157 jobs found in Desford

Our tier 1 automotive supplier based in Coventry are seeking a Project Manager to join their launch team and lead delivery of complex automotive seating programmes from pre-series builds through to production launch and serial manufacture. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while meeting customer and business objectives. KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: * Lead end-to-end project management of automotive seating launch from pre-production through to SOP (Start of Production) and serial production support. * Ensure delivery of all project milestones in line with customer timing, cost, quality, and performance requirements. * Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, including timing schedules, resource allocation, and critical path analysis. * Act as the primary interface between plant team and the Program, Engineering and commercial teams, ensuring clear communication, alignment on...

RM Recruit is supporting a Rugby-based Multi Academy Trust in the recruitment of an Interim Finance Manager to join its finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation while supporting the leadership team with financial planning and decision-making. Responsibilities will include: * Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts for Trust schools and central operations. * Monitoring income and expenditure against approved budgets and forecasts. * Leading and mentoring a small finance team to maintain high performance standards. * Overseeing the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process across the Trust and its individual schools. We are ideally seeking applicants with experience of working within a Multi Academy Trust or education setting, although candidates from other sectors will also be considered. Applicants should be available to start at short notice or immediately. Experience of IMP software...

Temp to perm Location: Crick Salary: Up to £29,079 per annum Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Days Only) | 06:00 – 18:00 Our client are looking for a proactive and hands-on Operations Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operations on site. In this role, you will support the Operational Management team in maintaining and managing depot assets, resources, and facilities—ensuring peak cost efficiency and smooth daily performance. Key Responsibilities: As an Operations Supervisor, you will lead from the front, motivating your team while keeping the administrative and compliance wheels turning. Your daily duties will include: * Team Leadership: Actively demonstrate leadership qualities on shift * Fleet & Asset Management: Administer the vehicle and trailer maintenance program, maintain internal databases, and follow up on defects with the Fleet Department. * Daily Compliance: Complete all daily depot checks and record them on the central system. * Driver Engagement:...

Join Our Team as a QC-QA Location: Sutton Coldfield Contract Type: Temporary to perm Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic and dedicated QC Supervisor to join our dynamic team in Sutton Coldfield! If you have a passion for quality control and a knack for leadership, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do: As our QC, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing daily quality control operations and ensuring compliance with established standards. Leading and mentoring a team of quality control inspectors. Conducting regular inspections and audits to assess product quality. Collaborating with various departments to facilitate quality improvements. Analysing quality data and presenting findings to management. Developing and implementing quality control procedures and protocols. What We're Looking For: To succeed in this role,...

IT Project Manager - Supply Chain, WMS, SAP Location: Fully Remote (UK based) Duration: Initial 6-12 Months Rate: Up to £720 a day (Inside IR35) About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager - SAP Supply Chain to lead the delivery of a portfolio of supply chain, compliance and operational technology initiatives within a complex global environment. This role is ideal for a delivery-focused Project Manager who can quickly establish control, manage competing priorities and coordinate cross-functional teams across business operations, technology, compliance and third-party suppliers. Working remotely, you will drive projects through discovery, planning, solution design, testing, deployment and operational handover, ensuring clear governance, stakeholder alignment and successful outcomes. Essential Experience Extensive Project Management experience delivering SAP Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse, compliance or operational technology projects....

Job Advertisement: Infrastructure Project Manager Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to support the delivery of crucial public transport infrastructure projects across the East Midlands area. This exciting opportunity is perfect for an individual passionate about making a difference in the construction sector, particularly in enhancing public transport facilities. Position Details: Contract Type: Temporary Contract Length: 3 months Daily Rate: £400 - £600 (dependent on experience) - Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Full Time Location: East Midlands Driving Required: Yes (full UK driving licence essential) Key Responsibilities: Manage the delivery of various public transport infrastructure projects, including bus stations, interchanges, bus stops, and accessibility improvements. Develop construction or engineering briefs, specifications, and scopes of work, ideally with experience working independently with contractors and consultants....

Our client, a 2 m t/o manufacturing company in Nottingham, is looking for a Finance & Office Manager to cover a 9 month maternity leave. Client Details Our client is a small manufacturing business offering variety, autonomy, and a lots of different things to get involved in. No two days will be the same! A hands on person is a must. Would consider 30 hours per week. Description · Bookkeeping tasks Working on Sage Line 50· Bank reconciliation · Looking after Directors loan accounts · Processing purchase invoices, reconciling statements, dealing with queries · Raising sales invoices, credit control · Payment runs · Employee expenses · Reporting on sales and cash flow Payroll administration, dealing with timesheets Raising quotes, dealing with costing and checking supplier costs Dealing with HR admin Profile A successful Finance & Office Manager should have: Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices. Experience in using Sage...

