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. Join Our Team as a Technical Programme Manager - People Services! Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of IT Service Management? Our client, a leading organization in the Financial Services and Insurance sector, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented IT Service Transition Analyst to join their dynamic team for a 6-month temporary contract. This is your chance to grow your skills and make a real impact in a highly regulated environment! Role: IT Service Transaction Analyst Duration: 6 Months Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow (4 Days in...

Family Assessment Worker (Temp to Perm) Location: Selly Oak, Birmingham Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Pay Rate: 13 per hour Shift Pattern: Days & Nights (including lone working nights) Role Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Assessment Worker to join a residential family assessment service supporting families where there are Child Protection concerns. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity , offering the chance to transition into a permanent role following a successful temporary period. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments that inform care planning and court proceedings. Working closely with families, you will observe and record parenting capacity, childcare tasks, and family interactions in line with the National Assessment Framework, ensuring all assessments are objective, detailed, and professional. Key Responsibilities Work as part of a multidisciplinary team within a...

This role leads key financial accounting activities including year-end close, Local Authority-style SoA production and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Code. You'll strengthen financial controls, support budgeting and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation. Client Details Our client is a respected public-sector body with a strong regional mission and a commitment to delivering outstanding governance, financial stewardship and public value. They operate in a collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven environment, where finance plays a vital role in supporting strategic programmes and ensuring robust financial control. Description Deliver Local Authority-style Statement of Accounts and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with CIPFA Code requirements Lead and further develop financial reporting tools and management information to support organisational decision-making Contribute to statutory accounts, annual...

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...