42 service manager jobs found

Position: Change Manager (Contract) Organisation: HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Location: Hybrid / UK-based (travel as required) Day Rate: £450 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: Up to 6 months initially (with potential extension) About the Programme: HMCTS delivers change across operations, technology and service design. Successful change requires structured planning, consistent implementation, and strong engagement with operational users to ensure adoption and benefits realisation. Join Our Team: We are seeking a Change Manager to lead the planning and delivery of change implementation across a portfolio of work, acting as the bridge between projects and operational users to ensure change is implemented safely and benefits are realised. Key Responsibilities: * Lead change implementation across a portfolio through close collaboration with central projects, change leads and operational stakeholders. * Develop and manage change plans and lead on...

Position: Project Manager (Contract) Organisation: HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Location: Hybrid / UK-based (travel as required) Day Rate: £450 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: Up to 6 months initially (with potential extension) About the Programme: HMCTS projects deliver tangible improvements to the justice system, requiring strong project management discipline, clear stakeholder management and robust controls to ensure delivery within agreed tolerances. Join Our Team: We are seeking a Project Manager to lead and manage projects/workstreams end-to-end, ensuring plans, governance and delivery controls are in place, and that progress is reported clearly to stakeholders. Key Responsibilities (aligned to HMCTS project management expectations): * Define and document scope, goals and deliverables with stakeholders. * Develop complete delivery plans and associated communications, and manage milestones/timelines. * Produce progress reports, requirements...

Position: Project Support Manager (Contract) Organisation: HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Location: Hybrid / UK-based (occasional travel as required) Day Rate: £250 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: Up to 6 months initially (with potential extension) About the Programme: HMCTS is delivering a range of transformation, reform and operational improvement initiatives across courts and tribunals. These programmes require strong project support and coordination to ensure delivery remains on track, governance is maintained and risks are actively managed. Join Our Team: We are seeking a Project Support Manager to provide high-quality project support to Project Leads and delivery teams. This role is ideal for an organised and proactive professional who can keep project controls tight, maintain accurate documentation and support effective reporting and governance. Key Responsibilities: * Provide essential project support to Project Leads and delivery teams to maintain...

Position: Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager (Contract) Organisation: HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Location: Hybrid / UK-based (travel as required) Day Rate: £610 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: Up to 6 months initially (with potential extension) About the Programme: HMCTS is delivering major, complex and high-impact programmes across the justice system. These require experienced senior leadership to drive delivery, maintain governance and assurance, manage risk, and engage senior stakeholders. Join Our Team: We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager to lead complex workstreams and programmes end-to-end, operating confidently with senior governance and ensuring delivery remains controlled and outcomes-focused. Key Responsibilities (reflecting HMCTS senior PM expectations): * Lead and manage complex, interdependent projects/programmes and set appropriate delivery methodologies and controls. * Establish and...

Project Test Manager Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: DV Clearance required (Active) Rate: £550 to £600 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery confidence...

Project Test Manager Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: DV Clearance required (Active) Rate: £550 to £600 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery confidence...

Strategic Property & Accommodation Lead Location: Gloucestershire (hyrbid) Day Rate: £400 per day - Outside IR35 Contract: Interim / Contract The Role We are seeking an experienced Strategic Property & Accommodation Lead to support the Local Authority strategic approach to estate planning, space utilisation and accommodation strategy. Reporting to the Strategic Estate Manager, you will lead long‑term estate planning and ensure the property portfolio supports modern service delivery, corporate priorities and financial sustainability. You will act as the key liaison between Asset Management & Property Services and council services, overseeing delivery of the Corporate Asset Management Plan and providing strategic advice at senior level. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic estate, space and accommodation planning Optimise the property portfolio to support future operating models Provide strategic oversight of accommodation moves and workplace transformation Develop...

IT Project Manager 6-12 month initial contract Outside IR35 Hybrid Aberdeenshire £(Apply online only) per day We're looking for a confident, people-savvy IT Engagement Project Lead to take the reins on a portfolio of global IT initiatives, driving them from idea to delivery and ensuring real business value along the way. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, people and process, and who thrives in environments where collaboration, pace and change are the norm. You'll own projects end-to-end, leading cross‑functional teams (internal and third‑party) and ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to expectation. The Role: **Lead and motivate global project teams across the full project lifecycle **Define scope, manage requirements and evaluate technical solutions **Oversee configuration, commissioning, validation and acceptance **Support implementation and business change management **Produce clear project plans, reports and...

