115 jobs found in Gillingham

Contract Bid Project Manager Rochester Based £67.47 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contracts As a Bid Project Manager, you will lead and deliver complex bids and proposals across a range of product lines, operating primarily in the early stages of the project lifecycle. You will run bids as structured, high-impact projects - from opportunity shaping and campaign activity through to contract award and handover into execution. This is a highly visible role where your work directly contributes to major business wins. You will operate at pace, lead multi-disciplinary teams across a matrix organisation, and apply strong project management discipline to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality, and in line with commercial and customer objectives. This role is ideal for an experienced Project Manager who thrives in early-lifecycle environments. Knowledge: Proven experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in Kent to manage a supported living service on an Interim basis for 3- 6 months. The organisation is well establish and supports Young Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health issues. This role has the potential to turn permanent also.    This is a great opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to help make a real difference to young peoples lives. This is an incredible organisation who have great growth opportunities and a fantastic reputation providing quality care for service users.   Deputy Manager Responsibilities: Providing leadership and guidance to the teams, observe and feedback on practice to improve quality, positive behavioural support and person-centred approaches. Undertake regular supervision meetings with staff & facilitate team meetings. Ensure support plans are current and staff are aware of the review and implementation of individual support plans. Manage performance issues engaging the appropriate...

Hill & Hill Recruitment are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager – Delivery Lead to work with one of our Local Authority Clients in Essex. Key Responsibilities: * Design and deliver FM change initiatives and service improvements * Review and redesign processes, operating models, and workflows * Support implementation of new contracts, systems, or ways of working * Engage stakeholders to embed change and manage impact * Track benefits realisation and performance improvement If this role is of interest to you, please feel free to apply here or send your CV in to the email address below. Apply today

Hill & Hill Recruitment are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager - Compliance to work with one of our Local Authority Clients in Essex. Key Responsibilities: * Lead audits, inspections, and compliance reporting * Monitor performance data and service assurance * Manage risk registers and corrective actions * Support investigations and incident reviews * Provide assurance to stakeholders and regulators If this role is of interest to you, please feel free to apply here or send your CV in directly to the address below. Apply today

Aatom Recruitment is looking for OR(phone number removed) - Compliance Manager on behalf of a Local Authority. Job Title: OR(phone number removed) - Compliance Manager Contract Duration: 6 Months Hours Per Week: 36 ROLE PURPOSE: * This post is for a fixed period to cover a special Compliance Project to ensure the Council’s property estate is fully compliant and any required remedials are completed which will enable the permanent Compliance Team to manage the estate effectively as business as usual once completed. * This role is part of a specialist unit within the Facilities Management (FM) function but the project team will also be supported by two project specific Lawyers who will be responsible for reviewing all property agreements to identify where the Council holds responsibility for statutory compliance matters. * The postholder's primary responsibility will be undertaking site inspections to ensure the Council is discharging its statutory...

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Compliance Manager to work for our client in Bromley and surrounding areas. Role Overview: This is a fixed-term position created to support a specialist Compliance Project aimed at ensuring the Council’s property estate fully meets all statutory compliance obligations. The role is part of a dedicated project team within the Facilities Management function and will work closely with two project-specific lawyers and the permanent Compliance Team. The postholder will be responsible for carrying out detailed site inspections, identifying compliance gaps across the estate, and ensuring that all required remedial works are completed through effective contractor management. The role will also involve maintaining...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in Kent to manage several supported living service on an Interim basis for 3- 6 months. The organisation is well establish and supports Young Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health issues.  This is a great opportunity for an experienced Multisite Manager to help make a real difference to young peoples lives. This is an incredible organisation who have great growth opportunities and a fantastic reputation providing quality care for service users.   Manager Responsibilities: Providing leadership and guidance to the teams, observe and feedback on practice to improve quality, positive behavioural support and person-centred approaches. Undertake regular supervision meetings with staff & facilitate team meetings. Ensure support plans are current and staff are aware of the review and implementation of individual support plans. Manage performance issues engaging the appropriate informal / formal processes where necessary and with...