Office & Finance Manager - Maternity Cover Salary up to £45,000 (DOE) Office based, Nottingham - NG2 11-Month Fixed Term Contract Full or part time available (5 or 4 days) Competitive Salary, dependent on experience Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata Pension after 3 months Free parking available on nearby roads Varied role with plenty of responsibility and autonomy SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Office & Finance Manager to join a well-established business based in Nottingham on an approximately 11-month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will take ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping and finance function whilst also providing wider support across payroll, HR, projects and general office management. Open to candidates who are immediately available and on notice. Key...

Rights of Way Manager Are you a Public Rights of Way Manager looking for your next career move? I am working with a local authority in the West Midlands who are looking to appoint an interim Public Rights of Way Manager to help shape sustainable access to the county's rural landscapes for future generations. This role requires a hybrid working set up and has an initial contract length to 04/12/2026 Key Responsibilities: To deliver the councils statutory functions in relation to the management of Public Rights of Way (PROW), open access and promoted routes Strategic management of the PROW network ensuring compliance, accessibility and sustainability Develop, implement and monitor policies, working practices and procedures to ensure the continuous management and improvement of the PROW / rural access function Work proactively to ensure that appropriate stakeholders, elected members and communities are consulted, informed and engaged as required Support relevant forums and...

Programme Manager / Senior Project Manager / Disaster Recovery £650 - £700 Inside IR35 6 Months / Remote Programme Manager / Senior Project Manager / Disaster Recovery We're looking for an exceptional Programme Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead a high-profile, business-critical Backup & Recovery programme. This is fundamentally a delivery role - bringing structure, pace and control to a complex programme with significant executive visibility, multiple technology workstreams and third-party dependencies. What you'll be doing Leading the end-to-end delivery of resilience, backup and recovery initiatives Owning plans, budgets, milestones, RAID, dependencies and governance Coordinating delivery across Technology, Cyber Security, Business Continuity, Risk and operational teams Managing senior stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners Driving recovery testing, failover exercises and operational readiness Ensuring delivery remains aligned to agreed RTOs and RPOs...

A Local Authority in the West Midlands are seeking an Interim Procurement Manager to lead and support key procurement activities across multiple categories, but mainly focusing on Adult Social Care Services. The Role You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering procurement strategies that ensure compliant, value-driven and outcomes-focused services. Working closely with commissioning teams and stakeholders, you will manage end-to-end procurement processes and drive innovation across complex social care markets. Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver procurements across Adult Social Care (e.g. domiciliary care, residential care, supported living) * Provide strategic procurement advice to commissioners and senior stakeholders * Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal governance * Develop sourcing strategies that support quality, sustainability, and value for money * Manage supplier engagement, tender processes, and contract...

Your new company A large and well-established local authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Operations Manager to support the delivery of key public realm and environmental services across one of the UK's largest cities. The organisation is driving significant change through a major waste transformation programme, focused on improving recycling rates, reducing waste and enhancing environmental quality for residents. This is an opportunity to join a high-profile service area that works closely with councillors, local communities and frontline operational teams to address environmental issues across the city. Your new role As Environmental Operations Manager, you will lead and manage a team responsible for protecting public health and the local environment, whilst supporting the delivery of a newly established local investigations function. The role will involve coordinating responses to environmental and public realm issues across multiple service areas, including...

Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading Contractor within the Energy & Power Industries. We are currently recruiting for a Design Manager to join one of the Main Contractors to deliver major electricity transmission infrastructure packages as part of the Great Grid Partnership (GGP). This role is based in Birmingham The Design Manager position comes with a day rate from £400.00 per day Inside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead and coordinate the design delivery of major electricity transmission infrastructure packages as part of the Great Grid Partnership (GGP). Manage the design process from initial development through detailed design and construction, ensuring designs are buildable, compliant and delivered to programme. Coordinate with design consultants, engineering disciplines, construction teams and key stakeholders across a complex multi-partner alliance environment. Provide technical oversight across HV transmission, substation...

Systems & Implementation Lead - Contract day rate OIR35 Planisware Experience of PPM, MRP, ERP technical implementation in a manufacturing organisation is ideal. Location: Hybrid - West Midlands A leading engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Systems Development, Integration & Test Lead to play a pivotal role in the implementation of a new enterprise PPM platform. You may have had roles titles such as Systems Lead, Applications Lead, Implementation Lead, Systems Manager, Applications Manager Working alongside established Project Management and Business Change teams, your focus will be on the technical delivery of the solution, ensuring business requirements are translated into robust system design, configuration, integration and testing activities that deliver a successful production deployment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can bridge the gap between business users, technical teams and third-party...

