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Cost Assurance Lead Location: Hybrid Working with occasional travel to Birmingham or other sites when required. Contract Duration: 6 Months (with potential extension) Day Rate: 600- 700 per day Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Cost Assurance Lead to join their team and play a pivotal role in delivering commercial assurance, cost optimisation, and analytical challenge across major capital infrastructure programmes. This position is ideal for a professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring value for money while fostering contractor accountability. Key Responsibilities: Lead cost optimisation and commercial assurance activities across significant contracts and programmes, ensuring efficient delivery outcomes. Provide independent challenges to contractor estimates, budget costs, and final account positions, utilising benchmarking, historical data, and should-cost modelling techniques. Support contract award recommendations by...

Investment/Development Engineers x 2 - HVDC Interconnectors and Civil engineering Location & Contract The role is based at Sellindge Converter Station, Church Lane, Sellindge, Kent, TN25 6AF. The working arrangement is 2-3 days per week on site , with the remainder working from home, other offices or with suppliers and clients. Infrequent additional travel may be required. The initial contract is 6 months, with a very strong possibility of extension , as the position supports a multi-year programme of upgrades across the existing asset portfolio. Programme: Multi-year asset upgrade programme The Opportunity We are recruiting an Investment Engineer to support a major, multi-year programme of upgrades and improvements across an existing portfolio of operational HVDC interconnector assets. Our client is a leading UK electricity transmission and energy infrastructure organisation, playing a vital role in energy security, cross-border electricity transmission...

Ethics Investigator Warwick (Hybrid working) 12 Month Contract Salary C. 55,000 per annum (DOE) Role Overview : As an Ethics Investigator, you will report directly to the Head of Ethics Investigations (UK) and play a crucial role in conducting investigations into alleged breaches of the organisation's Code of Ethics, HR disciplinary issues, grievances, and other sensitive matters. Your systematic and thorough approach will be key in identifying lessons learned and tracking investigation recommendations. Key Responsibilities : Conduct efficient and effective investigations into alleged breaches of the organisation's Code of Ethics, fraud, grievances, and other related matters. Participate in cross-functional triage processes to support effective decision-making on investigative matters. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert, providing advice and support to ensure consistency in investigations. Design and deliver training on investigations across all levels of...

Job Title : Implementation Lead Location: Warwick (Hybrid) Contract Length : 6 months (Potential for extension) Daily Rate: 500 (Umbrella) The Opportunity Our client is seeking an Implementation Lead to join a high-profile transformation programme that will play a key role in shaping the future of Great Britain's energy system. As part of the ambitious Regional Energy Strategic Planning (RESP) Programme, you will help drive the successful delivery of a major organisational transformation, supporting the implementation of new capabilities, operating models and ways of working across 11 regions. This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally significant programme at a pivotal stage, helping turn strategic design into operational reality. This opportunity is ideally suited to a transformation professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys leading large-scale people-focused change. Working alongside senior stakeholders, programme teams...

Markets & Securities Services Operations - Assistant Vice President Location: London Contract Type: 6 Months Hybrid (Scope for extension) Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Vice President for their Markets & Securities Services Operations team. This pivotal role is designed for professionals eager to contribute to the evolving landscape of securities operations and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: As the Assistant Vice President, you will play a crucial role in supporting regulatory changes, including the implementation of T+1, while ensuring smooth business-as-usual (BAU) processes. Your responsibilities will include: Trade Lifecycle Management : Execute and monitor end-to-end trade processing for Repo, Credit Bonds, and other fixed-income instruments. Tri-Party Management : Manage tri-party repo transactions and liaise with agents like Euroclear for seamless processing....

Job Title : Customer Service Advisor Location : Edinburgh City Centre - EH3 Pay Rate : 14.40p/hr Hours : Monday - Friday, 7 hour shifts between 8am-6pm. Hybrid Working : 3 days per week home working after training Contract Type : Temporary - 12 months Start Date : Jan 2027 Lloyds are recruiting now for Customer Service roles supporting the UK's largest Banking Group. As a Customer Service Representative, you'll be handling complex enquiries mainly by phone. You'll need experience of speaking to customers and have a compassion and a desire to do the right thing for them. An 8 week training programme will teach you all you need to know about the wide range of products and services you will support customers. From there you will have the freedom to work 3 days a week from home, with ongoing support and development to allow you develop in your role. As part of the IP&I team, you will be providing customers with support across various products and...

