62 management jobs found in Portsmouth

We are seeking an immediately available, qualified Management or Financial Accountant to join on a short-term contract in a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can quickly embed themselves and take ownership of key finance processes. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of journals and balance sheet reconciliations - Take ownership of resolving legacy issues and ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and up to date - Support the transition and alignment of financial data across systems, ensuring consistency and integrity - Oversee purchase ledger and sales ledger activities, including review and resolution of aged balances - Manage bank reconciliations, payments, and provide clear visibility on cash positions - Strengthen processes and controls to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and overall financial governance Key Requirements: - Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA /...

Are you an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager proven in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects within a defence or MOD environment? Have you worked extensively in infrastructure design management and possess NEC4 experience or are willing to be trained in it? If you are ready to lead critical infrastructure planning and design efforts on a flagship project at Portsmouth Naval Base, this opportunity is for you – take on a role that offers real challenge, impact, and career development. Read on or apply now to be part of an essential programme shaping future capabilities. The Opportunity This role offers the chance to work within a highly dynamic, innovative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to national security and strategic infrastructure development. The organisation promotes a collaborative culture that values expertise, proactive problem-solving, and integrity. While they support flexible working, the core on-site requirement...

Commercial Manager Certain Advantage are hiring for a Commercial Manager based in Portsmouth. This role is on an initial 6-month contract and is required to be onsite 3 days a week. Your responsibilities: Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts Reviewing and leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed Working with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key terms Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance Developing relationship with customers to ensure smooth...

Building Construction Project Leader Portsmouth £40 per hour + overtime initially 12 months 1-stage interview Mon-Fri (flexible working hours) Advantage Resourcing is working in partnership with a large engineering company that operates within the aerospace industry and is currently seeking an experienced Building Construction Project Leader who will be responsible for setting up and leading CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover. What will you be doing: • Lead the team through the detailed design of Building Services for a range of projects including major plant replacement and refurbishment works. • An awareness of the associated maintenance and operation of engineering services including condition surveys, service delivery audits and preparing plant replacement/life cycle plans would be a distinct advantage. • Application of industry standard design and calculation software • Liaising with clients,...

Planning Manager Portsmouth 12 Months £50 per hour Umbrella   Seeking a highly skilled Project Planner looking to work at the forefront of Space and Defence technology? We are seeking an Integrated Planning Manager to join our team, supporting major strategic programmes and high-growth projects within our Space Digital UK division.   The Role In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the creation and management of complex, multi-level schedules. You will act as a strategic partner to Project Managers, ensuring that every phase of our missions—from bid to delivery—is accurately planned and tracked.   Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain top-level and IPT schedules, ensuring robust logic and dependency linking. Analyze project costs against forward load, track payment milestones, and manage risk analysis. Provide consolidated monthly and quarterly project reports and Critical Path Analysis to senior management. Implement Change Control procedures and maintain...

Software Engineer (Java) SC Clearance Required Certain Advantage are hiring for a Software Engineer based in Portsmouth. This role is on an initial 12-month contract and is required to be onsite 3 days a week.   Your responsibilities: Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment. Design software solutions using UML/SysML and contribute to technical architecture within a microservices environment. Develop high-quality Java applications using Spring Boot, Spring Framework and related technologies. Implement and maintain RESTful web services over HTTPS within distributed systems. Write and maintain automated tests, ensuring quality and reliability are built into the solution from the outset. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, reviews and retrospectives. Collaborate closely with team members and wider stakeholders to design, implement and test new product features. Contribute...

Assistant Accommodation Manager Central Portsmouth Temp IMMEDIATE START Overview We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Assistant Accommodation Manager to support the smooth operation of a student accommodation site located in Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. This role plays a key part in ensuring a safe, comfortable, and positive living environment for students through efficient day-to-day operational support. Key Responsibilities * Provide a welcoming, professional front-of-house reception service * Respond promptly and professionally to enquiries from prospective students, parents, and university partners * Support the coordination of property viewings, open days, and resident engagement activities * Welcome and assist visitors, contractors, and external stakeholders on site * Assist with tenancy...