Contract Length: 3-6 months (potential extension) Location: West Midlands Hybrid Work Pattern 3 days a week on Site About the Role We are seeking an experienced Interim Credit Manager to lead, optimise, and transform the Credit Control and Collections function within a fast‑paced organisation. This role requires a confident leader with a strong operational background, capable of managing high‑value ledgers, resolving complex disputes, and driving improvements in cash flow performance and debt governance. You will take ownership of the full credit control process and provide strategic and hands‑on leadership to ensure strong financial control, robust reporting, and efficient cash collection. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Credit Control team, ensuring capability, performance, and clear accountability. Manage the end‑to‑end credit control process, including customer contact, query resolution, reconciliations, and cash allocation. Reduce unallocated...

Head of Chemistry - 12 Month FTC Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Salary: DOE Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract A leading technical testing and consultancy organisation is looking for an experienced Head of Chemistry to join its team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a senior leadership role overseeing a well-established Chemistry department of around 20 technical and laboratory-based staff. The successful candidate will combine strong people leadership with a commercial mindset, helping to develop the department, improve its structure and processes, and identify opportunities for business growth. The Role As Head of Chemistry, you will take overall responsibility for the Chemistry department, providing leadership across laboratory management, technical operations and business development. Key responsibilities will include: Leading, motivating and developing a team of approximately 20 technical and laboratory staff...

Senior Operations Manager – Contact Centre 6-Month Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover Salary: £60,000 Hybrid: 2–3 days per week in the office 35 hours per week SF Partners are exclusively partnering with a fantastic business for an experienced Senior Operations Manager to join a large, performance-driven contact centre operation on a 6-month FTC. We are looking for someone who can quickly understand the operation, get underneath the data and identify where improvements can be made – then work through their management team to deliver a genuine and sustainable step change in performance. You'll be joining an established organisation at an exciting point in its journey, with ambitious plans for the future. You'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact while leading an operation that supports customers who can often be experiencing difficult and vulnerable circumstances. The Role Reporting into the Senior Operations Manager, you'll take responsibility for a key area...

I am sourcing an experienced hands on HR Business Partner for an initial 6 month FTC to support a fast paced manufacturing business based in Dudley West Midlands . This role is based 5 days onsite reporting into the HR Manager with flexibility. You will be provide hands on, operational HR support with a key focus on Employee Relations, performance management recruitment. You will work closely with managers, providing coaching, guidance and support across the full employee lifecycle Interim HR Business Partner Key responsibilities: Managing and advising on complex employee relations cases, including conduct, disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters. Supporting managers with performance management, including setting clear expectations, managing underperformance and providing guidance through formal processes. Coaching and supporting managers to build their confidence and capability in handling people issues. Supporting recruitment and selection, working with...

Shift Patterns Available: Fixed shift on: * Mornings: 05:00 – 14:00 * Afternoons: 13:00 – 22:00 * Nights: 21:00 – 06:00 About the Role Are you an experienced, hands-on Interim Shift Manager who excels at both day-to-day team leadership and driving continuous improvement on the factory floor? Our client is an established manufacturing business with a facility in Redditch (~100 staff), seeking strong operational leaders on an interim basis. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will take total ownership of manufacturing output on your assigned shift. Beyond day-to-day operations, you will play a crucial role in shaping the site’s future efficiency by assisting with process improvement initiatives and factory layout optimisation projects. Key Responsibilities: * Shift Operations & Output: Manage all shop-floor manufacturing activities during shift to ensure target volume and productivity KPIs are met. * Health & Safety Lead: Drive a zero-harm...

Management Accountant - Manufacturing Wolverhampton | Full-time | 5 days on site Part-Qualified or Qualified Temporary to Permanent We're recruiting for a Management Accountant to join an established manufacturing business based in Wolverhampton. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this is a hands-on role offering plenty of exposure across the finance function and the wider business. We're open to candidates who are part-qualified or fully qualified and are looking for someone with strong management accounting fundamentals, excellent Excel skills and a practical, proactive approach. The role Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, your responsibilities will include: Preparing and posting accruals and prepayments Supporting the month-end close and preparation of management accounts Reviewing and maintaining the trial balance Preparing journals and carrying out balance sheet reconciliations Assisting with VAT returns and related...