Job Title: Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Reading (2-3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 8 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr(Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & Sole Uk National Essential Requirements: Significant Public Sector Procurement experience (5+ years) Supplier Relationship skills Facility Management (FM) or Works experience (Must have) Not necessarily heavy construction but definitely FM. NEC Experience or at least a good understanding of how it operates Good working knowledge of how a contract operates Must have led/delivered procurement projects in a highly regulated, complex, environment.Need someone with real doing experience. Project is in Procurement stage - Needs analysis stage to contract stage Key Accountabilities: Develop and implement Category Strategies for assigned sub-group of categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy 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: Communications Manager Location: Windsor/Hybrid Duration: 12 Months Contact The Role: The Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of a cohesive, strategic communications plan for the Finance Transformation Programme. This programme aims to modernise and optimise core functional areas to improve efficiency, agility, and service excellence across the group. You will ensure a clear, joined-up narrative that connects the transformation vision with the day-to-day experiences of colleagues across all functions. Your work will align...

Job Title: Senior Commercial Manager - Complex Works (Highways Major Project) Role Purpose The Senior Commercial Manager will lead commercial management across complex enabling and civils works packages within a major highways programme. This includes ground investigation, archaeology, ecology, drainage, and major civil engineering works, ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership (Package-Level) Lead commercial management for multiple complex works packages across the programme. Provide strategic commercial advice to Project Directors and Delivery Leads. Ensure alignment with overarching programme commercial strategy. Procurement & Contract Management Develop and deliver procurement strategies for enabling and civils works packages. Manage tender processes, evaluation, and contract award. Administer and manage contracts (primarily NEC3/NEC4),...

Content Designer (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates About the Role As a Content Designer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our digital communications. You will merge research and insights with clear, people-focused language to refine conversations that empower our customers. Your work will significantly influence how our customers interact with our products and services. Key Responsibilities: Create engaging, readable, and accessible content that enhances our customers' digital experiences. Utilise your knowledge of conversational design to create engaging dialogue flows for AI-driven customer interactions. Stay updated with industry trends, particularly in banking and AI, to inform content strategies and enhance user engagement. Develop empathy for our customers...

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: CDE & Information Management Training Lead Location: Warwick or The Strand Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension Job Summary We are looking for an experienced CDE & Information Management Training Lead to develop and deliver the training strategy for digital information management across a major infrastructure programme. This role is critical for the adoption of Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms and ISO 19650-aligned processes. You will lead the creation of role-based training, implement governance standards, and ensure...

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: CDE & Information Management Training Lead Location: Warwick or The Strand Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension Job Summary We are looking for an experienced CDE & Information Management Training Lead to develop and deliver the training strategy for digital information management across a major infrastructure programme. This role is critical for the adoption of Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms and ISO 19650-aligned processes. You will lead the creation of role-based training, implement governance standards,...

Job Title: Data Product Manager Location: Bristol Hybrid - 1-2 days onsite per week Rate: From 500+ per day via Umbrella Duration: 6 months Clearance: UK Security Clearance required About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Product Manager to provide strategic leadership across enterprise analytics at a major public sector contractor. This role will lead a small team of BI Developers (up to four) and oversee the design and delivery of high-volume, complex datasets, dashboards, and reporting solutions . You will work closely with senior stakeholders and key business units, including supporting a large client mobilisation programme , ensuring analytics solutions deliver real business value. While primarily strategic, a strong understanding of Power BI, SQL, process mapping, and data governance is essential. What You'll Do Provide strategic oversight of BI reporting, dashboards, and analytics delivery. Lead and mentor a small team...

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...

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: IT Service Transformation Analyst (AI & Copilot) Location: Leeds / Edinburgh (Hybrid - 40% office) Contract Type: 12 months - possibility for extension The Opportunity This role sits within a Service Transformation function focused on improving colleague support experiences across IT services. The team is responsible for optimising how employees raise requests, resolve IT issues, access knowledge, and interact with support teams. With the introduction of AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot , there is a major opportunity to...

