Role: Procurement Manager Salary/Rate: £70-77 per hr inside IR35 Location: Hybrid, Reading Contract Duration: 18-months We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager for our government client. This Procurement Manager role is hybrid, based between working 2 days per week on site in Reading and the remainder of the week working remotely. There is no further flexibility with the on-site requirement. The contract for the Procurement Manager position is for 18-months, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Security Check ("SC Clearance") This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential skills/experience required: Proven procurement and strategic sourcing experience within the public sector, including use of Government frameworks Strong working knowledge of PA23 and PCR, with demonstrable compliance in complex procurement environments Experience managing NEC...

Job Title: Senior Finance Transformation Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 24 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC (Must be eligible) Qualified accountant recognised qualification or equivalent experience PMO skills/Experience Proactive, a self-starter who can use initiative to get assigned tasks completed. Essential: Active SC Clearance or eligible/willing to be put through SC. SC would need to be in place prior to starting. Co-ordinating across finance function and working with cross functions to deliver change, I.E. IT Experience of driving system enabled business improvement related to finance 5 10 years experience (Proven individual) Qualified accountant recognised qualification or equivalent experience PMO skills/Experience Proactive, a self-starter who can use initiative to get assigned tasks completed. Has worked on a...

Job Title : Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £81.74/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential: SC (Security Clearance) 5+ years Public Procurement experience Negotiating Stripping costs from contracts Supplier Relationship Management Ability to influence and deliver Stakeholder Management at various levels, internal and external Ability to work autonomously Has worked similar size of contract Knowledge of MOD or working with MOD, 3+ years (worst case would accept public sector experience) Has experience doing competitive flexible procurement on PA23. Open framework experience Desirable: ERP experience An IT Background Background in integrating systems, eg SAP or similar Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and...

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 identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title : Senior Project Manager Contract : Initial 6-Month Contract. Location : Windsor - Hybrid (twice a month in office) Rate : 550 - 600 inside umbrella About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of transformation initiatives within LRECS as part of the wider Group Functions change agenda. This role will provide dedicated delivery leadership across several concurrent projects, ensuring clear ownership, strong governance and predictable outcomes. The focus is on safely landing complex, cross-functional change that spans...

Astute's contract team is exclusively working with a Power Generation supplier to recruit for a Site Supervisor for its Berkshire site. The Site Supervisor role comes with a day rate of 550- 650 per day, Outside IR35. This is to start early May and is for a 3 week contract. This could possibly be extended. The Key Skills Required: Worked as a Site Supervisor, managing multiple subcontractors on site previously. Have a strong understanding of CDM regulations. Have a strong understanding of site Health & Safety regulations. Qualifications Required: SSSTS or equivalent NEBOSH or equivalent This role is full time on site. Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability...

Our client, Slough Council, is looking for a Head of SEND Improvements - Strategic Programme Manager to join their team Slough Borough Council is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in our local area with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). To achieve our ambition for delivering positive change, it is essential that improvement activity and accountability is shared across this complex partnership and that our key priorities for improvement are delivered at pace with evidence impact on the outcomes and experiences of children, young people and families with SEND. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of SEND Improvements (Strategic Programme Manager) to provide additional senior leadership capacity and strategic programme oversight. The role will focus on the implementation of the Priority Improvement Action Plan, driving strategic transformation of SEND services and rapid operational change, strengthening partnership...

Our client, Slough Council, is looking for a Head of SEND Improvements - Strategic Programme Manager to join their team Slough Borough Council is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in our local area with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). To achieve our ambition for delivering positive change, it is essential that improvement activity and accountability is shared across this complex partnership and that our key priorities for improvement are delivered at pace with evidence impact on the outcomes and experiences of children, young people and families with SEND. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of SEND Improvements (Strategic Programme Manager) to provide additional senior leadership capacity and strategic programme oversight. The role will focus on the implementation of the Priority Improvement Action Plan, driving strategic transformation of SEND services and rapid operational change, strengthening partnership...

