31 government jobs found in Oldham

Role: Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location: Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site  - whichever is closest) IR35: Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Public sector procurement Contract Management Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management – Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract / commercial support for BAU contracted services. Enablers are...

Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their South Court & Locality team. Job description The position is for a social worker within the court & locality service to work with children who are subject to CIN, CP, pre-proceedings, court proceedings. The candidate will be based within a team of 2 advanced Practitioners and 4 social workers, all managed by an experienced team manager. The candidate will be provided with regular supervision and access to training alongside their peers. Caseloads are manageable with support from advanced practitioners, team manager and a social work consultant. A weekly service wide learning morning is held to support with discrete areas of practice and sharing of good practice. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed....

Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Looked after children team. Responsibilities Developing and arranging appropriate leaving care services for service users, their families and carers, and providing direct support where necessary Provision of social work and case management support to service users, their carers and families. Liaison with agencies which commission or provide services to ensure service users their families/carers have access to a range of services appropriate to their needsDuties Prepare for social work contact and involvement Work with individual families, carers, groups and communities to help them make informed decisions Assess needs and options to recommend a course of action. Respond to crisis situations using appropriate legal procedural intervention Work with individuals, families, carers, group's communities and professionals to achieve change and development to improve life opportunities. Prepare, produce,...

The Import & Export Compliance Analyst supports global trade operations by ensuring compliant, efficient, and cost-effective movement of materials, equipment, and products across international borders. The role focuses on Import/Export documentation, regulatory compliance (globally) and coordination with internal stakeholders and external logistics partners. The Analyst plays a critical role in enabling timely delivery of shipments while safeguarding regulatory adherence. This position will report directly to the Import/Export Global Compliance Manager. Key Responsibilities: * Ensure all import and export activities adhere to relevant trade laws. * Facilitate sanctioned party list screening processes and escalate compliance risks where necessary. * Work in conjunction with external partners, including customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies such as BIS, CBP, and DDTC. * Primary focus on broker interaction, approval to ship, invoice approval and...

About the role Title – Security officer Pay Rate – £13.00 Location – Buxton Shift Timings – Must be able to work days and night shifts, must be flexible to work up to 4 shifts a week and able to work across the weekends. Must be able to drive due to the area of the site! You will be working in a government site, you will be responsible for protecting the personnel and assets. What will you get in return? Please note all our roles require transfer to our client on a permanent basis after 12 weeks, with the following amazing benefits being offered upon transfer. Company-funded SIA License renewal. Cycle to work scheme. Smart tech – allowing employees to buy the latest tech, deducted from their salaries monthly at no additional interest. Salary finance loans and monthly advances. Vouchers across various retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Argos, and ASDA, as well as holidays, leisure, fashion, pets, and many more. Save as you earn. Life cover. Private medical cover....

Planning Policy Officer A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Planning Policy Officer to support the delivery and implementation of its Local Plan on an initial 3-month contract. This role will suit a planning professional with strong policy experience within a Local Authority environment and a solid understanding of planning legislation, Local Plans, and development management processes. Working arrangements are ideally 2 days per week in the office (Tuesday and Thursday), although flexibility can be considered for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities * Contribute to the preparation, review, and implementation of Local Plan documents, Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs), and related planning policy work * Support the delivery of planning policy projects including evidence gathering, monitoring, and reporting * Provide planning policy advice and guidance to colleagues, stakeholders, and the public * Prepare reports, policy documents, consultation responses,...

Our client Trafford council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Front Door team. Your knowledge and confidence will be useful in supporting the Front Door, taking referrals and working alongside First Response Advisors and partners to share information, identify risk and strengths and facilitating work transfer to the right place at the right time. You may be required to work outside of core business hours in line with the needs of the service. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to...

Our client Trafford council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Emergency duty team. Duties Provides emergency social work support for children and families outside normal office hours Responds to urgent safeguarding concerns, child protection referrals, and crises Undertakes risk assessments to ensure children's immediate safety and welfare Makes emergency decisions regarding accommodation or protection of children Works closely with police, hospitals, and other emergency services Attends emergency strategy discussions and safeguarding meetings Supports children at risk of harm, abuse, neglect, or family breakdown Arranges emergency placements for children when required Provides advice and support to professionals and families during crises Maintains accurate records and handovers for daytime social work teams Ensures all actions comply with safeguarding legislation and local authority procedures Manages high-pressure situations and makes timely, informed...

