38 jobs found in Knutsford

Job Advertisement: People Partner Senior Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Duration: Until end of 2026 (Potential to be extended) Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a seasoned HR professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic technology environment? Our client is seeking a People Partner Senior to join their People Success Team in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with senior management, drive employee engagement, and shape organisational culture. Key Responsibilities: Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior management, promoting best practises in people management. Project Leadership: Proactively identify and lead projects to enhance employee engagement, retention, and performance. Coaching & Support: Partner with line managers to navigate employee relations issues, providing guidance on complex cases and acting as a point of contact for employee appeals across the UK. Consultation Support:...

This position is for an advanced practitioner on the court and locality service. The candidate will join a team of 2 advanced practitioners and 4 social workers supported by an experienced team manager. The candidate will have a case load of CIN, CP, Pre-proceedings and care proceedings. They will have experience of court work to enable mentoring and support to other team members. The candidate will support the team manager with driving performance and team development. They will offer group reflective supervision within their team. They will receive monthly supervision and have access to training courses across the council. The post is mainly office based with any home working agreed with the team manager. Being office based strengthens team relationships, access to peer and managerial support and enables practice development within the team. Hours of work are 8.45 - 4.30 Monday to Friday Based in Wythenshawe and there is free parking available in the area. If you are...

HMP Visitor Centre Manager Liverpool £38,000 per annum Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Temporary position for a minimum of 3 months with a view to go permanent. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Visitor Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of a busy prison visitor centre in Liverpool. This is a key management role, ensuring a safe, welcoming and well-organised service for visitors while maintaining strong working relationships with staff, partners and external agencies. Key Responsibilities Line management of visitor centre staff, including supervision, support and performance management Managing staff rotas to ensure effective cover and smooth daily operations Overseeing the day-to-day running of the visitor centre, ensuring high standards of service delivery Liaising professionally and effectively with external agencies, prison staff, partners and stakeholders Ensuring policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements are followed at...

Project Manager 6 Months Contract Broughton – Hybrid. Certain advantages are hiring for a Project Manager to lead a Digital Transformation Project in collaboration with cross functional teams to develop & deploy world class digital capabilities that improve the way the organisation work Responsibilities: Create & maintain the networks / partnerships required with relevant customers, stakeholders & suppliers. Interface with functions MFT members to develop solutions. Connection to DIVS workstreams to ensure transformation alignment with new tool sets being developed and support the deployment. Identify and manage risks and communicate through the risk management process. Use Data Analytics to improve industrial system efficiency, generating value for the plant. Financial management related to CAPEX, OPEX, Chargeback, RC and NRC Responsible as part of the Digitalisation team for achieving the successful completion of Digitalisation Route Map milestones each year...

We are recruiting a commercially focused Interim Site Finance Manager to lead financial performance and controls for 2 manufacturing sites, partnering closely with site leadership while maintaining strong financial governance. Key Responsibilities: Own site balance sheet and ensure robust financial controls. Ensure accurate inventory, material usage and variance reporting. Lead month-end close and produce management accounts. Manage product costing models and Bills of Materials. Deliver KPI reporting and performance analysis. Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. Act as finance business partner while independently challenging performance. Support commercial activity, investment appraisal and new business modelling. Lead the site finance team and work with central finance on standardised reporting. Profile: Qualified either ACA/ACCA/CIMA Manufacturing or operational finance background. (Essential) Strong costing, forecasting and business partnering...

Home Manager – Nursing Home 📍 Shrewsbury 💷 £60,000+ per annum (Negotiable DOE) 🕒 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established care provider for an experienced Home Manager to lead a 40-bed nursing home in Shrewsbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, values-driven leader with a strong background in Older Person and Dementia Care to join a supportive organisation that values quality, compliance, and strong leadership. The Service * 40-bed nursing home * Primary care categories: * Older Person Care * Dementia Care The Role As Home Manager, you will be responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and strong operational performance. Key responsibilities include: * Full operational and clinical management of the home * Ensuring CQC compliance and quality standards *...