Job Title: Alarms System Implementation Specialist - SC Location: Salisbury (on site) Contract Duration : 21 Months Daily Rate: £670/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National The Role: My client requires an alarms specialist with proven understanding and practical experience of EEMUA 191 who can adapt a site-wide alarms philosophy and policy to the specific needs of high-hazard buildings and facilities. They will be responsible for producing clear, relevant, and detailed working documents for each facility, enabling operators to correctly understand and implement compliant alarm management procedures tailored to their environment. The role requires someone highly proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working effectively across diverse individuals, teams, and operational contexts. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management to design and deliver a comprehensive...

Ref: 23378 Job Title: Programme Change Manager - Global Your New Daily rate: £569 PAYE or £772 Umbrella p/day £147K equivalent pa The Skills You'll Need: Change, Transformation, PROSCI and/or APMG certification, FMCG/ Pharma/ Supply Chain or Manufacturing background Duration: 1 year temp contract Location: Weybridge, hybrid - 2 days a week in the office Start date: ASAP Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Who you'll be working for: Our client, a major FTSE100 business, who have fantastic offices in London are looking for a Programme Change Manager - Global. What You'll be Doing: This role will focus on the human side of change, which is about preparing, and equipping our colleagues to adopt and adapt to changes in job roles, organisation structures, business processes, systems, and technology, and more. Main Responsibilities: Change strategy: Develop the 3-year change strategy and approach alongside the 2026 detailed change plan for the programme....

SR163 / TP137 PC Representative - National Grid Substation Location: Cowley National Grid Substation, Oxford Job Type: Contract (Temporary) Start Date: 07/04/2026 End Date: 30/10/2026 Hours: 45 hours per week Working Hours: 07:30 - 17:30 Pay Rate: Up to 600/day Reason for Vacancy: Additional Capacity The Role: We are currently recruiting an experienced SR163 / TP137 PC Representative to support works on a live National Grid substation project at Cowley Substation. This is a key supervisory position acting as the Principal Contractor Representative, ensuring all works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with National Grid standards. You will play a critical role in managing site activities, coordinating contractors, and upholding the highest levels of safety and operational control within a live HV environment. Key Responsibilities: Act as Principal Contractor Representative (PC Rep) on site Supervise and coordinate daily site activities across multiple workstreams...

Our client, Brent Council, is looking for a Head of Service for their Quality & Improvement team. Understanding CQC processes and requirements essential Office-based 2 or 3 times a week - full-time in the event of a CQC inspection Must be immediately available Practice Development Needs, Principal Social Work and Transformation Team and Performance Team Will be supervising a small team of up to 5 direct reports Performance, data, training, development and practice Evidence of experience improving a CQC rating in a local authority context would be ideal Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is...

Senior Content Strategist/Designer Contract Daily Rate: Up to 600 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 3 Months initially Location: Hybrid (2 days in the London Victoria office) Are you ready to take a leading role in shaping product content for a dynamic organisation? We are seeking a Senior Content Strategist/Designer to join our team and help us elevate our content creation process. This is a unique opportunity to transform our recently defined brand voice into engaging product content that resonates with users. About the Role As a Senior Content Strategist/Designer, you will assess our current content landscape, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Your mission will be to showcase what exceptional content looks like, and develop a straightforward, reliable system that our teams can utilise effectively. A critical aspect of this role is to ensure our content system is optimised for both human users and AI, empowering designers to produce...

Job Title: BRIM Solution Architect (SAP) Engagement Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote options available) Duration: Initial contract with potential extensions Role Overview We are seeking an experienced BRIM Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex billing and revenue management solutions within an enterprise SAP landscape. This role requires deep functional expertise across the SAP BRIM suite and the ability to architect end-to-end solutions aligned with business and financial processes. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for SAP BRIM implementations Define and design functional processes and data flows across the BRIM landscape Work closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions Provide expertise across: Subscription Order Management (SOM) Convergent Charging (CC) Convergent Mediation (CM) Convergent Invoicing (CI) Contract Accounts...

Job Title: SAP BRIM Convergent Invoicing Consultant Engagement Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote options available) Duration: April 2026 - June 2027 Role Overview We are looking for a skilled SAP BRIM Convergent Invoicing (CI) Consultant to support the delivery of enterprise-scale billing solutions. This role requires strong hands-on experience in SAP Convergent Invoicing, with a solid understanding of end-to-end BRIM processes and data flows. Key Responsibilities Configure and support SAP Convergent Invoicing (CI) solutions within a BRIM landscape Work on end-to-end billing and invoicing processes , ensuring accurate integration across modules Translate business requirements into functional specifications and system configurations Support implementation and optimisation of: Billing and invoicing processes Revenue accrual and financial postings Bill cycle management and invoicing offsetting Collaborate with cross-functional...