Programme Manager – Local Government Reorganisation 1-2 days onsite in Chelsmford, 3-4 days work from home per week. Contract – up to 6 months £649.00 per day Umbrella – outside IR35 Full time The role Working on a programme of this scale demands exceptional skills, strong strategic and operational thinking, along with exceptional programme delivery, planning, reporting and confident leadership. The ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, and the resilience to deliver clarity and momentum in an evolving landscape. You will need to bring sharp analytical capability, excellent communication, political awareness, and the adaptability to operate in a fast‑moving, high‑profile environment. Duties and responsibilties Works collaboratively with service areas and partners supporting the development of compelling business cases. Builds effective stakeholder and partner relationships at senior level, which are influential and elicit support at senior level. Accountable...

Position: Project Team Leader (Contract) Organisation: HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Location: Hybrid / UK-based (occasional travel as required) Day Rate: £425 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: Up to 6 months initially (with potential extension) About the Programme: HMCTS is delivering high-profile change activity that requires strong coordination across delivery teams, workstreams and governance forums. Clear leadership, robust planning and reliable reporting are essential to maintain pace and control. Join Our Team: We are seeking a Project Team Leader who can coordinate delivery activity across one or more workstreams, supporting the Project/Programme leadership with planning, governance, RAID management and delivery reporting. Key Responsibilities: * Coordinate work packages and deliverables with stakeholders to ensure activity progresses and deadlines are met. * Oversee monitoring of project plans and manage RAID/action tracking to support delivery...

Pensions Specialist - 12 Month Contract Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite, Tuesdays mandatory) Rate: £33.93 per hour (Umbrella) Start: ASAP Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pensions Specialist to support the delivery and transition of LGPS administration within a large public sector Shared Services environment. This role will focus on delivering high-quality pension administration and embedding sustainable processes for long-term service delivery. Key Responsibilities Deliver end-to-end LGPS administration (starters, leavers, retirements, estimates) Perform complex pension calculations, including CARE schemes Manage and resolve technical LGPS queries Review submissions to third-party administrators Work closely with Payroll and HR teams Produce and maintain process documentation and guidance Support stakeholder engagement and service transition into BAU Essential Requirements Recent, hands-on LGPS administration experience (essential) Strong...

Civil Design Engineer | Water AMP 8 Contract: Long‑term, Outside IR35 Location: Chatham, Kent (Flexible Hybrid) Our client in water is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects across a broad programme of work. This long‑term contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing, reviewing, and coordinating civil engineering designs within a fast‑paced, essential services environment. Hybrid working is available, with regular presence required at the Chatham office. Key Responsibilities Produce, review, and develop civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infrastructure Prepare design calculations, technical drawings, and specifications in line with industry and regulatory standards Support feasibility assessments, optioneering, and early‑stage technical input Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, and delivery...

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Building Surveyor to support a programme of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) condition surveys across a portfolio of school buildings in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with prior experience in high-volume condition survey programmes, particularly within the education sector, who is comfortable working independently and delivering accurate, structured data. Key Responsibilities: Undertake PPM condition surveys across multiple school sites Assess and record building elements, defects, and lifecycle data Input survey data directly into GoReport software via tablet device Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of survey outputs Manage workload to meet programme deadlinesRequirements: Proven experience carrying out PPM / condition surveys (essential) Previous use of GoReport software (highly desirable) Full-time availability for the duration of the programme Enhanced DBS certificate (essential) Own...

Quality Lineside Engineer - Nightshift Contract up to November 2026 Based in Broughton Offering £32.96 + shift uplift Do you have experience within highly regulated environments such as Aerospace, Defence, Automotive? Do you have experience dealing with Non-Conformity? 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 Quality Lineside 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: Provide specialist Quality support and advice on drawings, parts, processes, and support services Independently assure that Quality requirements have been met Assures that the Quality system is being adhered Assures that certification processes are consistently...