Quality Assurance Engineer 12 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering £36ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience performing Quality Assurance activities? Do you have experience in the Defence and Aerospace industry? 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 Assurance 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: Write a Quality Surveillance Plan (QSP) and continuously maintain it in accordance with project requirements Write specific instructions to define the inspection processes or checks Chair gates reviews as defined in the project and as agreed with project PA (Manufacturing Readiness Review, Integration Readiness...

Role Overview Are you interested in contributing to the UK's defence and security, with a company developing and delivering advanced communications solutions? Do you have experience in contract management and contract negotiation? Do you want to help close business contracts in a company which offers you excellent personal growth opportunities? As a leader in the defence and space industry, a Commercial Manager is sought by Airbus to play a central role in the preparation, negotiation and management of all commercial commitments across all stages from acquisition of project to contract closure relating to UK Space Digital (SD) projects. Our customer's need "Information Superiority" - and SD has been delivering mission critical services for decades and is investing to keep our customers ahead of the game. Our Commercial and Contracts team is empowered to bring the customer expectations and the internal company requirements into a commercial strategy. We identify and manage the...

Commercial Manager Portsmouth 6-month Contract £48.00 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The Role: Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts Reviewing and Leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance Requirements: Experience in a customer facing role Experience in a competitive bid situation Proven negotiation and contract management skills Excellent stakeholder management skills with the...

Teaching Assistant | £85-£100 per day | ASAP Start | Portsmouth, Hampshire Reeson Education is excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join primary schools in Portsmouth, Hampshire. This is a fantastic role for someone who is passionate about supporting children's education and is available for an immediate start. Role Highlights for a Teaching Assistant: Salary: £85.50-£100 per day. Location: Primary schools across Portsmouth, Hampshire, including areas such as Southsea, Fratton, Cosham and Drayton Start Date: ASAP, ideal for candidates ready to start immediately.Your Role as a Teaching Assistant: As a Teaching Assistant you will provide one-on-one and group support to students, helping them stay engaged and focused in class. As a Teaching Assistant you will assist the classroom teacher with lesson preparation, resources, and classroom management. As a Teaching Assistant you will support children with their learning, ensuring...

Our client has an opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with possible extension. You will be the focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into the network and setting best in class standards. Role: Commercial Manager Location: Portsmouth, 60% onsite Hours: 37 hours per week Hourly Rate: £48 per hour via an Umbrella company, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Reporting directly to the UK Head of Department within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including: Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts Reviewing and leading the...

We are seeking a Data Services Engineer to join a Capability Engineering team delivering data platforms and pipelines that underpin operational and analytical services supporting Royal Navy Maritime Domain Awareness outputs. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building reliable, scalable and secure data solutions. You will work across the full data lifecycle, from ingestion through to delivery, ensuring data is accessible, trusted and usable. What You Will Do Build and maintain scalable data pipelines (ETL/ELT) across multiple systems. Integrate data from diverse sources including databases, APIs and enterprise systems. Ensure data quality, integrity and availability across platforms. Monitor and optimise data pipelines for performance and reliability. Troubleshoot and resolve complex data and platform issues. Contribute to automation and CI/CD of data services. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and deliver data requirements. Producing technical...

Job Title: MDA Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer Clearance: DV required Location: PTP/Hybrid About the Role We are seeking a hand-on Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer to secure and operate a MoD-hosted private cloud environment and its associated services. You will play a key role in active defence of live services, combining security, vulnerability management, platform hardening, and operational security assurance. You will work across infrastructure, platform and data layers to ensure systems are secure, compliant and resilient within a highly governed environment. Key Responsibilities Monitor and respond to security events, alerts and incidents across cloud, platform, and application layers. Execute vulnerability scanning, patch assurance and configuration compliance checks. Maintain security tooling such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and cloud-native controls. Support ISO 27001 control operation and evidence collection. Ensure compliance with MoD...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Employee Relations Manager on behalf of our client. This is a key role for a confident, knowledgeable ER professional with strong experience who can operate effectively in a complex, highly regulated environment and support managers through challenging people matters. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, attendance, capability, and performance, ensuring compliance with policies and employment legislation Provide expert ER advice and guidance to managers and senior leaders across the organisation Support organisational change activity, including restructures, consultations and workforce change programmes Coach and develop managers to apply policies consistently and confidently, strengthening ER capability across the organisation Ensure robust governance, accurate documentation and adherence to frameworks, policies and best practice Use ER data and trends to inform...

