28 jobs found in Darwen

Cyber Security Project Manager – 6-month contract – Outside IR35 – Preston/Remote My Customer in the utilities industry is currently looking for an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to support a critical cyber resilience initiative within a regulated utilities environment. This role will focus on strengthening organisational security posture by aligning systems, processes, and operational technology with the expectations of the UK Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). As Cyber Security Project Manager, you will oversee the delivery of CAF-aligned security improvements across both IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments. Key Skills required from the Cyber Security Project Manager: Strong understanding of the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and UK cyber resilience expectations. Experience working within the utilities sector Familiarity with NIS Regulations and their application within critical infrastructure environments. Experience working across both IT and...

Digital Product Manager – Connected Platforms, IoT & Industrial AI Employment Type: Contract / Permanent Function: Global Digital / Connected Products Reports to: Director – Digital Products / Digital Transformation Key Interfaces: Engineering, Data & AI Teams, Field Service Operations, Sales Operations, IT Architecture, Finance, External Vendors Role Purpose The Digital Product Manager leads the strategy, development, and scaling of connected product platforms, IoT-enabled devices, and industrial AI solutions that support digital transformation across field sales, service operations, and industrial asset management. This role owns the product vision, roadmap, and value delivery for digital products that combine connected devices, data platforms, and AI-driven insights to improve equipment performance, service efficiency, and customer engagement. The Digital Product Manager works across engineering, commercial teams, and external partners to deliver scalable digital...

Interim 55k car A leading retailer is now looking for Transport Manager North West area The ideal candidate must have at least 7 years experience within Transport and Logistics. cpc You will have total responsibility for Transport Operations - Up to £12M. The ideal candidate must be able To effectively plan and review all transport activities To work co-operatively with others To select, train and manage Team Leaders To liaise with site operational and planning managers Immediate start Excellent benefits

Programme Manager (Financial Systems Transformation)- 80% Remote Are you a seasoned Programme Manager with a track record of leading large-scale ERP migrations? We are seeking a high-caliber contractor to drive a critical Financial Systems transformation for a global e-commerce leader. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end delivery of a major migration from legacy infrastructure to a modern cloud-based financial ecosystem. Core Responsibilities Drive ERP Transformation: Lead the program through the full lifecycle-from 'Prepare' and 'Explore' to 'Realise' and 'Deploy'-targeting a successful 2027 go-live. Establish Governance: Define and run lean, fit-for-purpose program governance (ceremonies, cadences, and decision forums) in line with established Governance Standards. Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively own the RAID log, managing complex risks associated with decoupling legacy infrastructure and interim architecture. Strategic Alignment: Facilitate key design...

Lead Tax Manager Contract: 6 Months (Extension Possible) Rate: Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid – UK based with 40–60% office attendance (multiple office locations available - York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Tax Manager to join a large and complex organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This role will sit within the wider finance function, providing specialist tax expertise across multiple business areas and supporting a range of tax compliance and advisory activities. This position will play a key role in ensuring robust tax processes, providing expert guidance on complex tax matters, and supporting ongoing compliance across several tax areas. Key Responsibilities * Lead IR35 compliance activity, ensuring appropriate processes, governance and guidance are in place across the organisation. * Oversee data collection and review processes for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns and...

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensions Location: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return. Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable benefits....

Job Title: Transport Supervisor Location: Manchester Remuneration: £36-£38k per annum Shifts: Rotating days & nights (4 on, 4 off) Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for a reliable, experienced Transport Supervisor to join our clients team in Manchester.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our client, who is an End to End Temperature Controlled Transport and     Warehousing Solutions provider across the UK.  Essential:  To be considered for this role, you will have previous experience working within a supervisory capacity in Transport/Logistics. You must have previous experience in a high-volume transport and warehouse environment.  Transport Supervisor - What You'll Do Manage and supervise a team of HGV drivers and transport staff Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time Monitor driver hours, tachograph compliance, and Working Time Directive adherence Oversee route planning efficiency and fleet utilisation Conduct...

