44 management jobs found in Manchester

Role Title: Akamai Security Engineer Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) - Manchester Contract End Date: 30/11/2026 Rate: £400 - £465 per day - Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management of Akamai security solutions across web and API platforms. You will collaborate with security and engineering teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing digital services. Key Responsibilities Configure and maintain Akamai security tools, including Kona Site Defender, WAF, and Bot Manager. Implement and fine-tune security policies, rulesets, and traffic routing configurations. Monitor web traffic, identify threats, and assist with incident response activities. Optimise WAF and bot rules to reduce false positives and enhance protection effectiveness. Support CDN configuration, caching strategies, and performance optimisation. Manage certificates, edge redirects,...

Role Title: Network Component Product Owner Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) - Manchester Contract End Date: 18/12/2026 Rate: £550 - £600 per day - Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking a Network Component Product Owner to lead delivery across a defined network or security capability area (e.g., segmentation, NAC, DDI, egress, SIEM detections, or runbook automation). You will translate technical and risk requirements into actionable delivery outcomes, manage dependencies across technology towers, and ensure smooth, continuous delivery within an agile pod structure. Key Responsibilities Story & Backlog Management Translate risk, control, and design artefacts into clear user stories with defined acceptance criteria. Define Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD). Coordinate UAT activities and stakeholder sign-off. Dependency & Delivery Management Maintain cross-domain dependency mapping across networks, identity, endpoint, SOC, and...

Ref: 000A C685 / 1 Location: Manchester (M9) Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (35hrs per week) Pay: £30.00-£35.00ph paid weekly via umbrella – inside IR35 Duration: Ongoing Contract    Duties - Experience of working in disrepair is essential for this post. Carry out technical inspections of disrepair properties within required timescales. Produce clear, detailed, and accurate schedules of works. Validate expert reports and ensure recommendations are workable and cost-effective. Liaise with contractors, legal teams, and housing officers to progress cases efficiently. Provide professional oversight to ensure works are delivered to standard. Track progress and support case closure within the legal timeframe. Contribute to improved reporting, forecasting, and case management

Role Title: Infrastructure Designer Duration: contract to run until 31/08/2026 Location: Hybrid, 1 day per month in Mancheste. Possibility for travel to the Coventry/Birmingham during the project for only 1 day per month Rate: up to £414.92 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Produce infrastructure design documentation based on a solution architecture to be implemented by a 3rd party supplier. To coordinate accurate estimates for inclusion in end to end project costs and business cases and to assist with the estimates for the end to end IT costs of the Client. Leadership within projects of technical resources and SMEs. Input to infrastructure solution frameworks and patterns displaying awareness of external markets and suppliers, so that the best value for money and service is delivered. Ensure that clear root cause is established for incidents impacting the deliverables of the Infrastructure CoE and that these issues are addressed. Work with 3rd party supplier...

Principal Cloud Platform Engineer - Contract Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) Rate: £580 - £618 per day - Inside IR35 Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella Company only Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Cloud Platform Engineer to help shape the future of our cloud security and automation capabilities. You will play a key role in expanding our cloud product roadmap, automating remediation and escalation processes, and strengthening our security posture across enterprise platforms. Working closely with engineering, security, and DevOps teams, you will apply modern cloud-native and CI/CD practices to solve real-world business challenges across multiple technology domains. Key Responsibilities Drive cloud infrastructure enhancements aligned to strategic and budgetary objectives. Collaborate with engineering teams on the design, build, and delivery of scalable cloud services. Enable stakeholders to adopt modern cloud-native architectures and best...

Role: Network Security Technical Product Owner Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) - South Manchester Contract Duration: Until 18 December 2026 Rate: £550 - £597 per day - Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Network Security Technical Product Owner to define and drive the strategy, delivery, and lifecycle of enterprise network security products. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, product ownership, and stakeholder management to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant network security capabilities aligned with Zero Trust principles and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with security operations, infrastructure, architecture, and compliance teams to prioritise delivery based on risk, business value, and evolving threat landscapes. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Vision Define and communicate a clear network security product vision aligned with Zero Trust architecture, governance frameworks, and regulatory...

