11 jobs found in Wickford

Interim Finance Manager Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid) Rate: £450 - £550 per day We are supporting a well-established and growing construction business in Chelmsford to appoint an Interim Finance Manager during a key period for the organisation. This is a broad, hands-on role offering a strong blend of financial reporting and FP&A responsibilities, with exposure to joint ventures and close interaction with operational and commercial teams. The position will suit a proactive finance professional who can quickly take ownership and add value in a fast-paced environment. The Role Preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary Leading the month-end close process, including posting journals and ensuring accuracy of financial data Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls Supporting cashflow management and oversight of cash books where required Budgeting, forecasting and...

Our client is a leading provider of commercial Business Centres in the Southeast with excellent customer service, transparency and flexibility at the heart of their 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 to provide maternity cover supporting the Centre Manager and other members in the smooth running of their busy business centre. 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 of available workspaces to potential customers, promoting facilities and services. * Manage administration tasks, including the preparation of licence agreements and setting up of new customer accounts. * Deliver excellent reception and customer service duties,...

Join Our Team as a Housing Manager in Warley, Brentwood! Are you passionate about creating vibrant communities? Do you thrive on making a positive difference in people's lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Housing Manager to join our team in beautiful Warley, Brentwood. This is a permanent position where your expertise will help shape the future of our housing services! What You'll Do: As our Housing Manager, you will be at the forefront of our mission to provide high-quality housing solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the management of housing stock to ensure it meets the needs of our residents. Developing and maintaining positive relationships with tenants, ensuring their voices are heard. Leading a team of dedicated housing professionals to deliver exceptional service. Implementing policies and procedures that promote sustainability and community engagement. Collaborating with local...

Compliance Manager (Hard Services) - Local Authority Contract We're supporting a local authority that has just secured two major contracts across hard and soft services, with a longer-term transition plan over the next two years. They've invested heavily in their asset base and are now looking for someone to take ownership of compliance across the portfolio. This role is very delivery-focused. You'll be coming in to assess current compliance levels, challenge existing data (which isn't fully reliable), and drive a clear plan to bring all assets up to standard. The first 3 months will be key, setting up schedules, implementing monitoring processes, and creating structure across the portfolio. They need someone with a strong hard services compliance background, ideally from a commercial environment, who knows how to take buildings from non-compliant to compliant. You'll also take ownership of monthly reporting, so being detail-oriented and comfortable managing that process is...

Technical Delivery Manager (FM) - Local Authority Contract We're working with a local authority that has recently mobilised two new FM contracts and is looking for a Technical Delivery Manager to help shape how services are delivered moving forward, particularly in preparation for LGR. This role is focused on reviewing and improving existing FM processes. You'll come in with a clear view of best practice, assess the current "direction of travel," and help refine how services are structured and delivered. There may also be an opportunity to review and potentially outsource elements of the service where appropriate. You'll be working closely with an in-house team, supporting the mobilisation and ongoing performance of the new contracts. A big part of the role will involve overseeing performance boards, ensuring KPIs are met, and driving accountability across service delivery. They're looking for someone with strong FM experience who can take a strategic yet hands-on approach,...

Senior Procurement Manager (Construction) - Local Authority Contract We're supporting a local authority with an urgent and key hire into their procurement team. This role focuses on delivering construction and capital programmes within a highly regulated environment. They're looking for someone with recent local authority experience in construction procurement who can manage the full procurement lifecycle. This is a hands-on role where you'll be balancing delivery, stakeholder engagement, and governance. You'll oversee large programmes of work, advise internal stakeholders, and ensure procurement activity is compliant and aligned with current legislation, including commissioning under the new Procurement Act. This is a senior role with line management responsibility for a team of 6 Procurement Officers, plus a Legal Officer. You'll need to be comfortable leading a team, managing suppliers, and working through complex governance structures. What they're looking for: Strong...

Hill & Hill Recruitment are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager – Delivery Lead to work with one of our Local Authority Clients in Essex. Key Responsibilities: * Design and deliver FM change initiatives and service improvements * Review and redesign processes, operating models, and workflows * Support implementation of new contracts, systems, or ways of working * Engage stakeholders to embed change and manage impact * Track benefits realisation and performance improvement If this role is of interest to you, please feel free to apply here or send your CV in to the email address below. Apply today

Hill & Hill Recruitment are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager - Compliance to work with one of our Local Authority Clients in Essex. Key Responsibilities: * Lead audits, inspections, and compliance reporting * Monitor performance data and service assurance * Manage risk registers and corrective actions * Support investigations and incident reviews * Provide assurance to stakeholders and regulators If this role is of interest to you, please feel free to apply here or send your CV in directly to the address below. Apply today

Contract Bid Project Manager Rochester Based £67.47 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contracts As a Bid Project Manager, you will lead and deliver complex bids and proposals across a range of product lines, operating primarily in the early stages of the project lifecycle. You will run bids as structured, high-impact projects - from opportunity shaping and campaign activity through to contract award and handover into execution. This is a highly visible role where your work directly contributes to major business wins. You will operate at pace, lead multi-disciplinary teams across a matrix organisation, and apply strong project management discipline to ensure bids are delivered on time, to quality, and in line with commercial and customer objectives. This role is ideal for an experienced Project Manager who thrives in early-lifecycle environments. Knowledge: Proven experience leading complex bids, proposals or early-lifecycle projects from capture through to contract...

Operations Delivery Manager (Waste Implementation) – Braintree Braintree, Essex Full-Time, Temporary – 37 Hours per Week 4 Months Contract initially with the view to extend £22 per Hour PAYE / £28.17 Umbrella Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time for an initial period. Position Summary Responsible for the co-ordination of multiple projects and assist with the implementation of those projects within Operations to support the waste service changes. Providing a clear sense of direction and optimism. Develop, monitor and review the scope of work, schedules and budgets to ensure the waste review changes are implemented. Ensure compliance with statutory duties e.g. Operator’s Licence Compliance and Health and Safety within the remit of the post are fully met. Experience and Qualifications A relevant degree/professional qualification. CoTC (Desirable) CPC (Desirable) Experience of delivering Operational services....

Facilities Manager - Soft Services Location: Hackney (East London) Contract: 3-Month rolling contract Rate: £314 per day (Umbrella) A Local Authority in East London is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager - Soft Services to lead the delivery of high-quality FM services across its corporate estate. The Role You will take a senior leadership role within Soft FM, supporting the Head of Corporate Soft FM and deputising where required. You will oversee internal teams and external contractors to ensure effective delivery of services including cleaning, security, reception, and support functions. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic planning and delivery of Soft FM services across the estate Manage internal FM teams and external contracts, ensuring high performance and value for money Oversee procurement, contract management, and service improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with health & safety, statutory obligations, and Council policies Drive sustainability...