151 jobs found in Diss

We are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager for a leading organisation delivering housing improvement programmes across the East of England, supporting the delivery of kitchen and bathroom capital works projects on an interim basis. As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of planned investment works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, customer-focused organisation and make an immediate impact. What's on offer: Rate: £250–£400 per day (DOE) Contract: Interim, 3–6 Months Hybrid: 2 days per week in the officeAbout the Company: Our client is a well-established organisation responsible for managing and improving a large residential property portfolio. They are committed to delivering high-quality homes and excellent services to residents. Key responsibilities include: Lead kitchen and bathroom capital works programmes from start to finish. Manage contractors,...

Project Manager (Contract) - Tech / Enablement Focus Remote (Occasionally required on-site) £250-£350 per day (Umbrella) Own delivery. Create clarity. Drive outcomes that land. We're working with a high-growth, delivery-focused organisation looking for a Project Manager to take ownership of complex client programmes - bringing structure, visibility, and consistency to delivery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced tech or enablement environments, and who can confidently manage delivery across cross-functional teams and client stakeholders. The Role As Project Manager, you'll own end-to-end delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and without surprises. You'll bring clarity to complex work - translating scope into structured plans, proactively managing risks, and creating a delivery rhythm that teams and clients trust. This isn't just coordination - it's true ownership of outcomes, ensuring delivery is predictable, transparent, and...

Role: HR Manager Sector: Public Sector Duration: FTC Until March 2028 Location: Suffolk Salary: up to £53460 per annum Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for an experienced Hr Manager to join our client based in Suffolk on fixed term contract until March 2028. This role is offered on a hybrid basis. The HR Manager will be responsible in supporting the Head of HR to deliver a high quality future facing Human Resources service to the organisations. The duties of the HR Manager include: Managing and be accountable for the day to day HR administration function within the HR service Being responsible for line management and supervision of HRIS and Payroll Manager, Learning and Development Manager and HR Officer who oversees the HR administration team Line management responsibility Bring responsible for continuous service improvement that is responsive to service needs and provides value for money, maximises productivity and inspires customer confidence Bring...

ON HOLD*** Our client, based in Ipswich, is recruiting for an HR Manager for a fixed term, full time contract until March 2028. You will be required to work 2 days a week in the office in Ipswich. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to play a key role during a significant period of organisational change. You will lead a broad range of operational and advisory HR activity, overseeing payroll, learning and development, and the HR administration team. You will also work closely with the Employee Relations Manager to support and advise on a range of employee relations matters. You will be an experienced HR Manager with strong generalist knowledge, a confident and credible approach, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the organisation. You will hold a CIPD qualification at Level 5 or above and have a strong understanding of employment law. You will also be highly organised, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and confident using HR systems

Property Manager Ipswich Contract £24.96 per hour PAYE or £33.66 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Property Manager To manage and lead the Property Department for Suffolk Fire and Rescue. Contribute to annual planning and delivery of Fire and Rescue Service objectives, on behalf of the Fire Authority and Senior Leadership Team, in line with the National Framework, the Fire and Rescue Services Act, NFCC guidance, green agenda and local priorities. To lead the Property workstream for the Service, maintaining its property portfolio, plan preventative maintenance programmes, manage reactive works, act as single point of contact for PFI, Vertas, corporate property, third party contractors and tenants on shared sites. Ensure the resource, systems and procedures within the Property workstream are resilient and consistently focused on the provision of a high-quality estates portfolio. This is one of many roles we are recruiting...

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 —...

A Local Authority in East Anglia is seeking an experienced Housing Needs Manager to lead Housing Options, Homelessness and Allocations services for an inital 3 month contract. What you'll be doing: Providing operational leadership across Housing Options, Homelessness and Assessment teams Line managing team managers and overseeing service performance Ensuring statutory compliance across homelessness duties and temporary accommodation Monitoring budgets and identifying efficiencies within temporary accommodation spend Analysing performance data and reporting to senior leadershipWhat you'll need: Strong leadership experience within Housing Needs / Homelessness services Up-to-date knowledge of homelessness legislation and temporary accommodation requirements Confidence supervising staff and driving service improvement Ability to attend the office 2 days per weekIf you're an experienced Housing leader available for your next interim assignment, please send your CV with a summary of...

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 : 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...

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the Environment Team on a range of projects linked to a £2.5 million Public Initiatives Fund. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering rejuvenation and improvement projects across parks, playgrounds and public open spaces, helping to create safer, more sustainable and community-focused environments. Key Responsibilities * Produce and manage procurement documentation for multiple projects. * Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with governance requirements. * Develop project plans, timelines, milestones and reporting structures. * Identify, manage and mitigate project and environmental risks. * Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, stakeholders and local communities. * Maintain accurate project records, financial reporting and compliance documentation. * Support initiatives focused on reducing anti-social behaviour and...

