80 jobs found in Hitchin

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...

SAP FI/CO Project Manager / PMO £500 Day Rate - Inside IR35 12 Month Contract Hybrid - Hertfordshire (with occasional international travel, c.20%) Must be eligible to work in the UK    We are supporting an organisation undergoing a significant SAP transformation programme and are looking to engage an experienced SAP FI/CO Project Manager with a strong understanding of PMO governance. This role will take ownership of delivering SAP initiatives aligned to business priorities, ensuring structured delivery across scope, timelines & budget.    Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP projects across the full lifecycle Drive alignment with PMO governance, reporting and delivery frameworks Manage project scope, timelines, risks & budget Work closely with business stakeholders to define objectives and deliverables Develop, maintain detailed project plans, and resource allocation Provide regular reporting and updates to senior stakeholders Facilitate...

Duties will include 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

HR Manager – St Albans (Hybrid) Up to £60,000 + Benefits | 6-12 Month Fixed Term Contract This is a hands-on HR leadership role supporting both the UK head office and international subsidiaries of a global technology business. As HR Manager, you’ll lead on a range of core people functions, from recruitment and onboarding to policy development, performance management, and employee engagement. You’ll oversee employee records, manage HR systems and documentation, and play a key part in driving compliance, employee wellbeing, and organisational development. Acting as a key point of contact for both staff and management, you’ll provide practical HR advice and guidance, while managing a small team and supporting the development of the wider HR function across the group. What’s on offer: You’ll work in a collaborative and engaging environment where continuous improvement is encouraged. In return, you’ll benefit from private healthcare, life insurance, a pension scheme, flexible working,...

MANUFACTURING TEAM LEADER - Shifts 4 days on and 4 days off MATERNITY COVER - 12 MONTH CONTRACT Our client is seeking a highly motivated and proactive production supervisor to join their manufacturing company located in Bishops Stortford. This is a hands-on role, where you will based on the shop floor, supporting the Shift Manager in the day-to-day running of the production, machinery and operations. In the absence of the Shift Manager, you will assume full supervisory responsibility of overseeing the shifts and ensuring smooth operations, maintaining high performance standards, and addressing any urgent operational issues, along with customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Support the Shift Manager in supervising the shift team to achieve operational targets Supervise and coordinate production staff to ensure output, quality, and safety standards are met Operate machinery as part of the production team on a day-to-day basis Monitor production schedules, quality...

Construction Procurement Manager Harlow District Council We are delighted to be supporting Harlow District Council to recruit a temporary Construction Procurement Manager on an interim basis of up to 12-months. Please note that this post requires the successful candidates to be based on site 2 days per week. Harlow is a district of contrasts and an ideal location to both live and work. The town itself is thriving, with excellent shopping and leisure facilities for all ages. We have good road links to the M11 and M25 and excellent rail connections to London and Stansted Airport, just 35 minutes and 20 minutes away from Harlow respectively. The role: We are seeking an experienced Construction Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy, manage supply-chain performance, and ensure best‑value outcomes across all pre‑construction and construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build strong...

Kinetic PLC are currently seeking a Senior Manager / R&D Programmer to join a busy Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company, based within the Harlow, Essex area. Duration: 2 years from Start Annual Salary: approx £56,(Apply online only)% Remote - will access systems via your own laptop - VDI connection) 25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata plus Bank Holidays) Position Summary: The Clinical Programming (Contractor) is responsible for providing comprehensive programming support, including managing the timely and accurate execution of programming components of clinical trials. The clinical programming contractor independently manages completed projects that involve global tasks, or cross functional teams The role may require providing inputs to design and analysis, and reporting the results of clinical trials, including programming rules and mocked T/L/G. In addition, providing programming support for publication for our marketed drugs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:...

We are recruiting for a Customer Services Lead on behalf of a client. Our client is is a leading global distributor of pharmaceuticals. Their success to date is the result of 50 years’ experience exporting medicines to their customers in over 70 countries across 6 continents. * Customer Services Manager * Location - Watford * 1 year fixed term contract with a review * Salary £40,000 * Hybrid working from home 2 days a week * Hours are Monday to Friday days (37.5 hours) * Bonus - Performance related * Holidays 24 days plus Bank Holidays Team leadership - Lead, motivate, and coach the Customer Service team to ensure a high level of engagement and performance. Maintain excellent, prompt, and consistent customer service standards across the team. Monitor team and individual performance through monthly and quarterly KPIs and take appropriate actions where required. Drive continuous improvement in team performance, processes, and systems to increase...