Internal Auditor + Business Improvement Officer - Barnsley Contract Hybrid £18.35 ph PAYE – (approx. £35,305.00 per annum + 28 days AL per annum) Full time Duties and responsibilties To support the Head of Internal Audit in a number of business improvement areas which need to be designed and implemented in compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards UK Public Sector. A background of Internal Audit within the public sector (ideally in a Local Government setting) and knowledge of the GIAS or previous PSIAS is essential. To find out more information please contact Abbie at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

Pensions Officer Starting Salary £25,185 per annum, plus excellent benefits and potential progression opportunities Barnsley 12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Full Time (x5) We have an exciting opportunity to join our Benefits Team in this well-respected, award-winning organisation managing a £10 billion pension fund. Who we are: We are both a local authority and a pension fund and we’re unique within the Local Government Pension Scheme as the only democratically accountable single purpose pension organisation in the UK. As a local government body, we have a public sector ethos and place a great deal of importance on our organisational Values and Behaviours – which are all about being honest and accountable, professional, progressive and empowering. Take a look at our LinkedIn page to find out more about us and see what we’ve been up to recently! What you’ll be doing: You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused pensions administration service to scheme...

Location: Working across offices in Runcorn and Widnes Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Pay Rate: Up to £16.08 per hour Halton People into Jobs is looking for a passionate and motivated Employment Specialist to join our dedicated Welfare to Work and Health team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support residents across Halton in overcoming barriers to employment and progressing towards sustainable careers. Working under the direction of the Welfare to Work and Health Manager, you will deliver a bespoke employment support service to individuals aged 16+, helping them seek, obtain and sustain employment through tailored guidance, coaching and practical support. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of participants aged 16+ using a flexible, multi-channel approach including face-to-face, telephone, video and digital engagement. Deliver personalised employment support, advice and guidance to unemployed, economically inactive individuals and those at risk of...

Interim Head of Service - Planning & Development Halton Borough Council £300 per day | 6-Month Initial Contract | Hybrid Working (2 Days per Week On Site) Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced and strategic Interim Head of Service - Planning & Development to lead a broad portfolio of high-profile planning, development and regulatory services during a key period of delivery and transformation. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior local government professional with extensive leadership experience across planning and development functions to make a significant impact within a progressive local authority. The Role Reporting to the Operational Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Council's: Development Management and Enforcement Building Control Contaminated Land Local Plan Transport Strategy TeamsYou will ensure services meet all statutory obligations, operational requirements, agreed performance targets and...

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client for this temporary position. Reporting to Senior Payroll & Revenues Officer Daily rate: £109.26 Role Purpose Provide a comprehensive financial support service consisting of, but not limited to, payroll and sales ledger Principal Accountabilities * Maintain and regularly update various payroll related databases and spreadsheets to ensure accurate information is available to produce monthly payroll information. * Liaise with key personnel throughout the organisation to ensure that sickness records and any other appropriate records are maintained in an accurate manner to ensure the correct payment for sickness absence and the spreadsheet used for sickness recording is kept up to date. * Collate and record overtime and expense claims on a monthly basis, updating electronic records accordingly in order that our payroll provider can be notified of such payments. * Update and maintain...

JOB DESCRIPTION: Workforce Strategy, Systems and Transformation Lead Sheffield Temporary £71,853 - £73,215 per year * Rare & exciting opportunity to join South Yorkshire Police! * 12‑month Fixed Term Contract | Hybrid Working About Our Client About South Yorkshire Police - A Pivotal Time to Join South Yorkshire Police is entering a significant period of transformation, modernising how workforce strategy, systems and insight support operational policing and long‑term sustainability. Substantial investment is being made in workforce planning capability, people analytics and cloud‑based HR and duty management systems, underlining the organisation's commitment to evidence‑led decision‑making and future‑focused resourcing. This is a compelling time to join a police force where workforce strategy sits firmly on the executive agenda. The successful postholder will play a central role in shaping system‑enabled, sustainable workforce solutions that balance operational...

