23 jobs found in Houghton le Spring

Registered Manager 12-month Maternity Contract Based in Newcastle Salary negotiable, depending on experience Are you an experienced care professional ready to lead a dedicated team and make a lasting impact in your local community? Hales Homecare is looking for a Registered Manager (Maternity Cover) to oversee our domiciliary care services in Gateshead and Newcastle. This temporary position offers the opportunity to lead an established and successful branch, ensuring continuity of exceptional care while providing leadership and support to our dedicated teams during a period of maternity leave. With a flexible business strategy centred on a balance of client and funder groups, we empower our managers to be true entrepreneurs. You'll have the autonomy to maintain and further develop the service, adapting to the needs of the local communities we serve while upholding the high standards our clients expect. Apply today and help us continue making a difference every day. The...

The Procurement Manager will oversee procurement activities, this role will offer forward thinking insight across a specific category. You will provide insight and support with PA23 and how best to adhere to the latest public sector regulations in a fast-paced regulated environment. Client Details This is an established public sector organisation, who operate on a national level. They are going through a large digital transformation, utilising technology and being customer focused. Description Developing and implementing category and sourcing strategies for a large, regulated organisation, delivering value-for-money outcomes across both below-threshold and regulated procurement activity, including procurements conducted under the Procurement Act 2023. Ensuring procurement and contract strategies align with organisational governance, regulatory requirements and wider commercial objectives. Conducting market and supply chain analysis across UK and international markets to...

SC Cleared Procurement Manager - Leeds – Hybrid 2/3 days per week  Large public sector client seeks to recruit a seasoned SC Cleared Category Manager to work on customer site in Leeds (2/3 days per week), key tasks to include full end to end procurement lifecycle within the public sector, previous experience of tender engagement / management, stakeholder management, contract negotiation skills to name but a few.   You will work with the Senior Strategic Category Manager supporting with the strategic planning and execution of all aspects of a product. This includes developing category plans, conducting market analysis, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing product development and marketing initiatives. Working closely with other members of the organisation, as well as with cross-functional teams such as product development, engineering, and sales, to ensure that all company objectives are met. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Donna Lenihan...

Finance Manager - Immediate Start West Yorkshire Your new company I am currently supporting a leading organisation who are looking to hire an interim finance professional during a critical time. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the finance function during a period of operational change. You will be available immediately, ideally looking for a temporary to permanent position. Your new role We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join on an interim basis initially for 6 months, providing immediate support across core finance operations and ensuring continuity during a busy period. This role will play a key part in maintaining financial control, reporting accuracy, and supporting senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensuring robust financial controls Lead on monthly management accounts, reporting, and analysis Manage budgeting and forecasting processes Support year-end preparation / audit where required Provide...

Electrical Site Manager Leeds | Freelance | £350 per day | 12 Month Contract Most Electrical Site Managers can supervise an installation. The best ones coordinate people, solve problems and quietly keep an entire project moving. If that's how you like to work, this could be the contract you've been looking for. Mech Electrics are recruiting on behalf of a respected Building Services contractor delivering the full MEP installation on a landmark commercial office development in Leeds city centre. This isn't another routine fit-out. You'll be joining a 12-month programme delivering a modern, sustainable multi-storey office development with basement plant areas, high-specification building services and a technically challenging MEP installation from first fix through to commissioning and handover. Working alongside an experienced Project Manager, you'll take ownership of the electrical installation while coordinating closely with the wider mechanical delivery team to keep...

Finance Change & Performance Manager Leeds alternate locations include Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh / Hybrid 6 months contract Day Rate from £500 via Umbrella DOE 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 identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. They are looking for a...

Locum Fostering Team Manager Yorkshire NonStop Consulting is working with a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a very good reputation in order to help them find a Fostering Team Manager who can join them on a locum basis. They have a Good Ofsted rating and they are therapeutic so it is a very nice place to work for. Benefits: Good Ofsted rating therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency Friendly and supportive team environment Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible This role offer the opportunity to go temp to perm, so you will have a lot of stability. Key Responsibilities: The Fostering Team Manager will work closely with the Registered Fostering Manager and will oversee a very stable team of experienced Supervising Social Workers. The are happy to consider an Advanced Practitioner looking to step up. Requirements: Team Manager or Advanced Practitioner experience in fostering Social Work England registration...

