272 strategic lead jobs found

We are looking for a suitably experienced and qualified person for a full time temporary contract within Local Authority education services. You will need to have a minimum of a level 3 in either education or administration and relevant educational/social care admin experience. JOB SUMMARY Supporting the team with admin tasks including panel agendas, minutes, feedback, paperwork reminders for Annual reviews, logging new EHCNA requests and Annual review paperwork. Supporting with system updates in the EHM module of Liquid Logic. Processing of invoices on Agresso for sign off by Strategic lead. There is the option for some remote working. * To have administrative oversight of the processes related to the service, ensuring that it is in line with the legislative frameworks and reflects all the relevant legislation relating to the service * To maintain links with education providers, families and agencies working with children and young people in the service. * To support...

We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Revenue and Benefits to lead a high-performing Revenues and Benefits service. This Head of Revenue and Benefits role will oversee Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud functions. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the service, driving collection fund performance, policy development, service transformation and legislative compliance. This Head of Revenue and Benefits position requires office attendance 1 day per week and would suit someone with extensive Head of Service experience within a Revenues and Benefits environment. The Role - Leading Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits, Local Council Tax Support and Corporate Fraud services. - Managing collection fund performance and service budgets. - Leading the annual review of the Local Council Tax Support/Reduction Scheme. - Driving service transformation and improvement initiatives....

Location: East of England Rate: £650 - £725 per day (DOE) Duration: Long-term Freelance Contract PSR Solutions are working with a leading Tier 1 M&E contractor to recruit an experienced M&E Project Director for a major £40m+ M&E package on a high-profile public sector project. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team and take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a technically challenging scheme from construction through to commissioning and handover. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across the full M&E delivery function. Lead and manage project teams, including Project Managers, Commercial teams, Design Managers and Site Management teams. Ensure programme, commercial, quality and health & safety objectives are achieved. Manage client relationships and act as the senior point of contact throughout project delivery. Oversee procurement, design coordination, commissioning and handover activities....

Marks Consulting Partners are currently recruiting for a Head of Assets to work with one of our local authority clients in the West Midlands. This is a temporary position paying £600 per day, with hybrid working available. What you will be doing: * Providing strategic leadership across a local authority's property and asset management function * Managing and leading a team of surveyors and property professionals, ensuring effective delivery of asset and estates services * Acting as the lead adviser on all asset management matters and providing professional guidance to senior leadership and elected members * Leading the development and implementation of asset strategies to maximise the value and performance of the property portfolio * Overseeing estate management, property management, valuations, acquisitions and disposals, and contract management activities * Driving service improvements and ensuring assets are managed in line with corporate objectives and statutory...

Senior Commissioning Manager – Children and Families Commissioning Service (Lancashire) Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Manager to join its Children and Families Commissioning Service. Based at County Hall, Preston, this is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled commissioning professional to lead and support the delivery of key commissioning priorities across Children and Families Services, with a particular focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading commissioning activity, driving strategic developments, and ensuring the effective delivery of services that improve outcomes for children, young people, and families. Working closely with health, education, social care, and wider partners, you will support the development and implementation of commissioning strategies, service transformation programmes, and partnership initiatives across the local area. This...

This role has a starting salary of £63,823 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This role is fixed term until March 2029 with the possibility for further extension subject to funding. We are excited to be recruiting an Employment Support Operations Manager to join our fantastic team. The contractual base will be Woodhatch Place, Reigate but this is a county-wide hybrid role. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our...

Regeneration Service Manager Location: Rotherham Rate: £519.67 PAYE | £662.11 Umbrella Contract: Interim We are seeking an experienced Regeneration Service Manager to lead and support the delivery of key regeneration projects, with an immediate focus on a complex Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) and land acquisition programme. The Client has secured several essential land parcels required for a major regeneration scheme but anticipates the need to progress Compulsory Purchase Powers to complete the land assembly process. A Statement of Reasons has been drafted and the Client is planning to make the Order during the summer. Supported by external Property Agents and Solicitors, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and programme management throughout the CPO process. Key Responsibilities Lead regeneration and land assembly programme. Manage the progression of Compulsory Purchase Orders from Resolution to Make through to confirmation and implementation....