Job Title: Facilities Manager Location: Manchester - Mobile managing a cluster of sites across the area Contract: Temporary to temp to permanent Rate: £300pd - £350pd (inside IR35) We are recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager on a temp-to-perm basis to lead the delivery of integrated facilities management services across a designated site or portfolio. This role will oversee both hard and soft FM services, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality service delivery while meeting KPIs, SLAs, and budget targets. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware FM professional looking to transition into a long-term permanent role. Key Responsibilities * Manage planned and reactive maintenance, engineering systems, and soft FM services * Lead site teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient service delivery * Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as the key point of contact * Monitor KPIs, SLAs, budgets, and financial performance *...

Role Title: Infrastructure Designer Duration: contract to run until 31/08/2026 Location: Manchester, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite. Project will move to Coventry Rate: up to £414.92 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Produce infrastructure design documentation based on a solution architecture to be implemented by a 3rd party supplier. To coordinate accurate estimates for inclusion in end to end project costs and business cases and to assist with the estimates for the end to end IT costs of the Co-operative Bank. Leadership within projects of technical resources and SMEs. Input to infrastructure solution frameworks and patterns displaying awareness of external markets and suppliers, so that the best value for money and service is delivered. Ensure that clear root cause is established for incidents impacting the deliverables of the Infrastructure CoE and that these issues are addressed. Work with 3rd party supplier build teams, development and test environment leads...

Solution Architect – Cyber, Security & Compliance (Contract) 📍 Bristol/Leeds/Edinburgh/Manchester, UK (Hybrid) | 💷 £475 per day (Inside IR35) 🕒 6-month contract Our client, a top global organization, is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support the architecture of a Cyber & Physical Defence Centre, with a strong focus on regulatory, compliance, and security monitoring. This role blends deep technical architecture expertise with strong security and cryptographic knowledge, helping shape secure, compliant, and future-proof solutions across complex platforms. Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain solution architecture supporting regulatory and compliance monitoring capabilities. * Design end-to-end solution architectures that consider technical, regulatory, commercial, and organisational factors. * Apply industry best practices, standards, frameworks, and policies to drive value and architectural consistency. * Elicit requirements and shape...

SAP Test Analyst - Hybrid SuccessFactors & S/4HANA Public Cloud Location: Fully Remote (Manchester once a month) Contract Length : 3 months initial £350 a day (Inside IR35) Project Context We are delivering a large-scale SAP-enabled transformation involving the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors. The programme will modernise the core HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll capabilities to improve service delivery.As part of the internal test team, we are seeking an experienced SAP Test Analyst to work across both S/4HANA Public Cloud and SuccessFactors modules, with a strong focus on end-to-end process validation testing. This is for the UAT test phase. Role Overview You will be responsible for creating test scripts for business processes that span across HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll. The role requires strong experience in S4 deliveries, as well as the ability to understand the requirements of local government organisations.You will...

A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Project Surveyor to join their Capital Programmes Division – Minor Works / Design & Delivery Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a construction / capital projects environment. The Role Key purpose of the role is to deliver a professional building surveying and technical consultancy service across a range of capital improvement and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and supporting the Council’s corporate objectives. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Acting as lead officer on small improvement and maintenance projects, and supporting larger, more complex capital schemes • Undertaking building surveys to assess condition, boundaries, structural issues and preparing AutoCAD...

A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor (Minor Works Team) to join their Capital Programmes & Procurement Service as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a capital programmes or corporate property environment. The Role Key purpose of the role: The Building Surveyor will be based within the Minor Works Team, delivering projects ranging from £2k to £4m in value. The team provides a multi-disciplinary service including Building Surveying, Mechanical & Electrical design, Structural design, Cost & Contract Management, Fire Risk Assessment, Principal Designer services and CDM compliance. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Delivering, managing and administering construction contracts from inception to completion • Analysing building...

