About this Role This Contracts Manager position offers an exceptional executive leadership opportunity to oversee multi-project civil engineering and water infrastructure portfolios across Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire. You will drive operational delivery, financial performance, safety leadership, and strategic client relationships across regional frameworks. Lead multidisciplinary project teams and senior operational staff, ensuring optimal resource allocation and workforce development. Manage project financial performance, reviewing Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), risk registers, and commercial forecasts monthly. Drive health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance, conducting Senior Management Inspections (SMIs) across active sites. Chair key client progress meetings, manage third-party stakeholders, and oversee pre-commencement and tender handover processes. About You You are an accomplished Contracts Manager or Operations Leader with...

Flexible Working Chef – Bright Horizons Nurseries, Manchester Location: Manchester Pay: £14.39 per hour Contract Type: Flexible / Bank Staff Hours: Ad-hoc shifts – perfect for retired chefs or those seeking occasional work Are you a retired or semi-retired chef looking to stay active in the kitchen without the commitment of full-time hours? Or perhaps you’re someone with culinary experience who enjoys the benefits of flexible working? Bright Horizons Nurseries in Manchester are looking for a Flexible Working Chefs to join our friendly team on an ad-hoc basis. This role is ideal for those who want to contribute their skills in a meaningful way while enjoying the freedom of flexible working. Purpose of Role: To prepare, cook and present age appropriate food to high standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment. Work in partnership with the nursery team and parents at all times to support the nurseries care and education provision. Keep accurate...

Job Title: Programme Lead Reporting to: Senior Programme Manager Location: North West Salary: £26,929 Contract: Permanent, full-time Annual Leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays "The facilitator is a friend and teacher mixed into one she gets the reasoning from the teacher and the understanding bit from the friend." - Power2 Rediscover Young Person At Power2, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the challenges they have faced. We're launching an exciting new programme supporting women aged 18-25 who are involved with, or at risk of further involvement with, the criminal justice system. Through intensive mentoring, practical support and trusted relationships, we'll help women overcome barriers, build confidence and access opportunities that support lasting positive change. We're looking for compassionate, resilient and motivated women to join us as Programme Leads and play a key role in delivering this...

About this Role This Bid Manager position offers an outstanding pre-construction leadership opportunity to join a major main contractor based in Manchester. Specialising in 2nd stage delivery and PCSA conversion, you will lead schemes from preferred bidder through to contract award across complex public sector frameworks. Lead the 2nd stage PCSA process, converting preferred bidder status into full contract award across major regional schemes. Develop conversion strategies aligned with client objectives, driving alignment between design, commercial, and delivery teams. Manage risk, value engineering, and design development throughout the pre-construction lifecycle. Maintain strong client relationships, manage governance approvals, and ensure a seamless handover to live operational teams. About You You are an accomplished Bid Manager with a proven track record delivering 2nd stage / PCSA conversions for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor. You possess strong...

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 Project Manager Location: Manchester twice a week in office Contract Type: 6 months with possibility for extension Role Overview We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a major Core Banking Modernisation programme. The role will focus on coordinating cross-platform dependencies, managing technical integration activities and ensuring the successful delivery of technology change while maintaining service stability and minimising delivery risks. Working closely with engineering, architecture, product teams and external partners,...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased) Hyde 45,000 - 47,000 Monday to Friday No Nights or Weekends Overtime Available Pension Training & Development Employee Benefits 28 Days Holiday An exciting opportunity has become available for an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a highly successful and well-established manufacturing business based in Hyde. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a business that genuinely invests in its people through ongoing training, development and progression opportunities. Working within a supportive and experienced engineering team, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving production performance while enjoying long-term career stability with a market-leading manufacturer. The Role Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns across a range of production equipment Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime Working...

Engineering Project Manager Manchester Food Manufacturing / FMCG Engineering & Process Improvement Drive Engineering Improvements That Make a Difference Ganymede is supporting a food manufacturing business in the appointment of an Engineering Project Manager at its site in Manchester. This role will suit an engineering professional who can combine hands-on technical knowledge with project leadership, delivering practical improvements that increase production efficiency, equipment reliability and product quality within a fast-paced chilled food manufacturing environment. Take Ownership of Engineering Projects You'll lead a varied portfolio of improvement projects from initial investigation through to implementation, working closely with Engineering, Operations and wider site teams. Projects could include reducing recurring equipment defects, improving production processes, supporting new product trials and strengthening food-safety controls. You'll be responsible...

