Job Advertisement: Governance Support Manager Location: Lancashire Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for governance and democratic services? Our client, a leading local government authority, is seeking a Governance Support Manager to join their dynamic team. If you're ready to make a real difference in the community while ensuring compliance and good governance practices, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: Expert Guidance: Provide specialist advice to elected members and senior management on the interpretation and application of the council's Constitution and relevant legislation. Promote Compliance: Ensure adherence to the council's Constitution and statutory requirements while raising awareness of good governance practices through effective training. Lead Strategic Initiatives: Drive key projects related to governance, democratic processes, and prepare for...

Software Controls Engineer 3-6 month contract £45.00 £55.00 p/h DOE (Outside IR35) Liverpool Wigan St Helens Warrington Bolton Automation / PLC / Siemens TIA Portal / Rockwell / Allen-Bradley I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK manufacturer operating within a fast-paced production environment. They are seeking an experienced Software Controls Engineer to support an ongoing automation upgrade programme on a short-term contract basis. For this position, you will be required to carry out the following duties: Develop and modify PLC software using Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 across live production systems Support the commissioning and integration of new automated equipment into existing production lines Assist with FAT and SAT testing, including execution, sign-off and documentation Support integration between PLCs, HMIs, sensors and third-party systems Create and maintain commissioning documentation including I/O...

My client, a high profile civil engineering and construction firm are currently looking for a Section Engineer for works on a prestigious rail framework in the North West of England. Candidate Responsibilities: Supervising and mentoring assistant, trainee engineers Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods. Ensuring that works are accurately and clearly set out before work commences. Completing daily diary records and ensuring they are also being maintained by others under your supervision. Assist in preparing "look ahead" programmes in conjunction with the supervisory staff, coordinated with overall site programme. Identifying, recording and reporting change to the scope of works or programme. Ensuring that testing / sampling of materials is carried out as required by the specification. Recording and reporting Non Conformance's and ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken. Provide accurate setting out for...

Are you a Section Engineer or Sub Agent seeking their next role with an established Tier 1 Contractor? The role will include quality assessment, health and safety inspection, design issues and management of subcontractors. The successful candidate will be immediate and will be expected to be able to raise technical queries and run everyone on site efficiently. Suitable candidates will come from a rail stations background. Roles and Responsibilities: Managing the sub-contractors and engineers Procurement / ordering of materials Quality Control of the works / Health and Safety Production of weekly rolling programmes Providing support to site engineers Management of site activities Progress reporting Candidate Requirements Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent Highly experienced in Rail, Steel Structures, Major Earthworks, Heavy Civils, Drainage, S278 works, S185, S106, S38 works. PTS CITB TWC - would be beneficial but not essential The successful...

Our client, Bury Council is looking for a Interim Head of Service for their Adolescent Support Services Candidates must have experience in Youth Justice services or Specific Vulnerable Adolescent Services Are you a highly motivated and experienced social work leader passionate about making a difference to vulnerable adolescents. Bury is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Service to lead our Youth Justice Service and review our existing services to adolescents ensuring we are maximising opportunities to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for delivering high-performing, innovative, and continuously improving services that safeguard and empower young people facing complex challenges. You will lead the design, delivery, and development of services that reduce care entry, re-offending, and exploitation, while promoting safety, resilience, and positive futures. Your strategic insight, operational expertise, and partnership skills will...

Our client, Bury Council is looking for a Interim Head of Service for their Adolescent Support Services Candidates must have experience in Youth Justice services or Specific Vulnerable Adolescent Services Are you a highly motivated and experienced social work leader passionate about making a difference to vulnerable adolescents. Bury is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Service to lead our Youth Justice Service and review our existing services to adolescents ensuring we are maximising opportunities to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for delivering high-performing, innovative, and continuously improving services that safeguard and empower young people facing complex challenges. You will lead the design, delivery, and development of services that reduce care entry, re-offending, and exploitation, while promoting safety, resilience, and positive futures. Your strategic insight, operational expertise, and partnership skills will...

