team of more than 30 directly employed operatives, technicians and specialist subcontractors. The role requires a visible, inclusive and collaborative leader who can improve service performance, strengthen operational controls and deliver excellent outcomes for residents.3 days in the office, 2 days Hybrid. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Lead responsive repairs, planned maintenance and complex demand-led works across the designated...

Talentmark are recruiting for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12-months. Salary: £263.88 to £301.57 per day PAYE or £350 to £400 per day Umbrella/Ltd. Daily duties of a Strategic Sourcing Manager: You'll lead sourcing and category activity across the clinical laboratories space, covering areas such as genomics, bioanalytics, flow cytometry and central labs. Build and execute sourcing strategies, drawing on your category know-how and negotiation skills. Manage supplier relationships and contracts, driving value and reducing risk across the supply base. Work closely with internal procurement teams and business stakeholders, turning what the business needs into practical sourcing plans. Day-to-day, you'll support core procurement operations while contributing to wider projects that improve the buying experience for everyone involved.Your Background: A university degree, ideally in business or a science-related...

About the Role Lead transport projects that make streets safer, greener, and easier to navigate. We are looking for an experienced Principal Transport Planner to join the Streetscene team and drive high-impact sustainable transport improvements. You will lead a team, oversee complex projects and provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, councillors, developers, residents and partners. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing Transport Planning team. Deliver transport projects, policies and programmes from concept to completion. Provide senior technical advice on transport planning, traffic management and public realm matters. Build strong relationships with developers, consultants, residents, councillors and internal teams. Manage budgets, resources, risks, consultants and contractors. Ensure schemes meet legislation, policy requirements and Council priorities. Deputise for the Sustainable Transport and Engagement Manager when required. About You...

Housing Needs Team Manager – Local Authority - London £270 per day (negotiable depending on experience) Hybrid working available 3 months initial contract – likely to be extended Job Responsibilities: * As a Housing Needs Team Manager, you will lead and motivate a team responsible for preventing homelessness, assessing housing needs, and delivering high-quality services that make a real difference to residents' lives. * Working closely with internal teams, partner organisations, and external agencies, you'll ensure services are delivered efficiently, statutory duties are met, and customers receive the support they need at the right time. * You'll also play a vital role in implementing and delivering responsibilities under the Renters Rights Act, ensuring effective enforcement and compliance while helping to improve outcomes for private renters across the borough. * You must have: * Significant experience managing homelessness, housing needs, or housing options...

Project Manager - Near Patient Care Implementations (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Location: Field-based across the UK and Northern Ireland About Roche Diagnostics At Roche Diagnostics, we are committed to transforming patient care through innovative diagnostic solutions. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale Near Patient Care (NPC) implementation programmes across the UK and Northern Ireland. This role will play a key part in delivering one of the largest Point of Care implementation programmes in the UK and Ireland, supporting the rollout of connected glucose and ketone testing solutions and associated digital technologies across multiple Healthcare Service organisations, including the large-scale implementation programme within Northern Ireland in the primary and secondary care glucose market. About the Role As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the planning, governance and successful delivery of complex implementation projects,...

Job Advertisement: Procurement Manager - Clinical Laboratories Join Our Client in Shaping the Future of Healthcare! Are you passionate about procurement and looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry? Our client is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager for Clinical Laboratories to join their team on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions while optimising procurement processes! Location: Welwyn - Hybrid 2 days in office per week Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Daily Rate: £350 - £400 Working Pattern: Full Time The Opportunity: As a key member of the Indirect Procurement Delivery group, you will play a vital role in managing procurement activities related to Clinical Laboratories. Your expertise will ensure the effective delivery of core services, supporting both operational and strategic sourcing needs. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing: Lead and execute sourcing...

Job Summary The Passenger Fleet Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and compliance of our passenger vehicle fleet. This role ensures that all transport services are executed safely, efficiently, and on schedule, while maximizing vehicle uptime and maintaining exceptional standards of passenger service. The ideal candidate balances strong leadership skills with mechanical awareness and sharp analytical thinking to optimize route efficiency and manage a team of drivers. Key Responsibilities 1. Fleet Operations & Scheduling * Oversee daily dispatch and routing for all passenger vehicles to ensure timely arrivals and optimal fuel efficiency. * Monitor real-time fleet tracking systems (GPS/telematics) to respond proactively to traffic delays, mechanical breakdowns, or emergencies. * Coordinate vehicle assignments based on passenger volume, specialized transport needs, and driver availability. 2. Driver Management...

Relief Conference and Events Manager - Support a busy events-led hotel with weekly pay Are you an experienced Relief Conference and Events Manager or a very strong Conference and Events Supervisor who can step confidently into a busy events-led hotel? This is a hands-on relief role where your leadership, organisation and calm approach will help keep weddings, conferences and functions running smoothly. We are looking for a confident events professional to support a hotel with a strong conference and events operation, leading from the floor and ensuring each event is delivered to a high standard. Why apply for this Relief Conference and Events Manager role? £16 per hour Weekly pay Relief role supporting a busy events-led hotel Opportunity to lead weddings, conferences, meetings and private events Immediate start Ideal for an experienced Conference and Events Supervisor ready to step up Support from a hospitality recruitment team who understand hotel operations Key...

School Premises Assistant | Immediate Start - 20th July | 5 Hours Per Day! Job Description: Premises Assistant – Lewisham – Immediate Start Are you an experienced Premises Assistant or someone with a background in facilities management, looking to contribute to a thriving primary school environment in Lewisham? If you are passionate about ensuring safe, clean, and well-functioning school premises, this is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact. About the Role: We are seeking to recruit a reliable and proactive Premises Assistant to support two well-established primary school sites in Lewisham. The role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in building and facilities maintenance, looking to take responsibility for the day-to-day upkeep of a busy school environment. The position involves working split shifts across the school year, with some flexibility required for occasional evening events. You will play a vital part in ensuring the safety, cleanliness,...

Position: Project Manager Location: Jubilee house, Falconers chase, Wymondham, NR18 0WW Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: 36 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 212.50 per day Job Reference: OR(phone number removed)      Job Responsibilities Lead the planning, delivery and successful completion of business change projects within agreed scope, budget and timescales. Manage the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, transition and closure. Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, risk registers, issue logs, dependencies and resource requirements. Provide professional project management advice and support to business leads and Senior Responsible Owners (SROs). Prepare and present project reports, updates and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior leaders. Facilitate workshops to gather requirements, resolve issues and support effective decision-making. Monitor project progress, performance and...

Citrix Project Manager Length: 6 Month Rate: £500-£550 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Canary Wharf (3x days a week in the office) We're looking for an experienced Citrix Project Manager to join a high-profile VDI optimisation programme. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong project delivery skills with a solid technical understanding of virtual desktop infrastructure. Working closely with the Head of Operations, you'll play a key role in coordinating project activity, managing technical issues, and ensuring the successful delivery of a business-critical programme. The Role You'll act as the central point of coordination for project-related queries, risks and technical challenges, ensuring issues are assessed, prioritised and driven through to resolution. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working between technical teams, operations and stakeholders, keeping projects on track while ensuring effective communication throughout the delivery...