Willmott Dixon are looking to recruit a Candidate Manager (Recruitment Resourcer) to join our established In-house recruitment team on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will be able to commute regularly to our office in Oldham and be able to travel to the wider business as required. We enjoy hybrid working at Willmott Dixon so you will be supported to work 1/2 days a week from home. We reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted private medical life assurance, incentive bonus and sustainable car scheme/allowance. This is an exciting opportunity to attract and recruit high quality candidates who align with Willmott Dixon's culture to help achieve our ambitious growth and succession plans - The in-house recruitment team manage all permanent recruitment across all disciplines within the...

Accounts Payable Manager – 12 Month FTC Axon Moore is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the Accounts Payable function in a successful business. Ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, staff expenses, and payments. The role is responsible for managing AP operations, maintaining strong financial controls, improving processes, and working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers. The position also supports month-end close, cashflow management, and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage the Accounts Payable team, ensuring workloads are managed and deadlines are met. Oversee end-to-end processing of supplier invoices, corporate credit cards, and employee expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely payments. Maintain supplier records, including vendor setup, and resolve complex invoice, payment, or supplier queries. Ensure compliance with financial controls, VAT regulations, and audit requirements. Identify...

Transport Shift Manager - Nights (Widnes) Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off - 19:00 to 07:00 Salary: Up to £35,500 per annum We're looking for a proactive and safety-focused Transport Shift Manager to join our night shift team in Widnes. You'll play a key role in keeping this busy transport operation running smoothly, ensuring drivers are dispatched safely and on time while maintaining exceptional service standards. What you'll be doing: * Support the Operations Manager to ensure full compliance with all legal and safety requirements, acting as deputy when needed * Execute the nightly plan for deliveries and collections, managing resources effectively and communicating with customers on any issues * Maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment, ensuring all processes are followed * Lead and manage the Transport Office, Shunters, and Night Shift drivers * Ensure all staff are trained, competent, and working in line with company procedures * Dispatch drivers...

Job Title: Transport First Line Manager Location: Runcorn Remuneration: £34,000.00 per annum Shifts: Tuesday to Friday (06:00 - 16:00) and Saturday (09:00 - 19:00) Requirements: Demonstrable experience in a similar role, strong people management capabilities, ability to lead from the front Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for a reliable, experienced Transport First Line Manager to join our team and play a vital role in keeping the supply chain moving.  Our client is looking for someone with a demonstrable experience in a similar role, who can lead from the front and remain resilient under pressure. The working hours will require some flexibility simply due to the different demands of the business.  Transport First Line Manager - What You'll Do Lead the transport operation during your shift, ensuring safety, service, cost and people KPIs are consistently achieved while upholding transport compliance and legal standards Conduct key people management activities including...

Team Manager – Contextual Safeguarding (North) This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within a recently remodelled, multi-disciplinary and innovative service that is transforming how we safeguard young people facing risks outside the home. As Team Manager, you will lead a passionate and skilled team while helping to shape the strategic direction of contextual safeguarding across the North. In this role you will: • Lead and inspire a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for young people. • Champion high-quality, trauma-informed, relational and strengths-based practice. • Provide strong leadership and reflective supervision. • Work collaboratively with partners to strengthen responses to exploitation and extra-familial harm. • Help drive innovation and strategic development in contextual safeguarding. We’re looking for someone who: • Has experience in safeguarding and a passion for supporting young people at risk of exploitation. • Leads...

Assistant Despatch Manager - Bradford Salary: £27,783 + overtime Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday 8:30am-4:00pm On behalf of our client, we are recruiting an Assistant Despatch Manager for their manufacturing and distribution site in Bradford. You will support the Despatch Manager in ensuring the smooth operation of the department and play a key role in managing staff, stock, and deliveries. Key Responsibilities: Plan, allocate, and monitor daily workloads, ensuring efficient use of resources. Ensure goods are packaged correctly and dispatched on time, in full. Manage delivery and collection schedules and liaise with Sales and Admin teams to confirm delivery dates. Assist with stock management, ensuring accurate records and timely processing of adjustments. Support and supervise the team, motivating, training, and maintaining discipline as required. Deputise for the Despatch Manager during their absence. Drive Counterbalance FLT as required and maintain...

