Test Programme Director (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile As a Test Transformation and Execution Lead within this function, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the way that change is delivered safely, reliably and to a consistently high standard. You will be responsible for leading a review and subsequent transformation of the end to end payments testing model - starting with our core payment and ancillary vendors, through to our existing development, QA, regression, end to end and UAT processes (including automation). You will identify gaps, understand duplication and assess our current state based on your knowledge of best practice in the industry. You will provide recommendations, options and detailed proposals for both tactical and strategic improvement of our payments related...

Adecco 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 identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an experienced Programme Director with a passion for driving transformation in the media landscape? Our client is looking for a dynamic individual to lead a multi-workstream retail media transformation programme. If you thrive on strategic oversight, stakeholder leadership, and delivering governance excellence, we want to hear from you! Role: Programme Director Duration: 16 Weeks (20-25 days engagement starting July 1st) Location: London (on site) Rate: 1000 - 1400 per day (Outside ir35) Role Overview: This is not a full-time role, 20 to 25 days...

Job Title: Director of Housing Environment and Communities Are you ready to lead transformations change in housing and communities? Our client is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Housing Environment and Communities to drive excellence in service delivery and community engagement. Purpose of the Role The Director will spearhead the Housing Environment and Communities service, ensuring the effective management of the Council's asset portfolio while delivering outstanding value and services for residents. You will shape a strategic vision that aligns with the Council's growth agenda, enhancing public engagement and fostering civic pride. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: - Develop and implement a comprehensive business plan for Housing Environment and Communities. - Ensure operational service delivery meets high standards and remains financially sustainable. - Challenge existing processes to create lean, efficient services....

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a ERP Programme Director to work within the Staffordshire Police Force Location: Staffordshire Police HQ Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Estimated 18 months Daily Rate: 944.00 per day Umbrella Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Hybrid Driving Required: Yes, Full UK Driving Licence Please note this role will be subject to Police Vetting, you will need to have resided within the UK for minimum of 5 years Role Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced ERP Programme Director to lead a transformative initiative within the public sector. This role demands strategic leadership for the end-to-end delivery of the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP implementation, focusing on Finance, HR, Payroll, and Purchasing, along with a fully integrated Duty Management System (DMS). Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Direction: Provide overarching leadership for the ERP programme to ensure...

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a prominent UK-based domestic abuse charity to recruit an Interim Director of Operations. This is a pivotal leadership appointment at a time of organisational growth and transformation, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected national charity tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls. The successful candidate will join the Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic oversight across operations and finance. This role requires an experienced and values-led leader who can bring stability, strengthen systems and processes, and support the organisation through a period of change. Interim Director of Operations Salary: 64,011 per annum (pro rata) Contract: Interim contract for up to 6 months Location: Home-based with regular travel to London (twice a month) Working Pattern: Part-time (3 days a week) A London weighting allowance is available for London-based employees,...

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a prominent UK-based domestic abuse charity to recruit an Interim Director of HR & Operations. This is a pivotal leadership appointment at a time of organisational growth and transformation, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected national charity tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls. The successful candidate will join the Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic oversight across HR, operations and finance. This role requires an experienced and values-led leader who can bring stability, strengthen systems and processes, and support the organisation through a period of change. Interim Director of HR & Operations Salary: 64,011 per annum (pro rata) Contract: Interim contract for up to 6 months Location: Home-based with regular travel to London (twice a month) Working Pattern: Full-time, overseeing Finance, Operations and HR A London weighting allowance...

My client in the South are looking to appoint a talented Director of HR on a Contract basis. The Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all people-related functions across the organisation. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of workforce strategies that support organisational priorities, statutory obligations, service transformation, and the delivery of high-quality public services. What's on offer: Salary: 600- 900 per day depending on experience negotiable based on experience please submit your CV with the rate you require Hybrid working Contract type: Contract Monday - Friday About the role: Based in South (Hybrid): Advise the Chief Executive, Members, and senior leadership team on workforce matters, employment legislation, organisational design, and culture Oversee all HR operations including recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, pay...

Project Director - Data Centres Location: HP14 4HL (North of High Wycombe - site-based) Sector: Data Centres Duration: Ongoing project through to mid-2027 Start: ASAP The Role We are recruiting a Project Director to lead delivery on a major data centre project. Acting as a subcontractor to TSL, this is the first of four buildings on site, with responsibility for two of the units. This role carries full accountability for ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to client expectations, while maintaining and developing strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of project delivery from inception through to completion Ensure works are delivered in line with programme and budget targets Lead site teams and coordinate across multiple stakeholders Manage client relationships and act as the key point of contact Identify risks, resolve issues, and drive overall project performance Requirements (Non-Negotiable)...

Programme Director - Hertfordshire Contract start 1st of June 2026 1000 per day Inside IR35 - paid via an umbrella Hybrid working A senior leadership role within the Strategic Projects and Management Office. The postholder is accountable for the successful delivery of the organisation's portfolio of projects and programmes, setting standards and best practice for project and programme managers, ensuring that strategic initiatives are executed effectively, on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards. The role provides leadership and direction across all delivery teams, shaping delivery strategy, driving execution excellence, and ensuring outcomes realise intended business benefits. The role influences senior stakeholders and aligns delivery activity with organisational priorities. This role requires excellent leadership qualities, who is strategic, proactive, and highly experienced technology leader with a strong track record in delivering complex...

Morson Edge currently have an opportunity available for a HR Director to work on the behalf of our Aerospace client based in Semley. HR DIRECTOR (EXPERT) Job Title: HR Director Expert Location: Semley Department: Human Resources / People & Culture Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director 1. Job Purpose The HR Director (Expert) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction across all aspects of the organisation s people agenda. The role ensures that the organisation attracts, develops, and retains the capabilities required to deliver its strategic objectives within a regulated, high performance environment. As a senior people leader, the post holder shapes organisational culture, embeds strong leadership behaviours, and ensures that HR strategy, policy, and practice are aligned with business goals, values, and governance requirements. Operating at executive level, the role acts as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and the...

HR Lead HR Lead The location of the role is Telford (hybrid working - 3 days per week onsite) . The duration of the contract is 3 months . The pay rate on offer is 500 per day (via Umbrella agency) . Our client is currently searching for a HR Lead to join their team in Telford. Reporting directly to the UK HR Director and with a dotted line into the Head of the Market Unit, this is a pivotal leadership role within the UK HR function. The successful candidate will shape and lead the Market Unit's people agenda, delivering a workforce strategy that aligns with business goals, supports client engagement, and ensures long-term organisational capability. This is a hands-on and strategic role requiring depth in transformation, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and stakeholder influence Responsibilities Future Workforce Planning Lead the strategic workforce planning process for the MU, assessing how client demand, digital disruption,...

Faculty Health & Safety Coordinator (3-Month FTC) Salary: ( 32,080 plus London Weighting of 5,476) Location: Kent (with specific internal locations and flexibility as required) Are you passionate about promoting health and safety within a dynamic academic environment? Do you enjoy working closely with diverse teams to ensure a safe and compliant workplace for staff, students, and visitors? We are seeking a dedicated Faculty Health & Safety Coordinator to support a prestigious University's commitment to a safe and healthy campus. You'll coordinate safety activities within the Faculty of Engineering and Science, advising on health and safety matters across multiple departments. Key responsibilities include: Supporting faculty to maintain compliance with health and safety legislation and university policies. Acting as local lead for accident reporting, investigation, and trend analysis. Coordinating safety training and ensuring records are maintained...

The Electoral Commission On behalf of The Electoral Commission, we are looking for a Head of Compliance and Transparency(PAYE) for a 6 Month contract based in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast (2 days per week in office). As a Head of Compliance and Transparency(PAYE) for a 6 Month contract based in London, Cardiff your main responsibilities will be: Provide senior leadership and direction to the Compliance and Transparency Team (around 15 staff, including two managers). Oversee compliance monitoring and financial transparency reporting cycles. Act as business owner for the Political Finance Online (PFO) system, ensuring continuity between project delivery and operational ownership. Support the Director of Electoral Administration and Reform in strategic and operational decisions relating to political finance regulation. Maintain regulatory assurance and operational effectiveness while longer-term structural changes are determined. Essential: Experience managing a...

Job Title: Commercial Lead Location: Manchester (with regular travel to Leeds weekly/fortnightly) (60% on site) Contract Duration : 31/3/27 Daily Rate: £ 700/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Provide strategic commercial leadership across a high-profile digital programme Lead and support delivery model assessment at a programme/enterprise level Manage and influence senior stakeholders (Director level through to operational teams) Ensure strong programme governance, assurance, and compliance Support and oversee end-to-end procurement activity Work across cross-functional teams to drive alignment and delivery outcomes Operate effectively in a high-visibility, assurance-driven environment Essential Experience HMT Green Book business cases (hands-on experience essential) Public Accounts (PA) 2023 exposure Working within large, complex public sector programmes End-to-end procurement and commercial...

Assistant Chief Executive Location: Croydon Salary: 151,848 - 157,898 Contract: Fixed Term Contract until December 2026 (with potential extension) About the Role We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced leader to join our client as our Assistant Chief Executive. This is a critical, high-profile role at the heart of the organisation, responsible for driving transformation, supporting the council's Renewal Improvement Plan, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, financially sustainable services. As a key member of the Corporate Management Team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive, Corporate Directors and elected Members to shape the future of the borough, embedding a "One Council" approach and leading significant organisational and cultural change. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Assistant Chief Executive will: Provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio including: Public Health (in...

Our Values Accountability Excellence Determination Simplicity Empowerment and respect W orking together Job Purpose Reporting to the Assistant Director of People and Inclusion and as part of the senior management team: Ensure that Dudley Council attracts, recognizes, develops, and retains talent to deliver excellent services for residents. Provide strategic direction on reward, talent, learning, career and leadership development across the Council. Identify need and deliver OD interventions to meet that need, including leadership development that creates inspirational leaders, supports transformation and embeds a culture of inclusiveness across Dudley Council. Providing strategic advice, guidance and support to the EDI agenda for the workforce, customers and the community. Lead on the Council s wellbeing and EDI strategy and define and continually enhance the council s employee health and wellbeing offer Lead the development of the EDI strategy...

Housing Services Manager To be responsible for and deliver a Housing management service to tenants and leaseholders within the Loughborough Estate Management Board through the Income Maximisation Team. These include rent and service charge collection, voids management, repairs, nuisance and anti social behaviour and all other housing management services. To contribute to the overall performance of the LEMB and take responsibility for managing staff and properties within the LEMB s management area, adopting and developing customer service strategies, in accordance with LEMB policies and procedures. To develop and review strategies, policies, procedures and action plans and ensure that key service standards and performance targets are achieved across a range of work areas. To actively contribute to the management of the service provided by LEMB as a member of the Management team, and deputise for the Neighbourhood Services Director. To ensure the LEMB s statutory...

Interim FP&A Consultant International Consumer Brand London Harmonic are delighted to be partnering with a globally recognised, internationally expanding consumer brand on the search for an Interim FP&A Consultant to lead a full redesign of the group's financial reporting suite. This is a genuinely hands-on modelling and reporting role at a business undergoing a significant finance transformation. The organisation has built an exceptional reputation within the consumer space and is now investing heavily in rebuilding its FP&A infrastructure to support continued global growth. This role will suit a commercially minded finance professional with strong Excel modelling skills who can come in, take ownership of a reporting rebuild from scratch, and deliver a clean, practical and scalable suite of outputs that a senior finance team can work with confidently day to day. The Role Reporting into the Global FP&A Director, this role sits at the heart of the finance...

Interim Head of Finance (12 Month FTC) Leicester (Hybrid - 2-3 days on site) 70,000 - 80,000 Gleeson are delighted to be supporting a well-established charity in Leicester to recruit an Interim Head of Finance on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Governance, this is a broad leadership role with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function, oversight of financial reporting and budgeting, and partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation. Managing a team of 12, you'll provide strong leadership across multiple finance and procurement disciplines while ensuring the organisation continues to deliver robust financial control, insightful charity reporting and effective support to operational teams and boards. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and support a finance team of 12 across multiple disciplines Oversee Financial Accounts, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Management...