INTERIM - Head of Service - Adolescent Support Services - Candidates must have experience in Youth Justice services or Specific Vulnerable Adolescent Services Are you a highly motivated and experienced social work leader passionate about making a difference to vulnerable adolescents. Bury is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Service to lead our Youth Justice Service and review our existing services to adolescents ensuring we are maximising opportunities to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for delivering high-performing, innovative, and continuously improving services that safeguard and empower young people facing complex challenges. You will lead the design, delivery, and development of services that reduce care entry, re-offending, and exploitation, while promoting safety, resilience, and positive futures. Your strategic insight, operational expertise, and partnership skills will help us shape the future of adolescent support...

Teaching Assistant - South Liverpool, Merseyside Immediate Start - Summer Term Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available Hourly Rate: From 14 per hour Start Date: ASAP / Summer term 2026 Position: Full-time & Part-time options Make a Real Difference Supporting Children in KS1 SEND Are you passionate about helping young children thrive? Aspire People are partnering with a welcoming primary school in South Liverpool with an inclusive KS1 SEND base, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an ideal role for someone who loves seeing children grow in confidence, independence, and academic skills. The school provides a structured, nurturing environment where children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are supported to reach their full potential. You will play a key role in helping pupils succeed both academically and socially, making a lasting impact on their educational journey. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 or small...

Teaching Assistant - South Liverpool, MerseysideImmediate Start - Summer Term Full-Time & Part-Time Roles AvailableHourly Rate: From £14 per hourStart Date: ASAP / Summer term 2026Position: Full-time & Part-time optionsMake a Real Difference Supporting Children in KS1 SENDAre you passionate about helping young children thrive?Aspire People are partnering with a welcoming primary school in South Liverpool with an inclusive KS1 SEND base, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an ideal role for someone who loves seeing children grow in confidence, independence, and academic skills.The school provides a structured, nurturing environment where children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are supported to reach their full potential. You will play a key role in helping pupils succeed both academically and socially, making a lasting impact on their educational journey.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide 1:1 or small group support...

Senior Delivery Manager - Fares & Ticketing Manchester 6 Month Contract Outside IR35 North West Based - travel once or twice per week The Senior Delivery Manager leads the fares and ticketing workstream within a rail integration programme, ensuring customer and retail propositions are delivered on time and within budget. The role focuses on planning, governance, risk and dependency management, stakeholder coordination, and reporting. Key responsibilities include managing delivery against the programme plan, overseeing risks and issues, running stakeholder meetings and workshops, producing reports, and maintaining documentation as the main workstream contact. The ideal candidate has strong experience in transport or public-sector programmes (especially fares/ticketing) , understands retail and payment systems, can manage multiple stakeholders, and excels in planning, governance, communication, and driving alignment across organisations. Please only apply if you have...

Job Title: Government Soft Landings Manager (GLS Manager) Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Blackpool or London (Whichever is closest hybrid working (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 31/3/27 Daily Rate: £420/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 The Role: An organisation is expanding its Asset Information Management (AIM) capability and is seeking a Government Soft Landings (GSL) Manager to support the development and implementation of a consistent Soft Landings approach across its estate. This role will play a key part in assuring information throughout the capital project lifecycle and supporting the transition from project delivery into operational asset management. A particular focus will be ensuring that data produced through projects is complete, accurate, assured, and usable for downstream decision-making. In addition to strong GSL and asset management experience, the role requires capability in data...

An established organisation operating within the social infrastructure and property sector is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Lead to support a period of financial reset and stabilisation. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a senior finance professional who is comfortable stepping into environments that require structure, credibility, and delivery at pace. The Opportunity This assignment sits at a critical point for the organisation. The finance function has undergone significant change and now requires an experienced individual who can confidently establish robust financial controls, improve data integrity, and provide clear financial insight to senior stakeholders. You will be given autonomy to rebuild and shape key financial processes, supported by an engaged executive team and strong external partners. There is a genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent, should the interim period prove successful. Key Responsibilities Lead...

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: Up to 400 per day (Outside IR35, dependent on experience) Location: Manchester (M32 0RS) - Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office) Contract Type: Contract About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a range of ongoing projects within the UK regulated water industry. The role will focus on UMON projects at Sewage Treatment Works, working closely with a collaborative and experienced engineering design team to deliver high-quality solutions. About the Client Our client is a well-established engineering design consultancy operating across the UK rail and utilities sectors, with a growing portfolio within the water industry. They are known for their friendly, focused culture and strong commitment to employee wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Deliver detailed mechanical design solutions for projects within the UK water sector. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary...