Senior Communications Officer (Change & Transformation) Location: North West Contract: 12-week initial contract Rate: £26.86 per hour (Umbrella) Working Pattern: Full-time Overview A large local authority is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead strategic communications supporting a major transformation and improvement programme. The role will shape the organisation's narrative, strengthen reputation, and ensure clear, consistent messaging across staff, members, partners and residents during a significant period of change. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of a portfolio-wide communications and engagement strategy Develop and maintain a clear transformation narrative across all channels Ensure consistent messaging across programmes, projects and services Advise senior leaders on reputational risk and communications approach Deliver multi-channel campaigns including internal comms, digital and video Produce briefings, toolkits, FAQs and organisation-wide...

Health and Safety Officer Rate: £26.81 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Nuneaton (with borough-wide travel and site attendance required) Contract End Date: 7 months duration Overview A local authority is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to support the delivery of a proactive, compliant and practical health and safety service across a range of council operations. The role requires regular on-site presence and active engagement with managers and operational teams to drive improvements in health and safety performance and culture. Key Responsibilities Carry out H&S audits, inspections, and site visits across council services Investigate accidents/incidents and ensure effective corrective actions Provide advice and guidance to managers across operational risk areas Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions Support development and review of risk assessments (COSHH, DSEAR, etc.) Work with managers to develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)...

Commissioning Manager - Nuclear Defence Project Location: AWE Site, Reading, Berkshire Contract Type: Full-time, Site-Based Duration: Until end of 2026, with likely extension Rate: £600 per day + expenses IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Security Clearance: SC required, with willingness to progress to DV We are recruiting for 2 experienced Commissioning Managers to join a major Nuclear Defence programme at AWE in Reading. This is an opportunity to work on one of the UK's most complex defence projects, supporting the commissioning of specialist equipment, building services and control systems. We are looking for: 1 Mechanical-biased Commissioning Manager 1 Control Systems-biased Commissioning Manager The Role You will manage and deliver commissioning activities across complex work packages, ensuring they are planned, coordinated and completed safely in line with AWE procedures and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Advise on safety requirements for commissioning...

OUTSIDE IR35 CONTRACT Duration - 9-12 Months ECS Resource Group are currently working in partnership with a global managed service provider, assisting them with the search for a Lead Technical Specialist RF Engineer on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities Act as a technical advisor throughout the sales cycle, supporting customer engagement and delivering solution designs, bills of materials, and technical documentation Partner with business leaders and sales teams to support strategy execution through technical guidance, coaching and mentorship Collaborate with internal technical resource teams to efficiently deliver project outcomes and improve turnaround times Maintain current knowledge of system architectures and emerging technologies to provide relevant, customer-focused solutions Build and manage relationships with technology partners and vendors to support solution development and market positioning Deliver technical presentations, training sessions, and participate in...

A UK Local Authority is looking for an experienced Transformation Programme Project Accountant to support a major council-wide transformation portfolio. This is a strong opportunity for a qualified local government finance professional who is comfortable working across transformation, benefits realisation, business cases, financial modelling and board-level reporting. The role sits within the Transformation Programme, reporting into senior finance leadership with a dotted line into transformation, and will play a central role in defining, tracking and challenging the financial benefits across a broad programme portfolio. You will be working across a wide range of transformation activity, supporting project leads, Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders to build robust financial baselines, track delivery against forecast, understand variances, and provide clear reporting to Programme Boards and the Transformation Board. This is a role for someone who can combine...

I am looking for an experienced Electrical Commissioning Manager to join my client, a well-established Commissioning Consultancy who are looking to bring someone new into the team. This is an ongoing freelance role where you will be assessed for outside of IR35. The selected candidates will come from either a rail, infrastructure, commerical or residential background but have the right attitude to help build a business around them whilst working on both exciting and challenging projects. I am looking for someone who has worked in this capacity for a long time and keen to manage a large project with a tier 1 contractor as the client. Roles and responsibilities: Develop and manage the Commissioning Plan and testing scripts to ensure they align with the project's specific technical requirements and the contractor's master schedule. Witness and formally sign off on all Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) for critical infrastructure equipment like HV/LV switchgear and...