1085 management jobs found in Reading

Information & Knowledge Management Specialist Reading 6-month contract Paying up to £550p/d (Inside IR35) Please note - Due to the nature of the work, you'll be required to already hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance Overview: We are seeking an experienced Information & Knowledge Management Specialist to help establish and govern information and knowledge management practices within a highly regulated environment. You'll work closely with business, digital, and compliance teams to ensure information is managed securely, consistently, and in line with organisational and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain information governance policies and knowledge management best practices. Support document and contract management processes, governance, and lifecycle management. Promote effective information classification, retention, archiving, and disposal. Improve the use of document repositories, metadata, version...

Strategic Advisory & Project Management Consultant 📌 Overview An experienced consultant is required to provide strategic advisory, project management, and executive communications support to help drive the priorities of a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). 🎯 Key Responsibilities Lead strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution. Conduct analysis and develop recommendations to support executive decision-making. Prepare executive presentations, briefing materials, and board-level communications. Drive stakeholder alignment across functions and geographies. Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and project delivery. Support priority initiatives, ad hoc analyses, and time-sensitive business challenges. 👤 Candidate Profile 💼 Experience 3-5 years' Experience in a top-tier management consulting firm. Experience within Life Sciences, Healthcare, or FMCG preferred. Exposure to global or international organisations is...

Carrington West are assisting a Oxfordshire based local authority in their search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This will be offered on an initial 6-month contract, then rolling. We are looking for a qualified Town Planner with current experience of assessing planning applications, with particular experience dealing with Major Applications Large Strategic Sites in both Urban and Rural settings and Development Consent Order applications. The successful candidate will be largely working remotely but you will be expected to undertake site visits   Key Objectives: ·To deal with a range of pre-applications, applications and appeals, in order to regulate and control built development and land use, in the light of Government and local planning policies and other material considerations, including control over the design and layout of the built environment. ·To promote and negotiate high quality design in development. ·To actively...

Job Title: Interim Head of Asset Management Location: South England Contract: Interim (12-month contract) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of Asset Management to lead and manage the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the Council’s Asset Management Strategy. This pivotal role will cover both the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and general stock, with the aim of maximising the effectiveness of our Council Housing and assets to ensure we provide high-quality homes for our residents while maintaining economic sustainability. As the Interim Head of Asset Management, you will take responsibility for understanding the condition of stock, demand, and future maintenance needs. Your strategic insights will help inform budget setting and key decisions regarding the HRA portfolio, including acquisitions, disposals, investment, remodelling, and changes of use of assets. Additionally, you will...

Change Management Analyst - CRM / Investment Banking I’m looking for a Change Management Analyst with DealCloud experience for a 12-month contract (Inside IR35) with a leading global advisory/investment banking firm. The role will support a major CRM and business adoption programme across London-based banking users. This is a highly user-facing role, so the client needs a polished, confident change professional who can work directly with bankers and understand how they operate day to day. This is not a back-office change role. You will be supporting front-office users across relationship management, pipeline management, deal activity, and adoption of a new CRM platform. Key responsibilities: * Support user adoption and business change activity for a CRM transformation programme * Work directly with Investment Banking users to understand issues, feedback, and resistance points * Support communications, training, floor-walking, and one-to-one user engagement * Prepare user...

Management Accountant Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be partnering with an international health charity to recruit a Management Accountant. This role will take ownership of the UK management accounts process and provide clear, accurate financial information to senior leaders and trustees. Working closely with the Director of Finance in London and finance colleagues overseas, the Management Accountant will manage reporting from journals and reconciliations through to completed management accounts. The role also covers detailed variance analysis, audit preparation and the day to day oversight of key financial operations. Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, pro rata Contract: 3 month temporary contract with a temp to perm option Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Location: Hybrid, London Key responsibilities Management accounts: Produce accurate monthly accounts, completing journals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements within agreed deadlines....

Operational Risk Manager and Control Assessment Manager Needed x3 I am currently support an Investment Banking client of mine who are looking to bring on 3 Operational Risk Manager on initial 6 month contracts with scope of extensions. These roles will require 4 days in the London office with my client being able to pay up to £590 per day inside IR35. Must haves for the roles: * Strong knowledge of risk management practices, control assessment and other Operational Risk framework elements. * Exceptional technical skills in documenting controls, control objectives, and integrating controls into the broader Operational Risk framework. * Demonstrable experience in conducting complex control assessments. * Demonstrable experience in working with and implementing AI technologies. * Comfortable engaging with senior management, and clearly communicating points of view. Responsibilities include: * Contribute to strengthening the Wealth Management Europe control environment...

