42 jobs found in Southend-on-Sea

The role of Operations Manager in the healthcare industry involves managing and overseeing daily facilities management operations to ensure a safe and efficient environment. This temporary position is based in Chatham and requires a proactive individual with a strong focus on operational excellence. Client Details This opportunity is with a healthcare provider that operates as a well known organisation, delivering essential services to its community. Known for its commitment to quality and efficiency, the company provides a supportive and professional environment for its team members. Description Oversee daily facilities management operations within the healthcare sector, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure timely resolution of facility-related issues. Manage vendor relationships and oversee procurement processes for necessary supplies and services. Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to...

A client of ours is recruiting an HR Manager to join their team. This is a full-time temporary 3-month position working Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with a start date at the end of August. The role is paying a competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience. This position will be working across two sites, based in Benfleet and Grays. Your key duties in this HR Manager role will include but are not limited to: Leading the HR function across the College, providing strategic and operational leadership. Working closely with the College Principal, Senior Management Team and Governing Board to deliver the College's people strategy. Developing and implementing workforce planning, talent management and employee engagement initiatives. Leading organisational change programmes and supporting the College through transformation projects. Managing recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain high-quality staff. Providing expert advice on complex employee relations...

Position: Deputy Hospital Cleaning Services Manager Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £16-£16.75 per hour + Holiday Pay + Additional Benefits Location: Romford, Essex Are you an experienced people manager with a background in cleaning, facilities management, and have worked in a fast-paced operational environment? Adecco Romford & London East are seeking a Deputy Hospital Cleaning Services Manager to support the delivery of high-quality Domestic Services across a large, busy hospital site. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring exceptional cleaning standards, driving service improvements, maintaining compliance, and leading operational teams to deliver outstanding patient and customer experiences. Key Responsibilities Support the day-to-day management of Domestic Services across wards and departments Lead, motivate and develop large operational teams to achieve performance, quality and service...

Cleaning Supervisor (Temp to Perm) Location: Central Canterbury Pay: £14.84 per hour Contract: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Various shifts on a rota basis, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays We are currently recruiting for a Housekeeping Supervisor to join a busy leisure venue on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a hands-on role that combines supervising a housekeeping team with actively carrying out cleaning duties to ensure the site is maintained to the highest standards at all times. Working closely with the Housekeeping Manager, you will support the day-to-day operation of the housekeeping function, leading by example and working alongside the team to deliver a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for visitors, guests, and staff. Key Responsibilities Support the Housekeeping Manager with the supervision and coordination of the housekeeping team. Carry out cleaning duties alongside the team, ensuring all areas are maintained to exceptional...

Job Title: Category Manager Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella) Contract: 6-month ongoing contract Location: South East London Overview We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join a forward-thinking local authority, supporting the delivery of high-value, complex procurement activity. This is a great opportunity for a senior commercial professional to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and delivering both value for money and social value outcomes. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Category Lead, you will be responsible for: Providing senior-level commercial advice to support the Council in achieving its corporate objectives. Working in partnership with internal departments as a strategic adviser on complex, high-risk, and high-value procurement activities. Leading and managing procurement projects of significant complexity, ensuring delivery of best value and social value outcomes. Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and constructive...

Parking Scheme Manager Location: South East London Contract: 6-Month Ongoing Contract Hours: Full Time Rate: £33.83 per hour Umbrella Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office About the RoleWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Parking Scheme Manager to join a busy local authority in South East London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of parking improvement projects across housing estates, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with strategic objectives. You'll play a key role in driving service improvements, managing budgets, overseeing contractors, and leading a dedicated parking team. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of parking projects across housing estates from inception through to completion. Support the Parking Design and Improvement Manager and Head of Parking in driving continuous service improvement. Manage project budgets, funding streams, governance arrangements, and project plans. Monitor...

Position: Supply Chain Manager- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Harlow, Essex Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Supply Chain Manager required for a multi-national manufacturer based in Harlow, Essex. The role is for a 12 month fixed term contract. Reporting into senior management, you will oversee warehouse, inventory, shipping and logistics activities, ensuring material availability, stock accuracy and on-time customer deliveries. You will provide leadership to operational team members while working closely with production, purchasing and sales functions to drive efficiency and continuous improvement. Supply Chain Manager Position Overview Coordinate end-to-end supply chain activities to support production and customer requirements. Supervise warehouse, inventory control, shipping and logistics operations. Monitor stock levels, material availability and supply chain performance. Support supplier management and resolve supply or delivery issues. Drive continuous improvement...

