Job Opportunity: Finance Change Manager Location: Windsor (Hybrid) Rate: 643 per day Umbrella Contract: 6 Months (with potential to extend) Are you ready to take the lead in transforming finance processes and making a real impact? Our client is seeking a dynamic Finance Change Manager to spearhead change initiatives within their finance team. If you're passionate about driving change and fostering collaboration, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Functional Change Leadership Lead the charge for Finance change, aligning with strategic objectives. Partner with functional leaders to assess change impacts and readiness. Tailor interventions to meet the unique needs and culture of the finance function. Collaborate with fellow Change Managers to share insights and co-design effective strategies. Finance Change Coordination Craft and manage the overarching change strategy for Finance, ensuring consistency across functions. Facilitate collaboration 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 : Senior Project Manager Contract : Initial 6-Month Contract. Location : Windsor - Hybrid (twice a month in office) Rate : 550 - 600 inside umbrella About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of transformation initiatives within LRECS as part of the wider Group Functions change agenda. This role will provide dedicated delivery leadership across several concurrent projects, ensuring clear ownership, strong governance and predictable outcomes. The focus is on safely landing complex, cross-functional change that spans...

Business Manager, Charlotte Tilbury - JLP Reading 40 hours per week, Full time position, Perm Contract About Your Role A Charlotte Tilbury Business Manager is like no other. They are the life and soul of their counter – and come with bags of commercial acumen, an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to lead a unique vision. They are not afraid of change – they pride themselves on it. Not only do they dare to dream it – they dare to live it. They pride themselves on creating and driving a magical customer experience through building genuine emotional connections, expert artistry and through a passion for exceptional products. They are an ultimate role-model that both customers and colleagues alike admire. About Us As the fastest growing beauty brand – we are on a mission to disrupt and revolutionise the beauty industry. The way we do this is by our spellbinding products, our show stopping artistry and by building world-class emotional connections with our global...

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...

Adult Social Care Team Manager Lead a specialist safeguarding team delivering trauma informed, strengths based practice within adult social care. This role focuses on safeguarding, multi-agency working, care planning and leadership to achieve positive outcomes. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Adult Safeguarding Manager, Social Work Team Leader, Community Services Manager, Adult Services Manager   This role is known internally as a Team Manager PACT (People Achieving Change Together) Team - Adult Social Care   SALARY: £57,870 to £61,269 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid working from the office in Wokingham, Berkshire, and from home JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week   JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Adult Social Care Team Manager to lead a newly established service supporting...

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...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the...

Who We Are: AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. We’ve been helping organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams since 2014. We believe our work should always leave a legacy for the client. We do this through close relationships with our offices (or ‘Clubs’) so that our partners are always prioritised by a regional team close to them. This unique model has driven success for our clients and ourselves, evidenced by our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today we number more than 1,300 people with Clubs all over the UK and Europe with plans for global expansion in the next couple of years. Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world’s digital skills gap. What you’ll bring to the table: The Client Service Director is a strategic and pivotal role; it is accountable for building relationships between the Club and its clients, managing current...

Registered Manager - Adult Learning Disability Home Starting from 37,000 to 40,000 + Pension + 32 Days Annual Leave + Blue Light Discounts Reading, Berkshire Permanent Full-Time Are you ready to lead a home that already delivers Outstanding care? Would you thrive with a full handover, an experienced team, and a clear path to success? Looking for a Registered Manager role where you're fully supported and genuinely valued? Then this could be for you We're looking for a passionate and committed Registered Manager to take the reins at a well-established 8-bed residential home in Reading. Specialising in supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, the home has maintained a consistent Good rating and offers long-term placements that truly change lives. What's in it for you? Up to 40,000 DOE basic salary Level 5 Care Leadership & Management learning opportunities 35 days holiday (including Bank...

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,...

Prosperity & Devolution Senior Programme Manager An exceptional opportunity for a senior programme management professional to lead a high-profile devolution and public sector transformation agenda. Drive strategic change, governance, stakeholder engagement and complex programme delivery across multiple councils. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Strategic Programme Manager, Devolution Programme Lead, Head of Programme Delivery, Transformation Programme Manager, Public Sector Programme Lead, Programme Manager, Project Manager, Strategic Programme Lead   SALARY: £59,009 - £64,673 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid working from the office in Wokingham, Berkshire, and from home JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week   JOB OVERVIEW We have an exciting new job opportunity for a Prosperity & Devolution...

Process Improvement Adviser Fixed Term 12 months Benefits: Salary: £33,699 - £38,220 per annum, Grade 4 Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week Locatio n Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading Excelle nt annual leave allowance of 28 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available Other information about our benefits can be found here This vacancy falls under eligibility criteria for the Employee Referral Scheme About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to join Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service in a fixed term Process Improvement Adviser role, supporting key HR and payroll improvement activity. The role of the HR Process Improvement Adviser is to review how HR and payroll tasks are delivered and identify ways to make them more efficient. The post focuses on improving processes by working collaboratively with the HR team, ICT...