Property Maintenance Manager Burton upon Trent £200 - £230 per day (dependent on payment method) On-going Contract Sellick Partnership Ltd are working in partnership with a well-established housing association to recruit an experienced Property Maintenance Manager on an on-going contract basis. This role sits within the Property Services team and will play a key role in delivering high-quality maintenance services across the housing portfolio. The Role As Property Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring properties are safe, compliant, and well-maintained while delivering a customer-focused service to tenants. Key Responsibilities Maintenance Operations: Develop and implement proactive (preventative) maintenance programmes and oversee reactive repairs. Team Leadership: Manage and support maintenance operatives and cleaning staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management. Contractor...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an on-site Co-ordinator role based in the Burton area. The role is to support with the on-site operation at our client site. The client site is part of an established National Contract, providing temporary labour to meet the fluctuating needs of their industrial business As an On-site Co-ordinator your duties will include: Manage day to day workers around bookings, pay, holiday, sickness, attendance etc, with our in-house CRM systems and Booking platforms. Processing new starters and leavers on the system Updating the system trackers on daily and weekly basis Managing & supporting the supervisor team Attending weekly and monthly client meeting Reporting directly to the Contract Manager An ideal Onsite Co-ordinator will hold the following skills: Previous experience in Industrial / Contract recruitment The ability to manage candidates to fill client bookings Ensure seamless communication between clients, candidates, and internal teams....

Senior Service Delivery Manager - £650 per day - Inside IR35 - Hybrid working from Manchester or Derby - 6 Months initial contract. Our client, a globally establish engineering organisation, is looking for an experienced Senior Service Delivery Manager to lead the strategic and operational delivery of IT services across their organisation. This is a senior leadership role with accountability for service performance, resilience, governance, and continuous improvement. You'll ensure IT services consistently meet business needs, enable digital transformation, and deliver an excellent user experience. Working closely with senior stakeholders and external partners, you'll shape service strategy, drive operational excellence, and embed a high-performance, customer-centric service culture. Key responsibilities - Own and lead the IT service delivery strategy, ensuring alignment with business and digital transformation goals Establish and maintain strong service governance...

Voids Manager - Social Housing Location: Lichfield (5 days onsite) Contract: 12-month rolling contract Rate: £190 - £230 per day (DOE) We are currently seeking an experienced Voids Manager to join a well-established organisation within the social housing sector, based in Lichfield. This is a hands-on, onsite role requiring strong operational leadership and a solid understanding of voids performance and delivery. The Role As Voids Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end voids process, ensuring properties are returned to a lettable standard efficiently, safely, and in line with regulatory and organisational requirements. You will play a key role in improving turnaround times, controlling costs, and maintaining quality across the voids service. Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee the delivery of the Voids service across a social housing stock Ensure void properties are completed on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards Work closely with...

Farm ManagerLocation: Leeds Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Temporary Pay Rate: £17.41 per hour (PAYE) | £20.18 per hour (Ltd Umbrella – inc Holiday Pay) Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Yorkshire for an experienced Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of Home Farm, Temple Newsam — a working, visitor-focused rare breed farm set within a unique historic estate. This is a senior, hands-on management role combining livestock welfare, land management, staff leadership, education support, and visitor engagement. Key Responsibilities Manage the overall operation of Home Farm as part of the wider Temple Newsam Estate Lead all aspects of animal care and welfare, promoting minority, native, and rare breeds Oversee agricultural land management and fodder production in line with agri-environment schemes Deliver safe, engaging, and informative visitor experiences in collaboration with colleagues Manage and develop farm staff to ensure high...

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee and manage accounts payable processes within the professional services industry. This temporary role is based in Leeds and offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced accounting and finance department. Client Details This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional services organisation with a well-established presence in the industry. The company operates as part of a medium-sized team, focusing on delivering quality financial services. Description Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Oversee the processing of supplier invoices and payments within agreed timelines. Resolve any discrepancies related to accounts payable transactions. Monitor and manage supplier relationships to maintain positive partnerships. Prepare and review accounts payable reports for management review. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. Support the...

ROLE: Contract Test Manager Location: Leeds/Remote Duration: 6 months INSIDE IR35 Our client is seeking a senior QA/Test Manager to shape quality strategy and drive modern testing practices across a major customer‑facing digital portfolio. You'll lead a large on/offshore QA organisation, oversee multiple complex programmes, and champion automation, CI/CD integration, and continuous testing across web and mobile platforms. What You'll Do Set and deliver the portfolio-wide QA strategy Lead and mentor a large on/offshore test organisation Drive automation (API/UI), tooling and quality improvements Oversee accessibility, functional, non-functional and performance quality Manage risks, vendors, and senior stakeholders across the business What You'll Bring Senior QA leadership in large digital environments Strong background in automation and CI/CD integration Experience governing multi-vendor delivery Excellent communication and stakeholder skills Azure DevOps knowledgeIf this...

