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...

The Head of FP&A will lead financial planning and analysis activities, ensuring strategic and operational goals are met within the financial services industry. This temporary role is based in London, offering a challenging opportunity to make a significant impact within the accounting and finance department. Client Details The hiring organisation is a well-established large organisation operating within the financial services sector. It is known for its commitment to excellence and providing innovative solutions to meet the needs of its clients. Description Produce high-quality monthly operating expenditure reports and cost review summaries, ensuring completion within established reporting timelines. Deliver accurate management information for inclusion in quarterly performance updates and senior leadership reporting. Provide commercial analysis and insights to support decision-making for senior finance leaders and the executive team. Review and refine existing 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...

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: 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...

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,...

Senior Vice President, Financial Crime Risk & Processes Location: London - Belfast Join our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, as the Senior Vice President of Financial Crime Risk & Processes! This is a pivotal role within the Financial Crimes Risk team, where you will play a crucial part in safeguarding our Services business against financial crime risks. Pay (Apply online only) per day, this is negotiable, the duration of the position is until 29th Jan 2027. What You'll Do: Drive effective financial crime risk management across various business lines. Collaborate with global and regional teams to identify and assess emerging risks. Ensure the control infrastructure is robust and aligns with regulatory standards. Provide expertise in financial crimes compliance to enhance the control environment. Key Responsibilities: Understand and assess business-owned products and their related financial crimes controls. Identify...

Job Title: Technical/Functional Business Analyst - Funds Location: London (2/3 days on-site per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day outside IR35 Start Date: June Job Type: Initial contract until 31/12/2026 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Hybrid Business Analyst (Functional/Technical) with deep exposure to the investment funds domain. Job Responsibilities/Objectives This role requires a highly business-aligned individual who can bridge the gap between stakeholders and technical teams, with a strong grasp of fund structures, lifecycles, and associated processes. Engage with business stakeholders to elicit, analyse, and document requirements (both functional and technical) Translate business needs into clear, structured specifications for delivery teams Produce high-quality documentation, including: o Business...

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...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor on a 9-month contract for its site in West Midlands. Key skills Manage contract administration and procurement processes across Mechanical, Electrical, and wider Building Services (MEP) packages, ensuring effective coordination with general construction works. Undertake cost planning, monitoring, and reporting throughout the full project lifecycle, with an integrated approach that considers both MEP and associated building/structural elements. Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across both M&E and general construction disciplines to secure best value and commercially robust outcomes. Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts , including the assessment and settlement of variations, claims, and contractual disputes across multi-disciplinary packages. Demonstrate a strong understanding of Building Services systems...

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,...

Your new companyHays Education are supporting a North Liverpool primary school who are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic nursery Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support the learning and development. Your new role Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging and age-appropriate activities. Support children's social, emotional, and physical development. Help maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment. Provide one-on-one support to children with additional needs. Observe and record children's progress, sharing insights with the teaching team. Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Working hours for this role are 8.30am-3.30pm Monday-Friday but additional wraparound hours are available. What you'll need to succeed A relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Previous experience working with young children in an educational setting....

Data Governance Analyst £600 pd via Umbrella Initially for 6 months Wiltshire/ Hybrid, 1 day per week in the office Leading Financial Services business is looking to bring in a business facing Data Governance Analyst to help embed effective governance and control across the Data Domains. You will work closely with Data Owners, Data Stewards, and SMEs to enhance ownership, stewardship, metadata, and lineage practices. Key Responsibilities Support and embed the Data Ownership and Stewardship model Define and gain approval for Business Glossary terms Capture and maintain technical metadata Document and map end-to-end data lineage Ensure governance standards are clearly understood and consistently applied About You Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience in data governance or data management Ideally from financial services or a large regulated organisation Confident working with senior business stakeholders Experience with...

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,...

Job Title: Lead Tax Manager Location: Hybrid can be based anywhere in the UK, with % attendance at a local office London, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Reading and York (team locations include York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise across the Group, covering the organisation and its Arm s Length Bodies. The post holder acts as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance across the Group, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and...

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...

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...

Role : TPM QA Lead 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. Location : London, 2-3 days per week Duration : 12-month contract Rate : .00 A leading global financial services organisation is looking for an experienced TPM QA Lead (Assistant Vice President level) to support the quality assurance of a Third-Party Management (TPM) platform within a large-scale technology and risk environment. This is a hands-on QA leadership role where you will be responsible for ensuring quality across complex workflows, integrations, and regulatory-driven systems. You will work closely with product, engineering, vendor...

Data Migration Project Manager Contract Daily Rate: 500 - 600 Contract Length: 12 months Worthing - Hybrid working - 2/3 days onsite per week About Us: Our client is a leading organisation in the data management space, seeking an experienced Data Migration Project Manager to lead critical migration projects. If you're a results-driven professional with a passion for data and migration strategies, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: 1. End-to-End Migration Delivery: Lead the delivery of QlikView, QlikSense, and SAP BW migrations. Own the entire migration lifecycle, encompassing discovery, planning, design, building, validation, business acceptance, and decommissioning. Ensure all migrations align with the strategic Data Platform and Power BI architecture. Drive phased data product releases to mitigate risks associated with "big bang" migrations. 2. Migration Strategy, Rationalisation & Prioritisation: Conduct a comprehensive discovery of the...