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with a highly successful organisation to recruit a German speaking Management Accountant. This role offers a broad blend of management accounting, payroll, VAT, reconciliations, and month-end responsibilities, ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys ownership and variety. As a key part of the finance team, you will take responsibility for core P&L areas, monthly reporting, and providing accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making. What will the Management Accountant role involve? Full month-end ownership including P&L management (staff costs & overheads), journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, variance analysis and commentary. Reviewing P&L entries, reclassifying costs where required, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across all areas. Preparing monthly reports including T&E, FX revaluations, supporting schedules and assisting with overall month-end...

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established & growing services business within an interesting sector to recruit a dynamic & experienced Management Accountant based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to support during a period of growth and change, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. A varied & hands-on position taking ownership of management accounts preparation, balance sheet processes, budgetary/forecasting support, financial analysis through to oversight of transactional processes, along with process improvement projects. The position will offer remote/office hybrid working once settled in and is open to part-qualified/qualified or qualified by experience Accountants, looking to really add value within a close-knit accounting function. Your new role Your key duties will involve preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting/forecasting...

VAT Consultant - Compliance (In-House) Location: Reading (Hybrid Working - 2 Days Onsite) Contract: 12 Months Rate: Up to £50 per hour (Umbrella) Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager - International Tax Reporting & Compliance to join a high-performing international tax team responsible for managing all non-US tax matters across a global organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a tax professional with strong international corporate tax and tax reporting expertise to play a key role in tax compliance, tax provision reporting, transfer pricing, Pillar 2 requirements, and tax process transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Prepare quarterly US GAAP tax provisions in accordance with FAS109/FIN18. Prepare annual current and deferred tax true-up calculations. Maintain and monitor FIN48/FAS5 tax provisions. Prepare and review direct tax compliance obligations, including: Corporate tax returns Withholding tax filings Stamp duty returns...

Job Specification - Track Maintenance Team Leader with COSS Location: Reading and surrounding routes Reporting to: Project Manager Role Purpose The successful candidate will have a strong practical background in railway track maintenance and a detailed understanding of working safely on or near the operational railway. They will be responsible for leading teams, coordinating work activities and ensuring that all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required Network Rail standards. The role requires a hands-on leader who can make sound decisions under pressure, communicate effectively with the workforce and management, and maintain a consistently high standard of safety. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise track maintenance teams during planned and reactive maintenance activities. Act as an experienced Controller of Site Safety (COSS) where required. Take responsibility for establishing and maintaining safe systems of work within the limits of the...

Your New Company: A leading international organisation is seeking an experienced VAT Compliance Consultant to join its in-house Indirect Tax team. Operating across multiple EMEA and APAC jurisdictions, the business offers a fast-paced and collaborative environment where tax plays a key role in supporting global operations. Your New Role: As VAT Compliance Consultant, you will be responsible for managing indirect tax compliance activities across a number of international jurisdictions. Working closely with finance teams and external tax advisers, you will oversee the preparation and review of VAT returns, Intrastate declarations, sales and purchase listings, and other indirect tax filings. You will support VAT reconciliations, coordinate filing approvals and tax payments, assist with audit enquiries, investigate compliance exceptions, and identify opportunities to improve and automate processes within the tax function.This is a hybrid role based in the Reading area, offering...

Tester Analyst Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Circa £450 Inside IR35 Location: Reading Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We are looking for experienced SDP Tester Analysts to join a large-scale digital transformation programme, supporting the Test Manager across the SDP Value Streams: Cloud Hosting, Enterprise Services, End-Users, IDAM, and LSSI. As a Tester Analyst, you will take ownership of testing activities within your assigned value stream, working closely with Test Managers, Product Owners, developers, and wider technical stakeholders to ensure products meet business, technical, and security requirements. Key Responsibilities Analyse and review business requirements, HLDs, LLDs, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria to ensure they are clear, complete, and testable. Quickly develop knowledge of SDP products and provide operational and techno-functional support where required. Design comprehensive test scenarios, test cases, and test plans...

