63 jobs found in Uckfield

We're Recruiting: Retail Area Manager (3-Month Temp Contract, East Sussex) We're recruiting on behalf of a busy and growing UK charity who are looking for a Retail Area Manager to join on a 3-month temporary basis, covering shops, warehouses, and homestores across East Sussex.   This is an immediate start role for someone with previous retail management experience.   Hours: 35 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.   What You'll Do: Lead, motivate, and manage a team of shop and warehouse managers to drive commercial success. Maximise income through sales, donated goods, and gift aid. Conduct regular site visits, monitor performance, and support operational excellence. Ensure compliance with health & safety, financial processes, and high retail standards. Manage team rotas, recruitment, training, and development. What We're Looking For: Significant retail management experience across multiple sites. Proven ability to deliver...

Job Title: Retail Area Manager Location: East Sussex (multi-site retail locations) Rate of pay: £43,000 - £48,000 p/a Working hours: 35 hours per week, including weekend and Bank Holiday work on a rota basis Work Type: Temporary (Approx 3 months) HRGO Recruitment are seeking a Retail Area Manager, responsible for overseeing multiple retail outlets across East Sussex. This is a key leadership role focused on driving commercial performance, supporting retail teams and maximising income through effective retail operations. This role is ideal for an experienced retail professional who can lead teams, manage multi-site operations and deliver strong financial results while maintaining high operational standards. General Duties: Develop and implement an annual Retail Business Plan to maximise income from donated goods, new goods and Gift Aid Work with Retail Managers to create and manage annual income and expenditure budgets for each location Monitor and review retail performance...

Contract Manufacturing Engineering Manager - PCBA Rate: up to £60 per hour, outside IR35 Contract length: 12 months initially A leading electronics organisation in Horsham is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the electronics manufacturing engineering function responsible for PCBA production used in complex electronic equipment. This role is critical in shaping the future of the company's electronics manufacturing capability, including defining production processes, selecting equipment, and leading new product introductions into manufacturing. The Role You will lead the manufacturing engineering team responsible for PCB assembly processes, ensuring robust, scalable manufacturing capability for new and existing products. You will also act as the technical authority for electronics assembly, advising the wider business on process capability, equipment investment, and manufacturing strategy. Key responsibilities: Managing a team of Manufacturing Engineers and...

Project Manager – Strategic New Medical Product Development (£1m+ Project) 🌟 Location: On-Site West Sussex | Contract: 9–12 months We are embarking on a major new product development programme, and we’re looking for an experienced Project Manager from the medical device industry to lead a £1m+ development project from execution through to completion. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the project plan, lead a cross‑functional team of around 12 specialists, manage risks, drive delivery, and act as the key link between stakeholders and senior leadership. Alongside project leadership (60%), you’ll also head up a small reliability team (40%) to ensure the new product meets stringent performance and lifetime targets. What you’ll be doing: 🔹 Develop and maintain detailed project schedules 🔹 Coordinate teams, suppliers and external partners 🔹 Track progress, mitigate risks, and drive corrective action 🔹 Provide clear milestone updates to senior management 🔹 Ensure quality, regulatory...

Lead IT Service Delivery Manager Location: Worthing, East Sussex (Hybrid working arrangements) Contract: Initial 6‑month contract Day Rate: £600-£800 per day (Inside IR35) About the Role We're recruiting an experienced Lead IT Service Delivery Manager on behalf of our leading utilities client to oversee the delivery, performance, and continual improvement of IT services across a complex, regulated organisation. You will lead a team of Service Delivery Managers responsible for ensuring that critical IT services remain stable, resilient, secure, and aligned to operational, customer, and regulatory needs. This role will play a pivotal part in safeguarding essential services that support water quality, environmental compliance, customer operations, corporate systems, and incident response. You will provide strategic leadership across Service Management, champion ITIL best practice, and drive service excellence across both internal teams and third‑party suppliers. Key...

Finance Project Manager Location: West Sussex Contract: Temporary (6 months) Salary: £750 per day umbrella / £659.62 per day PAYE Inclusive / £588.58 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in West Sussex for a Finance Project Manager to join the devolution team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to ensure alignment of development programmes and implementation strategies, and management and deliverance of risks and interdependencies. You will provide financial expertise and project management skills, working proactively with leaders, members, partners and sponsors to drive progress and accuracy. Key Responsibilities Lead projects to negotiate and manage Service Level Agreements with constituent councils for core finance systems and services. Oversee financial aspects of transferring functions to the new Authority, including costs, budgets, assets, and...