Interim Careers Service Lead 📍 Birmingham (Hybrid Working) 💰 £500-£600 per day 📅 3-6 month contract The Opportunity My client is seeking an experienced Interim Careers & Participation Service Lead to provide strategic leadership across its post-16, careers, and participation services within Children and Families. This is a high-impact role responsible for ensuring the Council meets its statutory duties, improves outcomes for young people, and drives forward service transformation, particularly in reducing NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) levels and enhancing participation across the city. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight of Careers & Participation services, ensuring delivery of statutory responsibilities and alignment with council priorities. Lead the development and implementation of a Post-16 Strategy, maximising participation and improving outcomes for young people. Drive service redesign, transformation, and continuous improvement,...

Programme Director – Facilities Management Transformation Location: UK Wide / Hybrid Salary: Competitive Executive Package About the Role We are looking for an experienced Programme Director to lead large-scale Facilities Management transformation programmes across operational, workplace, digital, compliance, and service delivery functions. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for defining programme direction, ensuring successful delivery, and achieving measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Lead complex FM transformation programmes. * Establish programme governance and delivery frameworks. * Manage senior stakeholder relationships across client and executive teams. * Drive programme performance, benefits realisation, and risk management. * Oversee programme budgets, resources, and delivery teams. * Ensure alignment with organisational strategy. * Lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple workstreams. Requirements *...

This role consists of providing strategic leadership and organisational oversight for all aspects of building safety, fire safety, and statutory compliance across the Group. Acting as the Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act 2022 and Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the post holder will lead the development and delivery of the Group's building safety and fire safety strategy, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practice. The role is responsible for providing strategic direction and assurance across the "Big Six" compliance areas, including fire safety, gas safety, electrical safety, water hygiene (Legionella), lifts, and asbestos. Key responsibilities include overseeing the in-house fire risk assessment function, fire safety works programme, external wall systems (EWS) surveying and remediation programme, and wider building safety risk management activities. The post holder...

Internal Controls – London – Hybrid 3 - 4 days onsite per week Job description We are recruiting for an Internal Controls to join one of BDOs clients, a consumer healthcare company. This contract opportunity, initially for 6 months, offering an excellent day rate, employed via an Umbrella company. Key responsibilities include; Responsible for the OneSOX Programme delivery and roadmap, ensuring completion of programme milestones, control framework enhancements, and overall achievement of SOX maturity objectives Lead the annual D&T SOX scoping process, working closely with D&T SOX CoE and first line teams to evaluate IT systems and processes for SOX compliance, thoroughly assessing risk and control implications. Responsible for end-to-end D&T SOX management testing including vendor management, test planning and execution oversight, deficiency assessment, and quality assurance of testing delivery. Own SOX management testing conclusions and reporting to the Audit &...

Assistant Director of Housing – Community The Opportunity: Avalon Housing, a specialist social housing recruitment firm, are delighted to once again be partnering with whg on a fantastic 12 month FTC for an Assistant Director of Housing. We are seeking an ambitious senior leader to step into the role of Assistant Director of Housing (Community) on an interim basis. Reporting directly to the Director of Housing and Customer Services, you will provide strategic direction and effective operational leadership to our Community Housing, Community Safety, and Neighbourhoods teams. Your primary focus will be embedding our Community Housing Model, ensuring complete regulatory and legal compliance, and utilising robust data analysis to drive a proactive "Customer First" culture change across all regions. This senior role is a fantastic opportunity to lead critical business change, manage substantial budgets, and collaborate with key partners to deliver meaningful impacts for our...

Service Manager – Leaving Care Team Location: Peterborough (Hybrid Working Available) Rate: £450 per day We are currently recruiting for an experienced Service Manager to lead and oversee the Leaving Care Team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled manager with a strong background in children's services and leaving care provision to make a significant impact on the lives of young people transitioning into adulthood. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Leaving Care Team. Ensure high-quality services are delivered in line with statutory requirements and best practice. Lead, support, and develop staff to achieve positive outcomes for care leavers. Manage performance, budgets, and service improvement initiatives. Work collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders.Requirements: Significant management experience within Children's Services. Strong knowledge of legislation, policy, and practice...