We have an exciting opportunity within our Payroll & Pensions team in Financial Services for a 12 month fixed term Payroll & Pensions Assistant, based at Headquarters in Sheffield. Payroll & Pensions Assistant Location: Central Sheffield Headquarters, S1 Hours of work: Full Time – 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time) Contract: Fixed-term for 12 Months Salary: £26,403 – £28,142 per annum (Grade 4). To increase subject to national pay award negotiations for 2026. The role will support the Payroll & Pensions function by ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, which contributes to enhanced employee satisfaction. Specific tasks include processing end to end payroll data, resolving pay and pension related queries, updating and maintaining employee records, and assisting the Payroll & Pensions Officer with the development and functionality of the Payroll system in accordance with current legislation and organisational policies, ultimately supporting the efficient...

Public, International & Language Schools | £1,800–£3,300+ per month | Full Visa Sponsorship Advance your teaching career internationally in a stable, full-time school environment. China Link ESL places graduates and experienced teachers into structured one-year contracts with reputable public, international, and language schools across China. Established in 2008, we work directly with schools and operate strictly within official visa regulations. We provide full visa sponsorship and guide teachers step-by-step — from interview and contract stage through to arrival and settling in. Public school positions follow an August academic intake. Language school roles are available throughout the year. Who This Opportunity Is For This opportunity may suit you if you are: • An experienced educator (2+ years) seeking kindergarten, middle, or high school roles • A subject specialist interested in international teaching • A graduate seeking structured classroom experience abroad • A...

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker specialising in Children in Need and Child Protection. In this role, you will work with vulnerable children and families, providing vital support and safeguarding services. You will lead and manage complex cases, including care proceedings, while ensuring children's safety and well-being. Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough assessments and develop care plans to address the needs and risks of children in need or protection. Manage cases within care proceedings, collaborating with legal and other professionals to ensure timely and effective outcomes. Conduct regular visits and maintain relationships with children, families, and relevant professionals. Attend and actively participate in meetings, case reviews, and court proceedings. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records, reports, and documentation.Requirements: Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with active registration. Experience: Minimum of 3 years in child...

Astute's contract team is partnering with a Global Energy-from-Waste company to recruit a Site Outage Manager on a contract basis for it's Leeds site. You would then move onto different sites in the UK. The Site Outage Manager comes with a day rate of £500-£550, Outside IR35. Key skills required: Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering with proven experience as an Outage Manager, Plant Operations Manager or similar leadership role within the energy sector or other large scale industrial environments. Proven experience of contractor management and site coordination experience across complex maintenance and outage activities. Excellent technical understanding of mechanical plant systems. Contract length TBC however, at least 6-12 months. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage...

Delivery Manager (Agile) - NHS Experience Required Location: Leeds (1 day per month on-site) Rate: £500 per day Inside Ir35 Contract Length: Until November Overview We are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to support a high-impact programme within the NHS. This role will focus on driving Agile delivery across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring successful outcomes in a complex, regulated healthcare environment. You will play a key role in aligning stakeholders, removing delivery blockers, and embedding best practice Agile ways of working across teams. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery across one or more Agile teams within an NHS programme Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and showcases Act as the primary point of coordination between technical teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership Identify and remove blockers to ensure smooth and consistent delivery Track progress against milestones, managing risks,...

Service Designer | National NHS Programme Rate: £500/day (Inside IR35) Location: Leeds, 1 to 2 days/month onsite Duration: Until November 2026 Start: ASAP The Role An experienced Service Designer is needed for a high-visibility national NHS programme. You will lead service design across complex, multi-stakeholder workstreams, shaping services used by patients and clinicians across England. GDS and NHS experience are essential requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead service design activity from discovery through to live across one or more workstreams Plan and facilitate workshops, co-design sessions, and stakeholder alignment activities Produce journey maps, service blueprints, and experience maps to a high standard Work closely with user researchers to keep design decisions evidence-led Contribute to alpha and beta phases and support GDS service assessments Present design work clearly to senior clinical and operational stakeholders Essential Requirements Proven NHS or...