Legal Assistant Hourly Rate: £13.77 Location: BL1, Bolton Job Type: Full-time, Temporary Contract, Hybrid We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis. This role involves a variety of general legal tasks and provides an excellent opportunity for individuals with a legal background to apply their skills in a dynamic environment. Day-to-day of the role: Manage court timetables efficiently to ensure smooth legal proceedings. Minute legal meetings accurately and prepare for subsequent legal actions. Arrange meetings and court cover, ensuring all parties are well-informed and prepared. Prepare legal bundles and assist with some drafting and instructions to counsel/experts as required. Perform a range of other legal assistant duties as needed to support the manager and the legal team. Required Skills & Qualifications: A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is preferred. Experience in a legal setting is...

Customer Hub Advisor Location: Didsbury, Manchester Salary: 29,158 Full Time / 35 hours per week / Fixed Term Contract / 12 Months Currently between 08:00 and 17:30 Monday - Friday Agile working with 3 Days per week in the Office (Office Based throughout training period) About Us Southway owns over 6,500 homes in Greater Manchester and is a community-focused housing association with a vision to provide excellent customer service and quality homes, where communities thrive. By 2030, it aims to grow to 10,000 homes and invest 5 million in its communities to help people to live well and independently. Southway strives for continuous improvement led by customers, communities and colleagues. It is a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter and is guided by its REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty. Customer Hub The Customer Hub is the first point of contact for all inbound customer enquiries, the majority of which are...

HR Operations Manager Salary: 37,250 Location: Greater Manchester Contract: permanent full time Ashley Kate HR are pleased to be supporting our client in the search for an experienced HR Operations Manager to join their HR team. This is a varied and hands-on operational HR role, supporting an allocated portfolio and partnering with senior leaders and managers across a broad range of people matters. You will take the lead on employee relations casework, provide pragmatic HR advice and ensure HR processes and policies are delivered consistently and effectively. Key Responsibilities Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers and senior leaders across a broad range of people matters. Manage employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability, sickness absence and probation. Coach and support managers through informal and formal HR processes, ensuring policies are applied fairly and consistently. Lead on attendance management,...

Job Title : Overhaul Team Member - Single Skilled - Mechanical Fitter Overview: You will be based in Manchester, joining a team of over 80 professionals working on a major overhaul project for the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-leading organisation responsible for maintaining and ensuring the reliability of this iconic, globally recognised fleet. Rullion has a strong long-standing partnership with our client and we place great importance on contractor welfare. Your well-being is our priority, with an experienced on-site account manager available to support you throughout the project. This role not only offers an enjoyable working environment, but also the chance to develop valuable skills to progress further in your career. Purpose of Role: You will be working as part of the overhaul team to service, maintain, repair and overhaul rolling stock and equipment, including the latest generation in train...

Overview: You will be based in Manchester, joining a team of over 80 professionals working on a major overhaul project for the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-leading organisation responsible for maintaining and ensuring the reliability of this iconic, globally recognised fleet. Rullion has a strong long-standing partnership with our client and we place great importance on contractor welfare. Your well-being is our priority, with an experienced on-site account manager available to support you throughout the project. This role not only offers an enjoyable working environment, but also the chance to develop valuable skills to progress further in your career. Purpose of Role: You will be working as part of the overhaul team to service, maintain, repair and overhaul rolling stock and equipment, including the latest generation in train technology to laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instructions Ensuring all Overhaul activities are...

Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Project Manager to join our vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK. This role will be carried out on site at Tatton House (M23 9LF). What will the role offer? Working at Amey puts you at the centre of an inspiring expert team. As a Project Manager, you will assist the Senior Project Manager in the execution of their duties and act on their behalf as directed. You will manage the interface between designers and specialist contractors during the design, procurement and construction phases to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to budget whilst minimising customer disruption. You will also manage projects from start to finish, including post completion activities. The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working...

