12 education jobs found in Newcastle-under-Lyme

We are recruiting on behalf of a client based in Stourbridge for an Interim Finance Manager to join them on a fixed-term contract. This is a 4–6 month interim position, with flexible working hours available for the right candidate. The salary is circa £40,000 per annum (pro rata). The role is primarily office based, although there may be the opportunity for occasional hybrid working. An immediate start is available, subject to DBS clearance. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the effective management of the college’s finance function, providing accurate, timely financial information and ensuring strong financial controls are maintained. The role will involve managing a small finance team and working closely with senior stakeholders across the Trust. Key Responsibilities * Lead, manage, and support a small finance team of two, ensuring workloads are effectively prioritised and deadlines are met. * Oversee the day-to-day operation of the...

Senior Project Manager – Children & Education Transformation Sector: Local Government / Children’s Services Focus: Service Improvement & Social Care Transformation We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Project Manager to drive high-priority transformation projects within Children and Education Services. You will lead critical workstreams across Fostering, Children in Care, Leaving Care, and First Response, ensuring improved outcomes for families alongside robust cost control and efficiency. The Role * Lead & Deliver: Manage complex, non-IT transformational projects from initiation to completion. * Strategy & Governance: Develop evidence-based business cases, PIDs, and KPIs, providing transparent monthly highlight reports to the Transformation Delivery Lead. * Change Management: Embed a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable efficiency across frontline services. * Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with...

Senior Project Manager – Children’s Services Nottingham City Council Role Overview Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead key projects within its Children and Education Services Transformation Programme. The successful candidate will manage and deliver a range of transformation and service improvement projects, supporting improved outcomes for children, young people, and families, while also driving efficiency and cost control. Key Details * Rate: £450 per day * Contract Length: 3+ months (ongoing) * Location: Nottingham (hybrid working may be available) Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver transformation projects across Children’s Services and Education * Support interventions for children and families both in and out of care * Manage commissioning-related projects and service improvement initiatives * Deliver and embed strategies across: * Fostering * Children in Care * Leaving Care...

Job Advert: Passenger Transport Operations Manager (Temporary) Location: Eccles Contract Type: Temporary Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of students with special educational needs? Our client is seeking a passionate and dynamic Passenger Transport Operations Manager to lead and enhance the operational continuity of the SEND home-to-school transport service. About the Role: As the Operations Manager, you will: Drive Vision: Contribute to the People Directorate's vision while ensuring that our transport services are responsive and inclusive for students, families, and educational establishments. Manage Effectively: Oversee a dedicated team, including a Deputy Operations Manager and operational staff, ensuring smooth daily operations and route management. Enhance Services: Collaborate with stakeholders to provide top-notch transport services, addressing quality concerns and complaints promptly. Innovate: Propose changes and identify cost-saving...

Director Of People Location: Delamere Street, Crewe, CW1 2JZ Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00 Pay Rate: £ 975.00 per day Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Lead and manage all people and HR functions across the organisation. Develop and implement strategic HR initiatives aligned with council objectives. Provide guidance and support to senior management on workforce planning, talent management, and organisational development. Ensure compliance with employment law, policies, and regulations. Oversee employee relations, performance management, and staff engagement programmes. Monitor HR metrics and provide data-driven insights to inform decision-making. Drive change management initiatives to support organisational transformation. Act as a key advisor on remuneration, benefits, and reward strategies. Ensure the effective delivery of HR services to all departments. Person Specification Must-Have:...

Team Manager  Are you an experienced leader with a passion for supporting vulnerable young people? We are seeking a dedicated Team Manager  to oversee the Care Leaver Team, managing 8 Personal Advisors who support young people aged 16-25 transition into adulthood. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong leadership skills, this contract role is perfect for you. As a Team Manager, you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of Personal Advisors, ensuring delivery of high-quality support services to care leavers. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives while working within a supportive and dynamic team environment. The contract duration is 10 months, offering stability and the chance to lead impactful change. Candidate Responsibilities: As a Team Manager, your key responsibilities will include: Leading and supervising a team of 8 Personal Advisors assisting 16-25-year-olds in transitioning to...