Data Security Engineer Manchester £620 per day Inside IR35 3 days onsite 2 remote Until 30th July 2026 initially Our client is seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer to join their team on a long-term engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at scale, helping shape and enhance the organisation's Data Security capabilities across a complex and evolving technology estate. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of at least one DSPM platform: Varonis, Cyera, BigID, or similar. The Role The successful candidate will be instrumental in strengthening the organisation's data security posture. This involves scanning diverse environments to identify sensitive data, implementing remediation measures, and automating escalation and remediation workflows. The role also provides the opportunity to influence platform strategy, drive cloud-native adoption, and deliver meaningful improvements across multiple security domains. What You'll Be Working On Enhancing data...

Capital Programmes & Procurement Service Manchester City Council Rate: £40 per hour (INSIDE IR35) Contract Length: 6 months   About the Role We are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor (Level 2, Grade 8) to join Manchester Cidty Council's Capital Programmes Division, which delivers a diverse portfolio of major and minor capital projects valued at approximately £200m per annum. The work spans a wide range of schemes including: Construction of new schools Large-scale solar PV installations Building demolition projects Repair, maintenance, and refurbishment of heritage buildings Schools, galleries, leisure centres, and park facilities This position sits within the Minor Works Team, delivering construction, repair, and refurbishment projects ranging from £2,000 to £4 million. You will provide professional building surveying services and take a lead consultant role on complex technical, procedural, and legislative matters. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage...

Microsoft 365 Engineer (Migration to Copilot / Teams) £625 a day (Inside IR35) 6 Months Hybrid (1 day onsite) Currently seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Engineer to support and maintain its enterprise Microsoft 365 platform during a period of significant transformation across the Digital Workplace. This role sits within IT Services and will provide business-as-usual 2nd and 3rd line support across core Microsoft 365 services, while also contributing to key strategic initiatives including the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams, and ongoing governance and support of the Power Platform.This is a hands-on operational and engineering role within a large, complex Microsoft 365 environment. We are looking for a contractor with strong hands-on Microsoft 365 engineering and operational support experience in enterprise-scale environments. Essential: Proven experience working as a Microsoft 365 Engineer in a large or complex organisation...

A client within the Public Sector based in the Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor to join their Property & Asset Management Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a property and construction environment. The Role Key purpose of the role: To deliver a professional building surveying service across the Council’s property portfolio, including maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and capital improvement projects, ensuring assets are maintained safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory requirements. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Undertaking property inspections, condition surveys, and defect diagnosis across a varied portfolio Preparing specifications, schedules of work, drawings, and cost estimates Managing and delivering planned and reactive maintenance projects...

Goods Inwards Inspector 12 month contract Based in Bolton Offering £28.35ph Inside IR35 Do you have goods in inspection experience? Do you have experience with SAP? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Goods Inwards Inspector, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Ensuring that goods received from suppliers meet the criteria of the purchase order and are compliant in all respects. Verify and accept procured products in line with contractual conditions. Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings with due regard to dimensional tolerances and machining. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing...

Manufacturing Engineer 12 Month Contract Based in Bolton Offering £35ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer? Do you hold an Apprenticeship and NVQ/SVQ Level 3? Are you experienced with SAP? Are you looking to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for! As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning, and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, FAI's etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework...

Production Test Engineer 12-month contract Based in Bolton Offering £37ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Test Engineer? Do you have experience testing down to component level? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Production Test Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies, and circuit cards down to component level Generating test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information Identify remedial and corrective...

Electrical Calibration Operator 12-Month Contract Based in Bolton Offering £28.35ph Inside IR35 Apprenticeship required - Electrical/Electronic Do you hold an Electrical/Electronic Apprenticeship? Do you have experience conducting calibrations on instruments? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If the answer is yes to these, then this role could be for you. You will be working as the Electrical Calibration Operator with a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be a key member of the Manufacturing function within the business where you will be tasked to carry out routine calibration of Special To Type Test Equipment (STTE) and Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) equipment. This role will not be working with products so it is not essential you have...