Job Title : Project Manager Location : Warwick (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office, with regular travel required) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate : 500 (Umbrella) Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery and deployment of a technology-based programme. This role requires a highly organised and proactive individual who can take ownership of project delivery, maintain rigorous governance, and ensure all stakeholders remain aligned to agreed objectives, timelines, and deliverables. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the project forward on a day-to-day basis, coordinating multiple workstreams, managing dependencies, and ensuring actions are followed through to completion. This is a hands-on project management position requiring strong planning, reporting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills. The Project Manager will act as the central point of coordination between operational...

Scrum Master - NGED Connections Reform Programme Client: National Grid Programme: Ofgem-funded Connections Reform Function: IT & Digital - Electricity Distribution (NGED) Positions: 6 Band: D Contract: Initial 6 months Location: Predominantly remote, UK-based, with travel as required Reports to: NGED Lead Scrum Master / Programme Delivery Leadership Role Overview National Grid is undertaking an Ofgem-funded Connections Reform programme, which is currently in its discovery phase . The programme will involve technology and business delivery across front-end, back-end, DSO and integration teams. We are seeking six experienced Scrum Masters, each embedded within a dedicated delivery team. These are hands-on, delivery-focused roles combining Agile leadership with strong Product Management, Project Management and delivery coordination capabilities. The role extends beyond facilitating Scrum ceremonies. Each Scrum Master will act as the day-to-day...

Job Title : Customer Service Representative Location : Dundee 8 West Marketgait DD1 4BN Pay Rate : 14.40p/hr Hours : Monday - Friday, 7 hour shifts between 8am-6pm. Hybrid Working : 3 days per week home working after training Contract Type : Temporary - 12 months Start Date : January 2027 Lloyds are recruiting now for Customer Service roles supporting the UK's largest Banking Group. As a Customer Service Representative, you'll be handling complex enquiries mainly by phone. You'll need experience of speaking to customers and have a compassion and a desire to do the right thing for them. An 8 week training programme will teach you all you need to know about the wide range of products and services you will support customers. From there you will have the freedom to work 3 days a week from home, with ongoing support and development to allow you develop in your role. As part of the IP&I team, you will be providing customers with support across various...

Job Title : Customer Service Representative Location : Edinburgh City Centre Pay Rate : 14.40p/hr Hours : Monday - Friday, 7 hour shifts between 8am-6pm. Hybrid Working : 3 days per week home working after training Contract Type : Temporary - 12 months Start Date : January 2027 Lloyds are recruiting now for Customer Service roles supporting the UK's largest Banking Group. As a Customer Service Representative, you'll be handling complex enquiries mainly by phone. You'll need experience of speaking to customers and have a compassion and a desire to do the right thing for them. An 8 week training programme will teach you all you need to know about the wide range of products and services you will support customers. From there you will have the freedom to work 3 days a week from home, with ongoing support and development to allow you develop in your role. As part of the IP&I team, you will be providing customers with support across various products and...

SOX Control Tester Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, London / Hybrid 3 months contract (expected to start January 2027) Day Rate 600 via Umbrella Company Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. The Role Our client's Group...

Job Tittle: Content Designer Location: London - Hybrid (2 days onsite per week: Tuesday & Thursday) Contract: 6 months Working Pattern: Full-time Start Date: Immediate / ASAP preferred Rate: Highly competitive About the Role We're looking for an experienced Content Designer to join a fast-paced Rewards team within a leading financial services organisation. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary product and design team alongside UX Designers, Product Owners, Researchers and other Content Designers to create clear, useful and customer-focused digital experiences. The role offers a varied mix of product development, BAU activity and customer campaigns, giving you the opportunity to influence both everyday customer experiences and high-profile initiatives. The Project A key focus of the role will be the Challenges feature within Rewards. Challenges are designed to encourage customers to adopt positive financial behaviours and reward them for...