Senior Project Manager 6 Months - Contract London (2 days a week on site) Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving transformational change? Do you thrive in an environment where your project management skills can shine? If so, our client is looking for you! We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and motivate a talented team in delivering impactful projects that align with our mission and goals. Key Responsibilities: As a Senior Project Manager, you will: Lead and Inspire: Motivate a diverse team to achieve project goals, ensuring everyone is aligned and engaged. Deliver Excellence: Oversee programs and activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while managing resources effectively. Strategize and Budget: Schedule resource assignments and determine budgets, forecasts, and operating plans to guarantee seamless service delivery. Communicate Transparently: Provide timely and accurate reporting on program status, analyze...

Job Title: Senior Construction Project Manager Location: London (2 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 31/12/26 Daily Rate: £700/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC The Role: This person would be the senior project manager for a high profile project in the built environment sector taking place in London and would have the technical and scheduling knowledge to manage the contractors delivery teams and designer. Job Responsibilities: Lead construction delivery. Hold the contractor to account on scheduling and cost. Risk Management & Mitigation. Identify potential project roadblocks such as permit delays or budget overruns and implement strategies to keep the project on track. Primary Liaison. Act as the main point of contact between the owner/developer and the design team (Architects/Engineers). Coordination between professional services, contractor, key stakeholders & internal stakeholders. Regular reporting...

Interim Head of Audit, Risk & Assurance 3-6 month contract 700 - 800 per day (Inside IR35) Local Authority Hybrid working arrangements, 2 days a week on site (London) About the client We are seeking an experienced interim Head of Financial Assurance to lead Internal Audit, Risk, Insurance and Counter Fraud for a local authority in the London area. Accountabilities As a key member of the senior finance leadership team, you will: Lead and develop a high-performing audit, risk, and insurance function Strengthen governance, assurance, and enterprise risk management frameworks Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and elected members Drive continuous improvement, quality, and value for money across services Shape and deliver a modern, forward-looking assurance strategy Candidate Requirements (Essential) We are looking for a credible and strategic leader who brings: A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience A...

Randstad CPE is currently recruiting for a Freelance Design manager for the a rail / LUL project in London Our client is a market leader within Civil engineering and rail. The role is to provide design management support for the Civils andBuild works from ECI / inception to final commissioning/financial settlement, and to co-ordinate and manage the design consultants appointed for the project. Preparation of the project brief Consultant selection and appointment Value management & Engineering Management of the Design Development Managing of the Contractor Design Process Prepare Design Execution Plan. Establish and monitor appropriate project operating procedures and systems, specifically ensuring the Design Management Plan is being followed and adhered to. Establish project design programme and ensure it is kept up to date. Establish & manage procedures for convening and recording meetings which: enable the client to review and input into the design, enable the...

Job Advertisement: Financial Crime - Transaction Monitoring Specialist Join Our Client's Team! Are you passionate about financial crime prevention and compliance? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a real difference? Our client, a leading organization in the financial services sector, is seeking a talented Financial Crime - Transaction Monitoring Specialist to join their innovative IT FinCrime team! Position Details: Contract Type: Temporary Contract Length: 6 months Daily Rate: 675 - 775 Working Pattern: Full Time Why This Role Matters: As a Financial Crime - Transaction Monitoring Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in transforming financial crime prevention initiatives. Your insights and skills will help safeguard our client's operations while enhancing compliance and reducing risk. Key Responsibilities: Support the delivery of Financial Crime - Transaction Monitoring transformation projects. Conduct...

Our client, Brent Council, is looking for a Head of Service for their Quality & Improvement team. Understanding CQC processes and requirements essential Office-based 2 or 3 times a week - full-time in the event of a CQC inspection Must be immediately available Practice Development Needs, Principal Social Work and Transformation Team and Performance Team Will be supervising a small team of up to 5 direct reports Performance, data, training, development and practice Evidence of experience improving a CQC rating in a local authority context would be ideal Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is...