UX Designer 6 Month Contract 450 - 475 per day Outside IR35 North West (once per week in the office) We are looking for an additional UX Designer, who will be supporting the design of customer self-service and agent-facing portals within an agile environment. The role involves creating wireframes, facilitating design workshops, and collaborating closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and developers. You will actively participate in sprint ceremonies, contribute to iterative design improvements, and ensure all solutions are aligned with user needs and business objectives. Across multiple phases, you will lead user testing, incorporate feedback, document key decisions, and secure stakeholder sign-off at critical stages. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in user-centred design, usability testing, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to manage complex deliverables and provide clear recommendations to resolve design...

Morson are recruiting Welders on behalf of our prestigious defence client, for a 12-month initial contract, on site in Barrow-In-Furness (Cumbria). We are currently taking on application for anyone interested. You ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry Salary: Local contractors Standard: PAYE: £20.10 (exluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £26.89 3 on 4 off PAYE: £24.12 (excluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £32.21 Overtime: £30.15 - £50.98 Travelling contractors Standard: PAYE: £28.10 (excluding holiday pay per hour), UMBRELLA: £37.75 3 on 4 off PAYE: £32.12 (excluding holiday pay per hour) UMBRELLA: £43.07 Overtime: 30.15 - £51.25 Job Description: Welding different materials...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a large-scale European Engineering and Construction company to recruit a Shift Engineer on 2 months for its Cheshire site. The Shift Engineer role comes with a rate of 550- 600 per day. Key skills required for the Shift Engineer role Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Flue Gas Treatment System, maintaining all process parameters within defined operational and environmental limits. Monitor plant performance in real time, identify and respond to process deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain stable operation. Carry out and record shift operations, including detailed log keeping, handovers, and reporting of plant events, abnormalities, and performance issues. Ensure full compliance with site safety procedures, permits to work, environmental regulations, and operational risk assessments, escalating incidents and near misses appropriately. Coordinate with maintenance teams for fault diagnosis,...

Astute's EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading EPC Contractor to recruit a Lead Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to join their fast paced team on a 7 months initial contract basis for their Waste to Energy facility based in Chester, Cheshire. The Lead Mechanical Engineer comes with a day rate from 500.00 to 600.00 per day. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Hands-on commissioning of mechanical/process components and systems such as, fuel supply system, firefighting and fire protection systems, cooling, water systems and HVAC Carrying out and managing piping networks cleaning using various methods such as pigging, air blowing, flushing, etc. Carrying out testing on mechanical systems and equipment, as well as system optimization and troubleshooting and filling-in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols Cooperation with internal team members, guidance and coordination of external partners and sub-contractors, interacting with...

We're currently supporting a leading civil engineering contractor on a major infrastructure scheme in West Yorkshire, and are looking to engage an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on a contract basis. This is a site-based role on a complex, live project, offering the opportunity to take ownership of key work packages within a collaborative delivery environment. The Role As a Senior QS, you'll play a key role within the commercial team, taking responsibility for the commercial management of sections of work within a cost reimbursable / NEC contract environment . Key responsibilities will include: Full commercial ownership of assigned packages Cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs Management and assessment of Compensation Events Subcontract procurement, administration and final accounts Ensuring compliance with contract processes and cost mechanisms Working closely with operational teams to drive commercial performance Requirements Proven experience operating...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a C&I Commissioning Engineer to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based inChester, Cheshire. The C&I Commissioning Engineer comes with a day rate from 500.00 to 525.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Responsibile for all Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility. Review and validate loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation. Coordinate commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant with the Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer. Develop and execute detailed commissioning procedures, method statements, and test...

Endpoint Security Engineer Contract Daily Rate: Up to 550 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Location: Chester Business Park, Chester - 3 days onsite per week Work Arrangement: Hybrid Working - 3 days onsite per week and 2 days remote About the Role: Our client is seeking a skilled Endpoint Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major cloud migration programme while designing and implementing advanced endpoint security solutions. If you have a passion for security and a knack for problem-solving, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Support and contribute to a major cloud migration programme. Design, engineer, and implement cutting-edge endpoint security solutions utilising Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike. Deploy enterprise security solutions via ITSM systems, including Remedy and ServiceNow change control. Produce high-quality technical documentation, workflows, and support...