Finance Project Manager   Location: West Street, Chichester, PO191RG Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £ 543.28 Per Day Job Reference: OR24898 Job Responsibilities Lead a range of strategic finance projects supporting the development of the new Authority. Work closely with the Interim Strategic Finance Lead to support key financial priorities and programme delivery. Ensure financial strategies, policies, systems, and processes align with the Authority’s Implementation Strategy. Manage project risks, dependencies, and timelines to ensure high-quality and transparent delivery. Lead projects to negotiate and implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with constituent councils for finance services including: General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Banking and Treasury functions Lead projects to determine and implement the financial implications of transferring services from existing organisations to the...

Assignment: 6‑month contract (Inside IR35) Day Rate: £450 to £500 per day Location: Durrington, Worthing (Hybrid working arrangements) Travel: Occasional international travel Potential: Strong likelihood of the role converting to a permanent position Overview Our leading utilities client is embarking on a major operational transformation programme and is seeking a Customer Operations Process Manager to support the deployment of a new Case Management system (ServiceNow) into their Contact Centre operations. This role will sit at the heart of operational change, process ownership, and technology adoption, ensuring the business is prepared for and successfully transitions into new ways of working. Key Responsibilities Process Ownership Lead and own customer operational processes within the Contact Centre. Ensure processes are designed, documented, optimised, and embedded effectively across teams.ServiceNow Case Management Deployment Play a critical part in deploying a Case...

Our client is a leading provider of commercial Business Centres in the Southeast with excellent customer service, transparency and flexibility at the heart of the company values. The company offer high quality flexible workspace and support services to a diverse community of small and growing businesses. They are seeking a proactive and organised Deputy Centre Manager on a 2-year fixed contract to support the Centre Manager in the smooth running of their busy business centre due to major refurbishment works that are taking place. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the centre, minimising disruption to clients and ensuring effective coordination and communication with contractors and customers throughout the project. Your role: * To support/deputise the Centre Manager with day-to-day operations and overall site management. * Ensure robust Health & Safety and Fire Safety procedures are maintained * To conduct viewings...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cleaning Supervisor to support the cleaning operations in Burgh Heath. This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. Location: Burgh Heath, KT18 Hours: 25 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 16:00 – 21:00 Pay Rate: £17.00 – £19.00 per hour (via Umbrella) Key Responsibilities of a Cleaning Supervisor: * Supervising and coordinating the evening cleaning team across the site * Organising team workloads to ensure all areas are cleaned efficiently and to a high standard * Monitoring stock levels and ordering cleaning materials through approved suppliers * Ensuring all equipment is maintained, serviced, and safe to use * Reporting and removing any faulty or unsafe equipment * Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, hygiene standards, and fire safety procedures * Identifying and addressing hazards...

Job title: Data Strategy Manager/Data product Manager (Strategy) Location: Bromley (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Contract Length: 12 months Daily Rate: £650/Day Status: Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a data enthusiast with a flair for strategic thinking? Do you thrive in regulated environments and have a passion for modern data practises? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a leading organisation in the IT/Financial Services sector, is looking for a Data Strategy Manager to join their dynamic team on a temporary basis. About the Role: As the Data Strategy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data landscape for our client. You will lead the development of data domain strategies, ensuring a seamless end-to-end data flow design. Your collaboration across business and technology teams will drive multiple projects, align strategic objectives and enforcing governance standards. Get ready to make a significant impact! Who You...

Treasury & Accountant Manager Location: Runnymede Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone, KT152AH Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote) Pay Rate: £300.00 Per Day Job Reference: OR24750 Job Responsibilities Manage the Council’s treasury operations in line with approved treasury policies and procedures. Monitor and maintain the Council’s cash flow, including short- and medium-term cash forecasting. Manage cash surpluses and investments in accordance with approved strategies. Maintain effective banking arrangements, banking mandates, and relationships with financial institutions. Liaise with treasury advisors and monitor credit limits and financial risks. Administer and maintain the Treasury Management System to ensure accurate and up-to-date records. Prepare treasury management reports and provide financial information to senior management and committees. Reconcile income and...

Registered Manager – Reablement & Independence Service Greater London / Home Counties £330 per day umbrella Full time hybrid Initial 6month interim contract CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be arranged promptly within the coming 2 weeks. An exciting interim opportunity within a local authority providing essential leadership whilst the team looks to appoint a permanent post-holder. Reporting into senior leadership, you will manage and develop a high‑performing Reablement and Independence Service, leading the provider arm responsible for delivering short‑term, person‑centred support that enables people to regain confidence, independence and control over their daily lives. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, effective, strengths‑based reablement provision, supporting timely hospital discharges, improving outcomes and shaping a service that empowers individuals to live independently in their own homes and communities. About your Role as Registered...