Product Delivery Manager - Structural Systems Digital Engineering Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Circa £600 Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (Reading as required) Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We are looking for an experienced Product Delivery Manager - Structural Systems Digital Engineering to lead the development and delivery of digital engineering capabilities supporting advanced aircraft structural design and analysis. You will shape the digital toolchains, architectures, and lifecycle environments that underpin 3D CAD, Model-Based Definition (MBD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), composite and metallic structures, joints and fasteners, structural testing, and certification. Key Responsibilities Own the delivery and continuous improvement of Structural Systems digital engineering capabilities. Develop product roadmaps, delivery plans, and prioritised backlogs aligned with engineering and programme requirements. Support and optimise digital...

Product Delivery Manager - Digital Engineering Capabilities Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Circa £600 Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (Reading as required) Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We are looking for an experienced Product Delivery Manager - Digital Engineering Capabilities to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of digital engineering capabilities supporting aircraft concept design, master geometry, aerodynamics, and flight dynamics. This is a strategic role at the intersection of aerospace engineering, digital engineering, and technology delivery. You will be responsible for ensuring the digital tools, environments, and processes used by engineering teams are fit for purpose, integrated, and continuously evolving to meet programme requirements. Key Responsibilities Own the delivery and continuous improvement of digital capabilities supporting air vehicle concept and configuration development. Lead the deployment, optimisation, and...

Product Delivery Manager - Material & Environmental Engineering Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Circa £600 Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (Reading as required) Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We are looking for an experienced Product Delivery Manager - Material & Environmental Engineering to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of digital capabilities supporting materials management, product compliance, and environmental sustainability within a complex aerospace and defence environment. This is a strategic role combining materials engineering, environmental compliance, digital engineering, and product delivery. You will shape the digital toolchains, data environments, and processes that support materials selection and allowables, material and process specifications, batch pedigree and traceability, obsolescence, restricted substances, corrosion and compatibility, coatings and finishes, and environmental compliance. Key...

Product Delivery Manager - Electromagnetic Engineering Digital Contract: Initial 6 Months Day Rate: Circa £600 Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (Reading as required) Start Date: ASAP Security Clearance: Active SC clearance We are looking for an experienced Product Delivery Manager - Electromagnetic Engineering Digital to lead the development and delivery of digital engineering capabilities supporting advanced Electromagnetic Engineering within a highly regulated aerospace and defence environment. This is a strategic and technically engaging role, responsible for shaping the digital toolchains, architectures, and environments that underpin Radar Cross Section (RCS), Low Observability (LO), infrared signature, EMC/HIRF, lightning effects, antenna and RF aperture integration, radome performance, RF propagation, and electromagnetic materials. Key Responsibilities Own the delivery and continuous improvement of digital capabilities supporting Electromagnetic Engineering. Develop and...

Job Title: Contact Supervisor / Childrens Support Worker Location: Reading Pay: GBP15.00 per hour and upwards Hours: Flexible days or nights, as much or as little as you want About the Role We are looking for compassionate and reliable Contact Supervisors / Childrens Support Workers to support children and families in and around Reading. This role involves supervising family contact sessions and/or providing direct support to children in a safe, professional, and child-focused manner. Key Responsibilities Supervising contact between children and family members in line with care plans Ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and emotional needs of children are always prioritised Providing clear, accurate reports following contact sessions Working professionally with families, social workers, and other professionals Offering practical and emotional support to children as required Essential Requirements Experience working with children and families A calm, professional, and...

IT Assurance Lead Reading 6-Months Paying up to £108p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Key Responsibilities: Security by Design & Compliance: Be responsible for safeguarding applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments throughout their lifecycle according to the Security by Design framework and principles. Ensure knowledge and application of relevant standards, including but not limited to (ISO 44001, NIST 800-53, (Apply online only), (Apply online only), NIS2, DEFSTAN, JSP's). Secure Development: Define and follow secure development guidelines. Collaborate with development teams to embed requirements and guarantee controls to protect critical data. Co-ordinate technical solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities during development and in production. Monitoring & Assurance: Assure infrastructure and cloud through continuous compliance with...

Electronics Engineer (Contract) Electronic Design Engineer / Hardware Engineer 6-12 months  Immediate start available We're looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join a specialist engineering team on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design, development, testing and support of innovative electronic products, working from initial concept through to production. As Electronics Engineer, you will lead electronic design activities, supporting new product development and existing product ranges, and collaborate with manufacturing partners and external design consultants to deliver high-quality solutions. Key accountabilities for Electronic Design Engineer: Leading the design and verification of new electronic products Supporting and enhancing existing designs and products Developing schematics, system architectures and PCB designs Carrying out prototype testing, validation and calibration activities Working closely with...