Facilities Manager - Soft Services Location: Hackney (East London) Contract: 3-Month rolling contract Rate: £314 per day (Umbrella) A Local Authority in East London is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager - Soft Services to lead the delivery of high-quality FM services across its corporate estate. The Role You will take a senior leadership role within Soft FM, supporting the Head of Corporate Soft FM and deputising where required. You will oversee internal teams and external contractors to ensure effective delivery of services including cleaning, security, reception, and support functions. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic planning and delivery of Soft FM services across the estate Manage internal FM teams and external contracts, ensuring high performance and value for money Oversee procurement, contract management, and service improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with health & safety, statutory obligations, and Council policies Drive sustainability...

Interim Finance Manager Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid) Rate: £450 - £550 per day We are supporting a well-established and growing construction business in Chelmsford to appoint an Interim Finance Manager during a key period for the organisation. This is a broad, hands-on role offering a strong blend of financial reporting and FP&A responsibilities, with exposure to joint ventures and close interaction with operational and commercial teams. The position will suit a proactive finance professional who can quickly take ownership and add value in a fast-paced environment. The Role Preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Leading the month-end close process, including posting journals and ensuring accuracy of financial data Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls Supporting cashflow management and oversight of cash books where required Budgeting, forecasting and...

Our client is a leading provider of commercial Business Centres in the Southeast with excellent customer service, transparency and flexibility at the heart of their company values. The company offer high quality flexible workspace and support services to a diverse community of small and growing businesses. They are seeking a proactive and organised Deputy Centre Manager to provide maternity cover supporting the Centre Manager and other members in the smooth running of their busy business centre. Your role: * To support/deputise the Centre Manager with day-to-day operations and overall site management. * Ensure robust Health & Safety and Fire Safety procedures are maintained * To conduct viewings of available workspaces to potential customers, promoting facilities and services. * Manage administration tasks, including the preparation of licence agreements and setting up of new customer accounts. * Deliver excellent reception and customer service duties,...

Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager Location: Newham, Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days remote) Hourly rate £28.91 PAYE / £37.84 Umbrella per hour Contract Length: 2-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start About the Role We are looking for an ambitious and skilled Assistant Finance Manager to join a high‑performing and supportive finance team in Newham. This is a key leadership role that combines professional financial expertise with people management, strategic insight and a strong customer focus. Reporting to a Finance Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality financial services to senior stakeholders, supporting sound financial stewardship and helping the Council meet its medium‑ and long‑term financial challenges. You will lead operational finance activity, manage and develop a team of finance professionals, and contribute to transformation, innovation and continuous...

Compliance Manager (Hard Services) - Local Authority Contract We're supporting a local authority that has just secured two major contracts across hard and soft services, with a longer-term transition plan over the next two years. They've invested heavily in their asset base and are now looking for someone to take ownership of compliance across the portfolio. This role is very delivery-focused. You'll be coming in to assess current compliance levels, challenge existing data (which isn't fully reliable), and drive a clear plan to bring all assets up to standard. The first 3 months will be key, setting up schedules, implementing monitoring processes, and creating structure across the portfolio. They need someone with a strong hard services compliance background, ideally from a commercial environment, who knows how to take buildings from non-compliant to compliant. You'll also take ownership of monthly reporting, so being detail-oriented and comfortable managing that process is...

Technical Delivery Manager (FM) - Local Authority Contract We're working with a local authority that has recently mobilised two new FM contracts and is looking for a Technical Delivery Manager to help shape how services are delivered moving forward, particularly in preparation for LGR. This role is focused on reviewing and improving existing FM processes. You'll come in with a clear view of best practice, assess the current "direction of travel," and help refine how services are structured and delivered. There may also be an opportunity to review and potentially outsource elements of the service where appropriate. You'll be working closely with an in-house team, supporting the mobilisation and ongoing performance of the new contracts. A big part of the role will involve overseeing performance boards, ensuring KPIs are met, and driving accountability across service delivery. They're looking for someone with strong FM experience who can take a strategic yet hands-on approach,...