Turnaround Manager (Adults Residential Care) Location: Lancaster Salary: Negotiable Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months) Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week Diamond Search Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a respected specialist care provider, for an experienced Turnaround Manager to lead the improvement and stabilisation of an adults' residential home in Lancaster. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced care leader with a proven track record of driving service improvement within CQC-regulated environments. If you thrive on leading change, improving quality standards, and delivering positive outcomes, this could be the ideal next challenge. The successful candidate will be expected to take on CQC registration and be available for an immediate start (subject to pre-employment checks). The Role As Turnaround Manager, you will take full operational responsibility for the service, providing strong leadership to stabilise...

Operations Manager - Highways Maintenance, Local Authority 6 month ongoing contract to support the service Location: West Yorkshire (District-Based) Salary: £55k Target  Contract: Temporary Interim | Full-Time Sector: Highways, Local Authority, Environmental Services, Public Realm, Civil Engineering, Utilities, and Infrastructure Operations A leading UK public-sector organisation is seeking an experienced Highways  Operations Manager to lead a team and a high-profile frontline highway services maintenance and upkeep across a major West Yorkshire district. This is a senior operational leadership role with visibility at corporate, community and political levels-ideal for a proven leader in highways, civils, construction operations, environmental services, or large-scale public realm delivery. The role oversees a complex portfolio including:Highway maintenance, Public Rights of Way, Land drainage, Gully maintenance, Winter services, weather response, Operational depots, Fleet &...

Are you an experienced logistics professional with a passion for driving operational improvement and delivering business-critical projects? We are recruiting a Logistics Project Manager on behalf of a growing FMCG business that is investing in its logistics and distribution capability to support future growth, improve service levels and increase operational efficiency. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will lead a major logistics transformation programme, taking responsibility for reviewing the current operation and developing a scalable, customer-focused logistics model for the future. Key Responsibilities * Review and redesign the existing distribution network * Analyse customer demand, delivery patterns and route performance to identify opportunities for improvement * Develop a future-state logistics strategy aligned with business growth objectives * Evaluate fleet performance, utilisation and future requirements * Conduct capacity planning across...

Contract Cutover Manager - £400 outside IR35 - 100% remote - 6 months Exalto consulting are currently recruiting for a contract Cutover manager, this is initially 6 months, outside IR35 paying £400 per day, 100% remote working, looking for someone who has previous experience working in food and beverage/manufacturing environment working on ERP cutovers. Essential skills for the role: Proven experience leading ERP cutovers or large-scale system go-lives (In manufacturing, FMCG, or food & beverage environments). Demonstrated ability to build and execute detailed cutover runbooks with minute-level precision. Strong understanding of data migration processes, including cleansing, validation, and post-migration reconciliation. Experience managing complex interface landscapes — EDI, API, and middleware integrations. Confident facilitator and communicator — able to command cross-functional teams under pressure during live events. Ability to make rapid, evidence-based...

Senior Delivery Lead / Senior Programme Manager Remote with occasional travel - 9/12 months initially - Inside ir35 Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment. We are seeking an experienced Senior Delivery Lead / Senior Programme Manager to join a major public sector transformation programme. This is a high-profile leadership role overseeing the delivery of a complex, large-scale cloud and data migration initiative that will modernise critical national infrastructure. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across a multidisciplinary delivery organisation, initially leading a team of approximately 35 people with responsibility for scaling the function to over 100 resources as the programme progresses. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced delivery professional who is comfortable operating at executive level, driving large transformation programmes and managing...

Talentmark is recruiting for a Project Manager to join a company in the diagnostics industry on a contract basis for 12 months. Salary: £185 - £240 per day PAYE or £230 - £300 per day Umbrella (inside IR35) Project Manager role: Leading large-scale Near Patient Care implementation programmes across the UK & Ireland Managing complex implementation projects across Near patient care - glucose & ketone testing solutions Developing and maintaining project plans, timelines, budgets, resources plans Coordinating multiple workstreams - implementation, training, IT, logistics, customer readiness, and technical support Building effective relationships with the senior stakeholders, including POCT teams involved  Your Background: Proven experience in large-scale healthcare implementation projects across multiple sites Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience working with senior healthcare teams Project management experience within NHS ward/labs/glucose is...