Job Tittle: Senior Technical Business Analyst - Equities / Trade Processing Location: Bromley Contract: 12 months Day Rate: Circa 750/Day Working Arrangement: 4 days per week in the office for the first 6 months, moving to 3 days per week thereafter, subject to review. Job Type: Full-time The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Business Analyst to join a leading investment banking environment, supporting a range of strategic technology initiatives within the Prime Finance and Equities business. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale capital markets projects, including settlement programmes, alongside ongoing enhancements to the bank's existing trade processing platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, taking ownership of requirements and driving projects through the full delivery lifecycle. Essential Skills and Experience...

Senior Supply Chain Project Manager Warwick Hybrid Working Long Term Programme Up to 65ph Outside IR35 A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our market leading giant as a Senior Supply Chain Project Manager supporting a major global transformation programme. This role will focus on leading supplier sourcing and source change projects across a complex manufacturing environment, ensuring business continuity whilst delivering strategic supply chain improvements. Working closely with global stakeholders, suppliers and cross functional teams, you will drive projects from planning through implementation whilst managing cost, risk, performance and delivery objectives. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced project professional with a strong background in manufacturing supply chains, supplier management and procurement transformation, gained within the aerospace industry. Key Responsibilities Lead end to end supply chain and supplier sourcing projects...

Head of Market Insight 6-Month Contract Inside IR35 950 per day via Umbrella Welwyn Garden City (Hybrid role - 3 days per week on site) An opportunity has arisen for an experienced insight and commercial performance leader to join one of the UK's largest and most recognisable consumer organisations on an interim basis. This is a high-profile leadership role where you'll help senior business leaders understand market performance, identify growth opportunities, and shape strategic decisions through insight-led recommendations. You'll operate at board-facing level, leading a team responsible for translating complex market, customer and competitor data into clear commercial actions that drive performance. Key Responsibilities Lead the analysis and interpretation of market share, customer spend and competitor performance Present recommendations and insights to senior leadership and board stakeholders Identify commercial growth opportunities and performance risks...

Senior Operational Buyer (Direct Procurement) Location : Manufacturing Sector Duration : 12 months but long term expected Daily Rate: Up to 358.00 Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Senior Operational Buyer to join their dynamic team on an initial 12-month contract with the potential for ongoing extension. This is an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in a hands-on operational procurement role! Key Responsibilities: Manage procurement activities to support manufacturing and production requirements. Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders through SAP. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and performance. Manage material supply against Bills of Materials (BOMs). Proactively resolve supply chain issues and material shortages. Support production schedules and operational requirements. Analyse procurement and supplier performance data. Collaborate...

SOX Control Tester Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, London / Hybrid 3 months contract (expected to start January 2027) Day Rate 600 via Umbrella Company Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. The Role Our client's Group...

Job Title: Benefits Lead / Project Manager Location: Warwick - 2 days a week on site Contract: 6 Months Our client, a leading organisation in the utilities sector, is seeking an accomplished Benefits Lead / Project Manager to spearhead the implementation of a new employee benefits platform. This pivotal role will ensure the seamless transition from the current system while maintaining business-as-usual benefits activities during this critical period. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Charge: Oversee the delivery and enhancement of business-as-usual benefits activities, including refreshing Total Reward Statements and facilitating the 2027 Bonus Exchange window. Collaborative Approach: Work alongside the Reward team, Procurement, IT, Payroll, People Services, Finance, and external suppliers to ensure alignment with the organisation's People strategy. Vendor Management: Take charge of managing benefits vendors, collaborating with Procurement and Reward...

Data Analyst - Supplier Transition Contract: 6 months Location: Bristol preferred, but open to candidates based anywhere in the UK (excluding London office) - Hybrid Background: Open to all backgrounds Inside ir35 Role Overview We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Data Analyst to support a significant supplier transition programme. With a large volume of data coming through as the business moves into the new year, this individual will play a key hands-on role in supporting the transition of work to three key suppliers, the majority of which are large-scale providers. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers to gather, review, validate and consolidate data, ensuring its accuracy and completeness before it is fed into developing automation processes. This is a very hands-on, operational data role. The immediate requirement is for someone who can take ownership of the day-to-day data gathering and validation activities, work...

IT Sourcing Manager Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds, Manchester / Hybrid 6 months contract Day Rate 682 via Umbrella Company Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. They are looking for an experienced sourcing...