Cover Supervisor - Portsmouth Supporting Secondary Schools | Flexible Opportunities About the Role: As a Cover Supervisor in Portsmouth, you'll be essential to the smooth running of secondary schools by supervising pre-assigned lessons when teachers are absent. You will manage classroom behaviour, maintain a focused learning environment, and support students across KS3, KS4, and KS5. Key Responsibilities: Supervise lessons as a Cover Supervisor in the absence of regular teachers Quickly build rapport with students Implement behaviour management strategies aligned with school policies Cover a variety of subjects across secondary key stages Ensure students stay on task and complete assigned work Requirements: UK-recognised degree or relevant experience in a similar role Right to work in the UK Valid enhanced DBS check (preferably recent or on the update service); we can help with the DBS application Based in or willing to travel to Portsmouth Why Join Us? Academics is...

Building & Construction Project Leader - Capital Projects (Defence Sector) Location: Portsmouth Contract: 12 months (with possible extension) Eligibility: UK Nationals only £40 PER HOUR (INSIDE IR35) Overview A leading defence environment is seeking a strong Project Construction Leader with solid construction and capital project delivery experience. This role sits within a highly regulated setting, supporting the delivery of CAPEX building and infrastructure projects from feasibility through to handover. This opportunity is best suited to someone who has operated in both construction delivery and project management roles, ideally with some exposure to client-side environments and strong stakeholder engagement capability. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate Multi-Functional Project Teams (MFTs) to deliver capital projects in line with internal governance and Airbus procedures Manage full project lifecycle from inception, feasibility, design, specification,...

GIS Administrator Salary: £13.29 per hour (£25,638) + holiday pay (Rising to £14.04 per hour / £27,087 after 6 months) Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm Hybrid working (2 days from home) after training We're looking for a skilled and motivated GIS Administrator to join our client's growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in Geography or Geology who is eager to build a long-term career in GIS. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting essential infrastructure and environmental projects, using GIS tools to analyse, map, and manage critical data. What you'll be doing: Infrastructure Management: Supporting the tracking and maintenance of utility networks Asset Mapping & Inventory: Creating accurate, detailed maps and maintaining asset records Network Planning & Design: Assisting in the design of efficient utility routes and layouts Outage Management: Helping identify impacted areas and support response efforts...

Planner/Scheduler/Coordinator £35,296.00 (£36,984.00 after 6 months) Huntress is currently looking to recruit a Planner/Scheduler/Coordinator to join our clients Planning Scheduling & Dispatch department in Cosham, Portsmouth. You will be joining a great team working within a fast-paced office. This will represent a challenging role, and fantastic opportunity for the right individual. In this busy role you will be deploying resources across the UK, a high level of computer literacy is vital. Due to a rotating shift pattern you must be comfortable working on a shift pattern. Responsibilities include: Scheduling responsive and planned appointments for field-based operatives across the business - utilising multiple works management systems Liaising with, and directing, field-based operatives Understanding response times and SLAs Identifying and escalating early warnings for risk to response times Understanding the difference between planned and responsive worksWe would be...

Part Time Administrator 8.00 am - 4.00 pm 3 days per week for 22 hours between Monday - Friday, the client would also consider the right candidate to work every day between 9.30 am - 2.00 pm Monday - Friday. Once full training has been completed you will be able to work from home one day per week. £13.29 per hour + Holiday pay (25,638) after 6 months this rises to £14.06 per hour (£27,087) This is a long term temporary role with no end date. Based in Cosham, Portsmouth Our busy, well-established client is looking for a Administrator to join their team to help support with all aspects of administration. We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with strong administration skills. Using Excel - entering and formatting data Liaising with internal departments Collating stats and figures for the management team Updating internal calendar systems General administrationThe ideal candidate: Has great communication skills Ability to use Microsoft OfficePlease APPLY...