Job title: Senior Project Manager (Service Transformation) Contract: 6 - 9 months Location: Remote (UK) The Senior Project Manager (Service Transformation) is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of one or more key projects / workstreams within the Transformation Programme. Reporting to the Programme Director, this role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with programme objectives, contributing to the overall success of the transformation. The Senior Project Manager translates programme plans into detailed execution, driving delivery across cross-functional teams while ensuring control, quality, and stakeholder alignment Key Responsibilities Project Delivery Ownership Lead the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects or workstreams Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables Ensure delivery is aligned with programme priorities, scope, and objectives Drive execution to meet milestones, quality standards, and...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bid Manager to join a high-performing commercial and business development team supporting major bid submissions within a highly regulated and secure government-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bid professional to take ownership of complex, high-value opportunities while managing the full bid lifecycle from early capture and strategy development through to final submission and contract handover. Working closely with senior stakeholders, technical specialists, commercial teams, and business development professionals, you will play a key role in developing compelling, compliant, and commercially competitive bid submissions that directly support long-term business growth. This position is ideally suited to a highly organised and commercially aware Bid Manager who thrives in fast-paced bid environments and has experience managing complex tender processes within structured governance frameworks....

Interim Head of QC 3-6 months - strong likelihood of extension. IR35: Inside About the Role In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and oversee Quality Control processes, ensuring that all manufacturing outputs meet the highest quality standards. Process improvement and implementing a continuous improvement mindset is critical. This role is not just about identifying the improvements - it needs to make them happen. Key responsibilities include: • Directing all Quality Control activities to ensure compliance with internal and external standards. • Leading and mentoring our client’s QC team, driving a culture of quality and continuous improvement. • Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to address quality-related challenges and develop sustainable solutions. • Acting as a key decision-maker in Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes to support manufacturing excellence. What We’re Looking For * Previous senior QC leadership experience (QC...

Pay: £20.72-£26.78 per hour Job Description: IMH Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Street Scene Manager for our client based in Doncaster, DN5. Key Duties * Day to management of street scene services including street cleansing and grounds maintenance, in line with the service standards and targets. * Manage teams of operational staff, setting performance expectations, monitoring productivity and addressing any issues. * Ensure compliance with environmental legislations, health & safety and council policies. * Manage operational budgets * Respond to queries, complaints and service requests * Work with key stakeholders (councillors, community groups, other council departments) Core Experience * Proven experience working within local government street scene operations, including grounds maintenance, street cleansing, and associated environmental services. * Strong understanding of operational service standards, health & safety...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced ERP Implementation Project Manager to support the successful completion of a business-wide ERP rollout within a manufacturing environment. Working closely with senior management, internal stakeholders and the ERP software provider, you will lead the final implementation phases, coordinate system upgrades and ensure departments are fully prepared for successful adoption across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of the remaining ERP implementation across multiple business functions, ensuring agreed project milestones and go-live dates are achieved. Coordinate training sessions, workshops and technical support activities with the ERP software provider, internal teams and external IT partners. Produce regular project updates for senior management, including progress reports, resource planning and project completion forecasts. Develop and maintain user documentation, standard operating procedures and best practice...

AI Governance and Commercial Management - FinOps lead (Hybrid Working/Inside IR35) Our client is seeking a dynamic FinOps Lead to drive the AI strategy across Technology and Business functions. This is a contract opportunity role for an initial 6 month period, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI within a large organisation. About the Role: In this position, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, guiding adoption, governance, and commercial management of AI. Your expertise will ensure that AI investments deliver maximum value while maintaining transparency and accountability. Key Responsibilities: Support the FinOps strategy for AI across the organisation. Develop governance frameworks for AI usage, focusing on financial oversight and consumption policies. Analyse AI usage trends across multiple platforms, identifying opportunities and areas for governance. Collaborate with Technology teams to understand AI infrastructure costs. Evaluate the commercial...

Head of Regeneration - Rotherham £600 per day Umbrella Occasional office attendance required 3-6 month contract initially ESSENTIAL: Candidate must have been Head of Service in a previous role The Role Reporting to the Service Director for Planning, Regeneration & Transport, you will: Provide strategic leadership and management of the Council's high-performing Regeneration Service. Lead the delivery of complex regeneration programmes and major capital projects. Develop and implement regeneration strategies, investment plans, and place-based initiatives. Provide expert strategic advice to senior leadership, elected Members, and key stakeholders. Build and maintain effective partnerships across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. Oversee service budgets, ensuring sound financial management and value for money. Drive continuous service improvement, innovation, and the successful delivery of corporate priorities. About You To be successful, you will demonstrate:...