We're looking for an experienced Interim Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a team and play a pivotal role in shaping effective sourcing strategies, delivering commercial value, and enabling strong supplier partnerships. If you're commercially minded, analytical, and confident advising stakeholders at all levels, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact. Client Details The employer is a large organisation operating within the public sector, committed to delivering high-quality services and optimising resources. The company fosters a professional environment and focuses on impactful procurement and supply chain management. Description Key responsibilities include: Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with business goals and long‑term market conditions. Analyse market trends and data to advise on future changes, risks and opportunities. Identify required goods and services, evaluate potential suppliers and explore suitable markets. Forecast...

Our client, a leading name in the procurement within civil engineering, is looking to bring on a talented Sourcing Manager. This position provides a platform to utilize your expertise in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Role: Sourcing Manager Contract Length: 6 months Location: Milton Keynes *Hybrid - 3 days/week in the office) Pay Rate: £(Apply online only)/day (Inside IR35) Role Overview This role involves managing sourcing activities for medium-cost and business-risk opportunities. You'll be responsible for generating ideas and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver significant commercial and contractual value. Key Responsibilities Manage the sourcing process from business requirement to contract signature for complex spending categories. Implement approved Integrated Category Strategies (ICS) for maximum savings. Apply the Sourcing Framework for opportunities outside ICS and manage risk and governance requirements. Expert negotiation for sourcing savings...

Sourcing Manager (Procurement) | Contract | £646 per day (umbrella) | Inside IR35 | Milton Keynes Ceto Talent is recruiting for a Sourcing Manager (Procurement) to join a major rail infrastructure organisation on an initial 6-month contract, with a view to extension. Based in Milton Keynes with 3 days per week in the office, this is a senior sourcing role managing multi-million-pound opportunities across complex spend categories. Rail experience is essential for this role. Essential Requirements * Rail sector experience — essential. * Degree in Business or Economics, or equivalent proven commercial experience. * Extensive sourcing experience with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery. * Proven negotiation and dispute resolution skills at an expert level. * Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management. * Proven experience driving value from complex sourcing opportunities, including within an OJEU/procurement legislative environment....

Job Title: Civils & Cabling Project Manager (HV Transmission) (Perm or Contract) Location: * Wymondley Sub * Norwich * Travel between sites required Role Summary You will take full delivery responsibility for parallel civils and HV cable packages across multiple National Grid schemes, including Wymondley substation works and the Norwich-based infrastructure. This is a hands-on delivery role, managing site teams, subcontractors, and interfaces across 132kV-400kV cable installation in live and brownfield environments. You are accountable for programme, safety, commercial performance, and client satisfaction across both projects. Core Accountabilities 1. End-to-End Package Ownership * Lead delivery of civils and HV cable works * Manage works across multiple sites * Drive delivery in live substation and constrained infrastructure environments 2. Programme & Delivery Control * Own and manage integrated programmes across civils and cable activities * Identify risks early...

Cutover Manager - EPR Programme 6-Month contract £550 - £650 + contract day rate Inside IR35 Hybrid working East of England site location (you must be able to be on site weekly) A leading UK healthcare organisation is seeking an experienced Cutover Manager to lead the planning and delivery of cutover activities for a major Electronic Patient Record (EPR) implementation programme. This senior role is pivotal in ensuring a safe, coordinated, and disruption‑free transition to the new EPR system across clinical and operational services. Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation-wide cutover strategy, ensuring operational readiness across all services. Plan, coordinate, and execute cutover activities including data migration, testing, training, and go‑live support. Establish and run the EPR Go‑Live Command Centre, managing incident escalation, downtime processes, and rapid response protocols. Manage risks, dependencies, and contingency planning for all cutover workstreams. Engage...