A leading defence organisation are seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager to join a high-performing team supporting critical UK defence programmes. Role: Commercial Contracts Manager Duration: 6-9 month contract Pay: £(Apply online only) p/day (Inside IR35) Location: Harlow (3 days onsite) Clearance: Active SC clearanceYou will act as a strategic business partner, enabling both the successful capture of new opportunities and the delivery of profitable programmes, whilst ensuring robust commercial governance across the contract lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Lead the commercial and contractual strategy across major programmes, including management of key customer relationships Develop and deliver innovative commercial solutions to support bids, proposals, and evolving customer requirements Negotiate and manage a wide range of complex contractual agreements, escalating non-standard issues as required Oversee contract change management, identifying opportunities and...

Join Our Team as a Housing Officer in Brentwood! Are you passionate about creating vibrant communities? Do you thrive on making a positive difference in people's lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Housing Manager to join our team in beautiful Warley, Brentwood. This is a permanent position where your expertise will help shape the future of our housing services! What You'll Do: As our Housing Manager, you will be at the forefront of our mission to provide high-quality housing solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the management of housing stock to ensure it meets the needs of our residents. Developing and maintaining positive relationships with tenants, ensuring their voices are heard. Leading a team of dedicated housing professionals to deliver exceptional service. Implementing policies and procedures that promote sustainability and community engagement. Collaborating with local authorities and...

Project Manager – Business Change 37 Hours per week £46,142 to £49,282 pa – pro rata for hours worked Fixed Term Contract – 12 months Stevenage / Hybrid About the Role Our Business Change & Digital team is expanding, and we’re looking for passionate and curious people with experience in project management and a desire to support and inspire others. As a Business Change Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping the council deliver excellent customer experiences across all channels and modernise the way we work. You’ll lead customer-centred change projects that improve digital services, enable staff to be more productive, reduce costs, and make better use of technology. What you’ll be doing • Managing delivery of business change projects creating clear deliverable plans, managing staff resources and engagement with Sponsors. • Contributing to discovery work and business case development to build the case for change and ensure delivery of value for customers and the...

Configuration Manager Stevenage 12 Month Initial Contract   Overview of department: Configuration Management is pivotal to success in developing and delivering engineered products to our customers and frontline users. Through the controlled application and compliance of processes, we give our programmes confidence and assurance in all products that we produce.   Description of the Role Experienced Configuration professional with an ability to provide technical support to the Configuration Management team. Your ability to build networks and foster strong relationships with the team to review, develop and deliver Configuration Management processes and procedures, as well as supporting and technically coaching project Configuration Managers to deliver technical excellence contributing towards the overall success of our business programmes.   What we’re looking for A proven track record of experience within engineering organisations or operational domains, with a strong technical...

Insight Executive Group are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading globalFM service provider who are looking to recruit Domestic Manager on their healthcare site based in Romford. The successful Domestic Manager will be responsible for: * ensuring patients receive care in an environment that is clean, safe and welcoming * ensure the highest possible standard of cleanliness for all service users * ensure that the risk of healthcare associated infections are minimised * manage and deliver a domestic cleaning service that meets contractual obligations and KPIs and is compliant with Trust policies and procedures The successful Domestic Manager will be able to demonstrate: * managing cleaning teams * experience of working across multi-sites * ideally experience of working within a healthcare setting * having worked towards National Cleaning Standards If you match the above criteria and are interested in the role, please send your CV for a chat – many thanks

Duties will be to; * Review, Challenge and sign off recommended packages and support plans, to ensure that management of care and wellbeing of residents is done in line with agreed service procedures and national legislation. * Resolve complex and high-risk situations using negotiation and diplomacy, involving individuals, their families, or staff groups, seeking support from a senior manager when required to fully protect residents. * Build and develop partnerships and relationships with members, senior officers, external organisations and the community to ensure services are developed in line with changing priorities and needs. * Operationalise plans and deploys resources to meet clearly articulated objectives, whilst using ability to shape and tailor their approach to deliver quality and safe services. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

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....

Homelessness Team Manager – South East London Location: South East London Rate: £38.97 per hour Umbrella Contract: 3 Months Ongoing Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm Working Pattern: To Be Confirmed We are currently recruiting for an experienced Homelessness Team Manager to join a busy local authority homelessness service in South East London on an ongoing interim contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced homelessness professional with strong operational leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of homelessness legislation, prevention and relief duties. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership, quality assurance and operational oversight to a team of Caseworkers delivering statutory homelessness services, ensuring decisions and interventions are lawful, timely, person-centred and fully compliant with legislation and statutory guidance. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day delivery of homelessness prevention and relief casework...

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...