Senior Procurement Manager (Construction) - Local Authority Contract We're supporting a local authority with an urgent and key hire into their procurement team. This role focuses on delivering construction and capital programmes within a highly regulated environment. They're looking for someone with recent local authority experience in construction procurement who can manage the full procurement lifecycle. This is a hands-on role where you'll be balancing delivery, stakeholder engagement, and governance. You'll oversee large programmes of work, advise internal stakeholders, and ensure procurement activity is compliant and aligned with current legislation, including commissioning under the new Procurement Act. This is a senior role with line management responsibility for a team of 6 Procurement Officers, plus a Legal Officer. You'll need to be comfortable leading a team, managing suppliers, and working through complex governance structures. What they're looking for: Strong...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in Peckham to manage a CQC service on a Temp/ Temp to Perm basis for 3 months. The organisation is well establish and supports Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health issues.  This is a great opportunity for an experienced Manager to help make a real difference to young peoples lives. This is an incredible charity who have great growth opportunities and a fantastic reputation providing quality care for service users.   Manager Responsibilities: Providing leadership and guidance to the teams, observe and feedback on practice to improve quality, positive behavioural support and person-centred approaches. Undertake regular supervision meetings with staff & facilitate team meetings. Ensure support plans are current and staff are aware of the review and implementation of individual support plans. Manage performance issues engaging the appropriate informal / formal processes where necessary and with guidance from Service...

Property Asset Manager South London/Hybrid £369 per day (Umbrella) A South London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Property Asset Manager to lead its asset management function and drive the strategic direction of its housing portfolio. This is a high-impact interim opportunity to shape investment planning, improve data integrity, and deliver service transformation across a diverse housing stock. The Role As Property Asset Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the development and delivery of asset management strategy, leading a multidisciplinary team and ensuring effective management of housing assets to meet organisational and resident needs. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a diverse asset management team, bringing together multiple functions and specialisms Coordinate the development of the Asset Management Strategy, working collaboratively across teams and leading on resident consultation Take ownership of portfolio management, including acting as...

Team Leader - East London - Hybrid They will be managing a team of 8 and assisting the payroll manager. They will need to operate as the first point of contact for the payroll officers on complex payroll issues, legislative and system issues. They are required to have experience with using Midland I-Trent. Previous experience processing LGPS is desirable. To deputise for the Payroll Manager in their absence and be a senior advisor to the Council on all matters relating to payroll and related functions. To assist the Payroll Manager with the management of the payroll team to provide an efficient and effective payroll service to the council and partnership organisations 51550EJ INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Payments and Care Charging Manager Location: Hackney E8 (Hybrid) Start: June 2026 Length: 3 Months Rate: £224.59 a day PAYE / £302.65 a day Umbrella Directorate: Finance and Resources Service: Adult Social Care Finance The Opportunity The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a Payments and Care Charging Manager to lead and develop a team of up to nine staff. This role is pivotal in delivering an efficient financial service to Adult Social Care, ensuring that all payments, billing, and financial assessments comply with the Care Act 2014 and corporate policies. You will be responsible for ensuring the Council remains compliant with changes in legislation and welfare benefits while refining the ICT systems that support these functions. Key Responsibilities Leadership: Manage, mentor, and appraise staff to create a performance-focused culture that achieves team objectives and maintains high morale. Compliance & Policy: Deliver the Council's payments and care charging...

MMP Consultancy is currently seeking a Fire Safety Project Manager on behalf of a Local Authority in southeast London. This is a temporary ongoing position for 3 months subject to possible extension. Candidates can expect a day rate of £350pd inside of IR35. Candidates will be able to work from home however this will fluctuate week on week depending on business needs. The client needs an experienced Project Manager who can lead multi‑disciplinary teams, control significant budgets and deliver safe, high‑quality outcomes for residents. Responsibilities: Lead borough‑wide and area‑based capital works programmes (c. £25m), including fire safety and major refurbishment schemes Manage consultants, contractors and in‑house teams to deliver on time, to budget and to a high standard Take ownership of financial control, performance management and quality assurance across multiple projects Lead resident consultation and manage customer expectations throughout delivery Ensure full...

Programme Manager - Ecommerce - Digital - Retail London / Hybrid £700 - £800 per day - Outside IR35 Programme Manager - Ecommerce - Digital - Retail Our client is a market leading UK retailer who are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead the replatforming of their website. You'll be responsible for managing multiple workstreams across the programme ensuring the end-to-end delivery of their new website and digital experience whilst managing internal and 3rd party delivery teams. Ideally candidates will have the below experience: Proven E-Commerce Programme Management experience. Deep retail & e-commerce sector experience Outstanding stakeholder engagement and 3rd party supplier management skills. Proven end to end replatforming experience. If you're considering new contract roles and would like to be considered please get in touch for more details. £700 - £800 per day - Outside IR35 London / Hybrid Programme Manager - Ecommerce - Digital - Retail