Schemes Manager (Estates) Location: South east London (Hybrid Working) Rate: £33.83 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: 7 Months Hours: 35 Hours per Week (Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm) About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Schemes Manager (Estates) to join a busy Local Authority team in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project manager with a background in parking, housing, estates, regeneration or the public sector to lead the successful delivery of housing estate parking improvement projects. Working closely with the Parking Design and Improvement Manager and Head of Service, you will be responsible for delivering projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to a high standard. This is a hybrid role requiring attendance in the office 2 days per week. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of parking and estate improvement projects from planning...

Risk Manager Duration: Until May 2027 Rate: Up to £450 per day Hours: 40 hours per week The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join a major transformation programme at Stansted Airport. Working within a dedicated programme risk team, you will support the delivery of effective risk management across a complex portfolio of infrastructure and capital projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-profile programme, driving proactive risk management practices, facilitating risk workshops, supporting quantitative risk analysis activities, and providing meaningful risk reporting to support programme decision-making. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of risk management activities across a major transformation programme. Promote a proactive and embedded risk management culture across project and programme teams. Facilitate project and programme-level risk workshops. Ensure risk management processes are applied consistently and...

A Senior Infrastructure Project Manager is need to help support on a Data Centre, Cloud Delivery and Cyber Resilience piece of work! I am currently supporting one of my insurance clients who are going through a multi year technology transformation and are looking for a Senior PM to join their team on an initial 12 month contract with scope of extensions. The role will require you to go into the London office 1-2 days a week with my client being up to pay up to £750 per day inside IR35. The ideal candidate will be a Senior Project Manager with strong expertise in handling large application migrations projects along with technical expertise in the area IT infrastructure, cloud platforms and cyber resilience programmes within a highly regulated environment. Experience Needed: Experience leading Infrastructure & Operations projects, with good oversight of Technologies across the Networks, Workplace and Data Centres disciplines. Able to demonstrate strong management skills...

Role: Cleaning Supervisor (temporary) Pay rate: £17.28 Duration: 3 months Hours: 6am to 2pm Location: Central London - fully based onsite The Cleaning Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring the cleanliness, safety and overall well-being of the UNIVERSITY environment, creating a welcoming and safe atmosphere for students, staff and visitors. Reporting directly to the Head of Housekeeping Services, the Supervisor will work collaboratively within a dynamic team to deliver high-quality, efficient services. This involves overseeing the day-to-day management of cleaning staff within a designated area, ensuring all duties are carried out in line with UNIVERSITY policies, procedures and service level agreements. This position requires a hands-on approach, coupled with excellent communication skills across all levels of the UNIVERSITY community. The successful candidate will need to be attentive to the specific needs of the space and must demonstrate a professional, diligent attitude...

Working Environment AI delivery is still maturing, with accelerating adoption alongside live delivery commitments. Processes are evolving rather than fixed, and success depends on judgement, adaptability and clear communication rather than rigid frameworks. The role sits at the intersection of technical delivery, commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement, requiring comfort operating across both technical and non‑technical spheres. What You'll Be Doing - Own and coordinate delivery across AI‑related workstreams, shaping them into coherent delivery plans - Manage delivery plans across multiple teams, balancing priorities, dependencies and constraints - Track delivery progress, risks and issues, acting as a central point of escalation - Manage financials and commercials, including forecasting, tracking spend and supporting decision‑making - Translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language for stakeholders - Apply pragmatic agile and lean delivery practices...

My Client is currently in need an experienced Repairs Manager to head the Disrepairs team. Please only apply if you have experience doing a simila role with a Local Authority or Housing Association Rate - £280 (£38 per hour) paid via umbrella Duration - 3 months rolling contract (potentially perm position avaliable) Location - North London Local Authority Lead and manage all activities related to housing disrepair, Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) compliance, and the diagnosis, remediation and prevention of damp and mould. The role ensures legal and regulatory compliance, protects tenant health and safety, and delivers high-quality, timely repairs and preventative strategies across the housing portfolio, including full compliance with Awaab's Law and associated regulatory requirements. 1. Disrepair Management * Lead the end-to-end management of housing disrepair cases, including pre- and post-litigation processes * Act as the primary liaison with legal teams,...