We are seeking an experienced Repairs, Maintenance & Operations Manager to join our team on a 6-month contract, with the opportunity to become permanent. This role will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day repairs, maintenance activities, and operational performance to ensure services are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities: * Manage and coordinate repairs and maintenance services * Oversee operational performance and service delivery * Work with contractors and internal teams to ensure timely completion of works * Monitor quality, compliance, and health & safety standards * Support continuous improvement of maintenance and operational processes Requirements: * Experience managing repairs, maintenance, or operational services * Strong organisational and leadership skills * Ability to manage contractors and multiple workstreams * Knowledge of compliance and...

Finance Project Manager - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a newly forming Local Authority to appoint an experienced Finance Project Manager to support the development of the organisation's finance function. This is a senior interim assignment working closely with the Interim Strategic Finance Lead, leading key finance-related projects and helping shape the financial strategies, systems and processes required for the new Authority. What's on Offer Rate: £750 - £1000 per day (Negotiable) Contract length: 6 months initially Full-time: 37 hours per week Working pattern: Hybrid (primarily remote with approx. 1 day per week in Sussex initially) Start: ASAP The Role You will lead and deliver a number of finance-related projects critical to establishing the Authority's finance framework, while supporting the wider finance implementation programme. Key responsibilities: Leading projects to negotiate and implement Service Level Agreements with constituent...

Want to lead a team that keeps our homes safe, compliant, and high‑quality? We’re looking for an experienced, energetic Repairs Manager to drive excellence across our responsive and cyclical repairs service. If you’re a natural leader with strong technical know‑how and a passion for improving housing services, this is your next big move. What You’ll Be Doing * Leading and motivating a team of surveyors and repairs officers * Making sure repairs are completed right — first time, on time * Driving performance across staff and contractors * Investigating complex building issues (drainage, defects, asbestos, etc.) * Managing budgets, authorising works and maintaining controls * Improving customer experience and solving problems quickly * Using data to influence future investment and maintenance programmes * Collaborating across teams to keep standards high What You Bring * Degree‑level qualification in a construction‑related field * 10+ years’...

36 Hours per Week – Hybrid 2 days office (Elmbridge or Reigate and Banstead) 3 days remote Active Staff is seeking a Address Management Lead on a 52 week contract based in Esher, Surrey. Duties and Responsibilities: * Support the Street Naming and Numbering (SNN) process for our client and service partners. * Support the team in maintaining a gold standard LLPG through ongoing cleansing and maintenance of address data, administering data quality improvements in line with the Improvement Schedule requirement and best practice. * Promote the use of LLPG data by providing advice, information and solutions in support of business applications as required. * Support relevant government initiatives and partnership working. * Ensure compliance with national and local standards for data and security (e.g. BS7666, GDPR and Data Protection) Knowledge and Skills * Educated to A Level * Minimum of 2 years experience in a LLPG or SNN based role * Experience of working...

36 Hours per Week – Hybrid 2 days office (Elmbridge or Reigate and Banstead) 3 days remote Active Staff is seeking a Address Management Lead on a 52 week contract based in Esher, Surrey. Duties and Responsibilities: * Support the Street Naming and Numbering (SNN) process for our client and service partners. * Support the team in maintaining a gold standard LLPG through ongoing cleansing and maintenance of address data, administering data quality improvements in line with the Improvement Schedule requirement and best practice. * Promote the use of LLPG data by providing advice, information and solutions in support of business applications as required. * Support relevant government initiatives and partnership working. * Ensure compliance with national and local standards for data and security (e.g. BS7666, GDPR and Data Protection) Knowledge and Skills * Educated to A Level * Minimum of 2 years experience in a LLPG or SNN based role * Experience of working...

Interim Treasury & Exchequer Services Manager Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority Sout West of London to appoint an Interim Treasury & Exchequer Services Manager to oversee the Council's treasury operations and key financial services functions. This is a senior interim role responsible for managing treasury activities alongside core exchequer services including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Insurance. What's on Offer Rate: £394.50 - £500 per day Contract length: 3-6 months initially Full-time Hybrid working Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will lead the Council's treasury management activities while overseeing the delivery of key operational finance services. Key responsibilities: Managing the Council's treasury operations including investments, borrowing and cashflow forecasting. Maintaining strong treasury management policies in line with CIPFA Treasury Management Code...

Our client is seeking a Client Services Manager to join their Client Services team on a full-time basis. This role sits within a small, energetic and ambitious organisation and will be responsible for overseeing client relationships to ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention while meeting wider business objectives. The successful candidate will lead and motivate a team, develop and implement effective service strategies and manage escalated client issues, drawing on a strong understanding of the organisation’s business systems, tools and processes. Key Responsibilities * Team Leadership: Recruit, train, motivate, and supervise client service representatives, setting goals and monitoring performance. * Client Relationship Management: Act as primary point of contact, build strong relationships and ensure clients receive exceptional service. * Strategy & Improvement: Develop and implement strategies enhancing customer satisfaction, retention & sales * Issue...