Position: Portfolio Manager Location: Warwick, or Wokingham (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week onsite) Day Rate: 600 - 625 per day (Umbrella) Initial 6-month contract with likely extensions About The Role: We are supporting a major UK energy system operator in the search for an experienced Portfolio Manager to join their Enterprise Portfolio Office. The client is a government-backed organisation responsible for planning and coordinating the country's energy infrastructure and transition to net zero , making this a high-profile and impactful portfolio role. The successful candidate will operate within a large and fast-moving portfolio environment of over 700 programmes and projects , with more than 50 active initiatives and programmes valuing as much as 65+ million . This role combines strategic portfolio oversight with hands-on operational management , focusing on portfolio assurance, benefits realisation, and financial reporting across complex...

Project Manager 6 Months - Contract Warwick (2 days a week on site) Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in transforming the utilities sector? Our client is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join their Major Programme Delivery (MPD) team within the Transformation & Major Projects Directorate. This is your chance to contribute to high-impact initiatives that align with strategic objectives and enhance governance and outcomes! Key Responsibilities: As a Project Manager, you will: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that resonate with business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Ensure timely delivery of projects within scope and budget. Develop comprehensive project plans and schedules, managing dependencies and critical paths. Organize and allocate resources effectively, guiding project team members and assigning responsibilities. Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to achieve...

Senior Site Engineer Didcot £500-£600 per day PAYE Umbrella Are you a Senior Site Engineer interested in an exciting opportunity working on a multi-million-pound highways project? If so, keep reading. The Company Our client, a Tier 1 Contractor in the UK are currently offering an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to join them for an assignment on a high-profile highways project in Oxfordshire. The company is one of the leading Infrastructure contractors working in the market today and have an excellent track record of delivering world class Civil Engineering projects. The Role As a skilled Site Engineer, you will provide your expertise with ensuring the site runs effectively and safely. Your expertise in managing Construction Phase Plans will be essential as you ensure accurate placement and alignment of critical components. You ll lead by example through regular on-site checks and making sure all project processes stay firmly on track. About you...

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for you to step into a pivotal senior leadership position as Interim Head of Financial Planning within Local Government Authority based in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and acting as a trusted advisor to Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and Directorate Heads of Finance. What you'll do: As Interim Head of Financial Planning, you will play a central role in shaping how financial resources are managed across all areas of this large public sector organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you leading a talented team focused on providing insightful analysis, robust reporting, and strategic advice that supports both immediate operational needs and long-term ambitions. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure that all financial planning activities, from budget setting to monitoring, are...

Interim Tax Project Lead Location: Flexible / Hybrid Contract: Interim (3-6 months, extension possible) £600pd Outside About the Role We are seeking an experienced Interim Tax Consultant/Project lead to lead a comprehensive transformation of our tax division during a period of structural change and regulatory complexity. This assignment requires a senior tax professional with deep technical expertise and strong operational capability. You will play a pivotal role in redesigning tax processes, strengthening governance, and ensuring the organisation is fully equipped to meet new compliance and reporting standards. Key Responsibilities Lead a full review and overhaul of the group's tax division , including operating model, processes, controls, reporting structures, and governance. Drive Pillar Two readiness and implementation , including assessing group exposure, data requirements, transitional rules, safe harbours, and end-to-end compliance obligations. Build...

Interim Head of Financial Planning for a large city council - 6 month assignment Your new company A fantastic opportunity has been registered for an Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP) within a Local Government Authority based in the West Midlands. This role offers the chance to shape and influence the financial future of a major council, reporting directly to the Director of Finance and acting as a trusted advisor to Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and Directorate Heads of Finance. Your new role Your role as Interim Head of Financial Planning (MTFP), you will play a central role in shaping how financial resources are managed across all areas of this large public sector organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you leading a talented team focused on providing insightful analysis, robust reporting, and strategic advice that supports both immediate operational needs and long-term ambitions. You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure that...

Programme Delivery Manager 12-Month Contract Day Rate: Circa 600, negotiable (via approved umbrella) Location: Bristol, Tipton or Castle Donington ( Hybrid - 1 day per week in office + monthly visit to Castle Donington if not based there) About The Role We are seeking an experienced Programme Delivery Manager to join our high-profile utilities client in leading the coordination and delivery of approximately 200 structured Investment Decision Packs (IDPs) as part of a major regulatory business plan submission to Ofgem. This role is focused on orchestrating delivery , not necessarily writing the investment cases. You will ensure all packs progress through defined milestones, governance and assurance processes, maintaining quality and pace across a high-value portfolio. Key Responsibilities Own and manage the end-to-end IDP delivery process Maintain portfolio tracking and provide clear reporting Coordinate cross-functional teams across Regulation,...