Finance Manager Location: Matlock, DE4 3AG Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00 – 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £ 23.03 Per Hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Lead and manage technical finance activities within a large public sector organisation Provide expert financial advice to support organisational objectives Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and financial guidance Analyse complex financial information and recommend improvements to processes and controls Develop and implement changes to financial practices across services Manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines Support budget management and financial planning activities Communicate clearly with stakeholders and present financial information effectively Deliver specialist finance training and guidance to colleagues when required Person Specification Must-Have Requirements Substantial experience in a...

Work Model: REMOTE – Occasional travel to Birmingham office (optional). Rate: £600-£650 a day (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 months Our software solutions client is actively seeking x3 Technical Program Managers for three different work streams: Acquisition integration, Provisioning and Operations. The successful candidates must know how to herd the technical cats whilst properly understanding the implications of activities”; so they need to understand technical dependencies and concepts (like VMs, AI, networking etc), but does not necessarily know how to code _ translating engineering work into clear communication of stakeholders + typical for this role: reporting, status tracking, stakeholder communications. * Acquisition integration: managing technical dependencies and providing SITREps for newly acquired companies * Provisioning: oversee internal corporate motions, ensuring automation and deployment workflows and its alignment with OA goals * Operations: manage major...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid of working from home and being onsite 2 days per week (flexibility on this).    Please Note – this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on electronic focused/biased projects.  The position will be managing detailed design of electronics product / engineering development   Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Number of positions: 2 Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite (flexibility on this) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Job Description: We are Electronics Engineering. We are...

Role Title: PMO Manager Duration: contract to run until 27/11/2026 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £407.64 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary PMO manager with experience of Business case support/definition Background C-Suite level facing within the bank, MD level and above, working with this level of stakeholder is essential Must be able to demonstrate experience facing off against this level of stakeholder/ Delivery assurance Managed a portfolio/background of running small portfolio This is a portfolio level engagement, understanding and collating the ask and information is crucial Ask the tough questions Flag and manage risks issues, blockers/Escalation Strong Excel and reporting skills (VB / Macros experience) Strong presentation skills Ability to work at pace Able to produce high quality work, the expectations of quality are very high Comfortable in an ever changing environment Strong Microsoft office skills, excel and...

Position: Service Operations Manager Location: Hybrid - 2 days a week in Sheffield office Employment Status: Full-Time, Contract Contract Duration: Initial 9 months Rate: £450pd-500pd (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Are you an experienced Service Operations Manager with proven experience with Incident, Problem and Knowledge management processes? If so, apply now for this new contract. This role is joining a very large-scale transformation programme with an instantly recognisable household name. The Service Operations Manager will be managing the companies service desk suppliers, ensuring SLA's are met and dealing with escalations. In addition to the above, you will need to have good knowledge of service desk and working in an ITIL compliant environment (ITIL Qualified). This role is ideal for someone who thrives in large, enterprise-scale environments and can hit the ground running. Key Skills required: Proven experience as a Service Operations Manager, Supplier Manager or...

Risk & Compliance Manager 📍 Remote (occasional travel to office as required) ⏳ 10‑month contract 💼 Inside IR35 🔐 Must be eligible for SC Clearance We are seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Manager to join our team on a 10‑month contract, supporting our Security, Privacy, and Governance functions. This role will focus on strengthening our risk management processes, maintaining compliance frameworks, and ensuring ongoing readiness for key security certifications.You will work closely with IT leadership, including the CISO and CPO, to drive governance maturity and promote a strong security culture across the organisation. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Governance Maintain the security and privacy risk register, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk frameworks. Lead the development, review, and lifecycle management of security and privacy policies and procedures. Maintain a centralised control register aligned to ISO, NIST, and other recognised frameworks....