We're looking for an Assistant Contract Manager for a public sector organisation based in Birmingham or London (hybrid) on an initial 9 month contract, paying up to £450 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35). This is a hybrid role with an expectation to attend the office three days per week. The successful Assistant Contract Manager will manage a portfolio of corporate contracts across the full lifecycle, from mobilisation and transition through to exit. They'll monitor supplier performance and compliance, support commercial decision-making, manage change requests through governance processes, and liaise with stakeholders on spend, progress and performance reporting. They'll also be expected to negotiate commercial agreements with third parties and proactively identify and mitigate contract risks. You will need proven experience working with the following: - Corporate contract management and administration - Contract change request processes and governance structures - Supplier and...

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for supporting people experiencing homelessness? We're recruiting a Hostel Manager to help lead a busy homelessness service, delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support that empowers individuals to achieve sustainable housing and positive life outcomes. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the service, provide supervision and support to frontline staff, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement. You'll work closely with housing, health and voluntary sector partners to ensure people can access the services they need to improve their housing, wellbeing and independence. Key Requirements: Experience managing or supervising within homelessness, housing or supported accommodation. Strong leadership and people management skills. Knowledge of homelessness, safeguarding and person-centred practice. Excellent communication and partnership working abilities. Passion for delivering...

Tenant Engagement Manager Join a well-established local authority in the West Midlands in a rewarding interim opportunity where you'll play a key role in shaping tenant engagement and ensuring resident voices influence service delivery. This Tenant Engagement Manager position offers a 6–12 month contract, leading an experienced team while driving forward resident engagement, consumer regulation compliance and service improvement across the housing service. You'll be joining a collaborative housing team at an exciting time, with the opportunity to lead on a high-profile engagement strategy, strengthen resident involvement, and support preparations around the Social Housing Consumer Standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional looking to make an immediate impact within a large social housing provider. We'd love to hear from anyone with a background as a Tenant Engagement Manager, Resident Engagement Manager, Community Engagement Manager,...

Vacancy job title: Project Manager - Strategic Remote Access Start Date: ASAP Contract: 3 months (possibility of extension) Location: London (Hybrid) Job description: We are seeking a highly skilled and delivery focused Remote Access Project Manager to lead end to end implementation and optimisation of remote access technologies across a complex, multi domain enterprise environment. This role will oversee projects involving Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, Operational Technology (OT), IoT ecosystems, and remote access enablement within FMCG / retail environments, including large scale supermarket operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the delivery of secure, scalable, and high performing remote access solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs, technology standards, and operational requirements. This role requires exceptional stakeholder management, strong governance discipline, and the ability to coordinate cross functional...

Ready to lead projects that bring life-changing treatments to the world? Join our client at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation and make a difference! Proclinical is seeking a Project Manager to support PMO activities and lead project rollouts in healthcare settings. This role involves coordinating stakeholders, planning, and delivering implementations within agreed timelines and budgets. The position requires flexibility for travel across the UK and Ireland to oversee rollouts in NHS wards and labs. Responsibilities: Lead and manage project rollouts in healthcare environments, including NHS wards and laboratories. Oversee PMO activities to ensure smooth project execution. Coordinate with stakeholders to align on project goals and deliverables. Plan and deliver implementations within set timelines and budgets. Ensure effective communication and collaboration among all project participants. Key Skills and Requirements: Proven experience managing project rollouts,...

SC Cleared Procurement Manager - London or 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. -       Delivering end to end commercial support to the Commercial...

OverviewA global Insurance organisation is looking for a Senior Project Manager required to lead a global data centre and cloud transformation programme. The role will focus on migrating business-critical applications into standardised infrastructure and cloud environments, driving consolidation, improving security, and reducing operational complexity across a global organisation. Responsibilities Lead the delivery of large-scale application and infrastructure migration projects. Develop and manage project plans, milestones, budgets, risks, and dependencies. Coordinate application owners, technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders globally. Plan and oversee migration waves, workshops, testing, and cutover activities. Provide project governance, reporting, and updates to senior stakeholders and steering committees. Deliver through a mix of Agile (Azure DevOps) and Waterfall methodologies. Experience Required Proven experience delivering large-scale application, cloud, or data...