About the role Cambridge Council is seeking an experienced and confident Team Manager to provide strong operational leadership across the Assessment Service, with the flexibility to support Family Support and Safeguarding teams when required. This is an excellent opportunity for an established manager to play a key role in ensuring high-quality practice and positive outcomes for children and families. Locations: Fenland/Huntgindon/ Ely/ Cambridge Central Key Responsibilities Provide day‑to‑day operational leadership of the Assessment Service, ensuring timely allocation and progression of referrals. Offer management support across Family Support and Safeguarding teams as needed, providing consistent oversight and decision‑making. Ensure assessments and interventions comply with statutory guidance, local safeguarding procedures, and agreed timescales. Oversee the quality of assessments, ensuring they are robust, evidence‑based, and meet required standards. Make decisions on...

Must have the following experiences - * Working for a local authority. * Varied PM experience across highway maintenance and associated infrastructure projects. * Design experience & knowledge. * Development & delivery of highway maintenance and associated infrastructure projects. * Management of consultants. * Stakeholder management & engagement including elected members and parishes. * Experience managing contractors and holding them to account. * Experience working in Cambridgeshire (desired). HND or degree in Project Management, or a relevant discipline, or working towards professional qualification or relevant experience If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Job Advert - Project Manager (Highways & Infrastructure) Day Rate: £400 per day Contract Length: 6 to 12 months Location: Hybrid: 2 days office-based, 3 days remote Additional: Site visits required About the Role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of a range of highway maintenance and associated infrastructure projects within a local authority environment. You will manage projects from initial design through to delivery, ensuring quality, compliance, stakeholder engagement and contractor performance throughout. This role offers a balance of office-based collaboration and remote working, with site visits required across the region. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a portfolio of highway maintenance and infrastructure projects. Oversee project design elements, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance. Manage and coordinate external consultants. Engage and collaborate with stakeholders, including elected members, parish...

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Deputy Manager to work with individuals with complex needs? Responsibilities of the role: * To assist the Manager in ensuring the effective, safe and profitable running of all locations * Assist with individual referrals * Provide support to all staff within the group on a 24 hour on call basis * Ability to work 2 weekends per month * Assist with management of staff Requirements: * Experience of working with people with complex needs desirable * NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 3 mandatory working toward Level 5 * Excellent communication skills * Team player * Good organisational skills * Drivers license * Must be on call one weekend per month Our client offers use of company vehicle during shifts, 28 days holiday, social events and career development/training

Senior Project Manager £63,605 per annum Endurance House, Cambridge CB24 9ZR, (Hybrid) Full-Time Fixed Term Contract The successful candidate will be based at Endurance House, Vision Park, Chivers Way, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9ZR, with the optional flexibility of hybrid working to support work life balance, whilst meeting the requirements of the role Fixed Term Contract – Approximatley 18 months About the role: As Senior Project Manager, you will have responsibility for planning, delivering, and embedding two high-profile, business critical projects: · Implementation of new housing management IT system · Refurbishment of head office; and · Supporting other corporate priority projects You will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and senior leaders to ensure both projects are delivered to time, budget, scope, and quality, whilst providing regular progress reports to the Corporate Management Team (CMT), HRG Cttee and Board as required. As the Senior Project Manager...

Duties will be to; 1. Make a positive contribution to the delivery of the service, this will include working flexibly and positively to achieve the objectives of the council. 2. Provide direct line management and supervision to practitioners including ASYEs who work with children and young people under statutory obligations 3. To undertake joint home visits with members of staff; conduct practice observations and provide constructive feedback 4. Manage and lead staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability. 5. Manage a customer focused service and the effective use of resources. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Job title – Reward & Performance Manager Location – Remote with occasional office attendance (once per month in London W5) Contract – Temporary - 6 month  Hours – 35 hours per week, Start Date – ASAP The Role Summary We’re looking for a Reward & Performance Manager to lead a full Total Reward review while enhancing how performance is embedded across the organisation. This role will have a strong focus on upskilling managers in performance management, ensuring frameworks are not just in place, but actively used to drive high performance and engagement. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver a modern, data-led reward and performance strategy, with exposure across the full employee lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Reward Lead the annual pay review and reward cycle, ensuring clarity, fairness, and alignment to strategy Provide expert guidance to senior leaders on remuneration, pay benchmarking, and market trends Oversee reward budgeting in...