Field Sales Executive - Car Parts I am recruiting on behalf of our client, for an experienced Field Sales Executive or Internal Sales Executive who wants to move into Field Sales. The role is to manage a well-established territory within the Thames Valley region selling a full range of car parts and accessories . This is an excellent opportunity for a driven B2B sales professional who enjoys autonomy, relationship-building, and developing a territory with genuine earning potential. You will be joining a well-established business, who value and support their employees and can offer a rewarding career and vibrant work environment. Ideal Location: Thames Valley Salary: 25,000 Basic 40,000 OTE (Uncapped Commission) 28 days Hols Pension Remote Working Career Development The Role: Covering a defined regional patch, you will be selling automotive aftermarket products directly to independent garages and automotive businesses. The role combines new business...

Head of Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure and Security Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent Based Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) with up to two days per week working from home Salary circa £60,000 pa plus benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen with the creation of this brand-new role to support our digital strategy at a time of rapid growth for the University. As the Head of Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure and Security, you will be integral in enabling high quality IT services that support an excellent learning and teaching experience. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for the University's cloud environments, infrastructure, networks, and cybersecurity functions, ensuring foundational technologies are secure and scalable. You will manage a team of four and will be essential in providing support and guidance to ensure seamless service delivery. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: Own and deliver the cloud, infrastructure, and...

Digital Marketing Executive - Global Brand, HYBRID! Are you looking for the first step in your marketing career? If you are enthusiastic and passionate about Digital Marketing we would love to talk to you! NOW is your chance. WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? Our client is based in Bracknell and is looking for a Digital Marketing Executive to join their team on a on-going temporary basis. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience working with a team of 30+ innovative marketers for a global organisation. The successful candidates will become experts in global and regional campaigns, content management and regularly update the content on the websites. To be considered all you need is a genuine interest in Digital Marketing and a willingness to learn. JOB TITLE: Digital Marketing Executive CONTRACT: Temporary, ongoing HOURS: 09.00 - 17.30, Monday to Friday START: ASAP SALARY: 13.00 per hour LOCATION: Bracknell, Berkshire RESPONSIBILITIES You will become...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that...

Mortgage Advisor / Life & Protection Financial Advisor An exciting opportunity for a self-employed Mortgage Advisor / Life & Protection Financial Advisor to provide expert mortgage advice, protection solutions, and client-focused financial services while building strong client relationships and growing a successful advisory business. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Financial Adviser, Mortgage Consultant, Protection Specialist, Independent Financial Adviser, Loan Advisor   LOCATION: Remote working covering clients in Wokingham, Berkshire and surrounds JOB TYPE: Self-Employed WORKING HOURS: Manage your own Hours. Full-Time or Part-Time. Flexible   JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Mortgage Advisor / Life & Protection Financial Advisor to join a growing and well-regarded organisation operating within financial services....

Public Health Researcher A fantastic opportunity for a research professional to lead evidence-based practice, evaluation, and public health research, working with stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights and improve outcomes across the organisation. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Public Health Analyst, Research Officer, Evaluation Specialist, Data Analyst, Evidence and Insight Officer, Local Authority Researcher, Research and Evaluation Officer, Qualitative Researcher, Quantitative Researcher, Local Authority Research Practitioner This role is known internally as a Local Authority Research Practitioner   SALARY: £36,363 to £39,862 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid working from the office in Wokingham, Berkshire, and from home JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week   JOB OVERVIEW We have a...

We are looking to recruit a passionate and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Reading. You will provide person-centred care and support to individuals with learning disabilities in all aspects of everyday life and to assist them in enjoying a wide range of activities. Senior Support Worker duties include: Supervising, managing and mentoring a team of staff Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities, both within and outside of their homes Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working You will be required to support with overseeing staff deployment and rotas and to work in a flexible manner yourself including working some evenings and weekends. Working closely with local multi-disciplinary teams and community-based agencies to provide holistic, wrap-around support Facilitate service user engagement, involvement...

We are recruiting for an Audit & Financial Reporting Manager on behalf of a successful, dynamic accountancy practice that has been going through a period of ongoing growth, and the successful candidate will be a part of this continued growth. This is a client facing role that will require the successful candidate to build strong relationships with clients and members of the team. As Audit & Financial Reporting Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of audit clients, coordinate the team and review work, manage deadlines and advise on technical queries. You will receive a competitive salary, depending upon experience, and good benefits package, have flexible, hybrid working options and enjoy a supportive working environment. As Audit & Financial Reporting Manager your responsibilities will include: Report to the Audit & Financial Reporting Director on audit assignments Planning of the audits with the RI and Senior, assessing risk and guiding the...