Sybase Database Administrator (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Bromley/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are a leading player in the Investment Banking sector, committed to delivering excellence through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. Our EMEA Sybase team is expanding, and we are on the lookout for a skilled Sybase Database Administrator (DBA) to join us on a contract basis. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a passion for database management, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Installing, configuring, and maintaining Sybase ASE and Replication Server environments. Managing database upgrades, patching, migrations, and version lifecycle activities. Overseeing platform migrations from RHEL7/8 to RHEL9. Implementing and managing database security, roles, permissions,...

Our client is a dynamic, fast growing data centre Construction Support Consultant operating both in the UK and internationally. They have grown rapidly and have earned a fantastic reputation across DC expansion projects, white space and hyper scale dc schemes To support these exciting schemes they are looking for an MEP Design Manager to join the team The Design Manager will oversee and coordinate the design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the design meets our clients requirements, adheres to regulatory standards, and offer value engineering solutions. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and the project team to develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals. Additionally, the Design Manager will coordinate with external designers for each project and report any design risks to the Projects Director. The ideal applicant will be from an...

Job Title: Finance Senior Manager Financial Accounting - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (2-3 days /week on site hybrid) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC & British Citizenship Minimum Requirement: SC Clearance Qualified accountant recognised qualification - ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent. Experience of running and overviewing of accounts payable etc Annual reporting of accounts Technical accounting activity Payroll, accounts payable, etc Some management responsibilities, 4 direct reports MS Office Desirable: Oracle Public sector background preferred The Role: 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...

Job Title : Senior Category Manager - SC Location: Aldermaston, 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 ManagementStakeholder Management at various levels, internal and external Ability to influence and deliver 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,...

- Design Manager will provide delivery of our client's projects within the power transmission & distribution sector. - Develop engineering design work . - Provide overall project management of design projects from concept to completion in accordance with recognized best practices (APM/PMP/PRINCE2 or similar), including FEED, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, constructability reviews, construction stage design support, and closeout. - Support Fulfil the project role of Project Manager on assigned design-only projects or fulfilling the role of Design Manager on assigned Design & Build/Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects. - Program and completion of projects within specified dates - Support professional and satisfactory relationships with the client, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and all other project stakeholders - Fulfilling all associated statutory and contractual requirements - Maintain project compliance to applicable Our...

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...

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: Responsible AI Lead Location: London / Bristol / Leeds / Edinburgh Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension Role Overview At an exciting stage of scaling artificial intelligence across the organisation, we are seeking a Responsible AI expert to join a central AI Centre of Excellence within the Data & Analytics function. This is a hands-on senior role focused on enabling the responsible adoption of AI across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organisation's Responsible AI governance,...

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...

Power BI Developer - Construction, Rail & Civil Engineering Department: Commercial / Project Controls / Digital & Data Reports To: Head of Project Controls / Digital Transformation Manager Location: Working from home Employment Type: Contract - (Outside IR35) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Power BI Developer to support major infrastructure, rail, and civil engineering projects by delivering high-quality business intelligence and data analytics solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Planners, and Senior Leadership teams to transform complex cost, programme, and operational data into clear, actionable dashboards that support performance improvement, cost control, and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities 1. Reporting & Dashboard Development Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports Produce reporting for: Cost...

Our client is a dynamic, fast growing data centre consultant operating both in the UK and internationally. They have grown rapidly and have earned a fantastic reputation across DC expansion projects, white space and hyper scale dc schemes To support these exciting schemes they are looking for an MEP Design Manager to join the team The Design Manager will oversee and coordinate the design aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the design meets our client's requirements, adheres to regulatory standards, and offer value engineering solutions. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and the project team to develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals. Additionally, the Design Manager will coordinate with external designers for each project and report any design risks to the Projects Director. The ideal applicant will be from an Electrical or HVAC...