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 Minimum Requirement: Co-ordinating across finance function and working with cross functions to deliver change, I.E. IT Experience of ERP implementation, SAP, Oracle, etc Experience of driving system enabled business improvement related to finance MS Packages SAP/ORACLE Open to both public and private sector Key Accountabilities: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with company policies, processes and guidelines. Provide guidance to and drive performance of team. Ensure a rigorous internal finance control and governance framework is in place and is...

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days on site) Contract Duration : 18 Months Daily Rate: £72.66 - £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance : SC & British citizenship Minimum Requirement: Strong budgeting experience Strong reporting experience Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels internal and external Reporting to senior stakeholder MOD/Defence experience Various Analysis Public sector Experience of executive reporting Strong accounting experience Oracle fusion/ERP system Highly desirable not essential Transformation experience desirable Oracle Fusion EPBCS Highly desirable but not essential Security Clearance: SC Key Accountabilities: Manage and deliver all financial activities as assigned to time, cost and quality. Develop and deliver functional strategy and drive delivery of objectives. Line managing and task managing as appropriate in accordance with...

Job Title : Finance Business Partner - SC Location: Hybrid Salisbury or Fareham (1-2 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 9 Months Daily Rate: £712/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk national The Finance Business Partner plays a key role in supporting and steering the organisation in meeting its strategic objectives by communicating financial data and other information clearly and providing valuable financial advice, challenge, support, strategic insight and business solutions. They will act as first point of contact for the area they support, being responsible for building and promoting a culture of collaborative problem solving and considering innovative approaches which are compliant with policy. Essential: CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant Influencing and building strong relationships with both finance and non-finance senior colleagues High delivery focus with integrity A good understanding of pricing and...

About the Role The Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership is seeking an experienced and highly credible Independent Scrutineer to provide objective oversight, constructive challenge, and assurance on the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements for children and young people across Northamptonshire. The Independent Scrutineer will act as a critical friend to the partnership, offering impartial scrutiny and promoting reflective practice to support continuous improvement. This is a key statutory function under the Children and Social Work Act 2017, requiring a high degree of professionalism, independence, and expertise in safeguarding. Responsibilies Provide independent scrutiny, challenge, and assurance regarding the effectiveness of multi-agency safeguarding arrangements across Northamptonshire. Ensure the partnership fulfils its statutory responsibilities and operates in line with national guidance. Oversee and make recommendations on the commissioning,...

Talent Finance are supporting a highly respected and strategically important organisation in the appointment of an experienced Senior Finance Manager on an 18 month contract. This is a genuinely influential position suited to someone who enjoys working at the intersection of finance, strategy and delivery, using strong analytical thinking and financial modelling expertise to bring clarity and insight to complex decision making. You will step into a visible leadership role, supporting senior stakeholders while leading a capable finance team responsible for delivering accurate insight, strong governance and meaningful financial analysis that drives performance. The Role You will sit at the centre of financial activity, ensuring high quality financial information is produced, understood and used to support key operational and strategic outcomes. Alongside this, you will help shape finance processes, strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement across the function....

Info Sec and Cyber Security Consultant Up to 800pd DOE (Inside IR35) Milton Keynes - Hybrid 3 days in office 9 month initial contract Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not) My central Government client is looking for an experienced Information Security & Cyber Consultant to aid the business in making informed decisions about the Cyber and Information Security org structure and function, strategy. You will act as a subject matter expert to review the current setup with a view to providing advice, guidance and a draft strategy for information security and cyber functions (including the SOC). This is a fantastic role for any Information Security & Cyber Security Consultant with experience of working in an enterprise/Gov. environment to join on a potential long term contract basis. Roles & Responsibilities: Taking into account the status and work of the organisation, you will review the current organisation structure and function of...

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) Contract Daily Rate: Up to 600 (Inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 6 months initially Location: Sindlesham, Wokingham (1 day per week onsite is required) Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to provide essential support for Oracle and SQL Server databases within the estate. This role is vital in maintaining the systems that ensure operational continuity in the UK. As part of a dedicated DBA team, the successful candidate will be instrumental in managing an extensive Oracle database estate, ranging from legacy systems to modern deployments. Key Responsibilities: Provide 24x7 database management and administration expertise in high availability environments. Conduct proactive maintenance and monitoring of Oracle databases. utilise change, problem, incident, and release management tools effectively. Liaise with third-party service centres as necessary. Perform technical analyses and engage with...