Our client, one of the world's leading property agents, is seeking a Temporary Building Manager to support a key commercial property in Leeds City Centre. This is an urgent requirement with an immediate start.  Contract Temporary position - urgent start Hours: Monday to Friday, either 9:00-5:30 or 8:00-4:30 Location: Commercial property within Leeds City - 2 min walk from Leeds Train Station Duration: As required by the client (ongoing temporary assignment) Rate: Around £19.20 per hour (Equivalent to £40,000 per year) Core Responsibilities Oversee hard and soft FM services across the site Act as the main point of contact for tenants, ensuring excellent customer service Ensure full compliance with all client systems, procedures, and governance Monitor and maintain Health & Safety standards across the property Manage onsite contractors, ensuring high standards of delivery Conduct regular audits, review budgets, and ensure best value Maintain records, systems and audit files...

Talentmark is recruiting for a Clinical Supply Chain Logistics manager to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis for 12 months.    Salary: Paying up to £34 per hour PAYE   Clinical Supply Chain logistics manager: Provide day-to-day operational oversight of all logistics activities for assigned clinical supply programs, ensuring delivery of IMP. Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for logistics-related activities for designated studies, working with Study Teams, Regional Delivery Leads (RDLs), Trial Supply Managers (TSMs), and external partners. Provide weekly status reporting, including STO health, shipment execution, risks, mitigations, and prioritization.Your Background: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in clinical supply chain logistics operations, preferably in a global clinical trial environment. Strong hands-on experience with STO management, shipment execution,...

Adecco as please to be recruiting for Lead Mobile Cleaner to within the client Cheshire Police Force Location: Winsford, Cheshire (Field Based) Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £13.44 per hour End Date: end of December 2026 Driving Required: Yes Are you passionate about cleanliness and leading a team to achieve excellence? Join us as a Lead Mobile Cleaner and play a crucial role in delivering a top-notch cleaning service across various sites in the Cheshire region! The Role: As the Lead Mobile Cleaner, you will coordinate and supervise the daily cleaning operations, ensuring that our service delivery meets the highest standards. This hands-on position allows you to work closely with your team while providing guidance and support to achieve our service level agreements. Key Responsibilities: Monitor and Record: Ensure service levels are maintained and report to onsite contacts as needed. Supervise and Train: Provide first-line supervision and training for cleaning staff,...

Test Manager - Service Transformation Lab (Modern Workplace Platform) Locations: Leeds or Edinburgh (40% in-office) Contract: 12 months Inside ir35 Why this role matters The Modern Workplace Platform powers how 60,000+ colleagues interact with technology every day. The Service Transformation Lab (STL) delivers modern, insight-driven services that are reliable, resilient, and colleague centric. As our Test Manager, you will lead high quality testing across multiple agile feature teams to ensure everything we release is robust, intuitive, and ready for real world use. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement, and who wants to make a meaningful difference to colleague experience at scale. What you'll do Own the test strategy for several SAFe aligned feature teams, ensuring clear and efficient test processes across sprint and PI cycles. Coordinate system, integration, functional, regression and user testing, ensuring test...

Planning and Commercial Development Lead Package Description Alongside a competitive salary of £55-£65,000, you will also receive: * Discretionary on-target bonus of 10%. Up to a max 20% based on performance * 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us) * 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell 5 days) * Private Medical Cover * Healthcare cash plan * 6x salary death in service * Paid volunteering day * A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with an NHS-registered, private GP * Employee Assistance Programme * A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers Job Introduction The Planning and Commercial Development Lead plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our growth ambitions across all our markets. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Business Development, Marketing, Underwriting,...

Service Delivery Manager (SC Cleared) ITIL V3 – ITIL V4 Leeds (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract to £425-£450/day (Inside IR35) Service Delivery Manager needed with SC Security Clearance preferred, Proven experience leading an IT helpdesk or support service, driving KPI and SLA achievement. 6 Month Contract based in Central Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP in Feb/March 2026. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site from the Leeds office.  Occasional travel Manchester. Day Shift with participation in an on-call rota for Major Incident Management. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects: Experienced Service Delivery Manager / Service Management role Service Management expert across Incident, Problem, Change, Risk, Service Performance & Reporting, Service Level Management, Service Process Improvement, Service Continuity, and Availability Management. Proven experience leading...

Job Title: Business Support Manager Duration: 6 months, extensions likely Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH) Salary: Competitive Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading organisation in the banking industry, is seeking a dynamic Business Support Manager to join their Global Markets Operations (GMO) team based in Bedworth. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global operation with approximately 5,000 employees, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and strategic initiatives. Role...