JOB DESCRIPTION We are currently recruiting for an Independent Living Advisor to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract basis at Broadoak Court, Cheetham Hill, Manchester covering the Greater Manchester region. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting older people to maintain their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. You will be working 35 hours per week, over 5 days, Monday - Friday. Reporting to the Independent Living Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality housing management services across our sheltered schemes. You will build strong relationships with residents, support prospective tenants through viewings and the moving-in process, and ensure residents fully understand their tenancy agreements, including their rights and responsibilities. You will also provide advice and guidance on accessing financial support, including housing-related benefits, and signpost or refer residents to...

Inspired is a market leading, technology-enabled provider of energy and sustainability solutions in the UK - supporting businesses to transition to net zero carbon and manage their response to climate change. Established in 2000, we became the first publicly quoted advisor following a successful AIM debut in 2011. We are now the UK s number one destination for businesses seeking expert insight and advisory services to help them manage their energy costs, reduce their carbon emissions and prove their net zero carbon and ESG strategies to their investors and customers We are looking for an Business Development Manager to join our successful team. This role is home-based , with occasional visits to our offices or client sites required. Roles and Responsibilities The Business Development Manager will play a key role in driving profitable new business growth by identifying, developing, and securing new clients for Inspired Energy's Assurance division. Working...

Business Support Manager - Temporary Contract Daily Rate: 180 - 220 Working Pattern: Full Time Hybrid working Contract length: 6 months Location: Greater Manchester Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Support Manager to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in the Programme, contributing to the delivery of excellence in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Business Management: Develop and implement effective administrative processes to support the Project Team, ensuring smooth operations and efficiency. Diary Management: Effectively manage complex diaries and meetings, prioritising competing demands for senior managers and directors. Team Coordination: Oversee and coordinate the workload of an administrative team, ensuring all members are aligned and supported in their roles. Staff Management: Provide leadership and support to a busy multidisciplinary team,...

Our client Manchester City Council is looking for a team manager to support and manage a team of 2 Advanced Practitioners and 4 Social Workers. 5 years reference, gaps in employment history checked, any relevant quals as per JDPS. South Family Help Service have a temporary vacancy for a team manager to support and manage a team of 2 Advanced Practitioners and 4 Social Workers. The post is within the family help service who are responsible for working with families who need support at CIN, CP, Pre-proceedings, care proceedings and adoption. The service are currently a test and learn site for the development of the DFE Families First Reforms and as such it is an exciting time to join the service and to be part of the continued development of the family help service and the introduction of the Multi-agency Child Protection Team. You will be part of a 10 week allocation rota where you will manage the intake of families into the service. You will be experienced in providing...

Our client Manchester City Council is looking for a Social worker to join their integrated Neighbourhoods Team. Reports to: Social Work Team Manager Job Family: People Care and Support Direct Manchester Local Care Organisation Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) has been established by the partner (Manchester City Council, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Mental Health Service NHS Trust and Manchester Primary Care Partnership) to integrate, plan and manage community health and social care across the City. By working better together, we are bringing community health and social care services together in our 12 neighbourhoods to form integrated Neighbourhoods Teams (INTs). Our INTs will drive our collaborative approach, developing partnerships and building on existing community assets to facilitate improved delivery specific to each neighbourhood. We will be able to provide improved care closer to home and to support the people of...

People Partner Fixed Term Contract - 12 months maternity cover - November start date Manchester City Centre - Hybrid Working 50,000 per annum 26 days holiday + BH Healthcare cash plan Our client, a dynamic leader in the software and technology sector, is seeking a People Business Partner to provide HR support across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Please note this is a stand alone role Key Responsibilities: Onboarding: Coordinate induction and onboarding programmes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organisation. Operational HR: Handle daily HR tasks, including absence monitoring, payroll queries and maintaining HR records. Policy Development: Develop, implement and regularly review HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment legislation. Employee Relations : Provide counsel to people...

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Heywood as a Deputy Manager! - There is a permanent and fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave available We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Heywood? Recent refurbished nursery Good links with the local community Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply...