Service Manager Lead a high-impact service tackling domestic abuse at its source, combining safeguarding, public protection and behaviour change. This hybrid role suits a confident leader with relevant service management, complex risk and partnership-working experience. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Operations Manager, Safeguarding Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Domestic Abuse Manager, Public Protection Manager, Programme Manager, Support Services Manager, Team Manager Benefits include 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, a 5% employer pension contribution, healthcare cash plan, life assurance and professional development.   SALARY: £37,080 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid - East Sussex (extensive travel across Rother, Wealden, Lewes, Hastings and Eastbourne) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract for up to 12 months initially, with a possible extension of up to a further...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Head of Customer Access & Experience on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Customer Access & Contact: Lead the Council's customer access and contact function across frontline and service-specific teams, ensuring residents can obtain the information, advice, support and services they need through effective, accessible and sustainable service channels. Customer Insight & Experience: Lead the Council's approach to understanding, measuring and improving resident experience of accessing the Council's services through performance management, standard setting, quality assurance, workforce development, customer insight and organisational learning. Corporate Complaints: Lead the Council's corporate complaints function, ensuring effective complaint resolution, regulatory compliance and robust corporate oversight of the Council's complaints framework. Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and...

Job Title: Finance / Recharging Manager SC Location : Corsham (Up to 3 days/week on site as per business needs) Contract Duration : 31/3/2027 Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Essential: Holds or is working towards recognised professional financial qualifications Proficient IT skills Strong financial governance and control In year budget and financial management Sound understanding of Government Finance principles Financial planning and forecasting expertise Experience with investment appraisals and business cases Charging / Billing experience Desirable: MOD / Defence background CP&F knowledge useful Finance Manager Delivery of long-term planning submissions (SPC Strategic Planning Cycle) and Annual Budgeting Cycle (ABC , including options. Delivery of In-year Budget and Forecast, coordinating monthly submissions and commentary packs in line with the consolidated review timetable. Ensure...

Astute's Strategic Growth Team is partnering with an established organisation within the Power Generation industry to recruit an experienced Claims / Contracts Manager to support multiple operational power stations and major engineering projects across the UK. This contract position offers a day rate of 550.00 to 650.00, supporting a range of power generation projects including plant upgrades, planned shutdowns, outages and major maintenance programmes. If you're an experienced Claims / Contracts Manager with a strong background in Power Generation, EPC contracts, contractual claims and dispute resolution, and have a proven track record of protecting commercial interests across complex engineering projects, submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities of the Claims / Contracts Manager Working closely with project delivery, commercial and senior management teams, you will: Manage contractual claims, disputes and commercial matters across multiple UK power generation...

Senior Project Manager Warehouse & Logistics Automation Location: Lichfield Duration: 12-month contract Rate: £650 per day Umbrella or £500 per day PAYE + £60 holiday pay I m currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong engineering background to join a major warehouse automation and material handling project in Lichfield. You will be responsible for managing the project through the full lifecycle, from customer engagement and installation through to testing, commissioning and final handover. The Role Project Delivery: Take full ownership of project delivery, managing programmes, budgets, costs, forecasting and reporting. Customer Management: Act as the primary point of contact for the customer, building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Site Management: Coordinate installation managers, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams. Engineering & Installation: Oversee the installation of...

Job Title: Partnerships Lead Location: Liverpool / Hybrid (up to 3 days per week onsite.) Contract Duration : 31/3/27 Daily Rate: £650/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 The Role: As the Partnerships Lead, you will support the Grade 6 Policy & Partnerships Manager in leading the design, development, and testing of the LAMP framework. You will act as the principal bridge between the programme, Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs), and central government departments, embedding collaborative estate planning across strategic authorities. This role is central to bringing diverse public sector partners together and influencing joined-up decision-making. You will play a pivotal role in driving wider system change by ensuring central government departments actively engage with and champion Pathfinder activities. By aligning central departmental priorities with regional opportunities, you will unlock collective property assets to support the long-term strategic...

Job Title : Lead Procurement Manager Location: Hybrid / London (predominately remote occasional travel for meetings) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate : £700/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Experience delivering procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), including familiarity with the Central Digital Platform, new notice types, and associated procedures. Given the recent implementation of PA23, direct experience is not essential but will be explored further at interview. Significant procurement experience using a range of procedures Strong business acumen and ability to show evidence-based decision making Excellent stakeholder management skills Excellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skills Awareness of public sector procurement legislation Relevant commercial experience Key Responsibilities: Leading end to end sourcing activity including pre-procurement activity, Delivery Model Assessment, OBC development,...

Interim Finance Systems Implementation Lead Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days onsite preferred, flexibility available for the right candidate) Contract: 12 Month Interim Assignment Day Rate: Flexible / Subject to Experience Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity: I am supporting a local authority embarking on a major finance systems transformation programme as they implement a new financial system. This is a pivotal role where you will act as the client's lead finance representative throughout the implementation, ensuring the system is successfully designed, built, tested and adopted across the organisation. The organisation is now seeking an experienced Finance Systems Implementation Lead to take ownership of the finance workstream and drive the programme forward. Key Responsibilities: Lead the finance workstream for the cloud implementation. Act as the primary finance lead across the project. Drive system design workshops and requirements gathering. Develop and...

ob title: Electrical Engineer Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: December 2026 (subject to extension) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 only Pay rate: Up to 750 Umbrella per day DOE Location: Remote working - 1 day in the office and or on site required every 2 weeks, subject to client's request Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and engineering support across a portfolio of Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and private wire projects. The role involves supporting projects throughout the full lifecycle, from development and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, technically robust, and commercially viable. The successful candidate will provide technical assurance, review engineering deliverables, manage engineering risks, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive successful project delivery and...

Infrastructure Governance Lead (Contract) Duration: 12 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 The VP Technology Resilience Governance Lead provides senior governance and programme oversight for TRR-related audit, regulatory and resilience-uplift activity. The role establishes an integrated view of requirements, deliverables, accountable owners, dependencies, risks, evidence and closure status, while coordinating delivery across technology and resilience stakeholders. Key Accountabilities: Own the integrated governance view for TRR-related PwC and FCA remediation requirements, including scope, owners, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and supporting evidence. Establish and maintain traceability from source requirement through planned deliverable, accountable owner, approval,...

Role: Civil Principal Contractor Site Manager (PCSM) - National Grid Location: Buckinghamshire Duration: 12 months, rolling Day Rate: 600 - 650 per day Outside IR35 Start Date: Immediate / ASAP About the Role We are seeking an experienced Civil PCSM to lead high-voltage substation and infrastructure upgrade projects. You will act as the primary point of contact for site safety, compliance, and delivery, ensuring all works align with strict National Grid standards. Key Responsibilities Site Leadership: Manage daily civil engineering and construction activities safely. Compliance: Enforce National Grid SR163 supplier requirements on-site. Safety: Direct temporary works, excavation safety, and risk assessments. Coordination: Act as the main liaison between subcontractors and stakeholders. Essential Requirements Accreditation: Current National Grid SR163 PCSM qualification. Safety: Valid SMSTS and up-to-date First Aid at Work....

Senior Commercial Buyer - Infrastructure Project Rate - 500- 600 per day (umbrella) Location - Warwick or Wokingham (hybrid with 3 days onsite per week) Contract - 6 months Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Commercial Buyer to support a major infrastructure programme on a fixed-term contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a delivery-focused professional looking to make a significant impact in the infrastructure sector. Role Overview: As a Senior Commercial Buyer, you will be at the forefront of coordinating procurement activities, ensuring seamless communication between programme delivery teams and the procurement function. Your hands-on approach will help maintain alignment between project requirements and procurement delivery while supporting the execution of the agreed commercial strategy. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary interface between programme delivery teams and the procurement function. Develop and support...

Fixed Income Application Support Specialist (Contract) Duration: 8 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (2 - 3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are looking for an experienced Fixed Income eTrading Application Support Specialist to join the Sales & Trading Application Support team on an approximately 8-month temporary assignment. The role will provide hands-on technical and production support for business-critical electronic trading services, with a particular focus on eTrading workflows, electronic venue connectivity, production stability, monitoring and technical troubleshooting. The successful candidate will work closely with Front Office users, internal Technology teams, Network and Infrastructure teams, application vendors and electronic trading venues. The role requires someone who can quickly understand an existing...

Great opportunity to work with this leading international Consulting Engineers who are looking to bring on board a driven and experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Outside IR35, to be an active part of a specialist design team consultancy to work on a variety of Hyper scale Data Centre projects. Key Responsibilities:- Create electrical design drawings and specs for Data Centre Projects. Ensure designs meet all standards and regulations. Support sustainable design and use of innovative tech Work closely with colleagues, clients, architects, and contractors Manage project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables. About you: You should hold Degree (or historic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field.- Should have extensive experience in Mission Critical design and building services design, specifically on data centres.- Sound knowledge of British Standards and building regulations.- Strong communication skills.-. Your expert recruitment consultant is...

Connect2Luton are recruiting a Head of Service - Travel Assistance on behalf of Luton Borough Council. The Role: We are seeking an experienced senior leader to take strategic responsibility for Luton Borough Council's Travel Assistance Service. Reporting to the Director of Education and forming part of the Education Senior Leadership Team, you will lead a large, complex statutory service responsible for SEND travel assistance, home-to-school transport, post-16 transport, transport for children in care, adult social care transport and internal fleet operations. This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for service transformation, commissioning, statutory compliance, contract management, safeguarding, and financial performance. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership for the Council's Travel Assistance Service. Lead the delivery of safe, compliant and cost-effective transport services for children, young people and adults. Oversee SEND...

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Project Manager to join a growing project delivery team at the start of the construction of one of the largest hyper scale data centre schemes in the UK - A 140 MW scheme! With the project at an early stage this is agreat time to join and work on a five plus year scheme This role will take responsibility for the operational delivery of the electrical packages from pre-construction/ Scope/ Procurement/ validation of subcontractors and ultimately to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will have experience delivering complex building services installations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams on fast-paced projects and importantly experience in handling as a single discipline electrical project values of 30 + million within a project cost This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Electrical Project Manager looking to work on large-scale mission critical projects. Key Responsibilities Manage...

We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Project Manager to join a growing project delivery team at the start of the construction of one of the largest hyperscale data centre schemes in the UK - A 140 MW scheme! This role will take responsibility for the operational delivery of the Mechanical (HVAC) packages from pre-construction/ Scope/ Procurement/ validation of subcontractors and ultimately to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will have experience delivering complex building services installations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams on fast-paced projects and importantly experience in handling as a single discipline electrical project values of 30 + million within a project cost This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Project Manager looking to work on large-scale mission critical, commercial or infrastructure projects. If you have experience of cooling withing the Data centre space this would be advantageous Key...

Business engagement & transformation- Support Contract Type: Inside IR35 Duration: Until 31/03/2027 (likely to be extended) Location: London (Hybrid 1x month onsite) Pay Rate: Max 700 Start Date: ASAP Background Checks: BPSS Hours: 40 Job Overview: We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to support Digital Communications & Engagement, stakeholder coordination, DigitalHub (SharePoint) and the rollout of an outcome-led Digital Performance Management Framework. The role will help improve how Digital engages with colleagues, shares information, tracks delivery and uses performance insights to support evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement. Your Responsibilities: Digital Communications & Engagement: Draft and publish newsletters, announcements, updates and roadshow materials. Support C&E plans, including audience mapping, messaging, channel selection and engagement journeys. Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate...

Job Title: Finance Business Partner - SC Location: Reading / Hybrid (up to 3 days per week onsite.) Contract Duration : 12 months - Possible extension Daily Rate : £77.19/hr (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC Key Accountabilities: Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to become the trusted partner of the accountable leads. Effectively representing business partners in a wide range of stakeholder forums within the operating units. Ensuring that the services for business partners are delivered to the business rhythm in accordance with appropriate processes and systems. Line and task manage capacity and deployment of business partner managers and their teams in support of Lead Business Partners. Ensuring the teams deliverables are: Produced to acceptable time, cost & quality, including but not limited to forecasts, budgets, procurement plans, reports and variance analysis. Produced to the required Business...

Job Title: Strategic Supplier Manager & Contract Lead Location: Remote but with ad hoc travel Possibly twice a month travel to central London / Croydon / Manchester possibly Birmingham / Liverpool Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £650/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside Security Clearance: SC Strategic Relationship and Contract Management Lead Lead relationships with strategic suppliers and delivery partners. Drive supplier performance, value and innovation. Shape supplier strategies, intelligence and stakeholder engagement. Provide expert commercial and contract management advice. Build and enhance contract management capability across the organisation. Establish assurance frameworks that strengthen contract oversight. Represent the organisation in strategic supplier and stakeholder engagements. Promote best practice and continuous improvement in supplier Management Essential: Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM)...