Risk Manager - Contract £450-£500 per day (Inside IR35) 6 month contract Leeds - 2 days per week on site/ Remote Our client, a leading Managed Service Provider, is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to support operational, delivery, and technology risk activities across a complex environment. This role will play a key part in strengthening governance, improving risk visibility, and ensuring effective controls are in place across the organisation. Key Responsibilities * Manage operational, delivery, and technology risk across multiple workstreams * Support the development and maintenance of risk frameworks, controls, and reporting * Work closely with technical and delivery teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks * Provide clear risk insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders * Contribute to continuous improvement of risk processes and governance Skills & Experience * Strong background in risk management within technology focused or managed service...

Job Title: Cleaning Supervisor Location: Leeds Hours: 20 hours per week (part-time) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role We are looking for a reliable and proactive Cleaning Supervisor to lead cleaning operations within a busy and fast-paced events environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working to high standards, can motivate a team, and thrives in a dynamic setting where no two days are the same. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support cleaning staff before, during, and after events Ensure all areas are cleaned and presented to a high standard at all times Allocate tasks and manage workloads to meet event schedules Carry out quality checks and address any issues promptly Ensure correct use of cleaning equipment and materials Maintain health & safety and COSHH compliance Act as the main point of contact on shift for cleaning-related matters About You Previous experience in a cleaning supervisory or team leader role...

Finance Manager Derby - Predominantly Office Based 6 Month Fixed Term Contract £65,000- £70,000 SF Recruitment are delighted to be working with a superb organisation in their search for a Finance Manager to join on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract. As the Finance Manager, you will be the key point of contact for any finance and commercial queries for the ELT, SLT and their managers. You will be responsible for a team of 2 & report directly into the Head Of Commercial Finance. The ideal Commercial Finance Manager will be a qualified (ACCA/CIMA) professional with strong business partnering experience & available at short notice. Duties of the Finance Manager include: - Ultimate responsibility for the financial statements and financing activities within the company - Secure compliance with local accounting rules as well as reporting to the group in accordance with the groups accounting principles. - Prepare monthly financial reports and submit in a timely manner...

I am recruiting for an Operations Manager to meet and exceed customer and company expectations. You will be responsible to leading a team to ensure customer service is the highest level and most efficient to meet working demands and targets. Responsibilities * Maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security within the warehouse, ensuring that all relevant health, safety and environmental policies and procedures are adhered to and that appropriate controls are in place to ensure security of products within the site. * Ensure a collaborative approach with the customer, identifying requirements, escalating any issues, concerns and or potential non-conformance with H&S on site. * Drive a right first-time culture and address in a structured manner any non-compliance * Achieve and surpass quality SLA’s with ownership of action plans and adherence to timeframes * Work closely & in partnership with customer Quality team to drive the quality...

My client are a High end Tier 2 Contractor based out of the Midlands, and they have just won a new commercial scheme located in Long Eaton. They are looking for a Project Manager to take the scheme from the groundworks stage through to handover. * Develop detailed project execution plans, construction schedules, milestones, and resource allocations. * Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and contracts to understand scope, requirements, and deliverables. * Estimate labour, materials, and equipment needs and assist with budgeting and cost control. * Manage on-site crews and subcontracted labour, ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently. * Coordinate with general contractors, suppliers, and other trades to resolve conflicts and maintain workflow. * Monitor project progress, track milestones, and report status updates to stakeholders. * Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and project specifications. * Oversee...

Team Manager - AST Team Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire Pay Rate: Up to £41.42 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Employer: Staffordshire County Council Recruitment Partner: Guidant Global Lead with confidence. Support with integrity. Deliver real impact. Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the AST Team in Tamworth. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a strong, people-focused leader who is passionate about high-quality practice and supporting both staff and families to achieve the best outcomes. This position is being recruited through Guidant Global, a trusted workforce partner with a long-standing and positive working relationship with Staffordshire County Council. Through this partnership, candidates benefit from a smooth onboarding process, transparent communication, and ongoing support throughout their assignment. About the Role As Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership and professional guidance to the...

Senior Project Manager - Children's Services Transformation Local Authority | East Midlands (City-Based) A large local authority based in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead key projects within a wide-ranging Children and Education Services transformation programme. This is a high-impact role supporting the delivery of service improvement, commissioning activity and transformation initiatives across Children's Social Care. The successful candidate will play a critical role in improving outcomes for children, young people and families, while supporting sustainable efficiencies and cost control. Assignment Details Contract Length: 13 months (ongoing assignment) Pay Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella) Higher rates may be considered for exceptional candidates, depending on experience Working Pattern: Hybrid working - 1 to 2 days per week in the office Remote working may be considered for an exceptional candidate Office Location: City-centre office...