We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and committed Responsible Individual to provide strategic leadership, governance, and regulatory oversight for our Children’s Residential Home. The Responsible Individual will ensure that the service operates in full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, including the Quality Standards, and meets all Ofsted requirements. They will hold accountability for ensuring effective safeguarding practices, high-quality care delivery, and continuous service improvement. Acting as the key link between the Registered Provider, Ofsted, and the Registered Manager, the post holder will provide robust oversight and challenge to ensure the home is safe, well-led, and delivering positive outcomes for children. They will support and monitor the Registered Manager to maintain high standards of care, promote a child-centred approach, and ensure the home remains compliant and inspection-ready at all times. The successful...

Deputy Head Teacher September Start | Initial Autumn Term Contract | Potential for Permanent Appointment Salary: Leadership Scale L20 – L24 Are you an ambitious and inspirational senior leader ready to take the next step in your career? Tara Recruitment is supporting a well-regarded secondary school in the Telford area seeking an exceptional Deputy Head Teacher to join their leadership team from September. Initially offered for the Autumn Term, this role has the potential to become a permanent appointment for the right candidate. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Head Teacher or aspiring senior leader to play a key role in driving school improvement, raising standards, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for all students. Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will contribute strategically and operationally to the leadership of the school, helping to shape its vision, culture, and future...

Private Sector Housing Manager Harlow 6 month contract 2 days per week £440 per day PAYE Requirements This pivotal role will oversee key service areas including HMO Licensing, and Private Sector Housing Enforcement. You will use the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant legislative powers to drive improvements in the private rented sector, including House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing and enforcement. You will be responsible for driving service excellence, ensuring statutory compliance, and delivering outcomes that align with corporate priorities. Working closely with the Head of Service for Environmental Health and Licensing, you will provide strategic leadership, clear accountability, and a visible presence that promotes the service proactively to local residents. Ideally you will be able to support with the set up and implementation of discretionary licensing and support the manager and staff in this process. To find out more information...

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Information Assurance Specialist for a 12 month contract based in Derby. Please note this role is hybrid position in which you would be required to work onsite 3 days per week and work from home 2 days per week. Purpose of the role: In this role you will be providing Information Assurance...

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire (Hybrid – 2 days per week on site) Rate: £540.25 per day PAYE plus holiday pay Contract: Interim until October 2026 (potential to become permanent) Hours: 37 hours per week DBS: Enhanced DBS Required Lynx Employment Services are recruiting on behalf of Shropshire Council for an experienced Interim Assistant Director of Adult Social Care. This is a key leadership role providing both strategic and operational oversight of Adult Social Care services across the county. The successful candidate will lead service improvement, drive performance, ensure statutory compliance, and work collaboratively with partners across health, housing, care and the wider council to deliver excellent outcomes for residents. ## Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across Adult Social Care services. Ensure compliance with statutory duties, safeguarding responsibilities and regulatory requirements. Lead quality assurance, performance...

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a principal contractor delivering a major food manufacturing construction scheme in Barnsley. The project is a high-value £15m-£30m development involving demolition, new build and fit-out, currently at design and procurement stage. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with a strong background in food manufacturing environments, who can take ownership of project delivery from inception through to completion while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, programme control and stakeholder communication. Role Overview The successful Project Manager will lead and manage specialist food manufacturing construction projects on behalf of the principal contractor, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality and compliance standards. The role will involve full lifecycle project leadership, from planning and procurement through execution, reporting, risk...

Project Manager - Sanctions** (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Overview The purpose of the Sanctions Project Manager (Vice President) role is to support both the First and Second Lines of Defence (1LoD and 2LoD) by leading project and programme management activities across the bank. The role is responsible for leading, managing, and overseeing the Sanctions Enhancement Project-a multi-year transformation programme designed to support the bank's strategic objectives. This includes strengthening the sanctions control framework, operating model, data capabilities, technology, and associated processes. Key Responsibilities: Leading change and delivery management activities for the Sanctions technology upgrade initiative (Fircosoft v6), ensuring solutions are effective, efficient, and aligned with business and regulatory...