SEN Support Worker - All-Through SEN School - Leicester Location: Leicester Position: SEN Support Worker Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Salary: 95 - 105 per day Start Date: ASAP Recruitment Agency: Aspire People Aspire People is excited to be working with an exceptional all-through Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Leicester, seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Support Worker to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with students across a wide age range, supporting children with varying needs in a nurturing and structured environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 support to students with a range of special educational needs, helping them engage with their learning and build essential skills. Assist in small group activities to facilitate social interaction, collaborative learning, and personal development. Support the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs), working closely with teaching staff to ensure that the...

Role Purpose To provide leadership, direction and management of Democratic Services, delivering high quality committee, member and scrutiny services that support the Council's recovery, improvement plans and wider strategic and corporate objectives. The role ensures effective democratic decision-making, strong governance, statutory compliance and high standards of constitutional advice, and acts as the Council's statutory Scrutiny Officer. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage Democratic Services, scrutiny and Member support services. Organise and coordinate the effective planning, conduct and control of the Council's democratic decision-making processes. Develop and embed an effective scrutiny and governance function in line with Secretary of State Directions. Provide high quality constitutional and procedural advice to Councillors, senior officers and stakeholders. Lead excellent Member services, including support to the Leader & Cabinet, political groups,...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Bridgwater £450 to £600 a day PAYE/Umbrella Are you re an experienced Quantity Surveyor, interested in joining a high-profile highways project in Somerset? The Company You will be joining a leading Tier 1 Contractor in the UK, that are currently offering an excellent opportunity for a SQS to join them for an assignment on a Multi-Million-Pound Highways Project in Somerset. The company is one of the leading Infrastructure contractors working in the market today and have an excellent track record of delivering world class Civil Engineering projects. The Role As the Senior Quantity Surveyor will support early-stage and enabling works, working closely with site and operational teams to manage commercial delivery, cost control and change management under NEC forms of contract. This role requires a practical, hands-on QS with strong NEC experience and a background working for Tier 1 contractors on highways or major civils schemes. About...

Interim Group Financial Controller Derby 3 days on site c. 5 months (dependant on permanent hiring process) PE-backed environment Role will start in time for March month end, so you must be available to start in the next couple of weeks. Gleeson are delighted to be working exclusively with a large, complex, multi-entity client of ours looking for an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to provide strong financial leadership during a key phase of growth and transformation. This role requires a technically strong finance leader with the commerciality and confidence to manage a developing team, challenge existing processes, drive efficiencies, and deliver change. Private equity experience is highly preferred and will be prioritised. Key requirements of the Interim Group Financial Controller: Experience within a large, complex organisation (multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation) (essential) Strong technical accounting expertise with a commercial,...

9-12 month contract Office based position ( 3-4 days, travel & hotel provided) Expenses paid Interim Financial Controller sought for 9-12 month contract. Well-known blue-chip brand and global Engineering Business seeks a hands on Financial Controller/ Business Partner to improve processes and controls for a rapidly growing business unit. 3-4 days per week required in the office ( Candidates will need to stay away -travel and accommodation is covered) Daily Rate on offer, £700 - 800 per day, plus expenses. We are looking for demonstrable experience of implementing robust financial processes and controls in a deadline driven and highly demanding blue-chip or plc manufacturing/ engineering environment. You will likely be practice trained, ideally top 10, with substantial industry experience in financial control and business partnering for large business ( >£400m T/O) We are looking for talented, driven and proactive individuals from across the UK that can commit to this...

Job Opportunity: Regulatory Content Strategist (Project Manager) Location: Welwyn (Hybrid) Contract: 12 months Rate: 60 - 75 per hour (umbrella) OR 45.50 - 56.40 per hour PAYE Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare? Join our dynamic team as a Regulatory Content Strategist (Project Manager) and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives! At our organization, we strive for a healthier future by advancing science and innovation. As part of the Pharma Development Regulatory (PDR) team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing content strategies that facilitate the approval of groundbreaking therapies and devices. What You'll Do: Lead with Purpose: Manage a team of Content Strategists and cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive content strategies for submissions to global regulatory authorities, ensuring adherence to applicable guidelines and internal standards. Strategic Planning: Create and manage timelines...